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[quote=Anonymous][quote]No way. And what is "the pit"? Is that like a mosh pit from the '90s?[/quote]

No, "the pit" does not = "mosh pit."

Originally, "the pit" was the area between the barricade and the front of the stage, which was open only to roadies, bouncers, and press photographers.  Everything on the audience side of the barricade was reserved seating, since "open floor" was pretty much nationally banned after the Who disaster in Cincinnati in 1979.

In recent years, "open floor" has been making a comeback.  But to control crowd flow and prevent crushing stampedes to the front, they have two barricades--the first one in front of the stage as always, and a second one about a third of the way back on the floor.  That area between the two barricades is now the best stage-side standing room, and is called "the pit."  It's a lot bigger and more open than a real pit.  It's open to the luckiest 600 or so ticket-holders, but they keep that number low enough so there's room to walk and no one gets crushed.  [/quote]

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