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By *nblemishedhotwife OP   Couple
over a year ago

Stratford

So for the music lovers on here.

You can go back in time to any gig. From the Beatles to The Who. Im bored indulged me.

Mine

Oasis Main Road 96.

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

Woodstock

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

Elvis. Market Square 1977

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

8th August 1992 - Finsbury Park - the Madnificent seven rode again, skinheads were in tears, an earthquake was recorded, it was possibly the most electric atmosphere I have ever experienced when the seven walked on stage and stood there in front of 36,000 fans for what seemed like forever until one of the seven took a microphone and uttered....

..."Hey you, don't watch that, watch this, this is the heavy heavy monster sound, the nuttiest sound around, so if you've come off the street and you're beginning to feel the heat, well listen buster, you better start to move your feet, to the rockingest rocksteady beat of Madness....ONE STEP BEYOND!!"....

...and the crowd went wild...that moment will live with me for the rest of my life

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Going to winterland ballroom 1978 Last USA sex pistols gig..just to tell John lydon.. he'll make a complete arse of himself in years to come by reforming the band..

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

Or ... Live Aid.

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

Blues Under The Stars.1964 Chicago

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By *uryWhipMan
over a year ago

Harringay

Woodstock, a few of the Monsters of Rock during the 80s and Nirvana at either Reading or the Astoria. Oh, and Queen at Milton Keynes bowl.

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

Seeing Neil Young in Finsbury Park some time in the nineties. Gazing in awe at him as he tore through "Like a Hurricane." Or seeing Aerosmith at Wembley touring Get a Grip. They were absolutely magnificent.

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

Nelson Mandela concert at Wembley where dire straits had a stand in guitarist.... Eric Clapton

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By *winfrozrMan
over a year ago

Carnoustie

Oasis at Loch Lomond with The Prodigy supporting

Or Metallica at Milton Keynes Bowl in 99

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

Prodigy, warriors dance festival MK bowl, caught chase and status there too but Keith Flint belongs up there with the great stage performers.

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


"Nelson Mandela concert at Wembley where dire straits had a stand in guitarist.... Eric Clapton"

Not standing in for Mark Knopfler? Because no one on earth can stand in for Mark Knopfler. Oh no.

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


"Oasis at Loch Lomond with The Prodigy supporting

Or Metallica at Milton Keynes Bowl in 99"

Saw 'tallica touring the black album with Jason Newstead. They were incredible.

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By *erry bull1Man
over a year ago

doncaster

Queen Westfalen Halle Dortmund Germany , the clash arsenal tram sheds , Paul weller in a pub gig London 77 , Debbie Harry , Arsenal , Sham 69 , London and several others

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

I'd go back to the first ever Glastonbury

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By *irth.Minge.FireMan
over a year ago

Seen in far off places

Stones Roses, Spike Island - May 1990

or

The Smiths, Salford University - 1986

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod

over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Linking Park, Road to Revolution at the MK Bowl 2008.

Epic gig, great support line up and Chester was amazing.

Lucky enough to have seen many bands in my lifetime that people today will never have the opportunity to.

A

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod

over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"Linking Park, Road to Revolution at the MK Bowl 2008.

Epic gig, great support line up and Chester was amazing.

Lucky enough to have seen many bands in my lifetime that people today will never have the opportunity to.

A"

Linkin. Fringing autocarrot....

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

Glastonbury 92, sitting in a field and getting sunburnt boobies waiting to see Billy Bragg's set. I've seen old Uncle Bill so many times and every single time it's been special but that day was just magical. I can remember like yesterday being given a cup of water by a steward just as he started playing "The Saturday Boy." He's always seen as a political songwriter but his love songs have always been his real strength to me.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38


"8th August 1992 - Finsbury Park - the Madnificent seven rode again, skinheads were in tears, an earthquake was recorded, it was possibly the most electric atmosphere I have ever experienced when the seven walked on stage and stood there in front of 36,000 fans for what seemed like forever until one of the seven took a microphone and uttered....

..."Hey you, don't watch that, watch this, this is the heavy heavy monster sound, the nuttiest sound around, so if you've come off the street and you're beginning to feel the heat, well listen buster, you better start to move your feet, to the rockingest rocksteady beat of Madness....ONE STEP BEYOND!!"....

...and the crowd went wild...that moment will live with me for the rest of my life"

That sounds so cool

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


"Nelson Mandela concert at Wembley where dire straits had a stand in guitarist.... Eric Clapton

Not standing in for Mark Knopfler? Because no one on earth can stand in for Mark Knopfler. Oh no. "

No not for mark I can’t remember the name of the bloke now.... he did sing wonderful tonight tho

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


"Nelson Mandela concert at Wembley where dire straits had a stand in guitarist.... Eric Clapton

Not standing in for Mark Knopfler? Because no one on earth can stand in for Mark Knopfler. Oh no.

No not for mark I can’t remember the name of the bloke now.... he did sing wonderful tonight tho"

Mark is a long time idol. I could watch that man play forever and a day.

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


"8th August 1992 - Finsbury Park - the Madnificent seven rode again, skinheads were in tears, an earthquake was recorded, it was possibly the most electric atmosphere I have ever experienced when the seven walked on stage and stood there in front of 36,000 fans for what seemed like forever until one of the seven took a microphone and uttered....

..."Hey you, don't watch that, watch this, this is the heavy heavy monster sound, the nuttiest sound around, so if you've come off the street and you're beginning to feel the heat, well listen buster, you better start to move your feet, to the rockingest rocksteady beat of Madness....ONE STEP BEYOND!!"....

...and the crowd went wild...that moment will live with me for the rest of my life"

Ha! I remember this gig, a guy I was seeing went to it! He said there were a bunch of rougharae old skins and punks sitting on the grass gazing up at Ian Dury like schoolkids listening to their favourite teacher, he said it was just sooo sweet

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


"Nelson Mandela concert at Wembley where dire straits had a stand in guitarist.... Eric Clapton

Not standing in for Mark Knopfler? Because no one on earth can stand in for Mark Knopfler. Oh no.

No not for mark I can’t remember the name of the bloke now.... he did sing wonderful tonight tho

Mark is a long time idol. I could watch that man play forever and a day. "

Yea me to I saw them 4 times at various places and I also like mark king ... just imagine them two playing together

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

The Clash in Bristol back in the 1970s great era to be around loved it

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

In January 1978 Frank Zappa did a series of gigs at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Appolo). I was lucky enough to have been at the second gig, lucky because not only did he perform a lot of his well known songs, it was the start of him experimenting as a solo guitarist. I had always loved Zappa, but up to that point i had no idea just how good a guitarist he was. A totally indulgent gig that had all of us in the audience mezmerized...............a real game changer for Frank and made me see him in a completely different light.

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


"Oasis at Loch Lomond with The Prodigy supporting

Or Metallica at Milton Keynes Bowl in 99

Saw 'tallica touring the black album with Jason Newstead. They were incredible. "

I was walking down oxford st the day before that show

Saw Jason in Boots

Got his autograph

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

Rush on the farewell to kings tour

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


"Rush on the farewell to kings tour "

Fantastic choice. Seeing Maiden live is always amazing. I saw them at Knebworth on my fortieth birthday.

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


"In January 1978 Frank Zappa did a series of gigs at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Appolo). I was lucky enough to have been at the second gig, lucky because not only did he perform a lot of his well known songs, it was the start of him experimenting as a solo guitarist. I had always loved Zappa, but up to that point i had no idea just how good a guitarist he was. A totally indulgent gig that had all of us in the audience mezmerized...............a real game changer for Frank and made me see him in a completely different light."

Is this the "Shut up and play your guitar" era? I'm woefully ignorant about Frank Zappa but have maximum respect for him.

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


"In January 1978 Frank Zappa did a series of gigs at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Appolo). I was lucky enough to have been at the second gig, lucky because not only did he perform a lot of his well known songs, it was the start of him experimenting as a solo guitarist. I had always loved Zappa, but up to that point i had no idea just how good a guitarist he was. A totally indulgent gig that had all of us in the audience mezmerized...............a real game changer for Frank and made me see him in a completely different light.

Is this the "Shut up and play your guitar" era? I'm woefully ignorant about Frank Zappa but have maximum respect for him. "

Sort of yes. The shut up era actually started in the early 70's, but Frank didn't play anything solo live until the "Titties And Beer" tour which was the gig i was referring to at Hammersmith Odeon. He didn't actually release any solo guitar albums until the early 80's.

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By *nto My ArmsMan
over a year ago

Herts/London

The last Ziggy Stardust show at Hammersmith Odeon.

One of Prince's after hours shows.

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

Got to be the doors- could you imagine how hippy and hedonistic thst would feel - free love

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


"Rush on the farewell to kings tour

Fantastic choice. Seeing Maiden live is always amazing. I saw them at Knebworth on my fortieth birthday. "

Got 3 maiden with Alter Bridge gigs lined up this year

Download

Gothenburg

Amsterdam

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By *uyforfun88869Man
over a year ago

Leigh

Any RUSH GIG R.I.P. NEIL PEART

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


"Aerosmith at Wembley touring Get a Grip. They were absolutely magnificent. "

I was there too!

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


"Got to be the doors- could you imagine how hippy and hedonistic thst would feel - free love"

Well... I did. Although I was only four weeks old. But I was at a Doors concert on the Isle of Wight in 1970.

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


"Aerosmith at Wembley touring Get a Grip. They were absolutely magnificent.

I was there too!"

They did a cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Stop Messing Around". I was with my brother, was a gig that was just on another level.

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


"Rush on the farewell to kings tour

Fantastic choice. Seeing Maiden live is always amazing. I saw them at Knebworth on my fortieth birthday.

Got 3 maiden with Alter Bridge gigs lined up this year

Download

Gothenburg

Amsterdam "

Saw them at Download in 2013, had the most brilliant day with my ex husband. We got on so much better after we split up

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

Too many to list who I've not seen so I'll relive the ones I was at, in order...

AC/DC Donnington Monsters.

Iron Maiden.. "".....""

Metallica Perth Australia.

Sabbath perth...

Sisters of Mercy Perth...

The Smith's Birminghan

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


"In January 1978 Frank Zappa did a series of gigs at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Appolo). I was lucky enough to have been at the second gig, lucky because not only did he perform a lot of his well known songs, it was the start of him experimenting as a solo guitarist. I had always loved Zappa, but up to that point i had no idea just how good a guitarist he was. A totally indulgent gig that had all of us in the audience mezmerized...............a real game changer for Frank and made me see him in a completely different light.

Is this the "Shut up and play your guitar" era? I'm woefully ignorant about Frank Zappa but have maximum respect for him.

Sort of yes. The shut up era actually started in the early 70's, but Frank didn't play anything solo live until the "Titties And Beer" tour which was the gig i was referring to at Hammersmith Odeon. He didn't actually release any solo guitar albums until the early 80's."

It was the first thing that struck me when I got hold of a couple of his albums and listened to them. Why did no one tell me this guy could wail like that?

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By *ervent_fervourMan
over a year ago

Halifax

Bit of a cheat, but the recording session att Sun with Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Jerry Lee Lewis. And that Perkins fella.

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


"Aerosmith at Wembley touring Get a Grip. They were absolutely magnificent.

I was there too!

They did a cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Stop Messing Around". I was with my brother, was a gig that was just on another level. "

If I am honest I was very very d*unk. I know I was there cos I have a tshirt somewhere. Other than that, to my shame... my recollection is limited

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


"In January 1978 Frank Zappa did a series of gigs at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Appolo). I was lucky enough to have been at the second gig, lucky because not only did he perform a lot of his well known songs, it was the start of him experimenting as a solo guitarist. I had always loved Zappa, but up to that point i had no idea just how good a guitarist he was. A totally indulgent gig that had all of us in the audience mezmerized...............a real game changer for Frank and made me see him in a completely different light.

Is this the "Shut up and play your guitar" era? I'm woefully ignorant about Frank Zappa but have maximum respect for him.

Sort of yes. The shut up era actually started in the early 70's, but Frank didn't play anything solo live until the "Titties And Beer" tour which was the gig i was referring to at Hammersmith Odeon. He didn't actually release any solo guitar albums until the early 80's.

It was the first thing that struck me when I got hold of a couple of his albums and listened to them. Why did no one tell me this guy could wail like that? "

Lol You mean play guitar ? I always knew he played guitar, he has done on all his albums and live gigs. What i didn't know until that 1978 gig was that he was in the same league as Hendrix and Clapton...............you only have to listen to know that.

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By *nblemishedhotwife OP   Couple
over a year ago

Stratford

Some great gigs in there

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By *ike rotchticklesMan
over a year ago

oldham

Rory gallagher . I was 15 i got pissed and my mam made me go to school next day

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


"In January 1978 Frank Zappa did a series of gigs at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Appolo). I was lucky enough to have been at the second gig, lucky because not only did he perform a lot of his well known songs, it was the start of him experimenting as a solo guitarist. I had always loved Zappa, but up to that point i had no idea just how good a guitarist he was. A totally indulgent gig that had all of us in the audience mezmerized...............a real game changer for Frank and made me see him in a completely different light.

Is this the "Shut up and play your guitar" era? I'm woefully ignorant about Frank Zappa but have maximum respect for him.

Sort of yes. The shut up era actually started in the early 70's, but Frank didn't play anything solo live until the "Titties And Beer" tour which was the gig i was referring to at Hammersmith Odeon. He didn't actually release any solo guitar albums until the early 80's.

It was the first thing that struck me when I got hold of a couple of his albums and listened to them. Why did no one tell me this guy could wail like that?

Lol You mean play guitar ? I always knew he played guitar, he has done on all his albums and live gigs. What i didn't know until that 1978 gig was that he was in the same league as Hendrix and Clapton...............you only have to listen to know that. "

Lol no I knew he played guitar, I just didn't know how good he was

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

Not one specifically, but an early Marilyn Manson gig would be great.

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


"Not one specifically, but an early Marilyn Manson gig would be great."

My partner plays Marilyn Manson as a " mood " set pre play ... boy am i in trouble from then there in

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over a year ago


"In January 1978 Frank Zappa did a series of gigs at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Appolo). I was lucky enough to have been at the second gig, lucky because not only did he perform a lot of his well known songs, it was the start of him experimenting as a solo guitarist. I had always loved Zappa, but up to that point i had no idea just how good a guitarist he was. A totally indulgent gig that had all of us in the audience mezmerized...............a real game changer for Frank and made me see him in a completely different light.

Is this the "Shut up and play your guitar" era? I'm woefully ignorant about Frank Zappa but have maximum respect for him.

Sort of yes. The shut up era actually started in the early 70's, but Frank didn't play anything solo live until the "Titties And Beer" tour which was the gig i was referring to at Hammersmith Odeon. He didn't actually release any solo guitar albums until the early 80's.

It was the first thing that struck me when I got hold of a couple of his albums and listened to them. Why did no one tell me this guy could wail like that?

Lol You mean play guitar ? I always knew he played guitar, he has done on all his albums and live gigs. What i didn't know until that 1978 gig was that he was in the same league as Hendrix and Clapton...............you only have to listen to know that.

Lol no I knew he played guitar, I just didn't know how good he was "

Well Lola....................you is always welcome to come and listen to any of Frank's Vinyl

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


"In January 1978 Frank Zappa did a series of gigs at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Appolo). I was lucky enough to have been at the second gig, lucky because not only did he perform a lot of his well known songs, it was the start of him experimenting as a solo guitarist. I had always loved Zappa, but up to that point i had no idea just how good a guitarist he was. A totally indulgent gig that had all of us in the audience mezmerized...............a real game changer for Frank and made me see him in a completely different light.

Is this the "Shut up and play your guitar" era? I'm woefully ignorant about Frank Zappa but have maximum respect for him.

Sort of yes. The shut up era actually started in the early 70's, but Frank didn't play anything solo live until the "Titties And Beer" tour which was the gig i was referring to at Hammersmith Odeon. He didn't actually release any solo guitar albums until the early 80's.

It was the first thing that struck me when I got hold of a couple of his albums and listened to them. Why did no one tell me this guy could wail like that?

Lol You mean play guitar ? I always knew he played guitar, he has done on all his albums and live gigs. What i didn't know until that 1978 gig was that he was in the same league as Hendrix and Clapton...............you only have to listen to know that.

Lol no I knew he played guitar, I just didn't know how good he was "

Hey there people I’m bobby brown

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!

Hawkwind during the Space Ritual

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

Prince 1988 Birmingham

All the 90s Glastas were pretty good. Prodigy, Massive Attack, Billy Brag, The Orb, 808 State, Byork, Chemical Brothers, Natascha Atlas, Trans global underground .. and so many more.

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

Gong was one of my favourite ever gigs in a tiny venue in Somerset.. tripping all night with the pot head pixies. My ribs almost broke laughing. Oh good times

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


"Hawkwind during the Space Ritual"

I bet that was a trippy experience!

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


"Hawkwind during the Space Ritual"

Saw Hawkwind at an all nighter at Brixton in the early nineties, on a strawberry tab. I met this guy who had some Nepalese... Well, anyway, it was a great night

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over a year ago


"In January 1978 Frank Zappa did a series of gigs at Hammersmith Odeon (now the Appolo). I was lucky enough to have been at the second gig, lucky because not only did he perform a lot of his well known songs, it was the start of him experimenting as a solo guitarist. I had always loved Zappa, but up to that point i had no idea just how good a guitarist he was. A totally indulgent gig that had all of us in the audience mezmerized...............a real game changer for Frank and made me see him in a completely different light.

Is this the "Shut up and play your guitar" era? I'm woefully ignorant about Frank Zappa but have maximum respect for him.

Sort of yes. The shut up era actually started in the early 70's, but Frank didn't play anything solo live until the "Titties And Beer" tour which was the gig i was referring to at Hammersmith Odeon. He didn't actually release any solo guitar albums until the early 80's.

It was the first thing that struck me when I got hold of a couple of his albums and listened to them. Why did no one tell me this guy could wail like that?

Lol You mean play guitar ? I always knew he played guitar, he has done on all his albums and live gigs. What i didn't know until that 1978 gig was that he was in the same league as Hendrix and Clapton...............you only have to listen to know that.

Lol no I knew he played guitar, I just didn't know how good he was

Hey there people I’m bobby brown "

I take your in town then living the american dream

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


"Gong was one of my favourite ever gigs in a tiny venue in Somerset.. tripping all night with the pot head pixies. My ribs almost broke laughing. Oh good times "

How about Ozric Tentacles? They were always lovely to see live.

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


"Hawkwind during the Space Ritual"

Lol, saw them at Cambridge Corn Exchange in the 70's................it was very trippy lol. But not as trippy as when listening to "Warrior On The Edge Of Time" a few years latter. Was laying on the settee at a party having done a few "red leb" goodies and 8 pints of Abbot..................that was well trippy

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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago

Whitley Bay


"Gong was one of my favourite ever gigs in a tiny venue in Somerset.. tripping all night with the pot head pixies. My ribs almost broke laughing. Oh good times

How about Ozric Tentacles? They were always lovely to see live. "

Yes ! I saw them a few times but can't for the life of me remember where! Wonder why

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


"Gong was one of my favourite ever gigs in a tiny venue in Somerset.. tripping all night with the pot head pixies. My ribs almost broke laughing. Oh good times

How about Ozric Tentacles? They were always lovely to see live.

Yes ! I saw them a few times but can't for the life of me remember where! Wonder why "

I really can't imagine, my dear. Its a mystery

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

This thread rocks! Thank you OP, it's lovely remembering this stuff and hearing everyone's stories

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

Clash

Pistols

Uk subs

SLF

The rats

Siouxie and the banshees

Adam and the ants

Stranglers

I could just keep going but you’ll think I’m just bullshitting

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit


"8th August 1992 - Finsbury Park - the Madnificent seven rode again, skinheads were in tears, an earthquake was recorded, it was possibly the most electric atmosphere I have ever experienced when the seven walked on stage and stood there in front of 36,000 fans for what seemed like forever until one of the seven took a microphone and uttered....

..."Hey you, don't watch that, watch this, this is the heavy heavy monster sound, the nuttiest sound around, so if you've come off the street and you're beginning to feel the heat, well listen buster, you better start to move your feet, to the rockingest rocksteady beat of Madness....ONE STEP BEYOND!!"....

...and the crowd went wild...that moment will live with me for the rest of my life

Ha! I remember this gig, a guy I was seeing went to it! He said there were a bunch of rougharae old skins and punks sitting on the grass gazing up at Ian Dury like schoolkids listening to their favourite teacher, he said it was just sooo sweet "

That was exactly the vibe of the whole day - Madness had been split up for 6 years and just stepping out of Finsbury Park station and seeing the crowds was a sight to behold - everyone was happy, everyone was there to celebrate the band being back together - everyone looked out for each other - I was in the thick of the mosh at one point and went down - the crowd parted, a 6 foot skinhead leaned down and helped me up and off we went again

Just one big joyous celebration

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


"Clash

Pistols

Uk subs

SLF

The rats

Siouxie and the banshees

Adam and the ants

Stranglers

I could just keep going but you’ll think I’m just bullshitting"

Where did you see the pistols ?

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


"Clash

Pistols

Uk subs

SLF

The rats

Siouxie and the banshees

Adam and the ants

Stranglers

I could just keep going but you’ll think I’m just bullshitting

Where did you see the pistols ? "

Hastings

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over a year ago


"Clash

Pistols

Uk subs

SLF

The rats

Siouxie and the banshees

Adam and the ants

Stranglers

I could just keep going but you’ll think I’m just bullshitting

Where did you see the pistols ?

Hastings "

Wow ! That puts you in a group of a very very select few ..fair play .. but wow you must have been young ,, awesome though to go to a Bugie gig and end up seeing the pistols as support

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over a year ago


"Oasis at Loch Lomond with The Prodigy supporting

Or Metallica at Milton Keynes Bowl in 99"

Saw Metallica at Monsters of Rock, they were sensational.

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By *ustfun 1984Man
over a year ago

exeter

Queen at live aid

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford

Jeeze.. I've been to loads but there's so many more I wish I could have been at.

* More dates on the Pink Floyd Delicate sound of Thunder and Pulse tours. Only went to one. (sigh)

* See NiN on The Fragile tour which I missed.

* Pearl Jam came to at a VERY SMALL venue in Bfd a few months before I really got into them by seeing them on MTV Unplugged. Gutted!

* Live Aid - I was going to everything and decided I couldn't be arsed.

.... I could go on and on....

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Live aid

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over a year ago


"Clash

Pistols

Uk subs

SLF

The rats

Siouxie and the banshees

Adam and the ants

Stranglers

I could just keep going but you’ll think I’m just bullshitting

Where did you see the pistols ?

Hastings

Wow ! That puts you in a group of a very very select few ..fair play .. but wow you must have been young ,, awesome though to go to a Bugie gig and end up seeing the pistols as support "

Yea to be fair I was young but my parents were well into the punk even before it was called punk and if I’m honest you could add a couple of years to my profile age haha or were you trying to catch me out ?

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Monsters of rock 91, acdc, Metallica and motley crue.

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury


"Monsters of rock 91, acdc, Metallica and motley crue. "

I went to that

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over a year ago


"Monsters of rock 91, acdc, Metallica and motley crue.

I went to that "

Me too

Actually the last time I saw AC/DC

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford


"Monsters of rock 91, acdc, Metallica and motley crue. "

Was at that... You missed off Queesryche and the awesome Black Crowes.

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!


"Hawkwind during the Space Ritual

Saw Hawkwind at an all nighter at Brixton in the early nineties, on a strawberry tab. I met this guy who had some Nepalese... Well, anyway, it was a great night "

Seen them several times but unfortunately not that far back! Nik Turner's Space Ritual are carrying the flag too

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over a year ago


"Hawkwind during the Space Ritual

Saw Hawkwind at an all nighter at Brixton in the early nineties, on a strawberry tab. I met this guy who had some Nepalese... Well, anyway, it was a great night

Seen them several times but unfortunately not that far back! Nik Turner's Space Ritual are carrying the flag too"

They were awesome. I still listen to Hall of the Mountain Grill and Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music. Such a special band.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

Actually another one that was pretty special was Green Day at Hyde Park - my then 14 year old daughter is a huge fan and was her first time seeing them so made it pretty special and her face when they came on was worth the ticket price alone. The line up included Stiff Little Fingers, The Damned, and The Hives so was able to tick a few "not seen but wanted to" boxes.

Green Day were immense and if Hyde Park had a roof would have blown it off.

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over a year ago

Wish I’d seen Zeppelin

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!


"Hawkwind during the Space Ritual

Saw Hawkwind at an all nighter at Brixton in the early nineties, on a strawberry tab. I met this guy who had some Nepalese... Well, anyway, it was a great night

Seen them several times but unfortunately not that far back! Nik Turner's Space Ritual are carrying the flag too

They were awesome. I still listen to Hall of the Mountain Grill and Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music. Such a special band. "

Steppenwolf is a fantastic song.The 4 Calvert Charisma albums are my favourite but the early trippy stuff is pretty immense too

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


"Hawkwind during the Space Ritual

Saw Hawkwind at an all nighter at Brixton in the early nineties, on a strawberry tab. I met this guy who had some Nepalese... Well, anyway, it was a great night

Seen them several times but unfortunately not that far back! Nik Turner's Space Ritual are carrying the flag too

They were awesome. I still listen to Hall of the Mountain Grill and Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music. Such a special band.

Steppenwolf is a fantastic song.The 4 Calvert Charisma albums are my favourite but the early trippy stuff is pretty immense too "

I did love In Search of Space. They make me think of a happier time when we all thought things were going to get better

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By *ust ClareTV/TS
over a year ago

Settlewick!


"Hawkwind during the Space Ritual

Saw Hawkwind at an all nighter at Brixton in the early nineties, on a strawberry tab. I met this guy who had some Nepalese... Well, anyway, it was a great night

Seen them several times but unfortunately not that far back! Nik Turner's Space Ritual are carrying the flag too

They were awesome. I still listen to Hall of the Mountain Grill and Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music. Such a special band.

Steppenwolf is a fantastic song.The 4 Calvert Charisma albums are my favourite but the early trippy stuff is pretty immense too

I did love In Search of Space. They make me think of a happier time when we all thought things were going to get better "

I think they did for a bit and then we peaked and it's all downhill now

On a slightly linked tangent, I'd have also liked to have seen the Pink Fairies reunion at the Roundhouse in 1975

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over a year ago

Courteeners Heaton park

Under played but magical live

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over a year ago

Bananarama was one of the best gig I ever went to...... have I spelt that right cos I’m a bit tipsy now??

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over a year ago


"Bananarama was one of the best gig I ever went to...... have I spelt that right cos I’m a bit tipsy now?? "

Yes! Well done, darlin!

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

Ramones , at Brixton Acadamy ,, the only time ive known the mosh pit all the way back to the bar .. There was no escape

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over a year ago


"Bananarama was one of the best gig I ever went to...... have I spelt that right cos I’m a bit tipsy now??

Yes! Well done, darlin! "

Awww thanks moosh

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By *ocusMan
over a year ago

Cambridge


"Oasis at Loch Lomond with The Prodigy supporting

Or Metallica at Milton Keynes Bowl in 99

Saw 'tallica touring the black album with Jason Newstead. They were incredible. "

Saw them at MoR doing Ride the Lightning when California Burton was still with us

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over a year ago

Hendrix Woodstock

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over a year ago


"Hendrix Woodstock"

How?

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By *ancastermanMan
over a year ago

carnforth

Oh so many. I'd love to go back to New York a monday night/tuesday morning at Mintons in Harlem, Monk, Bird, Dizzy, Klook, and a select few jamming up bebop on the spot.

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over a year ago

Wish I’d got to see Bowie, Prince and Motörhead. Lucky enough to see most of my rock heroes who have passed away, but gutted didn’t get to see them xx

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over a year ago

Any event/night at Studio 54 would have been ace but failing that going back to a Graham Park set late 80s early 90s.

Happy Monday’s

Stone Roses

808 State

The Orb

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over a year ago

Happily, I did get to see Motörhead in... 1996, I think. Groop Dogdrill supported. Awesome awesome show. I had tickets to see them in January 2016, but, well...

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over a year ago


"Happily, I did get to see Motörhead in... 1996, I think. Groop Dogdrill supported. Awesome awesome show. I had tickets to see them in January 2016, but, well... "

Wish I’d have got to. My mate was devastated, as he knew Lemmy, he was his hero and the reason he got into metal xx

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By *ohndunboyneMan
over a year ago

Dunboyne & Dublin

AC/DC Donnington.

The one they made the video of.

I was up the front for the first hour.

Needed a breather and came back and the next thing I knew, Angus was going up on a riser beside me, going nuts!

Totally brilliant and the fact I can watch it all on bluray is class

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By *orksRockerMan
over a year ago

Bradford


"Any event/night at Studio 54 would have been ace but failing that going back to a Graham Park set late 80s early 90s.

Happy Monday’s

Stone Roses

808 State

The Orb

"

Ha.. Saw 808state too when the were supporting Bjork on her 'Debut' tour. Also has St Etiennie on support.

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

Pixies - Crystal Palace Bowl - 1991

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over a year ago


"Clash

Pistols

Uk subs

SLF

The rats

Siouxie and the banshees

Adam and the ants

Stranglers

I could just keep going but you’ll think I’m just bullshitting

Where did you see the pistols ?

Hastings

Wow ! That puts you in a group of a very very select few ..fair play .. but wow you must have been young ,, awesome though to go to a Bugie gig and end up seeing the pistols as support

Yea to be fair I was young but my parents were well into the punk even before it was called punk and if I’m honest you could add a couple of years to my profile age haha or were you trying to catch me out ?"

No not trying to catch you out . Genuinely interested . You see i was just that to young to really follow punk in those years . However i remember the older kids at school all becoming punks like almost overnight ..And the girls !! Looking like whores and dominatrixes with all the make up and stockings on show .. I was massively influenced but was always playing catch up because of my age ..

Anyway fast forward a few years .. And i met a guy and became friends with who had a boutigue on the Kings Road in 77 . He had been copying Seditionary and Sex clothing , but Viviene sued him so he hid it in a warehouse in Tooting south london . I had a market stall in Portobella Road , and took it off his hands and started flogging it .. And then one morning as i was setting up and a guy appeared inquiring " where the fuck did you get this shit from " .. And it was Cookie !! .. He was living in Spain at the time and wanted to buy a load to ship back over . And he knew the story as well of how it came about .. Anyway we did a deal and we chatted a lot cause we had breakfast a couple of times . And we talked about that Gig, cause its folklore you know , It was the pistols first ever gig ( they got 20 quid for it ) and he told me loads about it .. and it was pretty amazing .. Cookie reckons they sounded quite tight at first but Maclearen got them to de tune half way through the set cause he wanted them to get booed off .. Just be great to hear from someone who was actually there on the that night .. You and i both know that if everyone who says they were there , where there , the pier would probably collapsed

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over a year ago


"Clash

Pistols

Uk subs

SLF

The rats

Siouxie and the banshees

Adam and the ants

Stranglers

I could just keep going but you’ll think I’m just bullshitting

Where did you see the pistols ?

Hastings

Wow ! That puts you in a group of a very very select few ..fair play .. but wow you must have been young ,, awesome though to go to a Bugie gig and end up seeing the pistols as support

Yea to be fair I was young but my parents were well into the punk even before it was called punk and if I’m honest you could add a couple of years to my profile age haha or were you trying to catch me out ?

No not trying to catch you out . Genuinely interested . You see i was just that to young to really follow punk in those years . However i remember the older kids at school all becoming punks like almost overnight ..And the girls !! Looking like whores and dominatrixes with all the make up and stockings on show .. I was massively influenced but was always playing catch up because of my age ..

Anyway fast forward a few years .. And i met a guy and became friends with who had a boutigue on the Kings Road in 77 . He had been copying Seditionary and Sex clothing , but Viviene sued him so he hid it in a warehouse in Tooting south london . I had a market stall in Portobella Road , and took it off his hands and started flogging it .. And then one morning as i was setting up and a guy appeared inquiring " where the fuck did you get this shit from " .. And it was Cookie !! .. He was living in Spain at the time and wanted to buy a load to ship back over . And he knew the story as well of how it came about .. Anyway we did a deal and we chatted a lot cause we had breakfast a couple of times . And we talked about that Gig, cause its folklore you know , It was the pistols first ever gig ( they got 20 quid for it ) and he told me loads about it .. and it was pretty amazing .. Cookie reckons they sounded quite tight at first but Maclearen got them to de tune half way through the set cause he wanted them to get booed off .. Just be great to hear from someone who was actually there on the that night .. You and i both know that if everyone who says they were there , where there , the pier would probably collapsed "

Interesting.... I saw the clash there as well the 2nd time I saw them they had a mix table halfway down the ballroom and I can remember thinking wow these are getting big

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