neutrality” was to force Internet service providers to be regulated as “utilities” and be forced to provide free search engine access. And with Google accounting for 64 percent of all Internet searches, net neutrality was essentially a huge transfer of wealth to Google.

The FCC is directed by five commissioners appointed by the president and confirmed by the United States Senate for five-year terms, but no political party is allowed to hold more than 3 seats. In 2002, FCC Chair Michael Powell, son of former Secretary of State Colin Powell, and the four other Commissioners chose to regulate the Internet loosely as an “information service,” rather than a highly regulated utility “telecommunications service.”

The move was cheered at the time for preventing the doubling of the billions in taxes onThe sold-out crowd responded with loud cheers, just as it did for every song in Alter Bridge’s setlist as the clock neared 11 p.m. The evening was filled with 3 1/2 hours of music that included opening acts Deepfall and guitarist and singer Clint Lowery of Sevendust fame.

Alter Bridge was formed in Orlando, Florida, in 2004, but Kennedy was raised in Spokane – and he and his wife, Selena, reside on the South Hill. Along with vocalist and rhythm guitarist Kennedy, Alter Bridge is lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips.

Here are takeaways from Thursday night’s stop in support of Alter Bridge’s latest studio album, “Walk the Sky,” released on Oct. 18 digitally and on CD and LP:

· This was the most-crowded concert I’ve