My first ever gig.....

[Chesh]

My first ever gig back in 1979 was The Buzzcocks at Newcastle City Hall (when I was 16!). 

Back then, people didn’t bother so much with the “support acts” so I didn’t see the “guests” as shown on the ticket..... 

I only recently found out who we missed when the guy I went with sent me this link and I’m sure you’ll feel my pain!! 😬

https://vintagerock.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/joy-division-newcastle-city-hall-4th-october-1979-supporting-the-buzzcocks/amp/

Yup... We missed seeing an early Joy Division!

 

Edited March 2, 2020 by Chesh

[Guest]

Not sure you missed too much 🙈🙊😂

[Homer]

My first gig was the Fleece and Firkin in Bristol when I was 17. Went to see local hippies The Moonflowers as there was a rumour (untrue) that The Levellers were supporting (for some reason). Met some friends there who recommended a gig there a week later to see a new band, Radiohead. That was my second gig - ticket was £3.50!

[Quark]

You talking "proper" gigs, festivals or local live bands that were playing for about 6 months when I was a teenager? 3 very different answers

[NerdsNatterings]

My first gig was Jake Bugg at the Royal Albert Hall in 2014. I just looked up the setlist, I knew he brought out Johnny Marr at the end but apparently Michael Kiwanuka was also there 😂

[henry bear]

The Specials in Sophia Gardens Cardiff, 1980. Second was Black Sabbath at the same venue a few months later. I’ve always had diverse taste 

[Chesh]

6 minutes ago, Quark said:

You talking "proper" gigs, festivals or local live bands that were playing for about 6 months when I was a teenager? 3 very different answers

Well I suppose your own interpretation. 

This was my first ever ‘famous’ band that I saw play live. 

[brettredmayne]

My first gig was Blur at Newcastle arena in 95, my 2nd was more impressive as it was in Hyde Park and cost £6

Jools Holland

Alanis Morrisette

Bob Dylan

The Who doing Quadrophenia

Eric Clapton

 

[Chesh]

10 minutes ago, eastynh said:

Not sure you missed too much 🙈🙊😂

Other than bragging rights that I’d seen them in the early days I suppose. 
I probably heard them from the bar and didn’t take much notice. 
At 16 a few pints and I’d have been oblivious to anything. 

[dondo]

U2 at SECC Glasgow, Joshua Tree tour 1987 with Hue & Cry supporting was my 1st gig

[priest17]

I saw Good Charlotte in Canada on a family holiday when I was 13 in 2005. Classic.

[ClementsMike]

Depeche Mode April 1986, followed by The Smiths in October 1986.

[Quark]

4 minutes ago, Chesh said:

Well I suppose your own interpretation. 

This was my first ever ‘famous’ band that I saw play live. 

In that case....

First was in '96, either James Taylor Quartet at a local festival in Kent that lasted 2 or 3 years, OR my brother's mate's band Regan who played The Clarendon pub up the road

First proper festival was V97 (Sunday only). Prodigy headlining at peak of Fat of the Land era.

First proper band was Levellers in Guildford in '98.

[The Red Telephone]

Inspiral Carpets - Aston Villa Leisure Centre 1991.

My second was Nirvana at The Hummingbird!

[Chesh]

9 minutes ago, The Red Telephone said:

Inspiral Carpets - Aston Villa Leisure Centre 1991.

My second was Nirvana at The Hummingbird!

😎

[DarthSaul]

Slipknot at Hammersmith Apollo, All Hope is Gone tour. I was 12 and terrified 

[waltere]

Ash supporting The Darkness at Wembley Arena, Dec. 2004

[gmb1992]

My first gig was Pavarotti in Hyde Park in 2001 - I was 9 and it was boring 

[Chesh]

1 minute ago, DarthSaul said:

Slipknot at Hammersmith Apollo, All Hope is Gone tour. I was 12 and terrified 

I took my sons to see them when they were in their teens (now 30). 
everyone was wearing white face masks which was really quite unnerving. 
I remember the drummer was on some kind of hydraulic platform and played upside down. 
I was so much out of my comfort zone (and age group!) in the audience but I have to say they were bloody electric!

[Calvin Klein]

My first proper "international" gig was Elton John in 92. I was ten and went with my parents.

My first gig on my own was Oasis in 98. I was 15.

Both in Buenos Aires of course.

First time seeing a band abroad was Doves in Brighton 2009.

Edited March 2, 2020 by Calvin Klein

[Chesh]

2 minutes ago, gmb1992 said:

My first gig was Pavarotti in Hyde Park in 2001 - I was 9 and it was boring 

Wow. 
Boring or not, you can say you saw him. 
Very cool 😎👏

[Dronx]

Arctic Monkeys Boardwalk Sheffield 

[Chesh]

4 minutes ago, waltere said:

Ash supporting The Darkness at Wembley Arena, Dec. 2004

I saw The Darkness supporting Deep Purple before they were ‘known’ in Manchester. 
On the night, they were the better band. 

[mike86]

5 minutes ago, gmb1992 said:

My first gig was Pavarotti in Hyde Park in 2001 - I was 9 and it was boring 

Did he sing that one about the Cornetto?

[Hotchilidog]

Motörhead at Hammersmith March 29th 1982.  Tank the opening act. A fantastic way to open my account for a 14 year old!