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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Being a forum newb , Ive been told to get myself on here more and pester everyone! what was the best gig youve ever been too and the reason why!

Mine was seeing andrew wk in liverpool and getting bench pressed by him (my uni days was wild)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh. Wow.

So many! I'm having a think now and will come back to post *wanders off reliving a million brilliant memories*

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

never been to a Gig/Concert before so cant comment

If anyone wants to take me to one my inbox is open

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"never been to a Gig/Concert before so cant comment

If anyone wants to take me to one my inbox is open

Ive been to some epic gigs ! You would love it , atmosphere can be so intense !

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've seen blues singer Robert Cray a fair few times, him and his band are always absolutely outstanding and he has the kindest personality

I've seen Rancid a few times, bit of a change from Robert Cray, went a few years ago when I was pregnant and just soaked the music up, the atmosphere is always awesome, the people were lovely and kept me and the bump safe from over enthusiastic dancers

My son's almost 4 now and absolutely loves dancing round to Rancid!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Tune-yards Glastonbury 2010 blazing hot sunshine nice intimate crowd and some of the most mesmerising songs known to humanity.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Oh. Wow.

So many! I'm having a think now and will come back to post *wanders off reliving a million brilliant memories*

Was a great night ! Ive got tons of great gig memories too !

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"never been to a Gig/Concert before so cant comment

If anyone wants to take me to one my inbox is open

Ive been to some epic gigs ! You would love it , atmosphere can be so intense !"

in 10 yrs time i'll give it a go lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I've seen blues singer Robert Cray a fair few times, him and his band are always absolutely outstanding and he has the kindest personality

My son's almost 4 now and absolutely loves dancing round to Rancid!"
haha thats epic ! My little dude loves it when i play metallica in the car , right mosher

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Couldn't possibly pick one haha I like gigs but prefer festivals

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Too many too mention, if I had to choose one The Cure a few years back at the Royal Albert Hall, played for over 3 and a half hours

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm old so been to lots:

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, ACDC, Whitesnake, Queen, Pavarotti, Genesis, Steely Dan, Hall and Oats, Diana Ross, Dione Warwick, Gregory Porter, Steve Vai, Free and many more, quite an eclectic mix of musical likes really.

in fact off to see Steely Dan and Doobie brothers in London later in the year

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By *ost SockMan over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Onstage with the Flaming Lips in front of 2,000 people.....

.....dressed as a shark

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Couldn't possibly pick one haha I like gigs but prefer festivals

Never been to one yet ! Desperate to donone though !

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Me too although I can't remember half of the people I've seen by the time I get back home. Seeing pulp and radio heads secret gigs at Glastonbury the other year were pretty big highlights though.

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By *a Fee VerteWoman over a year ago

Limbo

Without a doubt my two best were on consecutive nights - Saturday Dublin and Sunday Belfast to see Biffy Clyro last year when I got on the barrier each time. Though Belfast slightly edged it because I was centre stage

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"I'm old so been to lots:

in fact off to see Steely Dan and Doobie brothers in London later in the year

Dude some right bands in there

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Me too although I can't remember half of the people I've seen by the time I get back home. Seeing pulp and radio heads secret gigs at Glastonbury the other year were pretty big highlights though."

Nice !! Would love to see radio head

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

David Gilmour playing Comfortably Numb at the Royal Albert Hall this year will take some beating

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

U2 Popmart at Roundhay Park Leeds, totally blown away, probably their best show to date.

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By *emini ManMan over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

So so many...from my first ever gig (Madness Hemel Hempstead, Nov 81), to seeing them play the back room of their spiritual home the Dublin Castle a few years ago, or being privileged to be invited to their secret album launch gig in a small bar. Or being front row for Biffy Clyro in Belfast, or some epic Muse gigs, or being in the inner circle for U2 on their 360 tour....just can't pick one

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Without a doubt my two best were on consecutive nights - Saturday Dublin and Sunday Belfast to see Biffy Clyro last year when I got on the barrier each time. Though Belfast slightly edged it because I was centre stage

Ive seen greenday i was in the centre came out with a cracked rib lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yeah I wasn't a massive fan until then, that show changed my opinion completely, brilliant show!!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm old so been to lots:

in fact off to see Steely Dan and Doobie brothers in London later in the year

Dude some right bands in there

Yes seen a few, just remembered I saw Oasis in Germany when serving there just before they released their first album, I had never heard of them before, awesome!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh and David Bowie at Glastonbury in 2000 forgot about that one. Another amazing performance

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Couldn't possibly pick one haha I like gigs but prefer festivals

T in the park!! Oh how I miss balado!

I love both but if i had to pick it would be festivals too.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Being a forum newb , Ive been told to get myself on here more and pester everyone! what was the best gig youve ever been too and the reason why!

Mine was seeing andrew wk in liverpool and getting bench pressed by him (my uni days was wild)

Hey man! Welcome!

I have three.

The first time I saw a local crazy brass and drums jazz band called Dakhla. I actually cried a little at that one because I was so blown away.

Vulfpeck last year in London. Such a fun gig. And they had grins on their faces the whole time.

Snarky Puppy a couple of weeks ago in Cheltenham. 9 Piece fusion jazz band. Had my jaw on the floor from beginning to end.

Having people sing along to our tunes at gigs is pretty cool too!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The one that always stands out is Billy Bragg, Wayne Kramer and Mick Jones at a Joe Strummer charity gig in a pub in Camden playing Jail Guitar Doors and Kick Out The Jamma

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Being a forum newb , Ive been told to get myself on here more and pester everyone! what was the best gig youve ever been too and the reason why!

Mine was seeing andrew wk in liverpool and getting bench pressed by him (my uni days was wild)

Hey man! Welcome!

I have three.

The first time I saw a local crazy brass and drums jazz band called Dakhla. I actually cried a little at that one because I was so blown away.

Vulfpeck last year in London. Such a fun gig. And they had grins on their faces the whole time.

Snarky Puppy a couple of weeks ago in Cheltenham. 9 Piece fusion jazz band. Had my jaw on the floor from beginning to end.

Having people sing along to our tunes at gigs is pretty cool too!

Ace dude ! That must be an epic feeling !

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By *ink Panther.Woman over a year ago

Preston

That would have to be the concert I should never have been at but a client knew the promoter and I was given tickets last minute. It was at an almost empty MEN arena which was a shame. I wasn't expecting anything spectacular despite having his latest CD at the time. Then Shaggy took to the stage with friends from the album. It was electric from start to finish, could have lived without being dragged up on stage but can't complain when it was free

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Pet Shop Boys

Red Hot Chili Peppers

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Loads!!! My murderdoll fan girl days. Being spat on by jon 5 from marilyn manson. So many!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Pet Shop Boys

Red Hot Chili Peppers"

Ive seen rhcp too , epic gig. Ive never heard /seen so many people sing everyline to every song x

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By *SAchickWoman over a year ago

Hillside desolate

James Brown many years ago, he was astonishingly good despite being an hour late on stage and a total diva

Guns n Roses too, also late on stage but played on waaaay later than they were supposed to.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Loads!!! My murderdoll fan girl days. Being spat on by jon 5 from marilyn manson. So many!

Haha thats epic ! Seen Marilyn manson as well and got stones thrown at us outside by protesters

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By *ink Panther.Woman over a year ago

Preston

Then there was my first concert when I was 16 which will always be special. It was a treat for getting through my GCSEs. It was also the band's very first concert as a warm up to their forthcoming tour. It was all ripped jeans and Grolsch bottle tops, yes you guessed it Bros. Nothing can beat your first concert, well apart from Shaggy

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Gig on the green the year Eminem, Marilyn Manson, green day and strokes played or stone roses at etihad atmosphere was amazing

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Then there was my first concert when I was 16 which will always be special. It was a treat for getting through my GCSEs. It was also the band's very first concert as a warm up to their forthcoming tour. It was all ripped jeans and Grolsch bottle tops, yes you guessed it Bros. Nothing can beat your first concert, well apart from Shaggy

My first gig was to see a band called sunna , they was epic back in my college days

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ed Sheeran at Thetford forest. We were right at the front

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oasis - King Tuts

Smashing Pumpkins - SECC

Leftfield - T in the Park (Strathclyde Park)

Carter/Neds/RATM - Barrowlands

Jesus and Mary Chain - Glasgow Arches

+++ loads more

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Seeing Bryan Adams in July

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

One direction at the Etihad stadium

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"One direction at the Etihad stadium

Dont be embarrased ! If you enjoyed it its all good , im not going to hate on peoples music tastes !

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By *inky-MinxWoman over a year ago

Grantham

I've been very lucky to go to tons of great gigs

Top would be Live Aid I'd say.

Some other memorable ones were Led Zep, ACDC, Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, Bowie, Stones, Bon Jovi, Motorhead, Hawkwind

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Also seeing lady gaga was pretty amazing!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I have been to hundreds, if not thousands of gigs over the last 30 years so picking highlights is tough, not helped by much of the late 80s and 90s now being a very blurred memory! So my memories are recent ones because they're clearer in my mind.

Recent highlights include Levellers at The Water Rats in London last year as I never thought I;d see them in such a small venue. Frank Turner doing Demons at Ally pally days after Nick Alexander was murdered at the Bataclan in Paris and the whole venue being silent, totally haunting. Every Carter gig since they reformed in 2007 nut particularly the secret one at King Tuts. Adam Ant's first comeback gig at Scala a few years back now.

Older memories, I'm glad I saw Nirvana (underwhelming) and Jane's Addiction (amazing) back in the day. Plus the Manics in the days Richie was still in the band but the standout is The Wonder Stuff, March 89 the day my love of music began

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"James Brown many years ago, he was astonishingly good despite being an hour late on stage and a total diva

Guns n Roses too, also late on stage but played on waaaay later than they were supposed to. "

Same when we saw em at Leeds in 2001 I think it was, not a bad set though.

On the Sunday saw sum 41 and ended up losing my shirts in the mosh pit

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By *arksMan over a year ago

in the centre

First concert was The Alarm at the Birmingham Powerhouse which will always be a fond memory

Concert I'm glad I went to was Stone Roses at Spike Island , can't remember a great deal about it

Best concert for me tho was Paul Weller 2002 in Hyde Park , just a great time in my life watching my favourite artist in the sunshine

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Id have loved to have gone to see Evanesence or Linkin Park

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Id have loved to have gone to see Evanesence or Linkin Park"

Too great bands sassy !! Xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Leftfield - T in the Park (Strathclyde Park)"

O was at the fort or second T in the park and remember seeing Leftfield in a tent and they were amazing

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By *ink Panther.Woman over a year ago

Preston

Now the worst concert I've ever had the misfortune to be at wasn't by choice. This was one of those things you do for your kids to give them an experience that will stay with them forever. I've been to a lot of concerts but this was bad in epic proportions. It was like a few mates had turned up and decided to have a bit of a session. One was "ill", need I say more as to why, it was well publicised at the time. I don't know who was more disappointed my daughter or I, it was a shambles and they were supposed to be the biggest sellling boy band at the time. Thankfully I only paid half of the £300 the tickets should have been and that was bad enough. I'll keep you in suspense no longer One Direction!!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Hmmm to many to mention, I've driven the tour trucks for the last 12 or so years so it's been a day in day out experience, if you ever see the fellas climbing the rope ladders up to the lights above the stage before a show....it may have been me

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By *on and TammyCouple over a year ago

Manchester

2 really stand out...

Daft Punk at wireless festival in Leeds in 2006 (I think). Not a huge fan of their albums but live they were astonishing. Sound, visuals, crowd atmosphere... all perfect. Felt like I'd been beamed into the future.

The Icarus Line in Gullivers pub in Manchester 2013. Just THE most ferocious rock n roll band fronted by the coolest, most possessed frontman I've ever seen live. Only 50/60 people there, most of which couldn't have cared less. Amazing, electrifying show though.

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By *heMightyPhwoarMan over a year ago

Asgard

Definitely Rage Against the Machine back in Reading 2008, before they hit the stage I had a group of girls in front of me asking me and my mate not to barge into them (clearly inexperienced festivals noobs) if things get crazy with the crowds, soon as the first chord stuck, Whoosh! The masses of crowd just shunted forwards, lost my mate instantly and the girls in front just got annihilated! ha. They were absolutely outstanding live.

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By *arksMan over a year ago

in the centre

"Now the worst concert I've ever had the misfortune to be at wasn't by choice. This was one of those things you do for your kids to give them an experience that will stay with them forever. I've been to a lot of concerts but this was bad in epic proportions. It was like a few mates had turned up and decided to have a bit of a session. One was "ill", need I say more as to why, it was well publicised at the time. I don't know who was more disappointed my daughter or I, it was a shambles and they were supposed to be the biggest sellling boy band at the time. Thankfully I only paid half of the £300 the tickets should have been and that was bad enough. I'll keep you in suspense no longer One Direction!!!

Something worse than seeing Shaggy

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Getting knocked out by a stage diver at QOTSA got pulled under the crowd and Josh Hommes asking was I alright over the mic

I still smile thinking about it years later

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Hmmm to many to mention, I've driven the tour trucks for the last 12 or so years so it's been a day in day out experience, if you ever see the fellas climbing the rope ladders up to the lights above the stage before a show....it may have been me

Ace dude i bet youve seen some sights !

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Something worse than seeing Shaggy

Hahahahahaha!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ace dude i bet youve seen some sights !"
what happens on tour has to stay on tour haha but yes

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By *ink Panther.Woman over a year ago

Preston

Something worse than seeing Shaggy

Hey the guy gave a performance and that's what it's all about. That's why I said him rather than Robbie who is the ultimate entertainer

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Getting knocked out by a stage diver at QOTSA got pulled under the crowd and Josh Hommes asking was I alright over the mic

I still smile thinking about it years later"

Ive had a doc martin to the face from a crowd surfer so i feel your pain ! , QOTSA epic choice !!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Leftfield - T in the Park (Strathclyde Park)

O was at the fort or second T in the park and remember seeing Leftfield in a tent and they were amazing

Yeah was one of the early ones in the tent - it was awesome - the whole weekend was! Think I caught Primal Scream straight after in the rain

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By *ink Panther.Woman over a year ago

Preston

Something worse than seeing Shaggy

Hahahahahaha!"

Watch it you

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

Ace dude i bet youve seen some sights !what happens on tour has to stay on tour haha but yes

Totally understand , its a bit like fight club lol

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By *lik and PaulCouple over a year ago

cahoots

Rory Gallagher at the Rainbow Theatre in 1974 was the best I've seen but still go to gigs regularly so who knows what's to come.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Best was Robbie Williams in Roundhey park because it was a whole day thing.

Up there would be seeing Kasabian in Manchester.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Mumford and sons at NEC was good, dizzy rascal at Blissfields festival last year. Oh and grandmaster flash the year before!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Best was Robbie Williams in Roundhey park because it was a whole day thing.

Up there would be seeing Kasabian in Manchester.

Love a bit of kasbian

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Best was Robbie Williams in Roundhey park because it was a whole day thing.

Up there would be seeing Kasabian in Manchester.

Love a bit of kasbian

I know

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Ace dude i bet youve seen some sights !what happens on tour has to stay on tour haha but yes

haha yeah something like that, confidentiality forms have to signed on some

Totally understand , its a bit like fight club lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Best was Robbie Williams in Roundhey park because it was a whole day thing.

Up there would be seeing Kasabian in Manchester.

Love a bit of kasbian

*kasabian lol

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By *ost SockMan over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Something worse than seeing Shaggy

Being shagged by Shaggy, maybe (while he sings)?

;)

Only joking - each to their own

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Pink Floyd, earls court. Or ocean colour scene at loch lomond, or amy Winehouse at the Glasgow barraland.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Mumford and sons at NEC was good, dizzy rascal at Blissfields festival last year. Oh and grandmaster flash the year before!!! "

Thats one band im desperate to see mumford !

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By *ady LickWoman over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

Ed Sheeran at the O2 was pretty good, amazing atmosphere given the size of the venue.

I saw Reverend and the Makers in a barn with just 99 other fans, that's one of my best

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By *on and TammyCouple over a year ago

Manchester

"I have been to hundreds, if not thousands of gigs over the last 30 years so picking highlights is tough, not helped by much of the late 80s and 90s now being a very blurred memory! So my memories are recent ones because they're clearer in my mind.

Some great stuff there... would give anything to have seen prime Janes Addiction. Was lucky enough to see Richey-era manics a couple of times but I honestly think they're a better live band now. Saw Adam Ant on his comeback tour, always loved the man and his music. It was emotional seeing him in good health and in such great form.

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Ma first ever gig was AC/DC at the Queens Hall, Derby in '77. The next was Led Zep at Knebworth in '79, have also seen Queen and Deep Purple there in the '80s.

Went to every Monsters of Rock and a few Download festivals as well, so have seen most of the "Old School" rock bands of that era.

Have been to many others as well, but one that really sticks out in ma mind though is Jean Michel Jarre at the Olympic Stadium, Barcelona in '93

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aS9W6d_7GVk

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By *arksMan over a year ago

in the centre

Something worse than seeing Shaggy

Being shagged by Shaggy, maybe (while he sings)?

;)

Only joking - each to their own

It wasn't him

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The 1975 - Manchester apollo x2 and London O2

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"The 1975 - Manchester apollo x2 and London O2

Nice i like the 1975 too never seen them live though x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Mine is quiet topical... Chris Cornell last year in Birmingham... was totally blown away by how good he was live... sounded just like he does on his CDs... RIP Chris.. ????

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"The 1975 - Manchester apollo x2 and London O2

Nice i like the 1975 too never seen them live though x "

You should definitely go, they are awesome cool

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Pink Floyd, earls court. Or ocean colour scene at loch lomond, or amy Winehouse at the Glasgow barraland.

The Floyd. Wow. Bit jealous

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"The 1975 - Manchester apollo x2 and London O2

Nice i like the 1975 too never seen them live though x

You should definitely go, they are awesome cool

Since moving up here i havent got any gig buddies anymore

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By *ost SockMan over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Something worse than seeing Shaggy

Being shagged by Shaggy, maybe (while he sings)?

;)

Only joking - each to their own

It wasn't him

Loving your work

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Pink Floyd, earls court. Or ocean colour scene at loch lomond, or amy Winehouse at the Glasgow barraland.

The Floyd. Wow. Bit jealous

It was as good as you can imagine. Long time ago now but feel lucky to have seen them.

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By *ady LickWoman over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I saw the Manic Street Preachers in Norwich I think when Richie was in the band. I ended up sitting next to him afterwards, this was in the really early days. I wish I remembered more about it, must of been out of it

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The Fratellis - Norwich UEA.

Pretty much all the gigs I've been to have been special in their own way. I can't decide on one

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By *exy BeckyCouple over a year ago

near Bergerac, France

So many gigs to consider, but taking a sideways step, one was very memorable...

We had stuck around after the gig and some of the band were hanging around the bar.

Becky was wearing a very short skirt and no knickers and started flashing me from across the bar. It got wilder and wilder until her knees were unable to hear each other...

This went on for 10 minutes or so, when the whole band came over and sat with us.

We didn't understand why until a smiling bouncer came up to us when we left and explained that Becky had been sat opposite a large mirror and the whole thing had been witnessed by half the people in the bar.

Fair made us laugh...!!

PS. Sorry to lower the tone of an interesting thread...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Too many to list, from festivals to club gigs...live music is outstanding

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By *l4yerMan over a year ago

Wakefield

Zz Top Deer Creek Indianapolis in 1995.

Concert was probably average..but had seats above the walkway with waitress service for drinks. Feet up on the railings drinking beer.

There was also a whole hillside behind, where folks were on travel blankets, watching on a big screen.

Finally, no queing to get out of the car park and so..straight home afterwards with no delays.

Heaven..compared to any major gig in the UK.

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By *eedsmale36Man over a year ago

Leeds

"U2 Popmart at Roundhay Park Leeds, totally blown away, probably their best show to date."

I was there, great gig didn't they come out of a big Lemon ?

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By *ost SockMan over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"I saw the Manic Street Preachers in Norwich I think when Richie was in the band. I ended up sitting next to him afterwards, this was in the really early days. I wish I remembered more about it, must of been out of it

Wasn't it Norwich where he carved his arm up and it became an iconic (horrible) photo?

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Another brilliant gig I was lucky enough to witness was the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan at Manchester Apollo in '88, the year before his sad demise

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By *lorious hole bs16Man over a year ago

Bristol

The year was 1972 and I followed David Bowie around the country,in smaller venues as Ziggy Stardust and the spiders from mars emerged..What a trip..

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By *ost SockMan over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Gil Scott-Heron at the Festival Hall a year before he died.

Just him and a Fender Rhodes keyboard for the first half. Those wonderful chords, soulful voice and powerful, principled words.

Often wonder what he'd write about Drumpf

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By *ander_XMan over a year ago

Greater Manchester

Stevie Wonder at the Manchester Arena. He was incredible and played almost the whole of what I think is his best album, Innervisions, back to back. It was almost surreal to see such a legend live.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Best - Pet Shop Boys

Most eclectic - Tangerine Dream

Worst - Bob Dylan

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

christ, no idea now, i work that many gigs and have for years but r.e.m at the isle of wight festival 2005 springs to mind. i was indifferent before seeing them and loved every second of their set. i've liked other sets from other people just as much before and indeed since but i tend to expect to like them, i didn't expect to like r.e.m that much, glad i watched 'em now

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Wasn't it Norwich where he carved his arm up and it became an iconic (horrible) photo?"

I'm pretty certain it was. I remember going to see them at the Barrel Organ and the gig was cancelled "due to the guitarist injuring his arm", and then getting the NME the following week and seeing how he;d carved 4REAL in to his arm!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"The Fratellis - Norwich UEA.

Pretty much all the gigs I've been to have been special in their own way. I can't decide on one

Great taste in music !x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Best - Pet Shop Boys

Most eclectic - Tangerine Dream

Worst - Bob Dylan"

oooh pet shop boys! they were another surprise for me...saw them at bestival many a year ago and thoroughly enjoyed them, a lot more than i thought i would

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Best - Pet Shop Boys

Most eclectic - Tangerine Dream

Worst - Bob Dylan"

Surprised with worst with Dylan

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By *ost SockMan over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Wasn't it Norwich where he carved his arm up and it became an iconic (horrible) photo?

All Lady Lick's fault then

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Best gig I paid to see, was Stevie Wonder.

I work as a barman at festivals and got to see UB40 and Elton John last year. Both were amazing, especially Elton John. Which surprised me, because I only really like his song Benny and the Jets.

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Best gig I paid to see, was Stevie Wonder.

I work as a barman at festivals and got to see UB40 and Elton John last year. Both were amazing, especially Elton John. Which surprised me, because I only really like his song Benny and the Jets."

Wow stevie proper legend !!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

" Wow stevie proper legend !!"

Yeah saw him about 10 years ago at the 02 which was my first gig/concert. Then saw his at British Summer Time last year. His voice is going, but he's still amazing.

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

one would have to be the dead kennedys back in 1982..the second gig i ever went to

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

i've been to thousands ... mostly because it's my job .... best gig is tough to decide as a result

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not even going to try and pick the best but here's a few of the most enjoyable

Scissor sisters with the kids it tow at Glastonbury great fun set

Fun lovin criminals Leeds in 2001totally unexpected great set

Muse back in the 90s before they hit it big small venue

Shirley bassey at Glastonbury crowd all singing along

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By *ophleeCouple over a year ago

Fareham

Bon Jovi, Metallica then Guns n Roses - 3 consecutive weekends at the Milton Keynes Bowl, long time ago....but something I'll always remember.

Monsters of Rock, Donnington 1991 - Black Crowes, Motley Crue, Metallica and AC/DC was def one to remember.

Been to a fair few. Looking forward to Iron Maiden next weekend and Guns n Roses in June

~Sophie

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

not been to many- loved seeing abba back in the day - i thought id died and gone to heaven - the latest one was jesse ware at manchester cathedral - enjoyed that loads

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Not even going to try and pick the best but here's a few of the most enjoyable

Scissor sisters with the kids it tow at Glastonbury great fun set

Fun lovin criminals Leeds in 2001totally unexpected great set

Muse back in the 90s before they hit it big small venue

Shirley bassey at Glastonbury crowd all singing along"

Yeah i saw muse at that time aswell , great band !

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Bon Jovi, Metallica then Guns n Roses - 3 consecutive weekends at the Milton Keynes Bowl, long time ago....but something I'll always remember.

Monsters of Rock, Donnington 1991 - Black Crowes, Motley Crue, Metallica and AC/DC was def one to remember.

Been to a fair few. Looking forward to Iron Maiden next weekend and Guns n Roses in June

~Sophie"

Iron madien very very jealous !

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"not been to many- loved seeing abba back in the day - i thought id died and gone to heaven - the latest one was jesse ware at manchester cathedral - enjoyed that loads "

Abba ! Proper legends

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By *ophleeCouple over a year ago

Fareham

"Bon Jovi, Metallica then Guns n Roses - 3 consecutive weekends at the Milton Keynes Bowl, long time ago....but something I'll always remember.

Monsters of Rock, Donnington 1991 - Black Crowes, Motley Crue, Metallica and AC/DC was def one to remember.

Been to a fair few. Looking forward to Iron Maiden next weekend and Guns n Roses in June

~Sophie

Iron madien very very jealous !"

Can't wait.....I'm getting just a bit excited thinking about it now x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"not been to many- loved seeing abba back in the day - i thought id died and gone to heaven - the latest one was jesse ware at manchester cathedral - enjoyed that loads

Abba ! Proper legends "

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

"Bon Jovi, Metallica then Guns n Roses - 3 consecutive weekends at the Milton Keynes Bowl, long time ago....but something I'll always remember.

Monsters of Rock, Donnington 1991 - Black Crowes, Motley Crue, Metallica and AC/DC was def one to remember.

Been to a fair few. Looking forward to Iron Maiden next weekend and Guns n Roses in June

~Sophie

Iron madien very very jealous !

Can't wait.....I'm getting just a bit excited thinking about it now x"

I created a new spotify playlist the otherday theres a lot of maiden in there ! Have it blasting as i go to work !!

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By *ophleeCouple over a year ago

Fareham

"Bon Jovi, Metallica then Guns n Roses - 3 consecutive weekends at the Milton Keynes Bowl, long time ago....but something I'll always remember.

Monsters of Rock, Donnington 1991 - Black Crowes, Motley Crue, Metallica and AC/DC was def one to remember.

Been to a fair few. Looking forward to Iron Maiden next weekend and Guns n Roses in June

~Sophie

Iron madien very very jealous !

Can't wait.....I'm getting just a bit excited thinking about it now x

I created a new spotify playlist the otherday theres a lot of maiden in there ! Have it blasting as i go to work !! "

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By *onny MCMan over a year ago

Crawley

"Bon Jovi, Metallica then Guns n Roses - 3 consecutive weekends at the Milton Keynes Bowl, long time ago....but something I'll always remember.

Monsters of Rock, Donnington 1991 - Black Crowes, Motley Crue, Metallica and AC/DC was def one to remember.

Been to a fair few. Looking forward to Iron Maiden next weekend and Guns n Roses in June

~Sophie"

Working the weekend Maiden play London but so excited for GNR!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

one that's up there was playing a gig in switzerland at an afro beat festival, on the line-up with femi kuti, baaba maal and youssou n'dour amongst others

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By *ophleeCouple over a year ago

Fareham

"Bon Jovi, Metallica then Guns n Roses - 3 consecutive weekends at the Milton Keynes Bowl, long time ago....but something I'll always remember.

Monsters of Rock, Donnington 1991 - Black Crowes, Motley Crue, Metallica and AC/DC was def one to remember.

Been to a fair few. Looking forward to Iron Maiden next weekend and Guns n Roses in June

~Sophie

Working the weekend Maiden play London but so excited for GNR! "

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