theoden_of_rohan Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Ok, the question is simple. Which are the 5 best concerts/performances you've seen? And, once you've deliberated over that, choose the 5 artists/bands you'd still like to see live... 5 best I've seen... - The Smashing Pumpkins (I've seen them 3 times, but the best was the second time at Shepherd's Bush. It was their first UK gig after them reforming, and it was really intimate. Amazing!) - David Bowie (at Glastonbury 2000. He's one of my musical idols and seeing him was a dream come true. He performed ALL of his greatest hits, which is actually quite rare for him to do these days. We were very lucky!) - Michael Jackson (what a legend! I saw him during the History tour at Wembley, and he didn't disappoint. He moonwalked, did the 'white glove' thing and they even did the whole Thriller dance. Incredible!) - REM (at Glastonbury 1999. I will never forget the moment during 'Everybody Hurts' that a flare was shot into the sky and the enormous crowd was suddenly illuminated in a red glow. It sounds soppy, but it was a really beautiful moment!) - Prince (at the o2 last year. He may be small, but he can certainly work an audience. Hit after hit, this was an excellent concert!) 5 I still need to see... - Bjork (seeing her in 9 days though, hoorah!) - Eric Clapton (seeing him in the Summer, hoorah!) - The Rolling Stones - Radiohead - Nine Inch Nails (seen one song, but need to see MORE!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousybrown Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Uhmmmm.... I havent seen any huge amazing bands.... but for me it would be (in no order) the wombats - fantastic. heard them before they got big. taking back sunday - just amazing live performer the feeling - sounded just like they do on their records green day - amazing atmosphere & the enemy were realllyyy good live : ) (jimmy eat world are somewhere up there too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted April 13, 2008 Moderators Share Posted April 13, 2008 Muse I could gush lots about them, but they're extremely deserving of all the accolades they get for their live performances. I've seen them in different circumstances, from a tiny venue to a stadium gig, and it doesn't matter where I see them, they're always awesome to see. Foo Fighters Uh, Dave Grohl duh. Green Day A more audience-involving group live, which in comparison to Muse is a completely different experience, but a band that were very important to me at the time and a gig I'll never forget. Blink 182 Other than Travis' fantastic drum solos etc, perhaps not the quality live as on CD, however another band that will always be very important to me, and one that I feel lucky to have seen before they split. REM Been a fan for as long as I can remember - probably one of the first groups I ever got into, and I know Everybody Hurts is overused but still .. to see it live, surrounded by people that appreciated it on the same level as I did, was something very memorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady of The Realm Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 (edited) I've not seen that many live really, but here goes... 1. Michael Jackson. Major legend of enormous proportions. I saw the History tour at Wembley too. Looking back now, I realise he mimed to most of it which is a little disappointing. But because it's him, he gets away with it =P. 2. AFI. Fantastic live show! And Davey Havok crowd walked which was cool but a bit scary! 3. Christina Aguilera. Just amazing. 4. My Chemical Romance. 5. Deathstars. =] Edited April 13, 2008 by Lady of The Realm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebredy Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I've only ever seen two and they have both been country/country and western singers my favourite would be Dolly Parton, I went to see her for my 21st birthday present from my parents and would love to do it again some time... LLAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avengers7 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Thats easy, I've only seen five anyway. Bryan Adams - seen him 3 times Stereophonics - twice Manic Street Preachers Texas Catatonia - twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzy Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Ok, I seriously couldn't put these in any order. That would be like picking a fave child- even tho i don't have any hehe: 1. Blink 182... like DeeBee I was lucky enough to see them live- twice. They were amazing, total energy on stage, and really included the audience 2. Foo Fighters... Saw them at Hyde Park, and it was fantastic. The BEST bit was when Brian May and Roger Taylor from my fave band in the whole world, Queen, Joined them on stage for a few songs. I screamed so much I missed loads lol, but I have it all on DVD 3. Linkin Park... Saw them years ago at Reading Festival, headliners. Dunno if it was the whole weekend or just that bit, but I had an amazing time 4. Good Charlotte... Again, at Reading, and even though it was short, I loved it. 5. Kane... Any surprises there lol? Acoustic, but yay-ness... they were amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogue_entity Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 (edited) Akercocke's Tenth Anniversery Show (2007) Nine Inch Nails & David Bowie Outside Tour (1995) Metallica @ Download 2006 performing Master of Puppets in its entirety INCLUDING Orion Emperor's last UK show 2006 Roger Waters performing Dark Side of the Moon 2007 @ London O2 Arena AND Gigantour 2005 - Megadeth/Dream Theater/Symphony-X/Anthrax/Fear Factory and Life of Agony Edited April 13, 2008 by rogue_entity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 1. Michael Jackson - Greatest ever live performer. 2. Avril Lavigne 3. Bon Jovi 4. R.E.M. 5. Britney Spears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyT Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 1. Radio Birdman. Best live act I've ever seen in something over a thousand gigs. 2. The Pretty Things. The band that made the Stones look like pageboys can still turn in a dynamite show. 3. Jefferson Starship. Folk-rock to acid-rock to a score of other genres. When they're on, they're on. 4. Motorhead. Loud and dirty rock'n'roll? Step right this way... 5. A toss up between The Prisoners and The D4, two bands that broke up relatively young and should have been huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodrigo1991 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 well i've only ever seen one group live Toots and the Maytals!! dunno if anyone here has heard of them, but they were brilliant. and for a 60yr old, toots can still dance well i wanna see bob marley, but i think my chances of seeing him are a bit slim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyT Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 well i've only ever seen one group live Toots and the Maytals!! dunno if anyone here has heard of them If they'd never recorded anything except "Pressure Drop" they would still be worth knowing. You might never see Bob Marley, but Jimmy Cliff is still touring and well worth going to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyT Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 ...And, once you've deliberated over that, choose the 5 artists/bands you'd still like to see live... Forgot this bit. Five I'd still like to see 1. Patti Smith - why do I always seem to miss her? 2. Died Pretty - enigmatically twisted 3. The Mooney Suzuki 4. The Dirtbombs 5. The Detroit Cobras actually the five I'd really want to see are the five I'm alas never going to see: 5. Free 4. Mott The Hoople 3. Tommy Bolin 2. Jimi Hendrix 1. MC5 - absolutely dynamite live band. There's not much live footage out there, but what little there is is amazing. Two guitarists twirling like whirling dervishes, bending over backwards, leaping around like madmen, all the while cranking out great riffs, whilst the singer sings, dances, works the crowd and orchestrates the crowd. Phenomenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowsparkle Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I haven't seen that many either, but here goes... 1. Brenda Lee - she could be heard clear across the venue even without a mic!!! 2. The Mavericks - nuff said! 3. Bryan Adams - lost count how many times and he's always brilliant! 4. Meatloaf - amazing! 5. Duran Duran People I'm still waiting to see...er, well, most of the people I'd love to see are actually dead now (eg. Billy Fury, Dusty Springfield) so no chance really. Celine Dion? I'd like to see her. Ooh, and Chris de Burgh. There - that's two who are still alive Oh, and someone I'd like to see again (apart from my top 5) Don Williams!!!! I don't wish to read any sarky comments about my taste in music either lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa2004 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 OK, My Top 5 ever gigs are.... 1 - U2 - Manchester 2005 OK, I adore U2 and was counting down the days to see them live and my god, they were amazing.... The atmosphere was electric - just spine chilling - Was front row - right by Edge! AWSOME! Cannot wait for them to tour next year (hopefully!) 2 - Oasis - Milton Keynes 2005 I have seen Oasis live 4 times but this last one was the best. We were front row, infront of Noel and yes us Girlies got crushed to high heaven by large drunk men but hey it was well worth it 3 - The Killers - Wembley Arena 2007 Awsome atmosphere - again front row - getting crused again! 4 - Take That - Milton Keynes - 2007 I loved TT back in the day and their renion tour was amazing... I went 3 times (twice to Wembley Arena) but the Milton Keynes gig was outstanding and again we were front row 5 - Robbie Williams - Milton Keynes - 2007 The most entertaining male solo singer - EVER! I don't have a long list of people I want to see it is just Green Day and MCR! Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyKid197 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Top 5 to see? Mustard Plug It was so good, audience interaction (with the lead singer diving into the crowd and singing from there. ;p Streetlight Manifesto Supporting Reel Big Fish. In Oxford. So good. Breed77 Seen them a couple of times at the Zodiac now, still great fun to watch. The Automatic They're funny, strange little men, but funny. Kaiserchiefs I'm not really a fan, but they were very good performers. Band I need to see... Cauterize! Going to be kinda hard since they split but I live in hope. Blue Oyster Cult 11th June WOOT!! Audioslave Relient K Catch22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanguinarium Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I haven't seen that many either, but here goes... 1. Brenda Lee - she could be heard clear across the venue even without a mic!!! 2. The Mavericks - nuff said! 3. Bryan Adams - lost count how many times and he's always brilliant! 4. Meatloaf - amazing! 5. Duran Duran People I'm still waiting to see...er, well, most of the people I'd love to see are actually dead now (eg. Billy Fury, Dusty Springfield) so no chance really. Celine Dion? I'd like to see her. Ooh, and Chris de Burgh. There - that's two who are still alive Oh, and someone I'd like to see again (apart from my top 5) Don Williams!!!! I don't wish to read any sarky comments about my taste in music either lol i'm assuming you know that celine is currently touring. i myself will be seeing her may 6th at the o2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sazzra Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 1. Queen, Live Aid 1985 (yes, I was there ) 2. Prince, Wembley about 1988 ish (Lovesexy Tour, the circular stage one) 3. The Cure, Wembley 1987 4. The The, Aston University, 1989 Joint 5. David Bowie, Sade, George Michael, Sting, Live Aid 1985 I also have to add a surprise entry of John Barrowman, last night at the Colston Hall,Bristol - he was amazingly good (and the Capt Jack appearance was a bonus). Who I'd like to see - I honestly can't think of anyone. Maybe Newton Faulkner, though the Jethro Tull tickets are also calling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Parkers-Girl Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Iv only ever seen Darren Hayes and he's pretty amazing live. tune perfect and puts on a fab show. I also saw spicegirls back in '98 but dont remeber much and pop idol tour but i dont count that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogue_entity Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Five bands/artists I'd love to see but NO chance of; Pantera Johnny Cash Voivod (with Piggy) Queen (with Freddie) Thin Lizzy (with Phil) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowsparkle Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I haven't seen that many either, but here goes... 1. Brenda Lee - she could be heard clear across the venue even without a mic!!! 2. The Mavericks - nuff said! 3. Bryan Adams - lost count how many times and he's always brilliant! 4. Meatloaf - amazing! 5. Duran Duran People I'm still waiting to see...er, well, most of the people I'd love to see are actually dead now (eg. Billy Fury, Dusty Springfield) so no chance really. Celine Dion? I'd like to see her. Ooh, and Chris de Burgh. There - that's two who are still alive Oh, and someone I'd like to see again (apart from my top 5) Don Williams!!!! I don't wish to read any sarky comments about my taste in music either lol i'm assuming you know that celine is currently touring. i myself will be seeing her may 6th at the o2 Yeah, I know Unfortunately I can't afford it and none of my friends would go with me anyway... Hope you have a good time though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanguinarium Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I haven't seen that many either, but here goes... 1. Brenda Lee - she could be heard clear across the venue even without a mic!!! 2. The Mavericks - nuff said! 3. Bryan Adams - lost count how many times and he's always brilliant! 4. Meatloaf - amazing! 5. Duran Duran People I'm still waiting to see...er, well, most of the people I'd love to see are actually dead now (eg. Billy Fury, Dusty Springfield) so no chance really. Celine Dion? I'd like to see her. Ooh, and Chris de Burgh. There - that's two who are still alive Oh, and someone I'd like to see again (apart from my top 5) Don Williams!!!! I don't wish to read any sarky comments about my taste in music either lol i'm assuming you know that celine is currently touring. i myself will be seeing her may 6th at the o2 Yeah, I know Unfortunately I can't afford it and none of my friends would go with me anyway... Hope you have a good time though the tickets were indeed a hefty price.i really can't wait, i'm such a girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie79 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 1. Muse 2. Foo Fighters 3. The Offspring 4. Stereophonics 5. Feeder I need to see The Killers. Can't think of anyone else right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators DavidB Posted April 16, 2008 Moderators Share Posted April 16, 2008 1. Muse At least you have good taste in music haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky J Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 1. Meat Loaf - Seen him twice and want to again. 2. Bon Jovi - Excellent stadium act. 3. Picture House - Supported Meat Loaf in Cardiff and were superb on stage and when they did an impromptu signing (free of charge) during the hour break before Meat Loaf came on stage. 4. Match Box 20 - Supported Bon Jovi in the Millenium Stadium and nearly stole the show. 5. Common Rotation - Caught two of them (Adam Busch & Eric Kufs) when they did an accoustic gig at a convention several years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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