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Anka (Mechanka)
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Posted on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 11:01 pm:   

Pink Floyd/U2/Depeche Mode
Nika (Racernika)
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Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 6:10 pm:   

The Offspring

Jack (Gilles27)
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Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 5:48 pm:   

I've been lucky to see a lot of big names at small venues. I'd rather see a lesser band in a 500-or-less-seat theater than the Stones at Soldier Field. Smashing Pumpkins headlined with Chile Peppers about 10 years ago--that was awesome. Also saw Stanley Jordan in a small club from about 6 feet away.
Chris Horner (Cmhorner17)
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Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 3:23 pm:   

Pink Floyd and Metallica
Steve (V10_nut)
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Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:54 pm:   

Little Feat
Tower of Power
SRV and Double Trouble
Mellencamp
J. Grande (Jay)
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Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:51 pm:   

Earth Wind and Fire was unbelievable live! but I'd have to say that Prince was my all time favorite live performer, I've seen him in his glory days of Purple Rain and I saw him last year in a much smaller venue, he just keeps getting Funkier!
Lawrence Yee (Ferrariguy)
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Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:43 pm:   

I'd have to say (and this ages me quickly):

The Who
Dire Straits
Tina Turner (incredible energy!)
John Cougar Mellancamp
Dale W Spradling (Drtax)
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Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 11:30 am:   

Well, the best was the Allman Bros. But one of the best shows that I have ever seen was a recent Paul McCartney concert (putting on flame suit). No really, he put on a great show.

Dale
Tim N (Timn88)
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Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 2:16 am:   

I remember some prominent radio personality saying that the Ramones were the #2 rock and rol band, right behind the beatles. They influenced most, if not all, of the bands i love today.
Terry Springer (Tspringer)
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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 10:30 pm:   

Saw Stevie Ray at Lakewood amphitheatre in Atlanta with BB King, Dr. John others.... impressive jamming.

Several Grateful Dead shows stand out. When those guys were really hitting it, on an upbeat vibe, it was incredible. There were times where they were literally playing 3 songs at the same time and yet all 3 were distinct. Mind blowing.

When in school in the late 80's I saw REM play the 40 watt club incognito several times. Always good shows if Stipe was not blasted.

One of the best shows I ever saw was the Ramones. The stage was totally dark, the lights suddenly go on with the Ramones all standing there ready to play. Joey steps to the mike and very quickly says: "hello, were the Ramones". They instantly launch into Blitzkrieg bop. They play for 2.5 hours solid. ZERO break between songs. As one song is ending, they scream 1,2,3,4 and INSTANTLY launch into the next. Just as the last song is ending, Joey again steps quickly to the mike, says: "thankyou, Goodnight". the lights all go out, thats it. BANG. 2.5 hours of insanity. IT was a blast!
Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 3:04 pm:   

He's no SRV but Kenny Wayne Sheperd is great, going sat. night to see him Nugent and ZZTop
DamonB (Prova7)
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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 3:00 pm:   

Wolfgang, I love you:-)

I couldn't believe nobody had mentioned Stevie yet. Tin Pan Alley playing right now.
Jim E (Jimpo1)
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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 10:43 am:   

Pink Floyd, Dave Matthews Band, Stones, the Who.
Wolfgang Eistert (53345)
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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 10:16 am:   

Stevie Ray Vaughan.....we miss you, the good, old
Texan guitar slinger!

Wolfgang
Dave (Maranelloman)
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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 10:16 am:   

Santana & AC/DC.
Jeff Whitley (Phuket_jeff)
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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 10:10 am:   

U2, Pearl Jam, Stones, Midnight Oil, Van Halen, The Who, Chili Peppers ( played at UCSB when I went there).
Marq J Ruben (Qferrari)
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Posted on Friday, May 23, 2003 - 6:33 am:   

The Who, Jethro Tull, Allman Bros.
Damn, this thread is aging me quickly!
William Huber (Solipsist)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 11:16 pm:   

Best shows, depends on what music type & how much fun (or funny)

1) Flame Trick Subs (local band from Austin TX)
2) Beastie Boys!
3) GWAR (good music, but I laughed my ass off)
4) Hank Williams III (sounds like his grandfather with a punk rock style!)
5) Rollins Band

Pat Pasqualini (Enzo)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 10:03 pm:   

Van Halen was a good concert.
The Who was awesome to see.
Kiss (In full make-up) Is the best show in the world.

not in any order
Mark (Study)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 9:54 pm:   

1) Pink Floyd - just too cool
2) Boston -reunion tour, seats in 3rd row, they Rocked!
3) U2- Zoo TV in Tampa Stadium was perfect show.
4)Tom Petty at Michigan's Pine Nobe outdoor theater. Magical show.

5)and the suprise sleeper,one-hit-wonder band, Franky Goes to Hollywood. Fantasic concert! You just never know who's going to shine in a live show!
wm hart (Whart)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 9:49 pm:   

This will sound insane to some, but because of the work i do, i have over the years gotten to see a fair amount of bands (unfortunately, it still does not revive any I missed, eg Hendrix). Anyway, I've been attending these R&R Hall of Fame, Grammy, etc. events for years, where you get to see alot of these bands in a very intimate environment. Granted, some of them are past their prime. And, even though the opening event for the R&R H o F in Cleveland had everybody from James Brown and Aretha to the (then) latest pop bands, i will tell you, hands down, one of the best performers i have ever heard, is.................... Al Green.
wm hart (Whart)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 9:44 pm:   

Art: I like Sausalito. And I am sober. Regards.
William H (Countachxx)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 9:20 pm:   

This year I saw Aerosmith, the stones, & ZZ Top.

Aerosmith was the best by far

Cant wait for a Van Halen concert :-)
Aaron Williams (Aawil)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 9:15 pm:   

Tim I think I heard that stat on 60 minutes when they did a special on them. I'm sure other bands can bring in alot of people as well of coarse.Well if your judging their music based on the everyday album I would understand that comment.Glen Ballard ruined that he gave them alittle to much advice. I hate to say this but I find it hard to accept your assessment of any music when you mention Bon Jovi. Let the 80's go man.
Tim N (Timn88)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 8:58 pm:   

Aaron, i would like to see proof of that stat. Im not saying that its totally wrong, i just want to see it.(i would have guessed it was bruce springstein, since he toured all last year, selling out stadiums). Also, i would be willing to bet that if it's true, they probably had more shows than anyone else. other bands could easily draw more people.

People like DMB because his music is different and no one else does anyhtng like it. Well theres a reason for that. His music is garbage.

I hear Bon Jovi is pretty good live. Im seeing him at giants stadium this summer.
djmonk (Davem)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 8:51 pm:   

Jimmy Buffet anyone??
Aaron Williams (Aawil)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 8:45 pm:   

I'm surprised i didn't see this thread earlier. Well I'm going with my favorite band the Dave Matthews Band. More people saw a DMB concert last year than any other band. On a side note i hate to say it but Mick Jagger is one of the worst singers i've ever heard. But that's just my opinion.
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 6:53 pm:   

"Jonas, maybe all those pyrotechnics are to distract you from seeing that they suck."

ROTFLMAO!!!!

arthur chambers (Art355)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 6:50 pm:   

Whart:

I won't say, but I did end up as a neighbor to Slick and her friends in 1970 when I lived in Sausalito. They'd taped up the windows so you couldn't see in. Parnoid, even then.

Art
Tim N (Timn88)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 6:05 pm:   

I bet everyone at those shows back in the 60's and 70's wsa on some kind of drug. Inthe 90's, i think way more people (eg. me) just do some drinking rather than doing drugs. Alot of people still get high for shows too, not me though. I like a different kind of bud, known as budweiser. (lame attempt at a joke).

As a side note, i saw Everclear this saturday during the day, and they put on a nice show. for those who may not remember who they are, they had some hits in the late 90's, one ofthem being that song "Father of Mine". It was alot of fun to see them live, since i listened to their popular CD when i was in highscool. good fun music.
Matt (Matt_lamotte)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 5:58 pm:   

Tool or Rage Against The Machine
wm hart (Whart)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 5:57 pm:   

Art: Were you tripping? (As a lawyer, i advise you not to answer that question).
arthur chambers (Art355)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 5:55 pm:   

The Jefferson Airplane at the Fillmore.

Art
Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 5:51 pm:   

Pink Floyd!!!!!!

DrS
Tim N (Timn88)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 5:20 pm:   

Jonas, maybe all those pyrotechnics are to distract you from seeing that they suck.

The chili peppers did what they did with only a big TV screen behind them, showing them, and lights. The best part, i thought, was when they ended the show with 'Give it away", the stage went dark. Then, in a minute, a single spotlight shines on john frusciante, who is sitting on a speaker and playing the intro to "Under the Bridge". Best encore ever. There really arent too many current singers that can sing better than anthony keidis.
Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 4:23 pm:   

Rammstein is awesome. In fact, I was stationed at Ramstein, Germany. Been crazy about the band ever since.
wm hart (Whart)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 3:59 pm:   

I've seen most, but not all of 'em. Missed Hendrix. One of the best, believe it or not, was Living Colour (who opened for the Stones on one tour). Saw them many times, including at a concert in Monmartre in Paris (before the war) and they were brilliant. One of the best on the road, Asleep @ the Wheel, plays Bob Wills stuff-sort of "Big Band Country" not the hokum of Lyle Lovett, but the real deal. Oh yeah, and Lowell George was pretty good in his day. And Joe Walsh in the James Gang era. (Although when i saw him play with the Eagles a few years ago, you'd swear he was playing note for note the recording). One of the most dynamic performances i've seen is Iggy Pop, backed by Sonic Youth.
Schnelles Fr�ulein (Miss_m_treiber)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 3:50 pm:   

jonas thats awesome! i thought for sure i'd be the only one with Rammstein.. they are f'ing awesome.. !
Matthew J Germane (Mjgermane)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 3:47 pm:   

Phish
Ron Vallejo (Ron328)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 3:37 pm:   

Not in any particular order...
Deep Purple ("Made in Japan")
Grand Funk (("Live")
Foghat ("Live")
Led Zeppelin ("The Song Remains The Same")
Jon Bon Jovi
Jonas Petersen (Karsten335)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 3:26 pm:   

OMG, nice one.

I didn't see your post, so I guess we agree :-)
Jonas Petersen (Karsten335)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 3:24 pm:   

Rammstein has the coolest live performance, with an incredible stage show. Pyro effects and so on.

And the Metallica, because their musik rocks and they are the gods of metal. :-)
Schnelles Fr�ulein (Miss_m_treiber)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 3:23 pm:   

Tool by far.. and Rammstein puts on a great show..
Robin Overcash (Robin)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 2:20 pm:   

Iron Maiden. Doubters will face the wrath of a giant Eddie. :-)

-R
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 2:15 pm:   

He was at Woodstock.
James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 2:14 pm:   

Hey
I was 8 when I went to the first one.
I left out The Who, with Keith Moon of course...
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 2:14 pm:   

Joe Cocker?
Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 2:12 pm:   

MAN, JAMES,,YOU ARE AN OLD COCKER.. :-)

BRUCE
James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 2:05 pm:   

Chubby Checker @ the White Plains RKO
The Beatles @ Shay
Dylan @ Newport
Janis @ Irvine
Woodstock
The Doors in New Haven
Bangladesh
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 2:01 pm:   

Pink Floyd, U2 and Genesis....in that order
TomD (Tifosi)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:57 pm:   

I thought Bruce Springsteen was considered a great live singer - never seen him. I best I ever saw was neil Diamond :-)
Charles Barton (Airbarton)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:51 pm:   

My wife and I recently saw the Stones @ Turner Field in Atlanta. It was the single best concert I have ever seen and I have been to a lot of concerts over the years. Those old farts can run circles around any band half thier age. It was absolutely amazing. What is interesting about it is I have never really been into the Stones but since the concert I have a new respect for them. I actually bought my first Stones album the next day and I will definately go see them again if they come here!
Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:49 pm:   

Any votes for Milli Vanilli? Come on, anyone?

Where's the love?
Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:43 pm:   

LEMUS...GET OFF THE SAUCE..."FOGHAT" :-)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:41 pm:   

Mingo Fishtrap
"The Don" (Mlemus)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:38 pm:   

Foghat
Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:36 pm:   

YEA BUT IM TWICE AS SMART :-)
Bob Campen (Bob308gts)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:32 pm:   

The Who, Ted Nugent, Deep Purple
Sunny Garofalo (Jaguarxj6)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:29 pm:   

Age and treachery will overcome youth and exuberance.. :-)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:28 pm:   

YEA BUT IM TWICE AS SMART :-)
Tim N (Timn88)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:26 pm:   

Thats twice as old as i am.
Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:21 pm:   

41 TIM...OLD??
Tim N (Timn88)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:18 pm:   

Damn, you guys are old.
I bet Bruce's picks are good live.
Rob Lay (Rob328gts)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:16 pm:   

The Dead (in their day)
Phish
Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:15 pm:   

LED ZEPPELIN, THE WHO, PINK FLOYD, AEROSMITH....

NOT IN THAT ORDER..
Tim N (Timn88)
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Posted on Thursday, May 22, 2003 - 1:13 pm:   

http://www.rollingstone.com/survey/dynamic/

I've seen almost none of these bands live, but i like alot of them. I just went to a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert last weekend, and it was unbelieveable. They have arguably the 2nd best bassist (2nd only to victor wooten), THE best singer, and one of the best guitarists. They also go nuts when playing thier songs, so they got my vote. They've proven themselves in their 20 years of making music.
Even though i've never seen them live, U2 would probably my 2nd pick. I have seen videos of their performances, and they look amazing live. They are also my 3rd favorite band.

What's your pick?

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