markinmichigan
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Boston was amazing. I saw them with Blue Oyster Cult as the opener.
Mark in Michigan
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What was your first concert you went to?
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GroundSweeper
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I think I've only been to AC/DC, Aerosmith, G&R, so it was probably one of the first two.
Ron 71
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This thread was a great idea! All these responses are bringing back some great memories, Boston is one I really regret not seeing along with Tom Petty and some others.
Over the years Iv'e been blessed to have seen some great shows though including Crosby Stills and Nash with and without Neil Young,
Styx many times, Lynyrd Skynyrd with the Doobies, AC/DC, The Stones in the states and in Montreal, Robert Plant 3 times once with Jimmy Page, Deep Purple, Kansas twice, Elton John, Black Sabbath with Ozzy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and many others.
I can't imagine a life without music and I can see many of you feel the same way, looking forward to see others post their experiences.
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Dangerranger60
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Led Zeppelin was an opener in Fresno. They were Booed off the stage. A few years later when they were famous they refused to come back! DR
Dangerranger60
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The last concert I went too was BB King at an Indian Casino. It was a small venue, we had good up front seats, but we paid $200.
He put on a great show, but it was my Wifes B Day or we would not have gone. DR
markinmichigan
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As far as I am concerned, there's only a few things that make me really happy....Great friends, good food, music, making a birdie on the golf course and of course, swinging that damn metal detector! More cow bells!!! Saturday Night Live skit (Don't fear the Reaper) for you younger kids.
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I’m pretty sure it was Elton John around 1985. However, the best concert I ever went to was Lollapalooza 2 in Miami, two days before hurricane Andrew. Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ice Cube, and Ministry. I saw the Doobie brothers in Atlanta. Marilyn Manson used to come into a bar called Squeeze in Fort Lauderdale, before he blew up. I saw him twice there. One of his roadies was dating a girl who was roommates with my girlfriend at the time. I never got to meet him though. I’ve also seen, Frank Zappa, Billy Idol, Ziggy Marley, The Cure,The Smiths, Nine Inch Nails, Jimmy Buffett, Steel Pulse, the Guess Who, Santana. Probably a couple more, I just can’t remember. I always wanted to see James Taylor in concert.
I just remembered another. Stevie Ray Vaughan.
I just remembered another. Stevie Ray Vaughan.
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Never saw Zep, just a bit before my time but I did literally have tickets in the mail when Bonham died, they were returned for a refund. Never saw Pink Floyd either, didn't care for them all that much until The Wall, then they broke up quick after that. Same with The Who, wouldn't pay to see them back in the day, now I wish I did.
scoundrel
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I remember the night John Bonham died.
I was 16 years old, roaming the streets in the middle of the night. Juvenile delinquent extraordinaire. I drove by my friends house in a Volkswagen bug that I had stolen and saw him in his carport.
He was in a band and broke the news to me. He was really depressed. We smoked a joint and I was on my way. Before the sun came up, I was back in juvenile detention.
I was 13 or 14, they just announced the show at Cobo Hall and tickets were mail order only, 8 ticket limit. So I got a money order for $96 I think for 8 tickets, and a friend of mine who had a car drove me to the main post office, which is only a few blocks from Cobo Hall, I figured my envelope would be among the 1st. When he pulled up I rushed towards the door, there was this big post office employee standing to the side and he said hey, you here to drop off a money order for concert tickets ? I said yeah, how did you know ? He points to 4 large rolling canvas bins, 3 of which were already filled with letters, so this guy has seen 1,000's of stoner kids rushing there the entire day, all with the same idea, more were rushing up as I talked to him.
I was dejected so I tossed the letter into a bin and hoped for the best, a few days later Zep was no more.
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My uncle bought me Heart tickets for a venue on the river in Manchester NH. I believe it was in the late 80's. However...... I can't reply without including the best show I ever saw (which is limited) was Pearl Jam during the 10 tour in Augusta ME. Absolutely awesome. Eddie sounds the same at a live show as he does on a CD or Album.
Ken Clad
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I'm not sure who would be the last concert I attended as a fan. I can tell you the last concert I worked. Some of you may know, I spent my career in FD/EMS .The EMS agency I worked for also contracted to provide medical staff to an arena. The band Creed, would be my last one. The floor for the show was going to be open... read mosh pit.
Things started off calm enough through the warmup act with bumps, bruises, an occasional OD, excessive alcohol. As things ramped up, crowd surfing started. The crowd would throw an occasional person forward past the security barrier. Police took control of them, and like the song says... "you can go sleep at home tonight, if you can get up and walk away". Those that couldn't function were assessed by us out on the loading dock for a final determination. At some point, the crowd is flinging the unconscious people over the barriers. Security is trying to catch them. I'm having no part of that. We take cover under the stage and drag them to us after they hit the floor. Now, remember, it is so loud, our radio system is essentially useless, you can't even talk to anyone face-to-face. Each crew is for all intents working independently.
During the night, I made it back to the office to restock supplies. While I was there, we got a report of an unconscious person in an upstairs restroom. Sure enough, there is a male hung over the bowl, and he is as white as the porcelain. Ugh Oh! Respiratory arrest! The best part of the scene is the other guy urinating on the back of his head. I politely (sarcasm font) ask him to cease said activity, and remove himself so I can work. The usual Narcan and a couple of manual breaths via bag valve mask (BVM) and off to the hospital he went.
Hundreds of incidents later it was all over. I can live out the rest of my days and never attend another event and be quite happy.
Now, if you think that the patrons are outta control, the stories of some of the "celebrities" are at least as nuts.
Things started off calm enough through the warmup act with bumps, bruises, an occasional OD, excessive alcohol. As things ramped up, crowd surfing started. The crowd would throw an occasional person forward past the security barrier. Police took control of them, and like the song says... "you can go sleep at home tonight, if you can get up and walk away". Those that couldn't function were assessed by us out on the loading dock for a final determination. At some point, the crowd is flinging the unconscious people over the barriers. Security is trying to catch them. I'm having no part of that. We take cover under the stage and drag them to us after they hit the floor. Now, remember, it is so loud, our radio system is essentially useless, you can't even talk to anyone face-to-face. Each crew is for all intents working independently.
During the night, I made it back to the office to restock supplies. While I was there, we got a report of an unconscious person in an upstairs restroom. Sure enough, there is a male hung over the bowl, and he is as white as the porcelain. Ugh Oh! Respiratory arrest! The best part of the scene is the other guy urinating on the back of his head. I politely (sarcasm font) ask him to cease said activity, and remove himself so I can work. The usual Narcan and a couple of manual breaths via bag valve mask (BVM) and off to the hospital he went.
Hundreds of incidents later it was all over. I can live out the rest of my days and never attend another event and be quite happy.
Now, if you think that the patrons are outta control, the stories of some of the "celebrities" are at least as nuts.
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My first big concert was Electric Light Orchestra at Reunion Arena, Dallas, Texas in 1980. I was a Freshman at TCU. Latter I also saw The Rolling Stones, The Who, ZZ Top & The Fabulous Thunderbirds, all at The Cotton Bowl in Dallas. I also used to attend Beatlemania in Houston for several years. Recently saw Journey in Houston.
Never liked any of the grunge bands enough to pay to see them, though I like some of them alot more now than I did when they were in their prime.
Nirvana I thought was just screaming garbage overlaid with repetitive power chords, which it pretty much was, but as they came out with songs more refined and less frantic, I started liking them a bit, at least recognized the talent.
How about the last band I saw ? That would be Buckethead a few years back, incredible guitarist and [usually] a 1 man show.
Nirvana I thought was just screaming garbage overlaid with repetitive power chords, which it pretty much was, but as they came out with songs more refined and less frantic, I started liking them a bit, at least recognized the talent.
How about the last band I saw ? That would be Buckethead a few years back, incredible guitarist and [usually] a 1 man show.
airbornebob
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My 1st was Emerson Lake & Palmer Illinois State University in 1977, the most often was three times Molly Hatchet and .38 Special in Roanoke VA in the early 80s, and the largest was Rock Am Ring in Germany in 1985 REO and Huey Lewis were the headliners.
markinmichigan
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You and I would def get along on the music end of things, I'm just a tad older older than you (68 in December) but ELP was an automatic listen to. I probably go to 20+ concerts a year.. Here's what I have booked this spring summer. Burton Cummings this Friday night (Guess who) Herb Alpert (Tijuana brass) Stevie Nicks, Doobies, Willie Nelson, Jack White (white Stripes) Machine Head in May, Going to skip Marylin Manson, Heart in June, Bony James (jazz sax), Devo, John Legend. Tons of local shows that are a blast here in Detroit.
Mark in Michigan
stetam
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I remember seeing Warren Zevon in a small night club. I was 6 foot away from the piano and then a private party with the Grass Roots playing.
markinmichigan
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Crap, I forgot about Warren Zevon, amazing musician for sure. I once sat front row next to a Leon Russell concert at the Magic Bag in Ferndale and the next day was a complete fog...dude could party. Lost my wallet that night, went and shot pool with him. Hell of a night, man life has been good.
Mark in Michigan
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