opening act

Ask Katy

Dear Katy,I have seen the band several times in Pittsburgh. One of my favorite times was in the late 80's when Erasure, another band I have loved for years, opened for the boys. Well with that, I have 2 questions. Does the band have any say in who opens for them? And, since they began touring, who has been their favorite? Thanks so much. Jessi

HI JESSI. YES, THE BAND DEFINITELY HAVE AN INPUT ON WHO THEIR OPENING ACT IS. THEY MAKE THE DECISION ALONG WITH THEIR BOOKING AGENT AND THEIR RECORD LABEL. AS FOR CHOOSING A FAVORITE OPENING ACT, THEY COULDN'T DO THAT!