holtelower
Vital Football Hero
As I am in a music mood, how about this one.
I was lucky enough to work for record companies, so went to ni-on 1000 gigs for free between 1989-2000 so have seen many many acts.
However, these are the ones that stand out.
1. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - NEC 1987
Absolutely unbelievable gig, lucky to go, they split up the following week
2, Take That - Cardiff 2011
Honestly, that was a "I was there" moment, saw them 7 times, but that gig, back with Robbie was just unreal. Whether you like them or not, they are superb showmen. Also, PSB's supported who I also love so it was a double whammy for me.
3. Madness - Madstock - early 90's
Seen them 8 times, but Madstock, with the earthquake and all was just unbelievable
4. (more for personal rather than the gig) Bryan Adams - 1992ish
Actually say on the stage of the NEC watching it (was the week after Everything I do was knocked off No.1) , just an amazing feeling.
5. (and laugh if you want) Barry Manilow - various
As I say, I have been to loads and loads, and for a showman, he was as good as anything I saw. Just a real good time. He may be cheesy, but he hasn't been around selling out stadiums for 40 odd years for nothing.
Other ones that were really good include
Depeche Mode, Lenny Kravitz, M People, Del Amitri (Edwards No.8 before they were known, must have been 30 in the audience and they were great) , Blur, and for hysterical factor - Margerita Pracatan !!
People I have always wanted to see and never have
Pulp , Def Leppard , Queen, The Smiths, Oasis , U2 , Madonna (long story that one, I should have been in the VIP area at Wembley the day we appointed Venglos - I went to a wedding instead !) and Chas & Dave !!!
Over to you.....
I was lucky enough to work for record companies, so went to ni-on 1000 gigs for free between 1989-2000 so have seen many many acts.
However, these are the ones that stand out.
1. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - NEC 1987
Absolutely unbelievable gig, lucky to go, they split up the following week
2, Take That - Cardiff 2011
Honestly, that was a "I was there" moment, saw them 7 times, but that gig, back with Robbie was just unreal. Whether you like them or not, they are superb showmen. Also, PSB's supported who I also love so it was a double whammy for me.
3. Madness - Madstock - early 90's
Seen them 8 times, but Madstock, with the earthquake and all was just unbelievable
4. (more for personal rather than the gig) Bryan Adams - 1992ish
Actually say on the stage of the NEC watching it (was the week after Everything I do was knocked off No.1) , just an amazing feeling.
5. (and laugh if you want) Barry Manilow - various
As I say, I have been to loads and loads, and for a showman, he was as good as anything I saw. Just a real good time. He may be cheesy, but he hasn't been around selling out stadiums for 40 odd years for nothing.
Other ones that were really good include
Depeche Mode, Lenny Kravitz, M People, Del Amitri (Edwards No.8 before they were known, must have been 30 in the audience and they were great) , Blur, and for hysterical factor - Margerita Pracatan !!
People I have always wanted to see and never have
Pulp , Def Leppard , Queen, The Smiths, Oasis , U2 , Madonna (long story that one, I should have been in the VIP area at Wembley the day we appointed Venglos - I went to a wedding instead !) and Chas & Dave !!!
Over to you.....