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| Quote ="LyndsayGill"Always regretted never seeing Thin Lizzy live, but next best thing is on at Warehouse 23 next Saturday, Limehouse Lizzy. Guitars and drums - proper music.'"
I really didn't appreciate how good they were first time round. Probably too young. I thought they were ok but wasn't in to them. Now, I look back and think they stand out as a top quality super group as people like to call them. Would have loved to see them live.
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| Quote ="PopTart"I don't think it was really going to crash the forum for this to be on the old thread as it was already dead but it's a good topic so we may as well have it as it's own thread.
Personally, my life revolves around music one way or another.
Work and family life mean I don't go to the smaller gigs that I sometimes went to in the past but there is nothing better than stumbling on a live act you've never heard of who can play.
I used to go into HMV and Borders back in the day and just pick CDs up that looked vaguely like something I might like and played them on the music stand. Found some great music that way.
My tastes are as eclectic as they come. I've been to see U2, Darkness, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen but I've also been to see Madonna, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Gloria Estefan..........right through to Simply Red, Elton John even S Club 7 (who were great by the way) and Spice Girls.
I've seen Tony Bennett, Tom Jones, Buddy Rich for those that know who that is
I like the country stuff too. Went to see Shania Twain and Dixie Chicks. One of my favourites is Lady Antebellum
I've seen Robbie Williams at Knebworth with 100,000 other people.'"
I'd really be impressed if you'd been to see Joe Bonamassa
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| Quote ="little wayne69"I'd really be impressed if you'd been to see Joe Bonamassa
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Now you are talking quality. Can't compare to that.
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| Quote ="PopTart"I really didn't appreciate how good they were first time round. Probably too young. I thought they were ok but wasn't in to them. Now, I look back and think they stand out as a top quality super group as people like to call them. Would have loved to see them live.'"
Superb band, managed as a 15yr old to get into the changing rooms at Leeds uni to meet them, got Scott Gorhams (sp) chewing gum, still got it in my old scrap album alongside Zac Cleminsons (remember him?) plectrum and a rose from Joan Jetts stage outfit. I was hardcore in those days.
Thanks for separating this topic from the original poptart.
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| Quote ="bren2k"I feel the same - I go to more gigs now than I have done since my late teens - early 20's, and it's a constant joy, unlike RL, or just about anything else I do with my leisure time. I would pick a gig over a match any day of the week.
I heard Billy Bragg speak with his usual eloquence about the resurgence of live music the other day, and it really resonated - basically, there is a deep human need for communion and shared experience, and a gig is a rare opportunity to connect with a musician who speaks to you, in the company of a room/hall/field full of people who feel the same way. I love it, and it never matters to me that I'm one of the oldest people in the room - I go with my daughter quite often, and we always have a whale of a time - especially since I've brainwashed her from a young age into liking actual real music, where people play instruments and sing with their own voice.'"
I go to gigs with my daughters every now and then, mainly the Cribs, I've been called all sorts for knocking off a thirty year old woman at my age, never put them right.
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| Quote ="NEwildcat"April quiet so far, John Bramwell, UK Subs, Gomez, wonder stuff, need to find some more
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Not much booked so far. Angelic upstarts in April, Long division (got ticket but can't go) Uk Subs in October and Butlins alternative festival also in October.
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| Quote ="LyndsayGill"Always regretted never seeing Thin Lizzy live, but next best thing is on at Warehouse 23 next Saturday, Limehouse Lizzy. Guitars and drums - proper music.'"
I saw Philip Lynott's Grand Slam at Nostell, of all places and saw the late great Gary Moore quite a few times
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| Quote ="JINJER"Superb band, managed as a 13yr old to get into the changing rooms at Leeds uni to meet them, got Scott Gorhams (sp) chewing gum, still got it in my old scrap album alongside Zac Cleminsons (remember him?) plectrum and a rose from Joan Jetts stage outfit. I was hardcore in those days.
Thanks for separating this topic from the original poptart.
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No problem. The Hull board used to have topics like this in the mid season break. You'd find some kindred spirits on there.
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| Quote ="PopTart"No problem. The Hull board used to have topics like this in the mid season break. You'd find some kindred spirits on there.'"
What was the first band you saw live and when was it?
Mine. The sensational Alex Harvey band, Leeds uni, '73/74 ish.
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| Quote ="JINJER"What was the first band you saw live and when was it?
Mine. The sensational Alex Harvey band, Leeds uni, '73/74 ish.'"
Alex Harvey, another great performer!
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| Quote ="phe13"Alex Harvey, another great performer!'"
A proper show man.
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| If you could travel back in time to see a band or solo for that matter who isn't around any more who would you pick?
I think I'd certainly want to see Elvis 68 comeback concert but band wise I think I'd like to go back to see the Who in their prime.
Obviously the Beatles are big but not with all the screaming girls. I reckon the Eagles were pretty special in the 70s.
More modern times I'd have liked to have seen the Jam live and I nearly went to see Queen in the 80s but my friends all fell out with each other so we called it off. Big mistake.
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| Quote ="PopTart"If you could travel back in time to see a band or solo for that matter who isn't around any more who would you pick?
I think I'd certainly want to see Elvis 68 comeback concert but band wise I think I'd like to go back to see the Who in their prime.
Obviously the Beatles are big but not with all the screaming girls. I reckon the Eagles were pretty special in the 70s.
More modern times I'd have liked to have seen the Jam live and I nearly went to see Queen in the 80s but my friends all fell out with each other so we called it off. Big mistake.'"
Queen for me also, but I saw Quo live for the first time in 76, brilliant, would love to go back to that gig.
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| T Rex, love em, I never liked or appreciated them as a kid, it's not till I've got older that I appreciate how good and how advanced they were, they wouldn't be out of place today playing live.
Never saw the Who in their prime as in the early 70's but saw the in 78 at Stafford Bingley hall and Wembley in 79 (I think) supported by the Stranglers, Nils Lofgren and a little known band ACDC.
The Jam I was lucky enough to see a fair few times, my best memory Jam wise was May 79, Friday evening Sheffield uni, great gig, met Weller after and got his autograph, midnight train to London, challenge cup final, Trinity V Widnes.
I could waffle on all day music wise.
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| Quote ="JINJER"What was the first band you saw live and when was it?
Mine. The sensational Alex Harvey band, Leeds uni, '73/74 ish.'"
My first live music (on my own rather than with parents) was Madonna at Roundhay park in 87.
First live band would be U2 also at Roundhay Park in the rain in 93. Shame on me I missed a lot of big bands there in the 80s.
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| Hawkwind were really the only group I religiously followed back in the day. Still got a loft full of vinyl.
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| U2, now you've got me talking.
Went to see U2 on the War tour, early '83. We went to Leeds uni, Friday evening, before we went into the gig we watched U2 playing live on the Tube tv program. It never registered at the time that they were playing live in Newcastle at 6pm, what could possibly go wrong. We waited an age in the uni, bands generally came on stage at the uni at about nine o'clock. They eventually turned up at 10-45, taxi booked for 11, no mobile phones in those days. We only saw 15 mins, next day I phoned Leeds uni up to complain, left my phone number etc. Within an hour I got a call back from a guy called I think Paul McGuiness, never heard of him, he said he was U2's tour manager, he asked if we could get to Newcastle on Tuesday, he said ask for him and he'd sort us out.
We got to Newcastle city hall (I think) asked for him. He took us to our own box, gave us waiter service, free drinks all evening, free program and told us to wait around after the gig.
Gig finished, he came up to us and ushered us to the front of the stage, U2 sat, legs dangling over the edge, four Normy loads and U2 sat talking gigs. After an hour PM walked us out then gave us £30 (in'83) petrol money and his address to get in touch if we ever wanted tickets. Fantastic gesture and something I've always appreciated.
Ps. Three of the band were amazing but Larry Mullen Jr was a right knob even that early in his career.
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| Wow. Great story.
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| Madonna at Roundhay was my first also, The Jam would be the one to go back for me, was too young at the time so never got to see them, also would have loved to see the Who in their pomp, a friend of mine at work loved Weller, when she went to see the Jam she had broken her leg, Bruce noticed she was struggling getting knocked all over so he got the bouncers to get her out and she sat on the edge of the stage for the entire gig.
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| Been fortunate enough to get tickets for the greatest band ever on 5th June at Old Trafford- THE ROLLING STONES!!!!!! First saw them at Leeds Odeon in October 1965 and they're just as good now.
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| Any of the punk lovers in this thread should check out Milloy. Punk band from Wakefield. They're quality. I believe the lead singer used to be the Daddy Cool mascot a couple of seasons ago. They've recently reunited after their bassist passed away. Check out their songs Blackjack and Mary Rose but both albums are quality.
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| Will it kill the thread to say my next concert is Kylie?
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| Andre Rieu and the Vienna orchestra at Leeds arena. I regret never seeing Pavarotti perform live.
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| The great Edwin Starr at Unity Hall in the 70s. Passed the mic down so we could sing the chorus of "Agent Double O Soul" with him. Gone but not forgotten.
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| The skids at Warehouse 23 the other month were brilliant as they were 30 odd years ago at the Unity Hall. Any one going to see Billy Bragg can expect to see a party political broadcast saw him recently at the Paul Heaton at Hull KR. In fairness to the organizers they did put him on 30 minute earlier than advertised so luckily a lot of people missed most of his set.
Dont think they have ever played Wakefield but would recommend Bar Steward sons of Val Doonican who never fail to impress.
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