Chicopee John Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Interested to learn a bit more about posters by asking them a few (more) questions about music. I don't want to ask for your favorite band but the band you've seen the most times and the approximate number of times you've seen them (a real sign of loyalty). Although there might be a huge overlap between your favorite band and the one you've seen most often, variables such as age, year, distance, etc. might have made it impossible for you to see them live. As an example, I would have loved to see Buddy Holly but obvious circumstances prevented that from happening. Then, what concerts / performers have you seen - maybe - only once, but you cherish the opportunity to see them that one time. PS As I think through this, I wonder how much of this is 'dated' for me. Bands I've seen many times, now make my scratch my head as to why I liked them so much. Again, life and circumstances come into play but I do feel foolish about some of them. In alphabetical order and off the top of my head (more or less) Allman Brothers (but never with Duane Allman) (6) Grateful Dead / Jerry Garcia Side Projects (10) Little Feat / Lowell George one-week & tragic solo tour (10) (2) They are the band I miss most. After 1979, they became lame. The 'head' died and the body had no direction NRPS (see Greatful Dead above) (8) Bonnie Raitt (5) Springsteen ((9) Going back to the days where I couldn't GIVE away tickets I had (literally). During the Wild and Innocent days. Once had a Guitar Player magazine that listed the, "Top 100 Working Bluesmen". Living close to Northampton, MA, I made a pretty good dent on that list (and my pocketbook and my brain cells). People I've seen only once (or twice) but really found the shows memorable for a variety of reasons Moody Blues Never a record buyer of theirs but was amazed as they played hit after hit at the small Paramount Theater, Springfield, MA. Opener: Dion Bob Dylan (Rolling Thunder Review circa mid-70's and once as the 'main act' with Willie Nelson (1st) and John Mellencamp) Bob Marley (MSG). Had tickets for a show at UMASS but he decided to die first. How dare him. GFOS, himself, at a small bar in Sunderland, MA with Southside Johnny and the Jukes at a table in the corner. Van Morrison at the Boston Music Hall 1975. I had the top ticket at $6.50. Decided against seeing him, again, two years ago as the tickets started at $125 Willie Nelson 'nuff' said' Rolling Stones See Willie Nelson above Muddy Waters at Clarky's, Downtown Chicopee, MA 1979 with unknown Nicholette Larson as opener. She was a kid. Stevie Wonder (when he was advised NOT to perform at the Boston Garden during the mid-70's busing riots. He played just for that reason. Stevie Ray Vaughn Passed on Elvis and Janis Joplin Sooooooooooooooooo stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 I've only seen a couple of performers more than once. One was Billy Joel and the other was nine inch nails. I have however seen dozens of acts once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Actually we do a good bit of music on the Movie page. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browns149 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I traveled to the Pontiac Silverdome to see Pink Floyd. We sat on the 40 yard line right next tothe tractor trailer's in the middle of the field. A lot of the lasers and speacial effects came from those trailers and it was AWESOME to say the least. I also saw Metallica open for Ozzy at the old Richfield Colesium. It was before Cliff Burton past away. Master of Puppets tour. Man were they GREAT!!!!!! Seen the Grateful Dead 3 times . Saw Black Flag once, that was a crazy show!! I went to a Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, and Staindshow back in the early 2000's. Saw Kenny Chesney and Tim Magraw at the Browns stadium also Zac Brown 2 times, only cause the wife likes country I would guess I have seen 300+ shows dating back to AC/DC For those about to rock tour of late 1981. I was 11 and went with my older sister, her boyfriend and his dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpeen Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I assume you mean bands of national note. I have seen Vince Gill the most. He plays a Christmas concert here every year to support a charity we support, so I guess I have seen him 8-9 times. Twice in a regular concert and the rest the charity deal. I have seen Merle Harrard 3 times. He is playing Riverbend (local music festival) this summer and have my tickets to see him a 4th. Alabama three times, though one was when they were still a regional band out of Ft. Payne, Ala and they played a local club. When I saw them I thought they were really good and wondered why they were playing a club like that. On a local flavor, I have seen Confederate Railroad dozens of times, but that was when they were a local band kicking around the local pubs. I never saw them once they charted a few hits on country radio and moved more or less to the big time. As far as rock bands, none more than twice that I can think of, and that would be a fairly big list. Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Doors, Bob Seeger, Chicago to name a few of the more notables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 let's see if I can recall everybody... I may amend this as my memory clears. I saw the Youngbloods, The Who 3 times with Keith Moon, Simon and Garfunkel, Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson, Lenny and the Squigtones, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Asia, the Moody Blues twice, actually once but I'm going back soon, Alice Cooper 5 times, Chuck Berry, Procol Harum twice, the Kinks, Taj Mahal, crosby Stills and Nash, Steeleye Span, The Chieftains, Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, Lesley Gore, Eric Clapton, Gabriel, the Producers,Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr,not to mention the choir, the raspberries and Eric Carmen etc.. When I was in Easy Street we opened for the Michael Stanley band, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes 3 times, Artful Dodger, Head East, Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Gowan, 38 special, and we're joined on stage by Pat Travers (boom boom out go the lights) in Cleveland and Dallas. Also after his show at Public Hall meatloaf stopped in to the Cleveland Agoura and SAT in with the band for nearly an hour. I may think of more. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 These are the band/performers who are in the RRHOF that I have seen....but I have seen any number of other acts: Beach Boys STones Kinks The Who The Band Elton John Neil Young David Bowie Pink Floyd Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young The Eagles Fleetwood Mac Santana Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Aerosmith (as backup to Mott the Hoople) Kiss (as backup to the New York Dolls) Queen Paul Simon Jackson Brown Alice Cooper Peter Gabriel probably most time seen on that list: Alice Cooper/Queen/Springsteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicopee John Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Given my age, as much as anything, I currently enjoy music in the so-called "Folk/Roots/Americana" arena. Most of it can be found on local College Radio - not usually with student 'DJs'. The students lean toward 'Indie', etc. more than I'd like. "Rock and Roll" today doesn't do much for me - especially in a large or stadium setting. Give me a club or a theater setting and a musician that focuses as much on the 'songwriter' side of the Singer/Songwriter scale, any day. It is amazing how much talent there is out there and how much of it emerged due to technology that extends the music beyond the the monopoly companies and puts more in the hands of the artists, themselves, - and the public.. I recently saw Richard Thompson in a new 'theater' in Hartford and have tickets to see Robert Earl Keen this month and Tommy Emmanuel (sp) finger-picking guitar player extraordinaire at the same venue. My wife wants to see Vince Gill so we will be going in the Spring. I have my sights on an outside (small venue) show with honky-tonker Dwight Yoakam this summer. Brother Steve, check out wwuh.org (University of Hartford) any Tuesday from 6-9 AM for 'Celtic Aires'. I think you'd like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browns149 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I will say this, I have only left 1 show because the band was AWFUL and that was Aerosmith. The were here in 1988 with Guns and Roses and GnR blew them off the stage. After GnR opened the show, Aerosmith came out and the SUCKED. we left after 3 songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconHound Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Pearl Jam 11 Dave Matthews Band 15ish but haven't been since 2007 Bela Fleck 6 Primus 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicopee John Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Pearl Jam 11 Dave Matthews Band 15ish but haven't been since 2007 Bela Fleck 6 Primus 5 Bela Fleck and the others? Quite a mix!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconHound Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Bela Fleck and the others? Quite a mix!! Yeah love the Vic and Roy El Wooten. Of course I've gone to see Rat Dog, Our Lady Peace, Jethro Tull, etc. Probably around 50+ shows but Pearl Jam is my favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 From the early 70s on I guess I've seen just about everyone.. Including Zeppelin.. Sammy Hagar/Aerosmith/Boston was a good show but one of the best I've seen was TSO a few yrs ago in Tampa. Robin Zander showing up was just icing on the cake.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Westside Steve Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Little Feat does have their base. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicopee John Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Little Feat does have their base. WSS And it's all about the base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballpeen Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Got to give my buddy Danny a plug....shared a few brews with him over the years. A great entertainer and a good beer drinker who played beer drinking music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Got to give my buddy Danny a plug....shared a few brews with him over the years. A great entertainer and a good beer drinker who played beer drinking music. Jerry Glanville? Whatever happened to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryfine Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 The greatest performer I ever seen was a guy named Westside Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 The greatest performer I ever seen was a guy named Westside Steve. Yea? But what "act" was he performing. He is quite the fella.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 geographically/time for me: first concert: 1976 pink floyd animals muni satdium cleveland 1977 toledo speedway jam with ac/dc, zz top outlaws and molly hatchet 1977 world series of rock muni stadium the cars, bob welch, (trippin) fleetwood mac 1977 kiss richfield coli 1978 kiss richfiled coli 1979 pat travers, queen richfield coli 1979 styx ritchfiled coli joined army went to: 1981 the stranglers boulder colo 1981 flock of seagulls, spandau ballet and split endz denver 1981 peter gabriel indiana university 1982 open air nena, loverboy, supertramp wurtzburg, GM 1982 peter gabriel frankfurt 1983 open air ziggy marley, robert palmer mike oldfield frankfurt GM 1983 manfredd mann wurzburg GM 1986 waterboys boston 1986 utopia and the tubes worcester M 1986 echo and the bunnymen and tears for fears tempe AZ 1986 U2 tempe AZ 1991 the deele, keith sweat, and earth wind and fire providence civic center RI 1992 incubus hedpe limpbizkit somewhere in NJ 1994 cold and limp bizkit phoukeepsie NY 1994-5? melvins and tool asbury park NJ 199? - lollapalooza............ shudder to think, bjork, gomez, janes's addiction, porno for pyros (yes) brad, satchel,,....irving plaza, webster hall, bb king's and hammerstein ballroom. now i don't even want to know about concerts. try like you willyou can't pull this cave dwellar form this....hey, roger waters....yankee stadium? yep. it was da bomb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 let's see if I can recall everybody... I may amend this as my memory clears. I saw the Youngbloods, The Who 3 times with Keith Moon, Simon and Garfunkel, Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson, Lenny and the Squigtones, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Asia, the Moody Blues twice, actually once but I'm going back soon, Alice Cooper 5 times, Chuck Berry, Procol Harum twice, the Kinks, Taj Mahal, crosby Stills and Nash, Steeleye Span, The Chieftains, Tommy Makem and the Clancy Brothers, Bruce Springsteen, Lesley Gore, Eric Clapton, Gabriel, the Producers,Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr,not to mention the choir, the raspberries and Eric Carmen etc.. When I was in Easy Street we opened for the Michael Stanley band, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes 3 times, Artful Dodger, Head East, Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Gowan, 38 special, and we're joined on stage by Pat Travers (boom boom out go the lights) in Cleveland and Dallas. Also after his show at Public Hall meatloaf stopped in to the Cleveland Agoura and SAT in with the band for nearly an hour. I may think of more. WSS And the Who 3 times with Keith Moon. And James Taylor. PS Eric Clapton had Mark Knopfler on second guitar and if I'm not mistaken Phil Collins on drums. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoorta Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 OK, let's see if I can clear the fog of time. 1st (and one of the best) The Who, James Taylor, James Gang. circa 1970 public Hall Pink Floyd X 4 1st small venue- was it the Hippodrome? Johnny Winter And (Rick Derringer)- Ludlow Garage- and it wasn't much bigger than a garage Neil Young X4? CS&N Clapton X2 Fleetwood Mac X2 David Bowie- Spiders from Mars Eagles Page & Plant Ozzie & Black Sabbath X2 Van Halen Metallica Stevie Nicks solo Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Emerson, Lake & Palmer row 10 The Pretenders Pat Benetar Jethrow Tull Derek Trucks row 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconHound Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Love Jethro Tull unfortunately saw them the first time in 1994 and Ian Anderson had already lost his voice but man do they fucking rock. Locomotive Breath is an all-time rock anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardBrownsFan Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 For some reason this song popped into my head this morning. Must be doing a brain rearrange of music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browns149 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I once got to see Alice Cooper. He hung himself on stage. Then he cut his head off with a guillotine. After 200+ shows, nothing tops that The lasers and video at Pink Floyd were better, but the ACTUAL stage stuff was unbeatable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I saw Alice Cooper but it was at rib cook off so nothing crazy. Still it was pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickers Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 lets see.. Elvis: 2 weeks before he croaked Coliseum 77 Kix,Foghat and Triumph Coliseum 82 SRV 2xs in 86. one at public hall. one at Blossom. Albert King: 1986 at Peabodies. AC/DC : Thunderstruck tour 91 Ronnie Montrose: Pirates Cove 92 Peter Frampton and Jerry Shirley : after hours at the Sahara Lounge. Chicago at Nautica stage back in 01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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