Greatest Gigs

[Barnfred 55]

Did Stacia accompany Hawkwind? A feast for both the eyes and the ears

Yeah. That's what I was referring to when I said it was my first.

 

[navidson]

I was there at Villa Park, it was great when he did 'The River'

Boss wasn't it? Wasn't expecting him to play it

When he came out at the end to do 'I'll See You in my Dreams' it was probably the most emotional i've been at a gig - That song helped me a lot just after my dad passed away in 2020

 

[Lao]

It was my third time on Friday - Incredible as always

I do think this tour is his farewell though

I’ve heard there’s another soul album due out, then possibly a tour next year, David Sancious has said he will be with him, so likely completely different show, no E-Street band

 

[bigjonny]

Springsteen at Wembley arena 1981 ( first time I saw him)
Peter Gabriel 1977 at the Empire (@Barnfred 55 )
The Jam at the Royal Court , can’t remember the year but it marked the end of the March for Jobs.
Billy Bragg in the courtyard of The Flying Pickett 1986
More “recently”
Paul Buchanan plays the songs of The Blue Nile , The Phil.
John Martyn playing the whole of One World , The Phil.
Kacey Musgraves at The Sage , Gateshead when she was still country.
Dr.John at the King Biscuit blues festival, Arkansas 2010 ( first time at that festival)
Moreland and Arbuckle , Cazorla Blues festival , Andalusia (first time at that festival).
Owen aka Mike Kinsella from American Football in a South American themed cafe/bar in Camden Town , I never thought I’d get to see him live
American Football at Gorilla in Manchester, again I never thought I’d see them.
Ryan Adams at The Barbican London 2011 and again at Manchester Opera House this year.

To answer the second question
Prefab Sprout and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

 

[Andy is the King]

The Clash toured down under in Feb 1982. I begged & begged my parents to let me go, they thought at 14 I was too young. Probably right but it killed me. My mates & I were obsessed with them. Used to watch Rude Boy over & over

Parents let me see Madness a year later. I would have given ten Madness gigs to see the Clash once.

 

[navidson]

Springsteen at Wembley arena 1981 ( first time I saw him)
Peter Gabriel 1977 at the Empire (@Barnfred 55 )
The Jam at the Royal Court , can’t remember the year but it marked the end of the March for Jobs.
Billy Bragg in the courtyard of The Flying Pickett 1986
More “recently”
Paul Buchanan plays the songs of The Blue Nile , The Phil.
John Martyn playing the whole of One World , The Phil.
Kacey Musgraves at The Sage , Gateshead when she was still country.
Dr.John at the King Biscuit blues festival, Arkansas 2010 ( first time at that festival)
Moreland and Arbuckle , Cazorla Blues festival , Andalusia (first time at that festival).
Owen aka Mike Kinsella from American Football in a South American themed cafe/bar in Camden Town , I never thought I’d get to see him live
American Football at Gorilla in Manchester, again I never thought I’d see them.
Ryan Adams at The Barbican London 2011 and again at Manchester Opera House this year.

To answer the second question
Prefab Sprout and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

Some crackers in there - I saw Kacey at the Philharmonic a few years ago - Thankfully still a little bit country at that point

 

[Barnfred 55]

Wishbone Ash were good at the Royal Court back in the late 70’s
Fleetwood Mac at Maine Rd, about 87 I think
Paul Simon, the Graceland tour at the NEC
but Springsteen at Murrayfield tops everything - and we met the band, pic of Mrs L with Stevie van Zandt below! Already posted in another thread but still buzzin’
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I saw Wishbone Ash around the same time but I'm sure it was The Empire. Wasn't really a fan, bit before my time. We went to see a local band called Supercharge who were supporting them and they were great.

Didn't really know much if WA stuff but they played Blowin Free in the encore which was brilliant in fairness. I had the album Argos that I bought for 50p in Probe but never played it as it jumped more than Jive Bunny.

 

[bigjonny]

Some crackers in there - I saw Kacey at the Philharmonic a few years ago - Thankfully still a little bit country at that point

I went to that as well , I was a bit bevvied though going straight from the match !. I saw her at the Country-2-Country festival in Dublin 2016 with Chris Stapleton bottom of the bill and Eric Church headlining , I was surprised how good he was.

 

[composter]

I saw Wishbone Ash around the same time but I'm sure it was The Empire. Wasn't really a fan, bit before my time. We went to see a local band called Supercharge who were supporting them and they were great.

Didn't really know much if WA stuff but they played Blowin Free in the encore which was brilliant in fairness. I had the album Argos that I bought for 50p in Probe but never played it as it jumped more than Jive Bunny.

Supercharge were great that night, Albie Donnelly’s antics were quite an education to my 16 yr old self

 

[jaybx1878]

Boss wasn't it? Wasn't expecting him to play it

When he came out at the end to do 'I'll See You in my Dreams' it was probably the most emotional i've been at a gig - That song helped me a lot just after my dad passed away in 2020

Yes, its a beautiful song, I liked the 'on the nightshift' cover aswell.

 

[jondel]

Supercharge were great that night, Albie Donnelly’s antics were quite an education to my 16 yr old self

Supercharges she moved the dishes first is one of the funniest songs I have ever heard.

 

[Lao]

I saw Wishbone Ash around the same time but I'm sure it was The Empire. Wasn't really a fan, bit before my time. We went to see a local band called Supercharge who were supporting them and they were great.

Didn't really know much if WA stuff but they played Blowin Free in the encore which was brilliant in fairness. I had the album Argos that I bought for 50p in Probe but never played it as it jumped more than Jive Bunny.

You’re probably right, the Empire, so long ago! Saw them again at New Brighton pavilion about 2001 I think, like a cabaret band!
Supercharge were brilliant, Albie Donnelly was ace! Ahead of his time.

 

[CrustySack]

Genesis - Roundhay Park Leeds 1987
Still the best gig I've been to.

Clapton - NEC 1990

Bon Jovi - Old Trafford around 2005 ish

Gary Numan - Liverpool Empire mid 90s.

Went to loads of festivals between 1987 and 2001, Donington, Leeds etc

 

[perth_blue]

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This was great.

Wow, what a variety.

 

[random]

Been to loads since the early 80's but the stand out has to be Rammstein in Nottingham 2012