JFSinIL Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I will start - Elton John at Dodger Stadium (my first concert!) Elvis Costello (first tour here waaaay back when he was Angry Young Man) Clash (my ears were ringing for three days after wards - they were LOUD!) Bruce Springsteen (mid-80s) And, one day, about 1983 or 84, I was walking across UCLA and went to the base of the big steps and...GENERAL PUBLIC (English Beat) was doing a free performance!!! I was a Sweet Young Thing and was eye-balled by Rankin Roger! I still can't believe they were just, THERE!!! Can the live orchestra performing to the first big roadshow tour of Napoleon also count? :D Or Danny Kaye "conduction" at the Hollywood Bowl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in Jax Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Styx/Reo Speedwagon/Foreigner (saw all three during their heydays) LiveAid in Philly (1985? Saw Queen via satellite just before Freddy died.) The Eagles (1980s and again 2005ish) Grateful Dead (4-5 times, 1985-88?) Paul McCartney (2004ish, Chicago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I don't know if I can pick just 5. Let's see... Billy Joel/Elton John Van Halen George Strait Country Music Festival (about 5 times) Jimmy Buffet - such fun James Taylor The Lemonheads R.E.M. with Radiohead Dave Matthews Band before they were huge. Smallish show at bandshell in Dallas Casting Crowns Third Day There are shows I'm not thinking of, I know. I used to go to concerts all the time. Not so much these days. I'm sure I'll be adding U2 after we see them in the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) Straight No Chaser, just last year. Gorgeous music and really funny as well. Charlie Peacock--many concerts. He made the big ones feel like a party (dancing, etc.). I went to a much smaller, more intimate concert and loved that one as well. GLAD accapella. The acoustics were wonderful, and the music truly heavenly. Petra, when I was just 16 years old. It was part concert, part worship service. Edited November 4, 2010 by strider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 wow. that's really hard to think of only 5. the ones listed are from when i was younger, but i have great memories of these concerts. 1) REM-1987 in 10th grade 2) Depeche Mode-seen them several times & the only band I've ever purchased scalped tickets for 3) Dee Lite early 90's-lots of dancing. Super fun! 4) nine inch nails & jesus and mary chain - early 90's...not a concert i would have enjoyed nowadays, but loved it back then. 5) smashing pumpkins - album release party in the 90's. awesome! honorable mention: jane's addiction, sinead oconnor, the cult, erasure, and new order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Prince Nine Inch Nails Greenday Bush Some festival with Kid Rock, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Linkin Park, etc. Forget the name, but it was lots of fun:) These are necessarily my favorite artists, but the concerts that I remember being really fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Gloria Estefan (in a small stadium -woohoo!) Mana (cool Latin rock band - awesome concert!) Ricky Martin (what a show man!) Guns and Roses (without Slash, but still really good) Bon Jovi (love him!) I still want to see Shakira! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Straight No Chaser, just last year. Gorgeous music and really funny as well. I bet that was amazing. Their voices... ahh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Live-Aid - Philadelphia, summer of 1985, the ultimate in concerts Bruce Springsteen Billy Joel Elton John The Beach Boys - free 4th of July concert in Philly mid 80's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Iron Maiden (1st concert, 1984) Black Sabbath with Pantera & Incubus (1999 reunion tour. Took the boy I'd babysat since birth to his first show. He was 8) Aerosmith (I've seen them several times. The last was also the last big arena show I went to. I was newly pg and at the show with the same boy as mentioned above. He was almost 11 for this one.) Def Leppard (the in-the-round show was a lot of fun) Meat Puppets (small SMALL all-ages club, took my daughter. She was almost 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 i've only ever been to one concert ~ Metallica, in 1992. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Billy Joel The Eagles/Heart Jackson Browne Doobie Brothers Pat Benatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdoll Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Lynyrd Skynyrd - right before the plane crash in 1977 ZZ Top Linda Ronstadt Eagles George Strait/ Kathy Mattea Garth Brooks/ Trisha Yearwood Sorry, I know it's more than 5, but I couldn't choose! I went to a lot of concerts when I was young, but I can't remember most of them. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I have only ever been to two concerts . . . . .wait for it . . . George Jones & Pink Floyd. Both with my brother and husband. I have a very wide diversity of musical interests. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I haven't been to many concerts :blushing: but the few that I've been to were great: Michael W. Smith in the late 80's I think -- It was the "Eye 2 Eye" tour The Newsboys "Shine" tour...it would have been worth the price of admission in itself, but they were opening for.... Steven Curtis Chapman "Great Adventure" tour...fun concert Tierney Sutton - amazing jazz vocalist Dave Brubek Trio - bar none, the best concert I've ever attended...and he was in his late 80's at the time. AMAZING man, AMAZING talent. Mannheim Steamroller's Christmas Tour back in 2003 - SO LOUD, but so much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyWImom Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Bon Jovi - 3 times, 1986, 1995, and 2002 or 2003 (I was pregnant but can' remember with who!) Elton John - sometime in the 90's Eagles - 2008 I love Bon Jovi, and would see him whenever I could! The Eagles were fantastic, and I'm so glad their voices sounded as good as ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Charlie Peacock--many concerts. He made the big ones feel like a party (dancing, etc.). I went to a much smaller, more intimate concert and loved that one as well. Color me jealous!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) Third Day (it was WinterJam, a small traveling festival, and their set was small, but I loved it - so much so I was hoarse for 3 days..completely losing it on day 2 LOL I screamed and cheered and whooped like a little girl :D ) Paul McCartney (Flowers in the Dirt tour) Phil Keaggy - every time I see him Bette Midler YES Newsboys/Steve Taylor tour. Those of you who are in the know..I was surrounded by a bunch of twelve year olds who didn't get why I was so excited when Steve Taylor came on stage for his set, until I explained to them that he wrote the Newsboys songs..THEN they got excited..until he started singing and they didn't recognize any of HIS songs LOL Made me feel REALLY old. Genesis in the late 80's....because my Mom won front row tickets..and it was a blast being on the front row! Barry Manilow in the early 80's..because he was my Mom's favorites...and I love that I got to take her and watch HER have so much fun. Edited November 4, 2010 by DarcyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Coachella 1999 - Ben Harper, Rage Against the Machine, & Tool in one glorious night. Gomez (twice - they put on fantastic shows!) Death Cab for Cutie & Pedro the Lion Tori Amos & Alanis Morissette @ the Hollywood Bowl Pearl Jam - seen them 3 times, but my favorite was the Yield Tour in Missoula, MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Pedro the Lion my husband and i absolutely LOVE pedro the lion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) I haven't been to many concerts. The first one I ever saw was Aerosmith (Skid Row opened for them). I think I was 19. I went with my ex husband (who was then my boyfriend). The second one I saw was Meatloaf. I think I was early 20's. Again, I went with my ex husband (who was then my husband). The third was a Lilith Fair concert and the only two performers whose names I can remember were Sarah McLaughlin and Missy Elliot. I think I was mid 20's. I went with my best friend. And the fourth was Bret Michaels, like two years ago (mid 30's). I went with a sister-in-law and a friend. I will be seeing Bret Michaels again this Thanksgiving with a few friends. :D ETA: A couple of years before that first Bret Michaels concert, I ALMOST went to an Eminem concert but then decided against it as I was pretty pregnant with my son and worried about what it would be like with the crowd, the noise, etc, so I decided to skip it. I'd still go see him though if I ever got the chance! Edited November 4, 2010 by NanceXToo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) FEAR Without a doubt the best concert I've ever been to!! I think the NY Dolls started the show and there was a riot. While we were trying to sneak into the show there were helicopters and police in riot gear. We kept circling the building to stay ahead of them while trying to figure out how to get this particular door open. After many attempts some guy got so angry he went to a VW Bug next to the door, smashed the window with his fist, grabbed a crowbar that I guess was just sitting in there, ran to the door, and pried it open in one crazy growl. Everyone else was shocked, it was surreal.. I remember my friends grabbing me under my arms and saying no matter what just kick your way in!! So we all ran down this long corridor, came out on the floor of the show, people starting cheering for us, the lights went out and Fear started to play. It was an awesome show!! others: Fela Kuti and Jimmy Cliff (same show) Van Morrison Buzzcocks BB King The Specials Okay I have to add this concert, Santana and Jeff Beck Jeff Beck was killin it that night! Listening to Fela now as I write this... I'm so glad I got to see him. One more?? A friend took me to Wham.. :), but little did I know, Chaka Khan opened!! WOW!!! Wham was silly, but Chaka was unforgettable. Edited November 4, 2010 by helena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Oooh, I'll play! I went to tons of concerts in my teens (mid-80's). 1. U2 2. Bon Jovi 3. Elton John 4. Van Halen 5. Live Aid 1985 6. Duran Duran (I know, I know) 7. Bruce Springsteen And so many more. Most of them were awesome for different reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Elton John/Billy Joel (Nashville) Tori Amos when I got to sit front row center (Fox Theatre in Atlanta) Elton John at Lakewood Ampitheatre (Atlanta) Those are the ones that stick out most in my mind. I've seen Tori Amos more than any other artist - probably 6-7 times. I've also been to a bunch of smaller concerts. I used to work in a music store that was a Ticketmaster outlet and we ended up with random tickets a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Metallica Joe Satriani David Lee Roth, solo Harry Connick, Jr. Pat Travers, in a small dive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Boyz II Men! Even my country music loving friend (who went with me) said she couldn't believe how fun/exciting/high energy their concert was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 U2 - my favorite band of all time Elton John Billy Joel Elton John & Billy Joel together at the Boston Garden Prince Keith Urban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 FEAR BB King Okay I have to add this concert, Santana and Jeff Beck Jeff Beck was killin it that night! BB King is still around here, but haven't seen him yet. Haven't seen Santana or Jeff Beck but would like that! My concerts from long ago: Doobie Brothers Huey Lewis and the News Stephen Stills, twice CSN Stevie Ray Vaughn Kansas Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) U2 - my favorite band of all time Mine, too. I love them :001_smile: Favorite concerts- Aerosmith (with Joan Jett opening) The Rolling Stones The Police U2 (of course...) and some recent ones with my kids-- Never Shout Never (this kid has a gorgeous voice) AllStar Weekend (yes, I know they're a Disney band, but they put on a very high-energy show and they appear to really have fun on stage). Edited November 4, 2010 by Imprimis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 The Police u2 (of course...) would love to see Sting and U2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 would love to see Sting and U2 They are wonderful performers. I would love to see U2 again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 would love to see Sting and U2 These would be my two dream concerts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Mostly went in the 80's (college) Billy Joel (love that guy) Bruce Springsteen - (in his sexy years) Styx Chicago (past their hey day- but hey they were good) Peter, Paul and Mary (at Red Rocks - very mellow and lovely) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Elton John/Billy Joel (Nashville)Tori Amos when I got to sit front row center (Fox Theatre in Atlanta) Elton John at Lakewood Ampitheatre (Atlanta) Those are the ones that stick out most in my mind. I've seen Tori Amos more than any other artist - probably 6-7 times. I've also been to a bunch of smaller concerts. I used to work in a music store that was a Ticketmaster outlet and we ended up with random tickets a lot. Uhh... me too. In TX AND in TN. Interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Crowded House - back in the early 90's when Paul Hester was still alive. My best (guy) friend and I saw them three times - each time in the 2nd or 3rd row, center. They can put on an amazing show (well, the play between Paul and Neil was amazing; I had tickets to go see them back in August but ended up not going - I was feeling yucky and pregnant and didn't want to go to a loud concert). Steven Curtis Chapman - saw him in the early 90's with a friend and then again (2x I think) with dh and friends in the early 2000's. That man can perform, is very very funny, and is just overall great to see live. U2 - I much preferred the concert I saw in the San Diego Sports Arena rather than the one I saw at Jack Murphy Stadium; it was much more intimate and I had better seats. I do love me some Bono. :) Sting - saw him in the very late 90's or early 2000's (before ds#1 was born) at the Greek Theater in LA. He can put on a show too! And he's very easy on the eyes. ;) Blacksmith Union - a now broken up band from San Diego in the early 90's. They never were big, just played a bunch of coffee shops and bars, but I loved them. My best (guy) friend from my Crowded House concerts and I would see them whenever we could - it was always a very intimate setting and they played great music. Man there are others ... I LOVE live music and seen quite a few concerts (at least pre-children). But the ones above stand out as the best of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 These would be my two dream concerts... U2 and Prince would be dh's dream concerts. Just gave my hubby tix to U2 as an anniversary gift. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildiris Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 1. Bob Dylan with Tom Petty at the Shoreline- I never really though much of Petty until I saw him perform. He put on a good show. 2. The Greatful Dead at Winterland and Ventura Fairgrounds plus a hundred other venues. 3. Neil Young at UC Santa Barbara-small setting 4. The Cowboy Junkies in Santa Cruz-little club 5. Taj Mahal in Santa Cruz-little club I've been to a lot of shows and belonged to a blues society where I saw some of the giants of blues come through LA and Santa Barbara in the '80s. I also went to a lot of reggae shows and won free tickets to see Gregory Isaacs at the Santa Barbara Bowl. I saw George Thorogood play more times than I care to remember, and I've seen Steve Kimock a bunch too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I miss those..... Anyway - Pink Floyd - Division Bell Erasure - (can't remember what album - early 90's) Sting - 10 Summoner's Tales Sting - Brand New Day Depeche Mode - Violator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Crowded House. oh! i love them! i just purchased their album off amazon. so thanks for the reminder! steven curtis chapman is awesome. my daughter just saw him on the 4th of july...it was her first concert & a date night with daddy:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Best bands/performers I have seen live.... Rage Against the Machine Sting U2 BB King Grateful Dead (playing with Branford Marsalis!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 1. Bob Dylan with Tom Petty at the Shoreline- I never really though much of Petty until I saw him perform. He put on a good show. 2. The Greatful Dead at Winterland and Ventura Fairgrounds plus a hundred other venues. 3. Neil Young at UC Santa Barbara-small setting 4. The Cowboy Junkies in Santa Cruz-little club 5. Taj Mahal in Santa Cruz-little club I've been to a lot of shows and belonged to a blues society where I saw some of the giants of blues come through LA and Santa Barbara in the '80s. I also went to a lot of reggae shows and won free tickets to see Gregory Isaacs at the Santa Barbara Bowl. I saw George Thorogood play more times than I care to remember, and I've seen Steve Kimock a bunch too. Great list! I saw Bob Dylan in maybe 88, 89? That one would go on my worst 5 list. I think it was a low point in his career. It was painful to watch, I think someone even yelled out, "you suck"! We got there a little late and the guys just let us in.. I'd like to see him again (in a better mood). :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 FEAR BB King Okay I have to add this concert, Santana and Jeff Beck Jeff Beck was killin it that night! BB King is still around here, but haven't seen him yet. He's a must see!! He did a lot of talking, which I like, and he had to sit. He's getting older, so now's the time to go.. Go, if you get a chance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 1. Bob Dylan with Tom Petty at the Shoreline- I never really though much of Petty until I saw him perform. He put on a good show. I saw Dylan and Petty at Red Rocks, must've been the same tour in the mid-80s. I could never stand Dylan but have always been a Tom Petty fan. Other faves include: Van Halen, 1979 San Jose Center for the Performing Arts--the last rock concert before they stopped allowing them due to the balcony swing. Greg Kihn Band, 1982?3? at the Old Waldorf in SF--a little supper club, intimate concert, really great. Greg Kihn and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, 1982 Concord Pavilion. (We liked Greg Kihn!) Chris Tomlin, last month. Imagine--no one walking around offering acid for sale. :ohmy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I totally forgot to add my 6th top concert. ;) Rosemary Clooney. I was pregnant with ds#1 (I think); my mom, sister, and I saw her about a year before she died. She was a wonderful performer and though she had to sit the entire concert, her voice never sounded better. I would have seen her a few times more if I could have before she passed. George Clooney said it right once in an interview: if there is a heaven, Rosemary is up there singing. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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