Ed on the mic: "This is the first night and from now on...let's make it official right here...the stamp of approval. Anytime you want to bring a tape recorder to one of our shows, you're more than welcome to. Maybe then you won't have to pay $30 or anything like that [to bootleggers]. You can have your own tape...your own personal [memory]."

And with those words, Record buttons were readied 'round the world...

Camera and Recording Policies For 2006 Tour

Cameras

• Small, handheld cameras welcome.
• No flash in the first 20 rows.
• No detachable lenses.
• No professional still or recording cameras
• No sticks.
• No video cameras.

• No Binoculars

• Small, handheld recording devices welcome.
• No feed from soundboard.
• No large, professional audio equipment.
• No boom mics.
• No external mics.