FabSwingers.com forum: First music gig you ever went to?

By *essie. OP Woman
over a year ago

Serendipity

Mine was Billy Idol. I was near the front & nearly fainted due to the heat.

Who did you go to watch?

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

Elton John, Birmingham NEC. Had a curry afterwards and driven up in my friend's brother's gold lotus.

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

Suoertramp in Paris

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Prodigy, 1993 The Pyramids. I have a signed photo from them.

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

EMF in 1990

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By *picknspanMan
over a year ago

North West Leeds

My first was Cheap Trick at the Cambridge Corn Exchange in 1979

My best was Squeeze in 2000 at the same venue

Seen Bowie several times and many others. Francie goes to Hollywood in the mid 80's was a great evening

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

A-ha. At Preston guildhall. I think it was about 1985

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

Luke: Huey Lewis and the News, 1988

Hannah: A-ha, 1986

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

"A-ha. At Preston guildhall. I think it was about 1985

7th January 1987 apparently

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

"Elton John, Birmingham NEC. Had a curry afterwards and driven up in my friend's brother's gold lotus."

Probably 1983-ish.

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By *uriousMCRcoupleCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

Beautiful South,nynex arena

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By *omewhatSlightlyDazedMan
over a year ago

Warwick Birmingham & YamYamLand

1st mainstream was Guns & Roses Birmingham NEC

Had been to loads of amateur gigs before that and honestly preferred them nights out

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

1st ever gig with my parents wizard Blackpool ABC

1st gig on my own Pink Floyd the wall Earl's court

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

Soundgarden, Faith No More and Guns n Roses at Maine Road, Manchester in 1992.

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

Iron Maiden, Manchester Apollo.

Met the band afterwards too

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Led Zeppelin

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

"A-ha. At Preston guildhall. I think it was about 1985

Oh god, they used to have loads of gigs at the guild hall didn’t they. Shame they don’t anymore.

My first gig was Oasis (not at the guild Hall)

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

Depeche Mode Black Celebration tour. Whitley Bay Ice Rink

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Ian Dury and the blockheads at aged 14 in Edinburgh

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By *lueeyedblonde78Woman
over a year ago

Huddersfield

Shania twain in Newcastle a long time ago lol

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Queen, Liverpool. Sheer Heart Attack tour i think.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Chas and Dave when I was a kid...

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

Metallica in San Francisco 1992

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

Placebo at Hammersmith Apollo in 2003

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

Chumbawamba, must have been very early 1990’s

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Shakin' Stevens as a child in the early 80s

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By *ature fuckerMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Stiff Little Fingers at the Ulster Hall

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By *aggy dollsCouple
over a year ago

hornsea

Ozzfest 2001. I was a late bloomer in regards to live music (local bands aside)

Mr H.

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford

Ian Gillian at Bradford Dt. George's Hall in 1981

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By *nfin8yWoman
over a year ago

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Slade

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Shakin' Stevens as a child in the early 80s

I met him a couple of times, such a genuinely nice chap

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

I've been to loads of gigs but not 'real' concerts..you know like Big names.

Rihanna was my first

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Shakin' Stevens as a child in the early 80s

I met him a couple of times, such a genuinely nice chap

It's always good to hear that people are as nice in person, as they seem.

Where did you meet him?

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By *lovisMan
over a year ago

Twickenham

Damn I'm old

1978 - Empire Pool Wembley

ELO - Out of the Blue Tour

Spaceships and lasers!

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

Stiff Little Fingers at Leeds Uni

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Paul Young at Cornwall Colosseum

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Enter Shikari at a SU years and years ago.

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

Iron Maiden at Wembley Arena back in the 1980s.

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By *olex99Man
over a year ago

Hull

Ultravox at Sheffield City Hall 25/11/82. What an amazing night it was.

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By *heMightySpud69Man
over a year ago

Milton keynes

Blur at Mile End

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By *ack69erMan
over a year ago

Beverley

Reading Rock Festival, 1974.

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

Eminem - Wembley ... sound quality was as good as a builders radio !

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

"Beautiful South,nynex arena"

Was that the Blue is the Colour tour?

Mine was Madonna Leed Roundhay Park, Who's that Girl Tour August 15th 1987 apparently

God I am old..

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By *ero666Man
over a year ago

fife

The Cult 1985

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By *nto My ArmsMan
over a year ago

Herts/London

U2 and The Waterboys, 1984, Wembley Arena.

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

"Enter Shikari at a SU years and years ago."

You’ve never mentioned that!

I’ve never seen them live, I think I’ve missed the boat now.

My 40 year old bones might not survive the pit these days.

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By *estmids71Man
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

Deacon Blue NEC Birmingham 1990

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By *azkinsWoman
over a year ago

leeds

U2 Gateshead International stadium 84.

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By *oliteandfunMan
over a year ago

Hastings

J Geils Band at the Lyceum, with the QTips (including Paul Young) as an awesome support act!

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Wet Wet Wet

I burst into tears when Marti Pellow came on stage

he was bloody gorgeous and a lovely voice.

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By *ord Willy McFuck-BucketMan
over a year ago

newcastle

Simple Minds - I am extremely old

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

Meat Loaf at Birmingham NEC when I was 12.

To say it changed my life is an understatement. I've only ever worked in the music industry.

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

Cher

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By *Ci LutherMan
over a year ago

Taunton

Motörhead 1981

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By *asilyled1Man
over a year ago

ogmore valley

Sort of a festival in singleton park. Manics headlining,my mate ended up in first aid for mixing his drinks. After a few ciders and thunderbird they let me be responsible enough to take him back out.......those were the days

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

Pretenders

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

"Soundgarden, Faith No More and Guns n Roses at Maine Road, Manchester in 1992."

I was a roadie for Soundgarden on that tour. Great memories!

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

"Queen, Liverpool. Sheer Heart Attack tour i think."

Oh I'm so jealous! X

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place

Simply Red at Wembley arena. Circa 1987

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By *obandlollyCouple
over a year ago

Long Eaton

"Enter Shikari at a SU years and years ago.

You’ve never mentioned that!

I’ve never seen them live, I think I’ve missed the boat now.

My 40 year old bones might not survive the pit these days."

First was Toyah @ Birmingham Odeon 1983 Rebel Run tour...she signed my t shirt a few years ago and called me names as I still fit in it(wouldn't now mind!) Shikari are amazing live, last seen at side of stage then drinking Buckfast with them afterwards .....and you are never too old to go in the pit(46ish for S*aves in a barn.... carnage!!) Bob

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

Rainbow. Royal Court, Liverpool in '81 I think

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
over a year ago

Coventry

A ska festival at the World's End in Camden. Think a 2005 or 2006.

(Mr)

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Mine was Billy Idol. I was near the front & nearly fainted due to the heat.

Who did you go to watch?

Bowwowwow, supported by the Meteors. Hammersmith Palais 1982

I was 15

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By *rewersprojectMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Level 42 83

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

"Enter Shikari at a SU years and years ago.

You’ve never mentioned that!

I’ve never seen them live, I think I’ve missed the boat now.

My 40 year old bones might not survive the pit these days.

That sounds incredible.

That pit must’ve been pretty hardcore in a barn!

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By *erkshire8299Man
over a year ago

slough

Queen and Elton John in the 1970s. Many punk gigs from then too.

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

"Queen, Liverpool. Sheer Heart Attack tour i think.

Oh I'm so jealous! X"

Queen Elland Rd 1982 supported by Heart, Teardrop Explodes and Joan Jet

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

Rolling Stones 1989 last gig with Bill Wyman

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By *erkshire8299Man
over a year ago

slough

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By *unarWolfMan
over a year ago

Hinckley

Mine was Bryan Adams but only because i won the tickets on my local radio station

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

"Queen, Liverpool. Sheer Heart Attack tour i think.

Oh I'm so jealous! X

Queen Elland Rd 1982 supported by Heart, Teardrop Explodes and Joan Jet"

Even more jealous now. Loved Heart & Joan Jet was awesome x

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By *ibswarksCouple
over a year ago

warks

MC Hammer.

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
over a year ago

dudley

Heart Bad animals tour March 1988 Birmingham NEC

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Oh god It was New Kids on The Block - probably 1989 at Birmingham NEC. It was my 13th birthday present

J x

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By *lthomasMan
over a year ago

cardiff

Glen Campbell with my day. I was about 10.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Shirley Bassie, at the NAAFI Theatre at RAF Laabruch in 1978. My dad was quite Embarrassing for me as a 6 year old

Cal

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Madness (with the Belle Stars as support) at Hemel Hempstead Pavilions - 8th November 1981 - Seven Tour

Can remember more about that gig than I can my last (also Madness) in December 2019

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By *ostonJoeMan
over a year ago

Boston

Bucks Fizz. My older sister wanted to go. I was forced. It was overwhelming and (traumatised) scared me for years.

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By *B69Woman
over a year ago

Wiltshire

1986 Birmingham NEC DuranDuran

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

Gary Moore in Sheffield in....2000 I believe, was my first gig.

Her first was probably Bon Jovi, REM or somesuch in the nineties.

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By *ookie57Man
over a year ago

maidenhead

Brewers droop with Mark Knophler as lead guitarist at Wycombe town hall before he became famous

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Limp Bizkit at the NYNEX Arena, Manchester with my then-boyfriend. I was 14

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

"Limp Bizkit at the NYNEX Arena, Manchester with my then-boyfriend. I was 14

Good one

! Creamfields think it was in 99 !

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By *oistknickersCouple
over a year ago

London

"Elton John, Birmingham NEC. Had a curry afterwards and driven up in my friend's brother's gold lotus."

I bet the Lotus broke down on the way back home?

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

Pink Floyd Earls Court 1994 The Division Bell Tour released as the Pulse concert video

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

Blur, back in the late 90s. It was awesome!

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

"The Sensational Alex Harvey Band" at the Cambridge Corn Exchange in 1977. I remember vividly the first time i ever heard Zal Cleminson's guitar work on Faith Healer that night, it was one of those light shines on baldy head moments

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By *e Platypuss de ErotiqueMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Mansun Bristol Anson Rooms 1995

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