Greatest Gigs

[navidson]

Having seen Springsteen last Friday and going to see Peter Gabriel this Friday (which constitutes a week of pure musical catnip for me) - What are the best gigs you've ever attended?

And are there any particular gigs you wish you could have been at?

This one always captivates me - Would have loved to be there in such a stunning location



Now sadly derelict but due to reopen

 

[maccavennie]

Having seen Springsteen last Friday and going to see Peter Gabriel this Friday (which constitutes a week of pure musical catnip for me) - What are the best gigs you've ever attended?

And are there any particular gigs you wish you could have been at?

This one always captivates me - Would have loved to be there in such a stunning location



Now sadly derelict but due to reopen

Gabriel is fantastic live, you'll love that one.

 

[Buckers]

This was great.

 

[COYBL25]

First ones off the top of my head :

Echo and the Bunnymen - A Crystal Day St Georges Hall / May 1984 ( what a year that was for, footy, fashion and music )

Big Audio Dynamite - State Ballroom Liverpool / April 1986

Depeche Mode - Devotional Tour Manchester GMEX / Dec 1993

Big Country - Academy Manchester / June 1994

Big Country - Leeds Town and Country / May 2000.

 

[jazzy]

Siouxie and the Banshees 1976

The Police 1981

Joan Armatrading 1983

Prefab Sprout 1990

Rick Wakeman 2015

Gordon Giltrap 2019

 

[composter]

The original Wall at Earls Court, proper assault on the senses, never matched.

Also seeing Gabriel on Friday, I hear that the awkward sod is doing 10 unknown songs, great fun for those of us who ‘get’ his sense of humour from down the years…

 

[Nightman]

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This was great.

Wow.

 

[Charro]

Having seen Springsteen last Friday and going to see Peter Gabriel this Friday (which constitutes a week of pure musical catnip for me) - What are the best gigs you've ever attended?

And are there any particular gigs you wish you could have been at?

This one always captivates me - Would have loved to be there in such a stunning location



Now sadly derelict but due to reopen

I went to see Bruce in Amsterdam a few weeks back.

I don't think anything will ever top it.

 

[navidson]

I went to see Bruce in Amsterdam a few weeks back.

I don't think anything will ever top it.

It was my third time on Friday - Incredible as always

I do think this tour is his farewell though

 

[Bluesaint]

The Pogues, St Patrick’s day 1987 Brixton Academy, just after Shane had peaked and, luckily, just before he self imploded.

U2 Cardiff Arms Park, Joshua Tree Tour.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I went to see Bruce in Amsterdam a few weeks back.

I don't think anything will ever top it.

I trump you The Nolans, Liverpool Empire 1984.

 

[navidson]

I trump you The Nolans, Liverpool Empire 1984.

Christopher and Kevin?

 

[trueblue84]

Ryan

Or







Sorry... Couldn't help myself.

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

A few that stand out for me:

Queen - Berlin Waldbuhne 1986

David Bowie -Glass spider Tour Berlin 1987 (in front of the Reichstag)

Depeche Mode - Devotional tour Crystal Palace bowl 1993

 

[Daz1878]

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This was great.

Ha, I was at this, think it was the very last gig(s) I went to before moving down south. Was a great weekend.