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By *hunky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

No secret, that my favorite is Scorpions.

60th anniversary in 2025, if...

I will see them this year in London (UK was left out for years) and most likely they will retire.

Singer's (75) health is declining, but still hits the notes, just sounds weaker.

They were active throughout their entire career, not like Rolling Stones.

Which old (40+ years) bands do you like?

Possibly ones are still active or active again.

Would you still pay to see them live?

I'm a fan of rock, blues and metal, but you choose any genre really.

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By *arlot o scaraWoman
over a year ago

Hell

I’m hoping that Aerosmith will schedule a UK leg of their tour after cancelling their 2020 dates.

And I’m off to see Mr Big in a couple of months

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By *rickie-dickieMan
over a year ago

South Durham

I saw Suzi Q just before Christmas, she's still got it.

Tom Jones a couple of years ago, it was to all intent and purpose, a rock show. He was fantastic.

I saw Scorpions years ago, it was a fairly Spinal Tap show for them.

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By *ake_or_deathMan
over a year ago

Manchester

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By *hunky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"I’m hoping that Aerosmith will schedule a UK leg of their tour after cancelling their 2020 dates.

And I’m off to see Mr Big in a couple of months "

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Eric Martin's regular tour with Avantasia helped to put Mr.Big back to the map.

He's a good singer.

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By *achel SmythTV/TS
over a year ago

Farnborough

Oh my!! … I remember seeing Scorpions back in 1980 … it was an awesome gig!

I recently saw Midge Ure at his ‘70th birthday gig’ … he still sounded fab … and yes he could still hit the high note on Vienna!

There are some however that really should give it up! … and rest on their laurels now!

R xx

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By *arlot o scaraWoman
over a year ago

Hell

"I’m hoping that Aerosmith will schedule a UK leg of their tour after cancelling their 2020 dates.

And I’m off to see Mr Big in a couple of months

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Eric Martin's regular tour with Avantasia helped to put Mr.Big back to the map.

He's a good singer.

I’ve seen them before but I’m looking forward to going again

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

AC/DC still rock! They played their first gig 50 years ago on 31st Dec.

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By *ldgeezermeMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

In the past few years I've seen Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash

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By *ushroom321Man
over a year ago

Chester

Iron Maiden still rock seen them several times over the years, haven't missed a tour since seventh son tour.

Saw Elton Jon at Liverpool, he was ok, but should give it up, which he has.

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By *77philMan
over a year ago

Bath

Saw Dr Feelgood not long ago.

Also saw Rush the last time they came to the UK, unfortunately they aren't active anymore....not as a band anyway.

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By *ichaelsmyMan
over a year ago

douglas

are Queen still Queen with out freddie mercury?

which is not to say that the new guy is a good singer, but is it a cover version of a song?

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By *77philMan
over a year ago

Bath

"are Queen still Queen with out freddie mercury?

which is not to say that the new guy is a good singer, but is it a cover version of a song?"

I saw Status Quo a few years ago and had the same thought...only Rossi left!

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By *hunky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"In the past few years I've seen Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash"

I'd love to see Uriah Heep.

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By *hunky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"are Queen still Queen with out freddie mercury?

which is not to say that the new guy is a good singer, but is it a cover version of a song?"

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I actually liked Queen with Paul Rodgers, but never heard this other guy.

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By *GermanInLondonMan
over a year ago

London

Melvins for me please

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By *hunky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"Melvins for me please

You don't like Scorpions???

Shame on you!!!

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By *restonCouple555Couple
over a year ago

preston

"I’m hoping that Aerosmith will schedule a UK leg of their tour after cancelling their 2020 dates.

And I’m off to see Mr Big in a couple of months "

I saw Aerosmith supported by Mr Big in 1994 in Paris. Then again the same tour but supported by Extreme.

I swear I'm not old.

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By *hunky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"I’m hoping that Aerosmith will schedule a UK leg of their tour after cancelling their 2020 dates.

And I’m off to see Mr Big in a couple of months

I saw Aerosmith supported by Mr Big in 1994 in Paris. Then again the same tour but supported by Extreme.

I swear I'm not old."

Extreme will support Scorpions, so I need to check them out before.

I know 1 song from them.

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over a year ago

Live hard die young...take note Mick and Keith

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By *hunky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"Live hard die young...take note Mick and Keith

I didn't say I don't like Rolling Stones, but I wouldn't count them as active in decades.

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By *restonCouple555Couple
over a year ago

preston

"I’m hoping that Aerosmith will schedule a UK leg of their tour after cancelling their 2020 dates.

And I’m off to see Mr Big in a couple of months

I saw Aerosmith supported by Mr Big in 1994 in Paris. Then again the same tour but supported by Extreme.

I swear I'm not old.

Extreme will support Scorpions, so I need to check them out before.

I know 1 song from them.

More than wooooords...

Their other material is nothing like that.

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By *hunky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"I’m hoping that Aerosmith will schedule a UK leg of their tour after cancelling their 2020 dates.

And I’m off to see Mr Big in a couple of months

I saw Aerosmith supported by Mr Big in 1994 in Paris. Then again the same tour but supported by Extreme.

I swear I'm not old.

Extreme will support Scorpions, so I need to check them out before.

I know 1 song from them.

More than wooooords...

Their other material is nothing like that."

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Yes, that one.

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By *ldgeezermeMan
over a year ago

Newcastle

"In the past few years I've seen Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash

I'd love to see Uriah Heep."

They're still on tour

http://www.uriah-heep.com/newa/live2007bit.php/

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By *hunky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"Oh my!! … I remember seeing Scorpions back in 1980 … it was an awesome gig!

I recently saw Midge Ure at his ‘70th birthday gig’ … he still sounded fab … and yes he could still hit the high note on Vienna!

There are some however that really should give it up! … and rest on their laurels now!

R xx"

Donington with all the other big bands?

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By *hunky Chef OP Man
over a year ago

Norwich

"In the past few years I've seen Uriah Heep and Wishbone Ash

I'd love to see Uriah Heep.

They're still on tour

http://www.uriah-heep.com/newa/live2007bit.php/"

I will see them at some point.

They are the "underrated" little brother of Deep Purple.

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