just booked to see Bryan Adams @ the nec in may & it got me thinking about previous concerts ive been to both god & bad
best has to be meetloaf @ nec in november 93 on stage for 3 hours fantastic
worst Michael Jackson @ aintree race course in about 87 stood about 1/4 mile from stage in muddy field with 250000 other idiots the sound was terriblle the only redeming thing was seeing a very sexy Kim Wilde who was the support act on the big screen
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band over 50 times.
got rem and u2 booked up for this year and hoping for some greenday if possible
some of the best i've been to the pogues, u2, the who, and a group called anuna at christchurch cathredal also the cowboy junkies and the list goes on
ps hothouseflowers first gig after being on eurovision best was had my ticket before it
Sorry - worst has to be - Bon Jovi and Meat Loaf
The best Manchester Band ever - JAMES
You will always find me in the mosh pit at a Placebo gig!!!
Live music is always the best - but i don't really enjoy the big stadium stuff.
Did Robbie at Knebworth for ASH (greta band) and atmosphere was electric - but my fave gigs are smaller ones - Brixton Academy is about the biggest I enjoy.
Saw Bruce Sprinsteen @ Wembley Arena - three rows from the front - could hear nothing but ringing for a week after but was worth it.
This years concerts so far booked
The Finn Brothers/Daniel Bedingfield (with Mrs!!) Bryan Adams REM and the fantastic U2
Glasgow Appollo - Meatloaf
Newcastle City Hall - Sting's first solo concert
The Cluny, Newcastle - The Animals (well, one Animal, one Creedence Clearwater Revival and two unknowns :shock: )
But really most concerts I've gone to have been brilliant - oh, except Del Amitri at Newcastle Riverside. Only concert I've walked out of.
*loves live music*
Its a hard decision for me. I used to work in radio back in Canada and was privy to a lot of concerts. We were contracted to DJ in a night club affiliated with the station and I've seen Meatloaf play 20 times ish and each time more exciting and wonderful than the last. Incidentally, even though he's an arrogant twat, he's a performer, through n through.
I've seen Van Halen twice, (Hagar and Roth), Genesis, Rush, Bryan Adams, G 'n' R, Alanis Morisette, The Cult and even hit Brighton Beach to see Boy Slim spin some tunes to a quarter of a million people to name a few (and name drop, he he he) but the BEST lives acts I have ever experienced have been with G. We found out we both had a taste for local Gigs and never miss a few of our favorites. Celtic Pride, Dirty Earth and we even caught the Hamsters in Watford. In a couple of words........FUCKING AWESOME!
Should have mentioned Brian Wilson's Smile Shows last year, they were very emotional, mans a genius.
Other mentions OASIS, Manics, Van Morrison, and very occasionally Mr Bob Dylan can be inspirational. And America's best band The Counting Crows.
Simon and Garfunkel in Hyde Park last summer was magical
Best venue's yep like Brixton, and the City Hall types Manc/Sheffield. Arenas like Manchester, Wembley is getting better, hate Earls Court.
Other crap live shows Dylan 7 times out of 10. Robbie Williams, Deep Purple without Richie Blackmore.
if we including djs then my list goes of the planet and even better on speaking terms with a number lol
I saw Fairport Convention once. Was the only one there without a beard. Or cordouroys.
Not our favourite band but LIVE Muse were simply awesome
tryed to go to live aid just couldnt get tickets
Best = U2, Joshua Tree Tour, Cardiff Arms ?
Worst = Jackson Brown ,Perth ,Western ( After 30 mins I went and sat in the car park listening to the radio )
i forgot sinead o'connor that girl stole my heart now there is beauty
just played 7" single of she sells scantuary dosnt the sound differ from all this digital stuf
The best place for gigs around here got shut down last year so that they can extend the merry hill shopping centre. used to go loads of gigs
By far the best I've ever been to was Madonna - Re-invention Tour (probably cos I have all sorts of fantasies about her and have loved here forever)
Also, Kylie is always great in concert and went to the latest (current) Elton John tour, with backstage passes and that was fabulous (free bar)
I guess I'm a bit of a pop princess, but may go to REM which will be a change for me.
I've not really been to a bad concert, I guess I've been lucky!
In earlier life, used to be a sparky/sound engineer to one of the big PA companys, so have worked on some big concerts, fav was Pink Floyd, yes worked the one in earls court when the seating colapsed, also done Madness, and worked on the queen tribute concert.
Going to see REM and U2 this year, so they should be good.
Best concerts have been: Red Hot Chili Peppers in Hyde Park, Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, Madonna 3 tiimes, Rolling Stones, Billy Idol, Anastacia.
Cant say Ive been to any bad concerts really, although i wasnt that impressed with James Brown who was on before the Chili's.