Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastynh Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Not sure you missed too much 🙈🙊😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdsNatterings Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry bear Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettredmayne Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondo Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 U2 at SECC Glasgow, Joshua Tree tour 1987 with Hue & Cry supporting was my 1st gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 I saw Good Charlotte in Canada on a family holiday when I was 13 in 2005. Classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClementsMike Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Depeche Mode April 1986, followed by The Smiths in October 1986. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Telephone Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Inspiral Carpets - Aston Villa Leisure Centre 1991. My second was Nirvana at The Hummingbird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, The Red Telephone said: Inspiral Carpets - Aston Villa Leisure Centre 1991. My second was Nirvana at The Hummingbird! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSaul Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Slipknot at Hammersmith Apollo, All Hope is Gone tour. I was 12 and terrified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltere Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Ash supporting The Darkness at Wembley Arena, Dec. 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmb1992 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 My first gig was Pavarotti in Hyde Park in 2001 - I was 9 and it was boring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Klein Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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 😎👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dronx Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Arctic Monkeys Boardwalk Sheffield 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike86 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotchilidog Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Motörhead at Hammersmith March 29th 1982. Tank the opening act. A fantastic way to open my account for a 14 year old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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