playtimeCLE
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Message Posted: Apr 17, 2009 10:23:02 AM
AC/DC durring the Blow up your Video tour.
You could tell they were having fun.
[Edited by: playtimeCLE at 4/17/2009 10:23:34 AM EST]
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lacey_lae74
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Message Posted: Apr 11, 2009 3:13:39 PM
Reba
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spyder3m
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Message Posted: Mar 14, 2009 8:18:16 AM
metallica
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Magnum5_0
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Message Posted: Mar 10, 2009 11:33:08 PM
dimman, that was one of the greatest festival shows/tours ever(I saw the L.A. Coliseum concert) . . . the only clear memory I have of that day besides Metallica owning, is I started the infamous food fight . . .
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dimman
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Message Posted: Mar 10, 2009 4:12:19 PM
US Monsters of Rock in the Orange Bowl - Metallica stole the show 1988
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musicfan792
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Message Posted: Feb 6, 2009 9:55:40 PM
Ozzfest 2004- I saw some of the best metal bands of all time- Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Slayer. This was Judas Priest's first show back with Rob Halford in a long time, at the Hartford show.
Hatebreed's 2008 New Year's Eve show. Glassjaw and Signs Of Hope opened. what a great night. I got to see one of my favorite bands.
Ozzfest 2003- Manson/Korn/Ozzy/Shadows Fall/KSE/Chimaira
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ramboTX
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Message Posted: Jan 4, 2009 10:38:07 PM
Has anyone ever seen the group "the Frost" in concert back in 1968 thru 72 ? Tell us about it.
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ramboTX
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Message Posted: Dec 30, 2008 2:48:13 AM
I wish I had seen Bruce Springsteen. He grew up about 10 miles from me and I never heard of him until "Born to Run". I was living in Massachusetts at the time. I missed it.
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azcarnut
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Message Posted: Dec 29, 2008 10:40:03 PM
Toss up: Reba McEntire or Olivia Newton John. Both of them really entertained the audience.
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Magnum5_0
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Message Posted: Dec 29, 2008 2:01:16 AM
Hard to narrow down but the best would probably include:
Bruce Springsteen/L.A. Sports Arena Oct. 84- For the only time in my life managed to pull priority #1 when buying concert tickets(before online sales, when it was an adventure to go camp out at the box office for tickets), and ended up with front row, DEAD CENTER seats for night 2 of his 7-night stand on the "Born In The U.S.A." tour; hard to top that, and I wasn't even that big of a Bruce fan . . .
U2/Long Beach Arena Nov. 84, L.A. Sports Arena Apr. 87- Of the 9 total times I've seen U2(1 of my 3 all-time fav groups) live these shows stand out for me because the 84' show was the 1st time I saw them live and the 87' show because there was just this palpable electricity in the air, a realization that they had crossed a threshold and were in fact The Biggest Band In The World . . .
Iron Maiden/Long Beach Arena Apr. 85- it was during the absolute peak of metal mania in SoCal and everywhere else, and I caught nights 2 and 4 of their 4-night stand during which much of "Live After Death" was recorded . . .
KISS/The Forum, CA Inglewood Aug. 96- I never thought I'd see KISS like in their 70's peak(saw them twice in concert w/o Ace and Peter Criss and w/o makeup), so this was special; also kicked off one of the best all-around weeks in my life because 2 days later I enjoyed a free trip to New Orleans I had won earlier . . .
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ramboTX
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Message Posted: Dec 28, 2008 2:03:41 AM
So many were great
I guess CCR with front row seats during their peak in 1970
Rolling Stones "Get yur ya's tour at the Spectrum
The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Blind Faith, Savoy Brown, Jim Croce
Best concert at the Fillmore was hands down "Santana" encored 5 times for the late show back in 1969. "Evil Ways" come out.
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miamimusic
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Message Posted: Dec 11, 2008 3:41:45 PM
Madonna's Sticky & Sweet a couple of weeks ago.
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cookie59
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Message Posted: Dec 10, 2008 8:48:12 AM
...that would be a tie between U2 and Rod Stewart, both in Madison Square Garden in late 80's
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Roadieboy
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Message Posted: Nov 16, 2008 7:32:35 PM
Paul McCartney, Winnipeg, May 1994.
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Terry66
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Message Posted: Nov 16, 2008 11:32:40 AM
Garth Brooks is phenomenal live!
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fairychild
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Message Posted: Nov 3, 2008 6:30:07 PM
I love concerts with an intimate setting, I got to see Coldplay on their first tour up close and personal at the Mayan.
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Nevee1
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Message Posted: Aug 9, 2008 8:54:27 PM
Toss Up - Johnny Winter/ Focus( with King Crimson )
Hard to choose !
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comet63
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Message Posted: Aug 4, 2008 8:44:01 PM
Dave Matthews Band 6/11/01 @ Giants Stadium, NJ
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atrium812
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Message Posted: Jun 16, 2008 2:43:37 PM
Hands down- Roger Waters.... it was one of the best days of my life
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pandie82
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Message Posted: Jun 1, 2008 5:38:06 PM
Clay Walker in the 90's
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Message Posted: May 13, 2008 8:28:41 AM
Depeche Mode on their "Violator" tour in 1990.
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Plunkster
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Message Posted: Apr 3, 2008 3:25:38 PM
I've seen Jethro Tull 9 times. Never disappointed.
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DsplacdToledoan
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Message Posted: Mar 30, 2008 2:29:47 PM
with out a doubt - PINK FLOYD
best laser light show would go to Blue Oyster Cult but That would be because I saw them before all the regulations on laser use like not being able to hit the crowd with the laser light
for raw talent it would be ELP
best hard rockers/heavy metal - Deep Purple
best party band - The J Giels Band
[Edited by: DsplacdToledoan at 3/30/2008 2:35:33 PM EST]
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MaximusTN
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Message Posted: Dec 15, 2007 12:57:52 AM
Ozzfest 99! 17 bands, 12 mainstream, and only paid $35 a ticket
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JoeyJoe
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Message Posted: Dec 14, 2007 11:46:45 AM
Yanni
Before you scoff at the idea, you have to attend one.
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MelodicMetalGod
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Message Posted: Jan 9, 2007 6:43:51 PM
Impossible to call one the "Best", but here are a few stand outs:
Heart - Saw them in 1987 at the Capital Center, MD and then again in 2003 (may have been 2004) at the famed Wolf Trap theater, VA. I think they were actually better the second time. Plus, Ann was doing that whole lap band/gastric bypass thing, so she was physically able to sing better than when she was heavier. Nancy Wilson is one of the most unique and energetic guitarists out there and she's moves like she's loving every minute of every song on stage. The only regret was that Howard Leese wasn't part of the band at Wolf Trap.
Pink Floyd - Saw them twice on the Momentary Lapse of Reason tour (RFK Stadium, DC and Merriweather Post, MD). That was when everybody was freakin' out about their laser show. And it was very cool along with the other surprises like the giant pig and the flying bed and the round movie screen. Of course, David Gilmour's live playing is always transcendental, but other than that the visual show was about the effects. The band was really not a focus visually, but the music was phenomenal!!!
King's X - Jaxx night club, VA, in 2004 or 2005. What a great live band! They were into every song and played F L A W L E S S L Y!!! They don't get the credit/respect/album deals they deserve so they're usually in small venues these days, but don't let the lack of hype fool ya. See them if ya get a chance!
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benz219
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Message Posted: Nov 3, 2006 9:49:26 PM
The Glenn Miller Orch. directed by Larry O'Brien
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diamondmike
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Message Posted: Oct 25, 2006 3:03:21 PM
The Y2K show at the Pontiac Silverdome. Sevendust, Kid Rock, Ted Nugent and Metallica!
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CivicCub
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Message Posted: Oct 21, 2006 4:53:29 PM
I think Metallica's Oct. shows in 2004 in Philly have been bested by TOOL Sept.28, 2006 in Camden. Still buzzing about it almost a month later.
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Wade2tall
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Message Posted: Oct 20, 2006 1:35:57 AM
Lollapalooza 1994 - Smashing Pumpkins, Beastie Boys, L7, Green Day, George Clinton, and The Breeders. The only way it could have been better was if Nirvana was still around (they were originally supposed to be the headliner).
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loulamb
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Message Posted: Oct 18, 2006 9:13:43 AM
YeS in 1977, Madison Sq Garden.
Next best was ELP in 1978.
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keywest1
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Message Posted: Oct 13, 2006 4:03:49 PM
Early Fleetwood Mac. Great lead guitar Lindsey Buckingham.
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#12#_TinaO
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Message Posted: Sep 29, 2006 11:55:23 AM
I would have to say... hands down... Bon Jovi November 2005. This was the best concert I have ever been too!!! It doesn't hurt that I had 2nd row seats!
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goYanks02
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Message Posted: Sep 25, 2006 9:36:08 AM
NSYNC in like 2001. Although their music isnt the greatest, they sure know how to perform WELL in front of 100,000 people. They know how to entertain
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garage
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Message Posted: Sep 12, 2006 1:09:24 PM
Air Supply in Casino Rama that is north of Toronto.
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#12#_Mandy_0921
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Message Posted: Sep 10, 2006 12:10:48 AM
50 Cent featuring Kardinal Official in Montreal
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FastMovingCar
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Message Posted: Sep 6, 2006 9:55:27 PM
Grateful Dead back in 1989 or so... my first concert ever, and was it a "trip"....... :o) (I am MUCH different now!!)
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royver
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Message Posted: Sep 5, 2006 6:44:16 PM
Best was probably The Guess Who.
2nd best was Susan Aglukark at a small venue in Oakville. She has an amasing voice.
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ADizzy
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Message Posted: Sep 1, 2006 5:16:13 PM
Top shows I atteneded:
Rolling Stones - Bridges to Babylon tour, ft. Blues Traveler(awesome show)
Foo Fighters back in 1997 (amazing show)
Collective Soul, ft. Fastball in 2001 (another amazing show).
But by far the greatest concert I went to....
System of a Down - Sept. 2005, St. Paul Xcel Center....the greatest show I ever attended. The most energetic from both the band and the crowd, just an amazing sound. The only sucky part was the band Hella who opened up the night, and then Mars Volta wasn't in top form. But System made up for the rest of the night and then some.
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DFW11372
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Message Posted: Aug 31, 2006 11:43:51 PM
LOL Kat ... I saw Tina Turner that year. It was a good concert.
I think my favorite, and not so much because of the bands but because of my age and it was real fun for me, would be Bon Jovi & Cinderella I think in 1986 or 1987. Been too long ago !
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ktbarta
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Message Posted: Aug 30, 2006 10:43:20 AM
Rascal Flatts!!! February 2006
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mstnggrl
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Message Posted: Aug 23, 2006 10:39:08 AM
HA-THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS W/ SNOOP DOGG
IT WAS SO FUN! I KNOW I'M A DORK
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daydr3am
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Message Posted: Aug 12, 2006 11:09:36 AM
Mindless Self Indulgence. June 22nd, 2006. I love Jimmy!
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Evil_Al
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Message Posted: Aug 10, 2006 9:06:45 AM
Tough one...but I'll go with the 2005 Coachella Music & Arts Festival in beautiful Indio, CA.
I saw New Order and Bauhaus in one night AND New Order even played some Joy Division tracks.
Runner-up
Pet Shop Boys - The Tabernacle, Atlanta 1999
I got to hang out with them in the upstairs lounge after the show.
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couriercj
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Message Posted: Aug 2, 2006 2:18:49 PM
Flogging Molly - any venue they play. Fantastic!
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Zepfan11
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Message Posted: Jul 12, 2006 1:10:49 AM
Robert Plant-Toronto Ontario
May 1993
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dkwilley
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Message Posted: Jun 17, 2006 9:30:19 AM
Collective Soul, soon to see my 9th show :)
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Message Posted: Jun 16, 2006 2:39:41 PM
Emerson, Lake & Palmer 1973
Billy Joel 1990
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VaneWimsey
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Message Posted: Jun 12, 2006 12:54:44 AM
Bruce Hornsby, in Los Angeles, around 2004? 2005??
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Red58
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Message Posted: Jun 10, 2006 7:48:08 PM
John Fogerty because I'm a big fan.
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