The sound system blew before Common really got started at Thursday’s in-store show at Virgin Megastore on Michigan Avenue, but he regrouped and freestyled. RedEye asked fans whether they were disappointed they didn’t get a full Common show, or if they were happy to see him freestyle.
“I’ve been a fan since the beginning, and just to see him perform is inspiring. It’s not just that he’s from Chicago, but that he knows where you are coming from.”
–Jason Grant, 30, South Side
“I was disappointed overall. But it was still Common, and he’s wild.”
–Nathan Prorok, 19, Andersonville
“That was amazing, so much raw talent. I have so much respect for people who can keep it going. I don’t have his album yet, but I am going to buy it now.”
–Kristen Curry, 20, Flossmoor
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Edited by Curt Wagner (cwwagner@tribune.com) and Michael Morgan (mnmorgan@tribune.com)
