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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
 Posted - 04/15/2003 : 09:05:14
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This is always quite funny, could be a tad embarassing but what the hell.
Here I'll go first.
1986, Motley Crue "Shout at the Devil" tour.
I was 11 and it was awesome at that time! |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 09:15:41
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Mine was Jimmy Buffett circa 1983 - I was seven. I barely remember it at all.
The first concert I actually WANTED to go too was in 1990 and *big sigh* it was New Kids on the Block. I can't believe I am actually admitting this - it's like a 12 Step Program or something. I was 13 and stupid, what can I say? |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 09:20:42
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Jimmy Buffett, oh Ramona.
NKOTB, remember that, see this is funny. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 09:35:49
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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.. when i was like 9..
she's such a babe..
[correction: i thought she was such a babe at that time] |
Edited by - floop on 04/15/2003 09:36:40 |
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Leah
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
314 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 09:37:08
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First gig was Climie Fisher and I was 14 and I don't want to talk about it...
Every choice human being strives instinctively for a citadel and a secrecy where he is saved from the crowd -
Nietzsche |
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KingOfSiam
- FB LinkMaster -
USA
460 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 09:41:38
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| My first concert was Judas Priest "Screaming for Vengeance" tour - yeah baby!!!! I was 8 and my older brother was my babysitter for the evening. I don't remember the show because my brother gave me earplugs and I WAS 8!!! |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 09:43:24
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quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna
Jimmy Buffett, oh Ramona.
NKOTB, remember that, see this is funny.
I had NO CHOICE in terms of the Buffett. But New Kids was completely my choice, so I don't know what is worse.
Oh, the shame is too much to bear! |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 09:48:08
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quote:
Originally posted by KingOfSiam
My first concert was Judas Priest "Screaming for Vengeance" tour - yeah baby!!!! I was 8 and my older brother was my babysitter for the evening. I don't remember the show because my brother gave me earplugs and I WAS 8!!!
King of Siam, that's awesome, Judas Priest when you were 8! |
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big_galoof
= Cult of Ray =
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 10:12:38
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my first concert was quiet riot - in 1983, i think. the "metal health" tour. oh boy, was i excited.
TBG |
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bazza
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1439 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 10:13:05
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my first proper gig was a really good irish band called therapy?
they kicked ass so they did. it was in 1995 and i remember it well. excuse me - i have something in my eye. sniffle.
There may be no 'I' in team, but there's a 'ME' if you look hard enough. |
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therewererumours
* Dog in the Sand *
Ireland
1240 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 10:15:10
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I had gone to lame gigs in my school and pubs and stuff when I was like 13 or 14, but the first proper concert I was "going" to go to was Nirvana. I was so excited when my friend and I bought our tickets, but the next week the dick killed himself! I still have my ticket hidden away in my Mam and Dads bills press, I think it's worth abit now!
"We're off to Button Moon, we've followed Mr Spoon......" |
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JamesM
= Cult of Ray =
308 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 10:42:12
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Crosby, Stills, and Nash, sometime in the early 90's. Fucking shit, it was horrible.
-Jimmy M. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 11:00:54
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| That's because they're missing Young. |
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carsonwerner
= Cult of Ray =
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 11:10:54
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| Tom Petty on the Wildflowers tour, I think I was like 9 or 10. |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 11:31:32
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REM on their Life's Rich Pagaent tour (I believe) 1986, I was 17.
I had just moved from Texas to San Diego to start college. And in the the first month my favorite band (REM) showed up to play in the UCSD gym. This is after being stuck in Texas with all of the Top 40 & country shit. I was pretty thrilled. Over the next 5 years, other bands on campus were X, Concrete Blond, Jane's Addiction (for 2 nights), Dead Milkmen, Minutemen (I think, maybe it was Firehose), Thelonious Monster, TMBG, Mary's Danish, and Laurie Anderson. Sure beat Texas. |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 11:45:26
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i think my first concert is one to be quiet proud of
paul mccartney, june, 1994, giants stadium - even if i was last row!
-brian
as breathing flows my mind secedes... |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 11:48:17
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| I'm embarassed to admit it...but it was New Kids on the Block in like, 1988 or so. Hey, fuck you guys! I had two older sisters and was very young and impressionable! The first rock concert I went to was the 89X Birthday Bash in Detroit, which had a lot of rather popular bands...I don't remember which year it was, but Screaming Trees headlined. Sloan was there, and they were my favorite band that I saw. I think my first proper rock concert (with just a single band) was Frank Black in 1999. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 11:49:30
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Jane's Addiction, that would've been so cool. Perry rocks. I just missed them in Vancouver last year (boohoo). My brother went and called me from his cell phone to let me listen to 3 days. They should have a concert where they only play 3 days, some kind of whacko 2 hour version. That would be cool.
I also missed Tool at the U of A (super small venue) because all the damn university students got first dibs. |
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PsychicTwin
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1772 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 11:57:05
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| My first concert was Guns 'N' Roses....back in, what, 90 or 91? It was when i was living in Greece......Brian May opened, and then GnR were, like, 2 or 3 hours late (typical) It was a huge arena show, and I remember my dad had to go with me because i was too young to be going to rock shows solo...hahahaha so funny. must have been 12 or so at the time. |
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spunXtain
= Cult of Ray =
USA
377 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 12:04:02
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Whitesnake when I was 8... my parents took me. They suck. The Offspring in 99 , Americana tour. Right after they started sucking. And Frank Black this year, and that's it for me! (besides local stuff)
Got coffee, got donuts, got wasted.. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 12:21:41
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Originally posted by Broken Face
i think my first concert is one to be quiet proud of
paul mccartney, june, 1994, giants stadium - even if i was last row!
-brian
as breathing flows my mind secedes...
As long as its not Wings, they're horrible.
Their only redeeming song is band on the run.
If it wasn't for Band on the run I have no use for them.
I like a little more lennon than mccartney, who doesn't? |
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 12:59:32
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Originally posted by Carolynanna
quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face
i think my first concert is one to be quiet proud of
paul mccartney, june, 1994, giants stadium - even if i was last row!
-brian
as breathing flows my mind secedes...
As long as its not Wings, they're horrible.
Their only redeeming song is band on the run.
If it wasn't for Band on the run I have no use for them.
I like a little more lennon than mccartney, who doesn't?
wings didn't JUST put out crap, although there was a lot of crap
i was surprised when i gave a listen to the "wingspan" comp how many wings songs didn't suck. there are some nice little things in that collection. but i do prefer lennon's solo stuff. but still, compared to most people's first shows, i'm proud of my mccartney. of course, a few years later started a string of aerosmith shows i wish i could take back...
-Brian
as breathing flows my mind secedes... |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 13:13:53
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| My LAST big (stadium) concert attended was seeing Paul M. at the Fleet Center in Boston. I was in the 18th row and it was very cool - despite Wings the guy is (was?) a Beatle and that fucking rocks, no question. |
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Brackish
- FB Fan -
142 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 13:35:25
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I think I mentioned this here before, but my first and still best concert ever was:
Primus
Pixies
Janes Addiction
It was like a miniature Lollapalooza, except it was good. |
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Useyourname
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185 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 13:48:32
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Weird Al Yankovic in 96
Jim |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 14:42:50
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I saw McCartney once. I also was in the absolute last row (Anaheim Stadium). The concert was fine, and it's good to have seen at least one of Beatles live, even if he was 1/4 of a mile away.
Live and Let Die is a pretty good Wings tune and solo McCartney like Ram (as I've said somewhere else) can be damn good.
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mdisanto
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1140 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2003 : 15:02:30
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weezer was my first concert, when they still played clubs before the release of the green album. good show, much better than the huge stadium tour
-miked |
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misterwoe
= Cult of Ray =
Greece
675 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2003 : 09:23:16
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The violent femmes. YEAH!!
How about some Ether? |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2003 : 10:33:42
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quote:
Originally posted by mdisanto
weezer was my first concert, when they still played clubs before the release of the green album. good show, much better than the huge stadium tour
-miked
I have to agree, I saw them at the University of Calgary and those small venues rock.
This worker wants to go home! |
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
1013 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2003 : 11:46:39
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| Ok, so I'm the old codger here...My first proper rock concert was seeing Kiss, with Rush opening, in March of 1975. Riverside Theater, Milwaukee. The ticket was $6.50. |
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Dallas
= Cult of Ray =
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2003 : 11:58:09
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| I'm just semi-old I guess. But, I am embarrased to say that I was rockin the house to 38 Special in my first show. Had to be 81-82 era. I can remember standing on my seat, singing along to "hold on loosely" and thinking I was watching the greatest band in Rock History. How wrong.... |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6200 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2003 : 14:20:28
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my parents took me to various Folk festivals since I was a baby.
So it could be like Richard Thompson or Fairport Convention or other English folk.
''it's not a box, it's a submarine'' |
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greg
- FB Fan -
Canada
159 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2003 : 10:46:25
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My first show was Iron Maiden during the piece of mind tour. I was about 14 and I really worshipped these guys. It was really loud!!
Now I am waiting to see these guys play at a casino or something... |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
6556 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2003 : 11:08:57
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Greg,
Do you think they'll resurrect Eddie for the Casino gig? |
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stymie
= Cult of Ray =
385 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2003 : 15:59:05
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| Billy Joel in late 80's with parents! Great show to introduce me to the world of touring! |
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1615 Posts |
Posted - 04/18/2003 : 00:32:24
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Howdie all.
Judas Priest with Iron Maiden opening.
Thomas
"Our love is rice and beans and horses lard" |
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