deebeedoobee Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 First famous gig would have been David Bowie, Milton Keynes 1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossTC Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Kula Shaker at Colston Hall in Bristol, sometime in the late 90's. My parents took me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashkin Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 The Cranberries at the NEC, supported by Dodgy, 1995. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spandex Warrior Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Went to see Puff Daddy (as he was known back then) and "the Family" (so the likes of Carl Thomas, 112 and few others) at MEN Arena back. Teenaged me was impressed that they had flames and fireworks. Otherwise it was complete shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamba Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) First gig with the family was Michael Jackson (with Kris Kross supporting) at Wembley Stadium on the Dangerous tour in 1992. First gig on my own was Reef at the Oxford Zodiac in 1996. Edited March 2, 2020 by Mamba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, deebeedoobee said: First famous gig would have been David Bowie, Milton Keynes 1983 I won tickets in an online auction to go to Glasto in 2000. I couldn’t go so my mates got them. Massive massive regret 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, RossTC said: Kula Shaker at Colston Hall in Bristol, sometime in the late 90's. My parents took me. They were actually ok! Hayley Mills son. Had a few decent tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, Kashkin said: The Cranberries at the NEC, supported by Dodgy, 1995. Cracking 😎 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, The Spandex Warrior said: Went to see Puff Daddy (as he was known back then) and "the Family" (so the likes of Carl Thomas, 112 and few others) at MEN Arena back. Teenaged me was impressed that they had flames and fireworks. Otherwise it was complete shite. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossTC Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Chesh said: They were actually ok! Hayley Mills son. Had a few decent tracks. Loved them at the time and always made the effort to go watch them again when they tour, always good fun! Crispin Mills is the singer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mamba said: First gig with the family was Michael Jackson (with Kris Kross supporting) at Wembley Stadium on the Dangerous tour in 1992. First gig on my own was Reef at the Oxford Zodiac in 1996. 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Just now, RossTC said: Loved them at the time and always made the effort to go watch them again when they tour, always good fun! Crispin Mills is the singer. I used to really fancy his mum. showing my age (56). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) Oasis @ Knebworth, 1996 was my first gig. My first rave was Universe Big Love in 1993. Edited March 2, 2020 by Supernintendo Chalmers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: Oasis @ Knebworth, 1996 As a first gig..... kudos 😎 Edited March 2, 2020 by Chesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson100 Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Green Day at the Brighton Centre, 2005, support from New Found Glory. Remember me and my friend sneaking off from my Dad to have a cigarette by the merch stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotchilidog Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, deebeedoobee said: First famous gig would have been David Bowie, Milton Keynes 1983 I went to that show. So glad I actually got to see Bowie, and it was a killer set too. 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, Nelson100 said: Green Day at the Brighton Centre, 2005, support from New Found Glory. Remember me and my friend sneaking off from my Dad to have a cigarette by the merch stand. Saw them at Leeds Festival (I think). 👍 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, Hotchilidog said: I went to that show. So glad I actually got to see Bowie, and it was a killer set too. Jealous. I had a few opportunities to see Bowie. Through choice at the time I ‘didnt bother’. What an idiot. Seize the moment to see ‘that artist’ guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalon_Fields Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Reluctant to admit, as it shows my age (and debatable taste!!): Ten Years After (Blues rock band for those who don't know, played Woodstock), Manchester Hard Rock 26th October 1972. I kick myself as it was a really popular venue for a few years, and I missed Bob Marley, David Bowie & many more around that time. After that: Hawkwind (With Lemmy), then Uriah Heep (Accompanied by the Heavy Metal Kids, with Gary Holton of later Auf Weidersehen fame) and many others at the iconic Glasgow Apollo. First Festival: Knebworth 1976, with The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Todd Rundgren, Lynyrd Skynyrd, etc. Second Festival: Knebworth 1979, with Led Zeppelin, Fairport Convention, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotchilidog Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Just now, Chesh said: Jealous. I had a few opportunities to see Bowie. Through choice at the time I ‘didnt bother’. What an idiot. Seize the moment to see ‘that artist’ guys. Absolutely! Could not agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyfairy! Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 28 minutes ago, Chesh said: Back in the 80’s I bought a pair of Paul Kings long leg signed (in silver pen) Doc Martens in an auction for £15!!! i sold them a few years later for literally nowt!! that's brilliant (well the buying bit, not the selling lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesh Posted March 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Avalon_Fields said: Reluctant to admit, as it shows my age (and debatable taste!!): Ten Years After (Blues rock band for those who don't know, played Woodstock), Manchester Hard Rock 26th October 1972. I kick myself as it was a really popular venue for a few years, and I missed Bob Marley, David Bowie & many more around that time. After that: Hawkwind (With Lemmy), then Uriah Heep (Accompanied by the Heavy Metal Kids, with Gary Holton of later Auf Weidersehen fame) and many others at the iconic Glasgow Apollo. First Festival: Knebworth 1976, with The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Todd Rundgren, Lynyrd Skynyrd, etc. Second Festival: Knebworth 1979, with Led Zeppelin, Fairport Convention, etc 😎👏 age wise maybe not too far apart Edited March 2, 2020 by Chesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyhack Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 (edited) One of the joys of being an oldie is that I got to see a lot of good bands in their infancy. I started my gig going in 1967 at Bath Pavilion with shows promoted by Freddie Bannister, who later went on to run Knebworth. He brought over a lot of US West Coat bands like Jefferson Airplane though probably my first gig there was the Electric Prunes. He also championed 'young' British Bands like Led Zepp and Pink Floyd. Freddy was also responsible for the Bath Blues Festival in 8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddy_Bannister which was part of the inspiration for ME to launch Glastonbury. The two Bath fests were my first fests Happy daze. Edited March 2, 2020 by grumpyhack 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HattersBoy Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 First gig or day festival was U2 The Longest Day at Milton Keynes bowl very wet and almost impossible to get out of the bowl. Good support from REM, the Ramones and even Billy Bragg. Probably the most memorable in the early days was the Silver Clef awards in Knebworth 1990 , it rained again but the line up of Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Dire Straits, Elton John, Genesis, Phil Collins, Eric Claption, Tears for Fears and Status Quo was some show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrshire Chris Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 14 minutes ago, Avalon_Fields said: Reluctant to admit, as it shows my age (and debatable taste!!): Ten Years After (Blues rock band for those who don't know, played Woodstock), Manchester Hard Rock 26th October 1972. I kick myself as it was a really popular venue for a few years, and I missed Bob Marley, David Bowie & many more around that time. After that: Hawkwind (With Lemmy), then Uriah Heep (Accompanied by the Heavy Metal Kids, with Gary Holton of later Auf Weidersehen fame) and many others at the iconic Glasgow Apollo. First Festival: Knebworth 1976, with The Rolling Stones, 10CC, Todd Rundgren, Lynyrd Skynyrd, etc. Second Festival: Knebworth 1979, with Led Zeppelin, Fairport Convention, etc First gig was T. rex in the Greens playhouse Glasgow before it became the Apollo Then like you Uriah Heep ,Fairport Hawkwind and every heavy rock and prog band that played the greens/Apollo . First festival was the Grangemouth great western express festival in 72. Jeff beck, status quo , everly brothers, beggars opera Billy Connolly as a folk singer ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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