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By *haremore OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Who is the best live band you have seen recently. I saw The Script in Manchester the other week got to say a brilliant show.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Green Day in Hyde Park last July totally blew me away.

Biffy Clyro two nights running in Ireland 2016 was pretty special too

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

Rush in 1980

Genesis in 1980

Queen with Adam Lambert just before Christmas last year- sadly never saw them with Freddie - they were awesome

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By *uciyassMan
over a year ago

sheffield

U2 without a doupt

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By *agermeisterMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Queen. Live Aid 1985. 20 ft from the stage.

I win

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By *estmidscoupleCouple
over a year ago

West Midlands

"Queen. Live Aid 1985. 20 ft from the stage.

I win

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I was at this, they were excellent, better still at Wembley 1986. Thin Lizzy were also a stunning live act

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

The Prodigy

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

Mariachi El Bronx; always fantasic

Prince

Public Enemy

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By *od ThrusterMan
over a year ago

Newport Pagnell

Personally I don't think you can beat Springsteen for live performances.

Bon Jovi at Wembley in 1995 were awesome. Bryan Adams at MK bowl in 1991 was great. Billy Joel is pretty good too.

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"Mariachi El Bronx; always fantasic

Prince

Public Enemy"

I saw PE live back in the 90s (I was a huge Hip Hop fan believe it or not) Amazing show they put on.

Gregory Porter is on my list too.

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By *ackspopCouple
over a year ago

Wymondham

Foo Fighters at Glasto last year was immense. Chemical Bros in 2011, Skrillex in 2015, Public Service Broadcasting at the Glade was very special (small stage) and James at Bearded Theory in 2015 all stand out for me. All amazing in different ways.

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

Michael Jackson, open air in Dublin (that was a while ago !)

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By *andm_69Couple
over a year ago

Stevenage

Green Day at the 02 a few years ago. AC/DC at Download in 08 I think. I do think the smaller bands that I like seem to be the best live tho

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

Rush

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By *ave38ukMan
over a year ago

haverhill

so many Thunder always puts on a good show

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

David Bowie at Milton Keynes in 1983 and at Wembley in 1986 both brilliant.

Frankie goes to Hollywood were great at Wembley Arena in mid 80's too.

The best though was Squeeze at The Cambridge Corn Exchange in late 90's.

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By *estmidscoupleCouple
over a year ago

West Midlands

"Rush"
an incredible live band! Saw them on Signals right up to the last U.K. show in Glasgow on clockwork angels.

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

charlatans Brixton academy 02

Oasis Manchester Apollo 2001

Roger waters manchester arena 2002

V96 Warrington ( pulp , supergrass, cast )

The prodigy Manchester central 2016

Paul weller delamere forest 2003

Ray Davies bridgewater hall 2010

Crosby Nash bridgewater hall 2009

Stone roses Heaton park 2011

Soon to be ELO

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By *forfuntimesCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

"so many Thunder always puts on a good show"

Agreed... have seen them multiple times over the years...

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By *ave38ukMan
over a year ago

haverhill

have seen them so many time from small 300 venue to stadiums and they never come accross as up then selves great band

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By *is vixen at playCouple
over a year ago

Dundee

Too many to list but some of best have to be,

Guns n roses

Acdc

Kasabian

Stone roses. G

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

The Script put on an amazing show

But the one live act that made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck and put a lump in my throat was the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

Not your typical musical gig but stunning nonetheless, the atmosphere was phenomenal!!

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Muse never fail to put on an amazing show both musically and visually

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

The script

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

Depeche Mode, such stage presence and crowd interaction.

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

For me MUSE are an outstanding band to see live.

And a surprising one for me was PINK she was incredible at Hyde Park a few years back.

MrsK x

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By *obwithkiltMan
over a year ago

Belton

I've seen many a live gig in last few years....stand outs are:

Marmozets- 1 in 12 club Bradford 2010 / arts club loft liverpool 2017 amazing live band....so much energy

We Are Scientists- ynot quarry stage 2016 reliving my daughter's first gig experience with her,at side of stage this time...they never fail to impress

Tom Grennan- 2Q Festival Derby- that boys voice is amazing and sent goose bumps with his stripped back performance...then saw him 3 more times during summer with full band

Take That - Progress 2011 Manchester...a then girlfriends Xmas present... I can't knock them, they put on one hell of a show..pure entertainment and spectacle

Public Service Broadcasting - rough trade Nottingham album launch ...they are sublime.

I could go on.....this year however may top them all... I'm working with Robert Plant

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

"Green Day at the 02 a few years ago. AC/DC at Download in 08 I think. I do think the smaller bands that I like seem to be the best live tho "

Agreed ACDC download, was just on another level

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By *heLaserGuyMan
over a year ago

Coventry

Pink Floyd....plus judging bynthe reviews any of Roger Waters tours.

Waters is all over facebook with his new tour, reviews are a++++

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

Depeche Mode

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

Walk a thin line

90’s Birmingham based band

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

Airbourne without a doubt, just so much energy and a great atmosphere at their gigs.

AC/DC, Guns n Roses, Rammstein, Black Spiders and Motorhead (RIP Lemmy!) have all been awesome bands I've seen in the last 5 years too.

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By *ea AmorisWoman
over a year ago

My Boudoir

Rammstein

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By *imale38Man
over a year ago

Barnsley

Not seen many but going for Guns N Roses last year in London.

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

Oasis in King Tuts Wah Wah Hun before they were famous.

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By *ooby birdWoman
over a year ago

North West

Westlife - beltin.

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

Seen some unbelievable gigs from the Sex Pistols to The Jam, The Smiths, Foo Fighters, Guns and Roses, Stone Roses, Oasis, The Charlatans even Robbie Williams but have to say that the best and most powerful music that we see every time they come to London has to be Queens of the Stone Age. Josh Homme is so underrated.

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By *imon_hydeMan
over a year ago

Stockport

I really enjoyed Hayseed Dixie but I was very d*unk, the recordings are dreadful so I must have been incredibly d*unk...

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

Black sabbath

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

"I really enjoyed Hayseed Dixie but I was very d*unk, the recordings are dreadful so I must have been incredibly d*unk..."

They are great when live. The drink helps with the atmosphere.

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

"Who is the best live band you have seen recently. I saw The Script in Manchester the other week got to say a brilliant show."

Saw them in Glasgow on friday and last year in Edinburgh at The Usher Halls, only holds bout 2000 people. Didn't even like them before I went and not listened to their music since but my god I've never saw a band work a crowd like that. They were something else

Got to say Reverend And The Makers tho cos the place was literally bouncing. A lot to be said for smaller gigs x

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

I miss the Quo

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

in the last 6 months .... Anna Meredith, BadBadNotGood, Goat, Sleaford Mods, Giraffes?Giraffes!, Physics House Band, Hella, Kamasi Washington, Here Lies Man

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

.... nearly forgot, As I Watch You From Afar

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

Slipknot

The prodigy

Both these are always unforgetable experiences

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

Green Day in the O2 last February, seen them a couple of times but they just keep getting better!

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

Pink at o2 arena London. She's one hot lady

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By *ve 66Woman
over a year ago

Blackwood

Different sort of music but out of this world

EARTH.WIND & FIRE

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By *inky LizardCouple
over a year ago

west yorks

Killing Joke.

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

White zombie.

The levellers

The prodigy

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By *iker BullMan
over a year ago

leeds

Green day queen were amazing

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

Cast. Great blast from the 90s

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By *nfinitylandMan
over a year ago

Leicester

Foo fighters at Milton Keynes bowl! I’ve been to a lot of gigs but that one blows them all out of the water. Biffy Clyro and jimmy eat world supporting too.

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By *wo4FemCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

Stiff Little Fingers

Mr2

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

Nirvana. Reading 92.

WOW

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By *nfinitylandMan
over a year ago

Leicester

"Nirvana. Reading 92.

WOW

Ah so jealous!

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

Iron Maiden

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

"Queen. Live Aid 1985. 20 ft from the stage.

I win

Last ever Black Sabbath show, stood at the side of the stage next to Sharron and Kelly- said 'Awlright Oz' to the dark prince back stage as he shuffled off...think that trumps you

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Rammstein - 2012 O2 arena, brilliant band and a fantastic stage show.

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

"Nirvana. Reading 92.

WOW

I thought it was totally underwhelming, but to this day wonder if that was because I was cold, wet and caked in mud!

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

To answer the question, recently I;d plump for Nick Parker who I saw in Bedford a couple of weeks ago. Lyrically very, very clever.

Best ever is an impossible choice, seen 100s of bands over the last 30 years - Frank Turner, Janes Addiction, Pixies, Carter USM, Wonder Stuff, Skinny Lister, Ferociuous Dog, levellers are the ones that jump out as the bands I;ve seen the most and/or always make an effort for so I guess must be up there in the "best" list.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

The Specials on their first comeback your were pretty awesome - have seen Madness 50+ times and they can be hit and miss but when they're on form It's always a show worth seeing

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

Iv seen 100s over the years

BEST..sugar ray 1995ish

Moby,suporting the chilis in mid 90s(he was metal back then)

The ruts 1980 at deeply vale in bury late one night whilst on magic mushrooms

Lots more but its late and im tired

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

I've seen loads and loads the best live band I've ever seen were Slade, Stoke uni in the 80s, they were awesome

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

W.A.S.P reidolized tour. Awesome

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

The Rolling Stones in Paris a few years ago or Fleetwood Mac in Dublin.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Best ever, King Crimson 2016.

Best ever in a different way, Jah Wobble with his Japanese band. And Jah Wobble with his jazz band.

Definitely best ever was Hawkwind, 1978 and 2015.

And I suppose the best ever was Van Der Graaf Generator, 4 different tours since they reformed about 2010.

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

"Foo fighters at Milton Keynes bowl! I’ve been to a lot of gigs but that one blows them all out of the water. Biffy Clyro and jimmy eat world supporting too. "

I was at that gig too. Cracking day!

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

Coldplay were brilliant x

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By *amRod64Man
over a year ago

Gravesend

Some great choices but I will stick with Bruce!

Other notable contenders

Pearl Jam

Neil Young with Crazy Horse

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

Robert Plant

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

Guns n Roses

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By *ertsDrewMan
over a year ago

Hitchin

Big Country when fronted by the late (much missed) Stuart Adamson

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By *heislanderMan
over a year ago

cheshunt

Best acts I’ve ever seen are Garth Brooks, Ed Sheeran and Bruce Springsteen

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By *esus H ChristMan
over a year ago

birmingham

Nirvana - Reading 91 & The Hummingbird in Bham 91

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

One republic are incredible live, such a talented bunch

Ed sheeran blows any compatition away

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By *heislanderMan
over a year ago

cheshunt

"One republic are incredible live, such a talented bunch

Ed sheeran blows any compatition away "

Yeah seen One republic doing support act for Bon Jovi years ago, they were good. I’ve got my tickets for Ed for the last night in Wembley, can’t wait.

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

Back in the day, Wu Tang Clan

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By *ardytaketwoMan
over a year ago

STOCKPORT

Coldplay as much as it pains me we’re awesome live. Foo fighters always epic. Arcade fire, the killers and oasis. The doves, the stone roses, primal scream and so many more I’ve seen live over the years. It’s hard to chose a best one because they were all amazing gigs in there own right.

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

Apart from brilliant local bands here on NW Ireland's Potato Riviera, I haven't seen any live big concerts,

but;

No.1: U2 (in a volcano downunder)

2: U2 (in a volcano downunder)

3: Dire Straits (in a volcano downunder)

*Dear Health & Safety, - it wasn't erupting but it was!

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

The Eagles

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

Hayseed Dixie are a pretty good laugh.

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

Country?

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

U2, yes i know everybody bloody hate them but they totally rule when it comes to live shows

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"Hayseed Dixie are a pretty good laugh."

I've seen them about 3 times at The Flowerpot in Derby, they are all good lads

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

McFly

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

Artic monkeys when they played magna centre before everyone jumped on the bandwagon was fucking epic

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

Girls aloud

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"McFly

You get the Fab Fly Spray Award Of The Year, Congratulations

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

"McFly

You get the Fab Fly Spray Award Of The Year, Congratulations

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fly swat?

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

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"McFly

You get the Fab Fly Spray Award Of The Year, Congratulations

fly swat?

I think they were a very underrated pseudo punk rock band from the early 80's?

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

"Hayseed Dixie are a pretty good laugh.

I've seen them about 3 times at The Flowerpot in Derby, they are all good lads

I saw them in Edinburgh twice and once in Brampton. Used to drink in the blind beggar on broughton road a lot, was one of my favourite bike pubs. Wouldn't have found it if it wasn't for them talking about it on stage all the time at their shows :P

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

"Coldplay were brilliant x"

Couldn’t agree more, brings goosebumps and a smile every time I think about their gigs. Also loved Foo Fighters at V Festival and Stereophonics at their warm-up gigs.for the better half it’s seeing Bruno Mars from near enough the front row twice.

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

Nils and tom lofgren playing an acoustic set in burnley,very good

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