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What was your first concert?... Your last?
- Thread starter rayzak
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First was Weird Al Yankovic at Knotts Berry Farm with Wolfman Jack introducing him.
Last was Buckethead at House of Blues Anaheim.
Probably been to 200 concerts and seen a thousand bands in between these two
Last was Buckethead at House of Blues Anaheim.
Probably been to 200 concerts and seen a thousand bands in between these two
First concert was Kiss. Rock and roll over tour. The last concert that I went to was Metallica's Black album tour.
First: R.E.M. @ Cardiff Arms Park on their Monster tour
Last: Unsane @ Bristol Fleece, last month
Last: Unsane @ Bristol Fleece, last month
The Byrds plus JF Murphy and Salt was first. Haven't seen my last yet - I hope 
I did see Antsy McClain and The Trailer Park Trubadores last Sat evening. They were a hoot!
I did see Antsy McClain and The Trailer Park Trubadores last Sat evening. They were a hoot!
Nice. I've seen clips of Hayseed Dixie, they're a hoot! I'm going to see The Damned for the first time in October, I believe it's their 35th anniversary tour.My first was The Damned many many moons ago and my last was Hayseed Dixie
First: The Doobie Brothers
Last: Fair to Midland
Fair to Midland is the best act I've seen live by a long shot. They're unbelievable.
Last: Fair to Midland
Fair to Midland is the best act I've seen live by a long shot. They're unbelievable.
After reading another post from someone about seeing a concert with parents, I remembered seeing a couple of concerts with my parents in the mid-1970's at the Garden State Arts Center (now, the PNC Bank Arts Center) in Holmdel, NJ.
The first was Sammy Davis Jr. He put on a great show, very much in touch with the audience. At one point he said to us, "I know that they told you 'no cameras', but I'm sure some of you brought them in anyway. For those of you with cameras in the back, come up to the front to take some pictures because if you take them from back there, I'm going to look like a Tootsie Roll!" The place roared with laughter.
The second was Johnny Mathis. No doubt about it, Johnny could sing very well. But, he wasn't much of a showman. Compared to Sammy, he was pretty boring after a little while.
I'm looking forward to seeing Keb' Mo' again in the Fall.
The first was Sammy Davis Jr. He put on a great show, very much in touch with the audience. At one point he said to us, "I know that they told you 'no cameras', but I'm sure some of you brought them in anyway. For those of you with cameras in the back, come up to the front to take some pictures because if you take them from back there, I'm going to look like a Tootsie Roll!" The place roared with laughter.
The second was Johnny Mathis. No doubt about it, Johnny could sing very well. But, he wasn't much of a showman. Compared to Sammy, he was pretty boring after a little while.
I'm looking forward to seeing Keb' Mo' again in the Fall.
my first was the DefJam with Whodini headlining in 1984 at the Oakland Collesium.
First rock show was David Lee Roth on the Eat Em & Smile tour with Billy Sheehan and Steve Vai.
Last was Transatlantic - April 2010
First rock show was David Lee Roth on the Eat Em & Smile tour with Billy Sheehan and Steve Vai.
Last was Transatlantic - April 2010
First was Alabama ( my parents brought me) maybe in 1980?
Last was just yesterday- Paul Mccartney at Wrigley Field. Now I can say I've heard it direct from the horse's mouth. His band just smokes these days and good ole "Sir Paul" tears it up.
My only complaint is that he played GUITAR on PAPERBACK WRITER! Are you kidding me? One of the best basslines by the man and he hands it off.
Oh well. Paul McFrickin Cartney can do whatever the heck he wants. I'd highly recommend taking the time to check him out if you ever have the oppportunity. It's just amazing that he's still doing it, and doing it this well.
Last was just yesterday- Paul Mccartney at Wrigley Field. Now I can say I've heard it direct from the horse's mouth. His band just smokes these days and good ole "Sir Paul" tears it up.
My only complaint is that he played GUITAR on PAPERBACK WRITER! Are you kidding me? One of the best basslines by the man and he hands it off.
Oh well. Paul McFrickin Cartney can do whatever the heck he wants. I'd highly recommend taking the time to check him out if you ever have the oppportunity. It's just amazing that he's still doing it, and doing it this well.
First: Whitesnake mid 80s, can't remember which album/tour. Was much too young to attend a concert on my own, father joined.
Last: Judas Priest(support: Iced Earth) Nostradamus tour.
Ticket prices are insane these days....over here.
Last: Judas Priest
(support: Iced Earth) Nostradamus tour.Ticket prices are insane these days....over here.
My first was the Yardbirds with Jeff Beck, I'm thinking that it was 1966.
The latest was U2 last Tuesday.
The latest was U2 last Tuesday.
First: Robin Trower - Around 1975 - Bridge of Sighs tour
I vaguely remember a little guy on huge 6-inch shoes dressed in a white jumpsuit and playing the HELL outa that guitar. The smoke in the arena was, well, thick to say the least.
Last: Rush - The Time Machine tour
After a long hassle with ticket people, I ended up getting seats in the pit - 2nd Row right in front of Geddy. It was ******* great.
I vaguely remember a little guy on huge 6-inch shoes dressed in a white jumpsuit and playing the HELL outa that guitar. The smoke in the arena was, well, thick to say the least.
Last: Rush - The Time Machine tour
After a long hassle with ticket people, I ended up getting seats in the pit - 2nd Row right in front of Geddy. It was ******* great.
First that I remember : Renaud, a popular french singer. I was 11 and my mom brought me there.
Prior to that I've seen various jazz and classical concerts with my parents but I don't remember them well.
Last : Magma, on friday night. Terrible sound but awesome show.
Prior to that I've seen various jazz and classical concerts with my parents but I don't remember them well.
Last : Magma, on friday night. Terrible sound but awesome show.
First actual legit concert that I bought tickets to: Primus, DAR Constitution Hall. Man, that was sick.
Last: Wild Flag at the Black Cat Club in DC.
Last: Wild Flag at the Black Cat Club in DC.
