My old band kold kash opened for Johnny kemp (Just Got paid) at the Apollo way back in '87... I guess that counts.
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You opened for WHOM???
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Back in '98, Dave Matthews Band and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones were playing at the Wachovia Center in Philly. My band got hired to play in the bar before and after both shows. It's not technically opening for them, but it's the best story I've got. We got a suite for the shows, free food & beer and a ton of free publicity from the local radio station that was broadcasting from the bar. We even got on TV.
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Almost did for Dear Hunter and Thrice but my drummer backed out like 2 weeks before
Almost did for Dear Hunter and Thrice but my drummer backed out like 2 weeks before
Loving this thread, felt compelled to share my experiences. My childhood friend Rob started a band called Strike Twice in 1988, pretty typical hairband stuff but they put on a great live show and ended up opening for LA Guns, Kix and other well known bands from that era. Just on the verge of breaking nationally, grunge hit and the wheels fell off..fast-forward to 2008, they re-form and open for Stephen Pearcy of Ratt. Shortly after that I'm asked to play as the original bass player just can't seem to get it together. . My first gig with them is a couple months later, some guys from Twisted Sister are hosting the show and are supposed to jam with us but don't. At various shows we opened for Kix, Zebra, Bullet Boys. We also played a benefit show featuring Bobby Rondinelli and Joe Lynn Turner of Rainbow. I actually dated Bobby's sister-in-law for a couple of years in the 90's. He and his wife were always very cool to me. I also knew Ritchie Blackmore's tech, Cookie, he hung out with my sister, a very cool guy. Micky James, who is best know for his work with Criss Angel is a good friend of Rob's and a cool guy to hang with too. He jammed with the band and also helped put together one of songs likely to be on the next CD. Just remembered also, grew up down the road from Dan Miranda, who played with Blue Oyster Cult and also Queen. He was very cool and encouraged me to play when I first started out, offered to give me lessons but I was intimidated by his awesomeness. Another childhood friend of mine, Kenny, played, recorded and toured with Mike Tramp of White Lion fame and he also did a brief stint in Hole. I guess that makes him sorta famous too! Ok, I'm done!
my band played with Ahleuchatistas and Planets, and Giraffes? Giraffes! played in my guitar players basement with us.
they aren't major label famous, but they're some big names as far as the type of music goes
We played a show at one bands house, jammed with them the next day, then went with them as they opened for Zach Hill and Nick Reinhart from Tera Melos, so it was sorta like we almost had something to do with it, right?
they aren't major label famous, but they're some big names as far as the type of music goes
We played a show at one bands house, jammed with them the next day, then went with them as they opened for Zach Hill and Nick Reinhart from Tera Melos, so it was sorta like we almost had something to do with it, right?
We opened for Boney M.
Although it was in 2005, when they were just three singers with backing tracks and no band.. sad..
Although it was in 2005, when they were just three singers with backing tracks and no band.. sad..
Neville Staples' Specials
The (English) Beat
And the Australian equivalent of the above sort of band, The Strange Tenants.
The (English) Beat
And the Australian equivalent of the above sort of band, The Strange Tenants.
I remember reading this thread when it first started back in 1992. Thanks to BIg O for the original post (ok, it was really 2003) and for turning me on to the excellent ledzeppelin.com. I wish all bands/musicians I dig had a website that cool.
Of the recent posts, I'm most envious of markbigtree opening for Motorhead and Suicidal. Joshmat opening for Dr. John is cool as hell, too.
When I was a kid playing in a cool-ass rock band, we got to warm up for Soundgarden and L7.
I'm most proud of getting to open for Link Removed though. What a GREAT band!
As a 40-year-old, Country-ass, P-bass-with-flats bass player, I've recently opened shows for Lee Ann Womack, Asleep at the Wheel and Link Removed.
Of the recent posts, I'm most envious of markbigtree opening for Motorhead and Suicidal. Joshmat opening for Dr. John is cool as hell, too.
When I was a kid playing in a cool-ass rock band, we got to warm up for Soundgarden and L7.
I'm most proud of getting to open for Link Removed though. What a GREAT band!
As a 40-year-old, Country-ass, P-bass-with-flats bass player, I've recently opened shows for Lee Ann Womack, Asleep at the Wheel and Link Removed.
My first show we opened for a local band called Ghost Runner on Third who's singer Jonny Craig went on to become the lead singer for Dance Gavin Dance.
I never got to open for L7 but when they played at the Gilman st club in berkeley (famous for birthing Rancid and Green Day among others) I got drunk/high with them by the creek down the street before the show. Crazy rocker chicks.
Couple of years later I see them on David Letterman smashing their instruments.
When I was a kid, Nuclear Assault played at the Phoenix Underground in Seattle, WA. We were stoked to find out we could open the show, being a very young local metal band with ok representation. The gig was already fully booked, so we played our set ON their road cases. There were totally cool, and got a good kick out of us young dudes doing what it took to get the gig. The singer felt bad that we had to play on their cases, but the stage was literally already full of gear. It was nice to see that my heroes were down to earth, really cool and helpful guys. They gave us a pat on the back that really boosted our confidence.
If you are an old school metal fan, and liked Nuclear Assault, know that they were very, very cool guys.
If you are an old school metal fan, and liked Nuclear Assault, know that they were very, very cool guys.
) opened for L7, Rusted Root and Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing) along the way...
Before I forget, here's the tour book from their joint 1972 tour, which shows where the balance for power lay...!
My bands have opened for the Rascals; Allman Brothers with both Duane & Berry Oakley; Night Ranger; Chicago; James Gang; Mike Quatro; Deep Purple; Bloodrock
My dad grew up and was close friends with Erik Cartwright (they still talk, occasionally). He roadied for Foghat, Ted Nugent, Buzzcocks, and others...
Papa Roach, and a few iconic Canadian acts (Randy Bachman, Tom Cochrane, Harlequin, Northern Pikes) so far this year.
