Title: Music!!
Post by: Leftie on July 01, 2007, 06:51:31 pm
I was just wondering what folks listen to when at home or in the car.
Due to my exhaust noise, can't hear anything in the car, even conversation!!
However, at the mo, I'm listening to Santana 'Moonflower' circa 1977 on the laptop at home. Sh*t, 30 yrs ago.
The CD changer in the BMW has packed up or doesn't like playing 'copies' and I don't want to ruin 'originals' in the car.
Jerry
Due to my exhaust noise, can't hear anything in the car, even conversation!!
However, at the mo, I'm listening to Santana 'Moonflower' circa 1977 on the laptop at home. Sh*t, 30 yrs ago.
The CD changer in the BMW has packed up or doesn't like playing 'copies' and I don't want to ruin 'originals' in the car.
Jerry
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Post by: Stu on July 01, 2007, 07:06:02 pm
For about the past 6 months its been Stevie Ray Vaughan. Can't believe I missed him in the past. Probably the best guitarist I've heard.
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Post by: MIKE C (Liverpool Boys) on July 01, 2007, 07:24:39 pm
On ths radio in the car Between 6.30am and 7.00pm, sorry but it is Radio 2 (sad Ba---rd). But I don't mine new music some of it is very good, but I can't stand DJ's who love the sound of there own voice and talk complete drival, instead of playing music.If I have the CD on then it is old heavy rock and the like.
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Post by: rcutler on July 01, 2007, 07:28:38 pm
I have the Radio tuned to Radio 1 for the drives to and from work, I find Chris Moyles and Scotts Mills rather comical and helps me stay awake.
If it is down to CD's then it is either Chris Rea or Faithless. Chris Rea's "This is the Road to Hell" seems rather appropriate when driving to a customer site! ;D
If it is down to CD's then it is either Chris Rea or Faithless. Chris Rea's "This is the Road to Hell" seems rather appropriate when driving to a customer site! ;D
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Post by: Newcastle Dave on July 01, 2007, 07:55:14 pm
Just got in from a rapid drive up from Newcastle listening to the Beatles Love album, Remixed and not original but sounds fantastic!!
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Post by: garyfrogeye on July 01, 2007, 08:12:42 pm
I agree with jjkt15, for spirited driving Santana (greatest hits) hits the button.
Other things I'm listening to at the moment, Al Green (saw him last Thursday at the Royal Albert hall).
But the one I've listened to most this year is KT Tunstall's "Eye to the telescope"
Other things I'm listening to at the moment, Al Green (saw him last Thursday at the Royal Albert hall).
But the one I've listened to most this year is KT Tunstall's "Eye to the telescope"
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 01, 2007, 08:56:47 pm
Got one of those new fangled MP3 things so listening to a real mixture of stuff- Beatles, Super Furry Animals, kinks, love, Stone Roses, Patti Smith, New York Dolls, Echo and Bunnymen, Clash, Specials, The La's, Flying Burritto Brothers, Portishead, The Jam, Libertines, John Mayalls Blues Breakers to name but a few. Just put it on shuffle and crank it up!
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Post by: DickieAttwood on July 01, 2007, 09:26:07 pm
Got one of those new fangled MP3 things so listening to a real mixture of stuff- Beatles, Super Furry Animals, kinks, love, Stone Roses, Patti Smith, New York Dolls, Echo and Bunnymen, Clash, Specials, The La's, Flying Burritto Brothers, Portishead, The Jam, Libertines, John Mayalls Blues Breakers to name but a few. Just put it on shuffle and crank it up!
Nice, that covers 4 decades!
For me it's The Traveling Wilbury's at the moment. Also on the mp3 player is the Eagles, Pat Benatar, The Sweet, Bob Dylan. We always start our journey to LM with 'Living After Midnight' Judas Preist.
D.A.
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Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 01, 2007, 09:44:51 pm
We always set off to Cat Stevens Lady D'urbanville. Gloomy tune that Brittany Ferries piped into the cabins to get you out of bed a few years ago. It got stuck in our heads that year and there was always someone humming it around camp. It came on the Radio as we pitched up at Donnington last year- the first time we had all been together for over a year- spooky! We took it as a sign and despite its gloomy subject it has become our setting off tune..
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Fran on July 01, 2007, 09:46:09 pm
For about the past 6 months its been Stevie Ray Vaughan. Can't believe I missed him in the past. Probably the best guitarist I've heard.
I am also a big SRV fan - after listening to Vinnies Vice at DfH it reminded me what I have been missing and nudged me to dig out the cds again once I got home!!!
F
P.S. After I got burgled some years ago and all my music was stolen, it was the SRV collection that got replaced first.....together with a couple of videos too! I love the vid that goes with Superstitious with Stevie Wonder at the end!!
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Fran on July 01, 2007, 09:51:25 pm
The La's
LOL - I saw them play many years ago and I gotta say their drummer was one of the funninest things I ever saw on a stage........ put the Muppets Animal in the shade......
F
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: nopanic - neil on July 01, 2007, 10:05:14 pm
Have a Digital radio (DAB), what a great thing.
So Home, Radio 7, Radio 2, Radio 5 ( perfect sound on DAB) VirginFM.
Love the old comedy on Radio 7, Hancock, Goons, Dads Army, Old Harrys Game etc
Van - Anything, but LOUD, as my van has no/cr*p sound proofing.
So Home, Radio 7, Radio 2, Radio 5 ( perfect sound on DAB) VirginFM.
Love the old comedy on Radio 7, Hancock, Goons, Dads Army, Old Harrys Game etc
Van - Anything, but LOUD, as my van has no/cr*p sound proofing.
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Lorry on July 01, 2007, 10:39:36 pm
What a surprise, class tastes in music (and comedy) I shall have to look up Stevie Ray Vaughan, always wondered, but Patti Smith! Not my choice but one of my friends stalks her, which is always good for a wind up
I've found that Hendrix improves with age, specially Red House. Start your day with Purple Haze.
Must mention John Mayall, Buddy Whittington IS the finest blues guitarist.
And for comedy, don't forget Derek & Clive
I've found that Hendrix improves with age, specially Red House. Start your day with Purple Haze.
Must mention John Mayall, Buddy Whittington IS the finest blues guitarist.
And for comedy, don't forget Derek & Clive
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 01, 2007, 10:49:47 pm
LOL - I saw them play many years ago and I gotta say their drummer was one of the funninest things I ever saw on a stage........ put the Muppets Animal in the shade...... F
There's a Le Mans link to the La's, the curly haired one who went on to form Cast had a kinky TR6 and had just got back from LM when I got backstage at the Academy in Man'cr in '98. He was quite a petrolhead.Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Steve Pyro on July 01, 2007, 11:10:03 pm
BBC 6 Music at home (coutesy of satellite) plus a bit of Radio 4 (the Archers is a bit addictive).
In the daily car, currently The Who live at the Isle of Wight festival 1970 (turn it up to 11) ;D
In the cobra (when it's running) 6.6 litres of Pontiac V8 baritone via twin side pieps.
In the daily car, currently The Who live at the Isle of Wight festival 1970 (turn it up to 11) ;D
In the cobra (when it's running) 6.6 litres of Pontiac V8 baritone via twin side pieps.
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: rcutler on July 01, 2007, 11:41:23 pm
.... twin side pieps.
Have another one of these Mr Brown.... (http://www.adamsmith.org/blog/archives/2004-12-15-leffe.jpg)
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Post by: RS2 Babe on July 02, 2007, 12:29:03 am
Got one of those new fangled MP3 things so listening to a real mixture of stuff- Beatles, Super Furry Animals, kinks, love, Stone Roses, Patti Smith, New York Dolls, Echo and Bunnymen, Clash, Specials, The La's, Flying Burritto Brothers, Portishead, The Jam, Libertines, John Mayalls Blues Breakers to name but a few. Just put it on shuffle and crank it up!
:-* :-* :-*
Fork 'n' Knife - somebody else besides Leigh (JPC) and I who are loving Echo & The Bunnymen!!
This year's Le Mans was 'The Killers' for me - 'Smile Like You Mean It' because I smiled from the minute I was at the gate to MB until I had to leave MB (oh! and the DucRider!)
Also, did enjoy lots of Babyshambles and Maximo Park - Queen 'Don't Stop Me Now' always gets me from Super U in Arnage to MB in one piece.
Lisa
:-* :-*
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Leftie on July 02, 2007, 12:46:18 am
Rick,
At this time of night I prefer the golden amber nectar from north of Hadrians wotsit................
(http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa64/jjkt15/?action-view¤t=TFG.jpg)
But, correct me if I'm wrong here, the artists and styles of music posted here would suggest to me that the youngest respondent to be about 36/38 yrs old (sorry ladies).
After Santana, it was Deep Purple 'Wish You Were Here' and now it's Pink Floyd 'Meddle'.
Jerry
At this time of night I prefer the golden amber nectar from north of Hadrians wotsit................
(http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa64/jjkt15/?action-view¤t=TFG.jpg)
But, correct me if I'm wrong here, the artists and styles of music posted here would suggest to me that the youngest respondent to be about 36/38 yrs old (sorry ladies).
After Santana, it was Deep Purple 'Wish You Were Here' and now it's Pink Floyd 'Meddle'.
Jerry
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 02, 2007, 08:02:49 am
Not far off with the age there jerry- just a tad younger!
RS2 Babe- Bunnymen would make top Sat night band at Le Mans- The Cutter full blast as the vettes rumble past would be something else- the campaign starts here! bunnymen were my first ever gig, Buxton Pavilion in the snow in about 84, hardly anyone made it, got there in cousins Landie, awesome!
RS2 Babe- Bunnymen would make top Sat night band at Le Mans- The Cutter full blast as the vettes rumble past would be something else- the campaign starts here! bunnymen were my first ever gig, Buxton Pavilion in the snow in about 84, hardly anyone made it, got there in cousins Landie, awesome!
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: LangTall on July 02, 2007, 09:58:32 am
Music? All kinds of styles and artists, there s nothing to really point out to. Just drop by for a general music night at Le Mans, and you can get a pretty good picture of what I like. I believe 'broad interest' is the best description. There a just a few things I can't enjoy, and they include R&B, Black metal, death metal and anything else where it'S obvious someone wanted to be a singer, couldn't sing, and startedscreaming in the Mike and thought it was cool.
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Post by: John Boy on July 02, 2007, 10:08:27 am
I've got the latest Manics CD in the car at the mo. Other than that it tend to be Feeder, Stereophonics (there's a theme here!) and that kind of thing. Also "The Most Serene Republic", quite big in Canada and my wife's cousin is the lead guitarist. Virgin Radio at home thanks to the wonders of DAB ;D
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Post by: enzo on July 02, 2007, 10:27:29 am
LOL - I saw them play many years ago and I gotta say their drummer was one of the funninest things I ever saw on a stage........ put the Muppets Animal in the shade...... F
There's a Le Mans link to the La's, the curly haired one who went on to form Cast had a kinky TR6 and had just got back from LM when I got backstage at the Academy in Man'cr in '98. He was quite a petrolhead.John power is that chaps name met him a few months back at a small gig he did in Dublin and was a bit of a hippy petrolhead strange contradiction but hey whatever floats you boat nice bloke though for a scouser.
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Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 02, 2007, 10:35:37 am
John Power- thats the chap, could not remember his name for the life of me- bit young for dementia, cheers!
What a rather good taste in music you all have!
To expand on this theme- As well as what you cats are listening to now, tell us what's your favourite band/artist, 1st gig, best gig, worst gig and fave album of all time.
What a rather good taste in music you all have!
To expand on this theme- As well as what you cats are listening to now, tell us what's your favourite band/artist, 1st gig, best gig, worst gig and fave album of all time.
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Newcastle Dave on July 02, 2007, 10:55:15 am
Ok Ill go first::
favourite band/artist - Queen
1st gig - Queen Paris September 1984
best gig - Marillion Cardiff Students Union November 1984 just before they became better known
worst gig - Hawkwind 1985 Only concert I ever walked out of - It was dire!!!
fave album - this is hard because it changes all the time most listened to in recent times would be Pink Floyd Echoes - but since its a compilation can it count??
favourite band/artist - Queen
1st gig - Queen Paris September 1984
best gig - Marillion Cardiff Students Union November 1984 just before they became better known
worst gig - Hawkwind 1985 Only concert I ever walked out of - It was dire!!!
fave album - this is hard because it changes all the time most listened to in recent times would be Pink Floyd Echoes - but since its a compilation can it count??
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Post by: JDS on July 02, 2007, 10:58:33 am
Generally, whatever's in the CD changer at the time - our CD stackers in the cars tend to get filled when we buy them and emptied 3 years later when the cars are sold ::)
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Post by: vqdave on July 02, 2007, 11:01:30 am
my fangled MP3 lm07 drive down playlist was:
The stone Roses - Plastic Betrand - Charlatans - New Order - Razorlight - Stone Roses - MC Solaar - Chemical Brothers - Happy Mondays - MC Solaar - Jamie T - Claude Monnet feat Monica Nogueira - The Beatles - MC Solaar - Charlatans - Inner City - Jamie T - Madeleine Peyroux - MC Solaar - New Order - Primal Scream - New Order - Edith Piaf
Thats right the Humber is MP3 enabled!!
Fave band - New Order (on knees i am not worthy)
Fave Album - changes a lot but overall classic would be New Order Substance
1st gig - My Bloody Valentine Reading Uni too many years ago
Best Gig - New Order Reading '93 (ish??) or New Order News Years night Ally Pally 98/99 or any one of the New Fads gigs at the After Dark
Worst gig - JTQ, went with a bird who i didn't really like and i hate modern jazz
The stone Roses - Plastic Betrand - Charlatans - New Order - Razorlight - Stone Roses - MC Solaar - Chemical Brothers - Happy Mondays - MC Solaar - Jamie T - Claude Monnet feat Monica Nogueira - The Beatles - MC Solaar - Charlatans - Inner City - Jamie T - Madeleine Peyroux - MC Solaar - New Order - Primal Scream - New Order - Edith Piaf
Thats right the Humber is MP3 enabled!!
Fave band - New Order (on knees i am not worthy)
Fave Album - changes a lot but overall classic would be New Order Substance
1st gig - My Bloody Valentine Reading Uni too many years ago
Best Gig - New Order Reading '93 (ish??) or New Order News Years night Ally Pally 98/99 or any one of the New Fads gigs at the After Dark
Worst gig - JTQ, went with a bird who i didn't really like and i hate modern jazz
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Post by: Steve Pyro on July 02, 2007, 11:19:32 am
favourite band/artist - all the way from Shepherd's Bush, The Who
1st gig - The Clash, Cornwall Coliseum, St Austell, 1980 ish (I can still remember the piles of confisgated studded belts at the entrance)
best gig - Pink Floyd, Division Bell tour, Earl's Court, 1995 ish (superb light show etc)
worst gig - Bay City Rollers, Ipswich Regent, about 10 years ago (persuaded to go with my darling wife, reliving her youth)
fave album of all time - many in this league but it has to be The Who Live at Leeds turned up to 11.
1st gig - The Clash, Cornwall Coliseum, St Austell, 1980 ish (I can still remember the piles of confisgated studded belts at the entrance)
best gig - Pink Floyd, Division Bell tour, Earl's Court, 1995 ish (superb light show etc)
worst gig - Bay City Rollers, Ipswich Regent, about 10 years ago (persuaded to go with my darling wife, reliving her youth)
fave album of all time - many in this league but it has to be The Who Live at Leeds turned up to 11.
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Post by: RoverMan on July 02, 2007, 12:15:44 pm
Gigs first:-
First: Genesis at DeMontfort Hall - probably 1975/6
Best: Pink Floyd Dark Side tour at (I think) Trentham Gardens - sometime in the 70s
Worst: Mud at Derby Tech - they were aweful!
Seeing Genesis at Twickenham next weekend (will make it the third time, saw them at the NEC in 1982).
Best album: Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd
2nd Best: Selling England by the Pound - Genesis
Currently listening to Maximo Park, Editors and Kooks before that.
I once played Deep Purple Speed King while driving down the M40 - the cassette went out the window when I looked at the speedo and realised it was waaaay over 125!!!!! - middle of the afternoon as well - and I still have my licence (more luck than anything else).
First: Genesis at DeMontfort Hall - probably 1975/6
Best: Pink Floyd Dark Side tour at (I think) Trentham Gardens - sometime in the 70s
Worst: Mud at Derby Tech - they were aweful!
Seeing Genesis at Twickenham next weekend (will make it the third time, saw them at the NEC in 1982).
Best album: Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd
2nd Best: Selling England by the Pound - Genesis
Currently listening to Maximo Park, Editors and Kooks before that.
I once played Deep Purple Speed King while driving down the M40 - the cassette went out the window when I looked at the speedo and realised it was waaaay over 125!!!!! - middle of the afternoon as well - and I still have my licence (more luck than anything else).
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Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 02, 2007, 12:25:12 pm
Dave Newcastle, have to say Hawkwind were crap when I saw them. My mates older brother was their tour manager in the 90's and got us in to an after show party in Manchester. I'll never forget the sight of Happy Mondays' Shaun Ryder admiring the Tattoo on Oliver Reed's cock- bizare!
VqDave- take it you like that Solaar geezer?
VqDave- take it you like that Solaar geezer?
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Post by: vqdave on July 02, 2007, 12:52:39 pm
VqDave- take it you like that Solaar geezer?
Oh yes, never really liked rap what with all that gangsta nonsense then listened to MCSolaar, and being french his voice is more of an instrument as i do not understand french well enough to know what he is saying and it is great driving music, you gotta listen to some......and now i am getting into more rap as a consequence and can appreciate it now, says the white boy mutha funkster reaching across his desk for some Courvoisier.
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Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 02, 2007, 01:10:05 pm
Ho's, bitches, BBQ's and 20 inch spinners on the Humber for Dave then!
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Post by: Mezza on July 02, 2007, 01:22:26 pm
30 degrees outside...sun and nice wind and bob marley playing in my car used to make me happy ;D
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Post by: Brad Zarse on July 02, 2007, 01:43:32 pm
favourite band/artist - Greenday
1st gig - Ocean Colour Scene - Reading Rivermead, about 1996
best gig - Green Day - Wembley Arena, 1998 - Before everyone wanted to see them!
worst gig - Tough one - Daphne and Celeste or 50 cent at Reading Festival - both shockingly poor
fave album - The Levellers - One Way of Life (Best of) probably does most - it's good to bring you up when you're down, and take you higher when you're up...thats what music is for me...
Bands I wish I got to see: Nirvana, Queen (complete with Freddie), Rage against the Machine and Guns N Roses (before Axl was the only one left)
1st gig - Ocean Colour Scene - Reading Rivermead, about 1996
best gig - Green Day - Wembley Arena, 1998 - Before everyone wanted to see them!
worst gig - Tough one - Daphne and Celeste or 50 cent at Reading Festival - both shockingly poor
fave album - The Levellers - One Way of Life (Best of) probably does most - it's good to bring you up when you're down, and take you higher when you're up...thats what music is for me...
Bands I wish I got to see: Nirvana, Queen (complete with Freddie), Rage against the Machine and Guns N Roses (before Axl was the only one left)
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Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 02, 2007, 02:26:51 pm
My first gig was Echo and the Bunnymen at Buxton Pavilion Gardens in about 84.
Favourite gig was Super Furry Animals at The Tivoli in Mold, north Wales. Worst gig was Happy Mondays / Stereo MC's at Whitley Bay Ice Rink (well actually didn't get in as I was kicked half to death outside by some geordies because of my gobshite mate)
Favourite band has to be The Kinks and fave album is 'Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space' by Spiritualized. Would love to have seen The Smiths live- alas....
Favourite gig was Super Furry Animals at The Tivoli in Mold, north Wales. Worst gig was Happy Mondays / Stereo MC's at Whitley Bay Ice Rink (well actually didn't get in as I was kicked half to death outside by some geordies because of my gobshite mate)
Favourite band has to be The Kinks and fave album is 'Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space' by Spiritualized. Would love to have seen The Smiths live- alas....
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Post by: Leftie on July 02, 2007, 05:15:46 pm
First gig, Roy Orbison Bournmouth, (the night of his tragic fire)
Best gig, Dire Straights Wembley Arena / Santana Wembley Area, both were incredible.
Worst gig, The Faces at Lewisham.
Fav Album, Just has to be (1) Dark Side of the Moon, (2) Santana Moonflower, (3) Floyd Echoes. (4) Hotel California.
Best gig, Dire Straights Wembley Arena / Santana Wembley Area, both were incredible.
Worst gig, The Faces at Lewisham.
Fav Album, Just has to be (1) Dark Side of the Moon, (2) Santana Moonflower, (3) Floyd Echoes. (4) Hotel California.
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Post by: Perdu on July 02, 2007, 07:00:56 pm
First gig?
Kinks in Kings Heath Brum about 64/65
(Never did get to see the Beatles, but next favourite band would be like many of us here, Queen with Freddie)
Best gig?
Jimmy Ruffin in Brum70 summat (a mate of my missus's was playing sax in the band, totally gobsmacked us!)
Worst gig?
none of em, some guys want to play for me? Good on em!
On the tape in the Midget, Eagles or Tina Turner lately
On Cd in the Sayab Simply Red today, Dylan greatest hits yesterday maybe Ms K Bush termorrer! Or Queen.
And Old Fogie radio for me please, but I am old after all...
but play the beat stuff at 28, smooth stuff at 12
Kinks in Kings Heath Brum about 64/65
(Never did get to see the Beatles, but next favourite band would be like many of us here, Queen with Freddie)
Best gig?
Jimmy Ruffin in Brum70 summat (a mate of my missus's was playing sax in the band, totally gobsmacked us!)
Worst gig?
none of em, some guys want to play for me? Good on em!
On the tape in the Midget, Eagles or Tina Turner lately
On Cd in the Sayab Simply Red today, Dylan greatest hits yesterday maybe Ms K Bush termorrer! Or Queen.
And Old Fogie radio for me please, but I am old after all...
but play the beat stuff at 28, smooth stuff at 12
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Post by: DickieAttwood on July 02, 2007, 08:11:06 pm
1st Gig Thin Lizzy - Renegade Tour 1984? Hammersmith Odeon
Best Gig Eagels Farewell 1 Tour Birmingham Last year
Worst Gig -
I can never pin down a favourite band, track, etc but based on purchases, Thin Lizzy and theit most played track would be 'the cowboy song' from 'live and dangerous'
My favourite track of the moment is Baba O'Reilly [turn it up to 11!!]
Over the last few years we've made a point of going to see Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra regularly for a boogie and I've recently been scouring the local library for soul music. After reading this thread I'll be seeking SRV's music! I bought Warren Zeavon - Genius, The best of on a whim and that stayed in the car for quite a while.
D.A.
Best Gig Eagels Farewell 1 Tour Birmingham Last year
Worst Gig -
I can never pin down a favourite band, track, etc but based on purchases, Thin Lizzy and theit most played track would be 'the cowboy song' from 'live and dangerous'
My favourite track of the moment is Baba O'Reilly [turn it up to 11!!]
Over the last few years we've made a point of going to see Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra regularly for a boogie and I've recently been scouring the local library for soul music. After reading this thread I'll be seeking SRV's music! I bought Warren Zeavon - Genius, The best of on a whim and that stayed in the car for quite a while.
D.A.
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Post by: nopanic - neil on July 02, 2007, 08:17:12 pm
Over the last few years we've made a point of going to see Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra regularly for a boogie and I've recently been scouring the local library for soul music. After reading this thread I'll be seeking SRV's music! I bought Warren Zeavon - Genius, The best of on a whim and that stayed in the car for quite a while.
D.A.
D.A.
He is very good, saw him at Liverpool proms x2 and also at Delamere Forest, outdoor amphitheatre- which was great.
Also saw Madness at Delamere, different night, which was funny. As the crowd started throwing plastic beakers of beer, some of the crowd could have played for england cricket team. Suggs made the comment- you would'nt do this if he was Jools - he was drenched by the end of the night.
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Post by: Paddy_NL on July 02, 2007, 08:27:32 pm
First gig: Doe Maar (Dutch band) 1983
Best gig: Skid Row, supported by L.A. Guns, absolute cracker at the time (1992)
Worst gig: the Cranberries (2004). Got free tickets, luckily. The gig wasn't bad, but I prefer them on CD.
Fav band: the Cult, probably know to most of you by now. Seen them live 4 times over the last two years 8)
Fav Album: Cinderella, Long Cold Winter.
Currently playing: the Four Horsemen, Nobody Said it was Easy (1991).
What do you mean, stuck in time :-\
Best gig: Skid Row, supported by L.A. Guns, absolute cracker at the time (1992)
Worst gig: the Cranberries (2004). Got free tickets, luckily. The gig wasn't bad, but I prefer them on CD.
Fav band: the Cult, probably know to most of you by now. Seen them live 4 times over the last two years 8)
Fav Album: Cinderella, Long Cold Winter.
Currently playing: the Four Horsemen, Nobody Said it was Easy (1991).
What do you mean, stuck in time :-\
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Post by: Paddy_NL on July 02, 2007, 08:51:16 pm
First gig: Doe Maar (Dutch band) 1983
Coming to think of it, my parents took me to the Rolling Stones in 1981. But the band stated was the first one I went to by myself.
As for worst gig, Iron Maiden at Bremen, Germany, (1989) was pretty bad too. But that was more down to myself. Drank too much that night and couldn't remember a bIoody thing the next morning ;D
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Post by: welsh_soup_dragon on July 02, 2007, 09:16:21 pm
Red Hot Chili Peppers for me lol ;D ;D got to love Flea's slap bass ;D
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Post by: enzo on July 03, 2007, 10:53:59 am
First gig: Can't remember thinks it was the Manic Street Prechers or U2 circa 1994/95 (will have to check the ticket stubs still have them all somewhere)
Best gig: Richard ashcroft solo gig at the olympia dublin (standing about three feet from him and allowed bring alcohol with you into the arena)
Worst gig: The Killers at a festival (like some of there stuff but they were dreadful and not interested at all)
Fav band: Stone roses / paul weller,the jam
Fav Album: sgt. pepper no sorry stone roses first album no joy division no stanley road by paul weller no the holy bible by the manics!! ah feck it I can't decide.i'll just press shuffle on the mp3 player let it decide.
Best gig: Richard ashcroft solo gig at the olympia dublin (standing about three feet from him and allowed bring alcohol with you into the arena)
Worst gig: The Killers at a festival (like some of there stuff but they were dreadful and not interested at all)
Fav band: Stone roses / paul weller,the jam
Fav Album: sgt. pepper no sorry stone roses first album no joy division no stanley road by paul weller no the holy bible by the manics!! ah feck it I can't decide.i'll just press shuffle on the mp3 player let it decide.
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Post by: termietermite on July 03, 2007, 11:05:24 am
You lot are making me feel very old. First gig : The Beatles, Leeds, 1962.
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Post by: Bob U on July 03, 2007, 11:31:56 am
First gig - The Who, Kettering Odeon 1967.
Best gig - Springsteen, Wembely 4th July 1985.
Worst gig - Ultravox, Hammersmith Odeon 88ish, even the bloody instruments were mimeing.
Fave band - The Stones.
Fave album - StIcky Fingers.
Song played every year as we set off for Le Mans - Battleship Chains by The Georgia Satellites.
Best gig - Springsteen, Wembely 4th July 1985.
Worst gig - Ultravox, Hammersmith Odeon 88ish, even the bloody instruments were mimeing.
Fave band - The Stones.
Fave album - StIcky Fingers.
Song played every year as we set off for Le Mans - Battleship Chains by The Georgia Satellites.
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Post by: Andy Zarse on July 03, 2007, 11:49:43 am
favourite band/artist - Greenday
1st gig - Ocean Colour Scene - Reading Rivermead, about 1996
best gig - Green Day - Wembley Arena, 1998 - Before everyone wanted to see them!
worst gig - Tough one - Daphne and Celeste or 50 cent at Reading Festival - both shockingly poor
fave album - The Levellers - One Way of Life (Best of) probably does most - it's good to bring you up when you're down, and take you higher when you're up...thats what music is for me...
Bands I wish I got to see: Nirvana, Queen (complete with Freddie), Rage against the Machine and Guns N Roses (before Axl was the only one left)
1st gig - Ocean Colour Scene - Reading Rivermead, about 1996
best gig - Green Day - Wembley Arena, 1998 - Before everyone wanted to see them!
worst gig - Tough one - Daphne and Celeste or 50 cent at Reading Festival - both shockingly poor
fave album - The Levellers - One Way of Life (Best of) probably does most - it's good to bring you up when you're down, and take you higher when you're up...thats what music is for me...
Bands I wish I got to see: Nirvana, Queen (complete with Freddie), Rage against the Machine and Guns N Roses (before Axl was the only one left)
Brad I hear you'll be making your debut in a few weeks time?
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Post by: Pieter on July 03, 2007, 12:20:16 pm
First gig: Earth, Wind and Fire, Rotterdam 1977
Best gig: Mother's Finest, Amsterdam 1990
worst gig: Madonna, Rotterdam 1990
What I listen to nowadays: Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top (their Texas Blues stuff), Rage Against The Machine, Soundgarden, Audioslave and all sorts of blues internet radio stations (try Shoutcast.com).
Best gig: Mother's Finest, Amsterdam 1990
worst gig: Madonna, Rotterdam 1990
What I listen to nowadays: Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top (their Texas Blues stuff), Rage Against The Machine, Soundgarden, Audioslave and all sorts of blues internet radio stations (try Shoutcast.com).
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Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 03, 2007, 12:28:20 pm
You lot are making me feel very old. First gig : The Beatles, Leeds, 1962.
Bloody hell- my Dad is always banging on about seeing the Beatles at Leeds in '62! He thought they were ace that night. By the way, you're only as old as the man/woman you feel ;D
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Post by: termietermite on July 03, 2007, 12:34:54 pm
You lot are making me feel very old. First gig : The Beatles, Leeds, 1962.
Bloody hell- my Dad is always banging on about seeing the Beatles at Leeds in '62! He thought they were ace that night. By the way, you're only as old as the man/woman you feel ;D
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Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 03, 2007, 01:42:37 pm
Time for a trade in? Sporty little French number? ;D ;D
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Post by: Jem on July 03, 2007, 02:10:22 pm
1st gig - Santana Stafford Bingley Hall I think in 1979, awesome, played Moonflower from start to end
Best gig - for sheer excitement was Led Zep at Knebworth 1979, sad to say but I cried when they kicked off with Rock n Roll, for entertainment maybe Peter Gabriels last tour or Dave (thank god for viagra) Lee Roth I think about two years ago, he was awesome at Manchester Apollo
Worst gig - Beach Boys also at Knebworth...walked out after 10 minutes of them.
Best album - impossible to choose, but if I had to it would be The Wall cos its got my fave song on it...Comfortably Numb.
Best Le Mans album - Van Halen Van Halen.
Jem
Best gig - for sheer excitement was Led Zep at Knebworth 1979, sad to say but I cried when they kicked off with Rock n Roll, for entertainment maybe Peter Gabriels last tour or Dave (thank god for viagra) Lee Roth I think about two years ago, he was awesome at Manchester Apollo
Worst gig - Beach Boys also at Knebworth...walked out after 10 minutes of them.
Best album - impossible to choose, but if I had to it would be The Wall cos its got my fave song on it...Comfortably Numb.
Best Le Mans album - Van Halen Van Halen.
Jem
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Post by: DelBoy on July 03, 2007, 02:27:28 pm
I'm with Termie on this ;) ;). Sometimes I think some of you guys are talking a different language ;D ;D
First gig: Lonnie Donegan circa mid-late 50's
Best gig: probably the Isle of Wight pop festival early 70's - Dylan was great there
closely followed by the Beatles (1962) and the Stones in the Park
Worst gig: Dylan at the Albert Hall. Walked out with many others just after half time when he started with
his 'new' style.
Best Album: Gotta be Sgt Pepper
Have to admit to listening to R4 or classic fm in the car :-X :-X
Del
First gig: Lonnie Donegan circa mid-late 50's
Best gig: probably the Isle of Wight pop festival early 70's - Dylan was great there
closely followed by the Beatles (1962) and the Stones in the Park
Worst gig: Dylan at the Albert Hall. Walked out with many others just after half time when he started with
his 'new' style.
Best Album: Gotta be Sgt Pepper
Have to admit to listening to R4 or classic fm in the car :-X :-X
Del
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Post by: termietermite on July 03, 2007, 02:37:44 pm
I saw Lonnie Donegan the year before he died, at a festival. Really brilliant, and he had the good sense to work with a lot of young musicians, rather than trying to recreate the stuff as it had been 40 years before. Surprisingly good, and not my usual sort of music. (I'm a finger-in-your-ear girl, if you get my meaning.) 30th visit to the Fairport Convention festival coming up next month - always a great 3 days of beer (good stuff, not the fizzy cr*p you get over here) and music - almost as good an atmosphere as LM but not quite.. could do with a few cars buzzing round too.... A nice American V8, now that's music. :)
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Post by: Perdu on July 03, 2007, 02:52:58 pm
Fingerinthear?
Must mean Termies a SteeleyeSpanner...
One great gig I went to recently was Brum Rocks Live, Bev Bevan, Trevor Burton, Steve Gibbons and Danny King with Laurie Hornsby. Old Brum beat stuff, Traffic, Moodies etcetera, but what made it great for me was when the guys did a ten/fifteen minute memorial to Karl Wayne.
As a kid I grew up at dances where these guys were playing and guaranteed a prime selection of birds that loved 'em.
Them was the days
Oh God now I know I'm too old.
Must mean Termies a SteeleyeSpanner...
One great gig I went to recently was Brum Rocks Live, Bev Bevan, Trevor Burton, Steve Gibbons and Danny King with Laurie Hornsby. Old Brum beat stuff, Traffic, Moodies etcetera, but what made it great for me was when the guys did a ten/fifteen minute memorial to Karl Wayne.
As a kid I grew up at dances where these guys were playing and guaranteed a prime selection of birds that loved 'em.
Them was the days
Oh God now I know I'm too old.
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Post by: Bob U on July 03, 2007, 03:16:31 pm
Best gig: probably the Isle of Wight pop festival early 70's - Dylan was great there
Del
Del
Small world Del. I was there too, part of Desolation Row. Wasn't you that nicked my Honda 90 from the ferry terminal in Pompey was it?
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Post by: DelBoy on July 03, 2007, 03:38:27 pm
Best gig: probably the Isle of Wight pop festival early 70's - Dylan was great there
Del
Del
Small world Del. I was there too, part of Desolation Row. Wasn't you that nicked my Honda 90 from the ferry terminal in Pompey was it?
We tried to see if it would float, but it didn't ;D ;D
Lived in W London at the time - parked the car up somewhere in Pompey and walked to the ferry, via a few public houses that is. Memory of it is a bit vague now (it was 35+years ago), but we sat outside a pub about 500 yards from the stage and watched/listened to Dylan from there on the last night after dark. The atmosphere was fantastic.
Wonder if Pilton (sorry - Glastonbury for the non-natives!!) is the same - only a few miles from me but I have never been yet. Trouble is, it is usually the weekend after LM, and I'm still recovering.
Del
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Post by: Bob U on July 03, 2007, 04:04:21 pm
I also went the following year to see Hendrix. His version of our national anthem didn't work anywhere near as well as his Star Spangled Banner did at Woodstock. Still damn good though and a claim to fame, I saw Hendrix.
As a follow on to the missing motor bike. Once, a couple of years ago, when we visited my son who was at Uni in Pompey we decided to have a day on the IOW and as Mrs U was driving I had be trying a few local brews. When we got back to Pompey I asked a ferry terminal chappy If my bike had turned up as it had gone missing from his terminal. He said "I havn't heard anything Sir but I will check. When did it go missing?"
I replied "1970"
Not a titter, not even a smile. Just a "Hhmmmph" and walked away.
I thought it was funny.
As a follow on to the missing motor bike. Once, a couple of years ago, when we visited my son who was at Uni in Pompey we decided to have a day on the IOW and as Mrs U was driving I had be trying a few local brews. When we got back to Pompey I asked a ferry terminal chappy If my bike had turned up as it had gone missing from his terminal. He said "I havn't heard anything Sir but I will check. When did it go missing?"
I replied "1970"
Not a titter, not even a smile. Just a "Hhmmmph" and walked away.
I thought it was funny.
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Post by: RoverMan on July 03, 2007, 04:40:33 pm
Saw Queen (with Freddy) at New Bingley Hall, Stafford back in 197x?
I met Brian May earlier this year at the London Astrofest and mentioned the gig - he said 'was that the one where the taxis were coming over the PA?'
Godd gig, apart from the PA problems!
Saw Chili Peppers last year at Madjeski in Reading. Great gig!
I met Brian May earlier this year at the London Astrofest and mentioned the gig - he said 'was that the one where the taxis were coming over the PA?'
Godd gig, apart from the PA problems!
Saw Chili Peppers last year at Madjeski in Reading. Great gig!
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Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 03, 2007, 06:02:16 pm
Well I'm shocked and suprised there has been no mention of The mighty Black Lace yet! Are they forgotten? Do the years of happiness they gave you count for nothing? You're a hard bunch! ;D
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Post by: John Boy on July 03, 2007, 06:26:59 pm
Well I'm shocked and suprised there has been no mention of The mighty Black Lace yet! Are they forgotten? Do the years of happiness they gave you count for nothing? You're a hard bunch! ;D
Agadoo to that my friend.
Confession time - first concert was Bucks Fizz at some dodgy theatre in Cornwall somewhere when I was 10. It was a holiday treat from my parents, although I did get to stare at Jane for an hour or so. :) :)
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Post by: Leftie on July 03, 2007, 07:13:24 pm
I wouldn't class them as 'gigs', but my first 2 'concerts' were Maynard Ferguson and Jacques Lousier in about 67/68. JL played 'jazzed up' Bach. 'king Brilliant. Still listen to him - Aires on a G String - Hamlet advert. 'Spose thats why I smoke cigars although can't stand the Hamlet variety.
I also smoke a pipe when the urge takes me, so 'spose I ought to find the theme music from the St Bruno ad or something!!!
Jerry
I also smoke a pipe when the urge takes me, so 'spose I ought to find the theme music from the St Bruno ad or something!!!
Jerry
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Post by: nopanic - neil on July 03, 2007, 08:37:51 pm
I also smoke a pipe when the urge takes me, so 'spose I ought to find the theme music from the St Bruno ad or something!!!
Jerry
OK Jerry, which one is you?
sorry, which girl are you with ? ;)
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Post by: Leftie on July 04, 2007, 12:05:28 am
I also smoke a pipe when the urge takes me, so 'spose I ought to find the theme music from the St Bruno ad or something!!!
Jerry
OK Jerry, which one is you?
sorry, which girl are you with ? ;)
I'm the one with the Brunette. I must admit, the airbrush has done wonders to my complexion though! Or it could be that stuff advertised.... Oil of Wholaid or summat.
Jerry
Jerry
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Post by: Lord Steve on July 04, 2007, 03:27:28 pm
1st gig - Santana Stafford Bingley Hall I think in 1979, awesome, played Moonflower from start to end
Best gig - for sheer excitement was Led Zep at Knebworth 1979, sad to say but I cried when they kicked off with Rock n Roll, for entertainment maybe Peter Gabriels last tour or Dave (thank god for viagra) Lee Roth I think about two years ago, he was awesome at Manchester Apollo
Worst gig - Beach Boys also at Knebworth...walked out after 10 minutes of them.
Best album - impossible to choose, but if I had to it would be The Wall cos its got my fave song on it...Comfortably Numb.
Best Le Mans album - Van Halen Van Halen.
With you on the best gig Jem. I had a ticket for Led Zep at Earls Court 1975 but couldn't get a lift when thumbing it on the A1 and missed the gig. Then went to work in Saudi but just had to break my contract and resign when Zep announced the Knebworth gigs in 1979. I lost about £9k in earnings and went both weeks. Just THE most awesome experience I have ever been through. Agree Rock n Roll as a starter was emotional but what about Kashmir? Mindblowing!!!! The gig could be heard in Stevenage I'll have you know!
Zeppelin and bloody proud of it.
Other momentous gigs:
Bon Jovi in Las Vegas
Van Halen, Newcastle City Hall and The Rainbow in Finsbury Park
Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt
Aerosmith, Reading Festival
Tori Amos (I bloody would) Nottingham
I could go on.........and I might!
Steve
Jem
Best gig - for sheer excitement was Led Zep at Knebworth 1979, sad to say but I cried when they kicked off with Rock n Roll, for entertainment maybe Peter Gabriels last tour or Dave (thank god for viagra) Lee Roth I think about two years ago, he was awesome at Manchester Apollo
Worst gig - Beach Boys also at Knebworth...walked out after 10 minutes of them.
Best album - impossible to choose, but if I had to it would be The Wall cos its got my fave song on it...Comfortably Numb.
Best Le Mans album - Van Halen Van Halen.
With you on the best gig Jem. I had a ticket for Led Zep at Earls Court 1975 but couldn't get a lift when thumbing it on the A1 and missed the gig. Then went to work in Saudi but just had to break my contract and resign when Zep announced the Knebworth gigs in 1979. I lost about £9k in earnings and went both weeks. Just THE most awesome experience I have ever been through. Agree Rock n Roll as a starter was emotional but what about Kashmir? Mindblowing!!!! The gig could be heard in Stevenage I'll have you know!
Zeppelin and bloody proud of it.
Other momentous gigs:
Bon Jovi in Las Vegas
Van Halen, Newcastle City Hall and The Rainbow in Finsbury Park
Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt
Aerosmith, Reading Festival
Tori Amos (I bloody would) Nottingham
I could go on.........and I might!
Steve
Jem
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Post by: Lord Steve on July 04, 2007, 03:33:35 pm
Oh yes
1st gig: Mott The Hoople supported by Queen, Newcastle City Hall
worst gig: Siouxie and the Banshees - unutterable sh**te!!!!
Best album: Physical Graffiti, Led Zeppelin
1st single: Green green grass of home, Rockin' Tom Jones
Hey, this has really stirred the old memory. More, more , more
1st gig: Mott The Hoople supported by Queen, Newcastle City Hall
worst gig: Siouxie and the Banshees - unutterable sh**te!!!!
Best album: Physical Graffiti, Led Zeppelin
1st single: Green green grass of home, Rockin' Tom Jones
Hey, this has really stirred the old memory. More, more , more
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Post by: Leftie on July 04, 2007, 04:24:15 pm
Your Lordship, bowing on bended knees
I bought the the original EP of Gerry & The Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone & Jambalaya as the 'A' tracks. And I still have it.
Jerry
I bought the the original EP of Gerry & The Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone & Jambalaya as the 'A' tracks. And I still have it.
Jerry
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Post by: Matt Harper on July 04, 2007, 04:43:17 pm
I also went the following year to see Hendrix. His version of our national anthem didn't work anywhere near as well as his Star Spangled Banner did at Woodstock.
Unsure if this has been posted before - but it's relevant to this thread, Le Mans and todays date. This is a mechanic on the 63 car. Crank the volume.
www.badboyvettes.com/64
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Post by: Steve Pyro on July 04, 2007, 04:59:28 pm
... Then went to work in Saudi but just had to break my contract and resign when Zep announced the Knebworth gigs in 1979. I lost about £9k in earnings and went both weeks. Just THE most awesome experience I have ever been through. Agree Rock n Roll as a starter was emotional but what about Kashmir? Mindblowing!!!! The gig could be heard in Stevenage I'll have you know!
Zeppelin and bloody proud of it.
I remeember the Knebworth gigs Steve. I lived in the east side of Luton at the time and could hear it in the back garden!
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Post by: Andy Zarse on July 04, 2007, 05:12:15 pm
1st gig - Santana Stafford Bingley Hall I think in 1979, awesome, played Moonflower from start to end
Best gig - for sheer excitement was Led Zep at Knebworth 1979, sad to say but I cried when they kicked off with Rock n Roll, for entertainment maybe Peter Gabriels last tour or Dave (thank god for viagra) Lee Roth I think about two years ago, he was awesome at Manchester Apollo
Worst gig - Beach Boys also at Knebworth...walked out after 10 minutes of them.
Best album - impossible to choose, but if I had to it would be The Wall cos its got my fave song on it...Comfortably Numb.
Best Le Mans album - Van Halen Van Halen.
With you on the best gig Jem. I had a ticket for Led Zep at Earls Court 1975 but couldn't get a lift when thumbing it on the A1 and missed the gig. Then went to work in Saudi but just had to break my contract and resign when Zep announced the Knebworth gigs in 1979. I lost about £9k in earnings and went both weeks. Just THE most awesome experience I have ever been through. Agree Rock n Roll as a starter was emotional but what about Kashmir? Mindblowing!!!! The gig could be heard in Stevenage I'll have you know!
Zeppelin and bloody proud of it.
Other momentous gigs:
Bon Jovi in Las Vegas
Van Halen, Newcastle City Hall and The Rainbow in Finsbury Park
Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt
Aerosmith, Reading Festival
Tori Amos (I bloody would) Nottingham
I could go on.........and I might!
Steve
Jem
Best gig - for sheer excitement was Led Zep at Knebworth 1979, sad to say but I cried when they kicked off with Rock n Roll, for entertainment maybe Peter Gabriels last tour or Dave (thank god for viagra) Lee Roth I think about two years ago, he was awesome at Manchester Apollo
Worst gig - Beach Boys also at Knebworth...walked out after 10 minutes of them.
Best album - impossible to choose, but if I had to it would be The Wall cos its got my fave song on it...Comfortably Numb.
Best Le Mans album - Van Halen Van Halen.
With you on the best gig Jem. I had a ticket for Led Zep at Earls Court 1975 but couldn't get a lift when thumbing it on the A1 and missed the gig. Then went to work in Saudi but just had to break my contract and resign when Zep announced the Knebworth gigs in 1979. I lost about £9k in earnings and went both weeks. Just THE most awesome experience I have ever been through. Agree Rock n Roll as a starter was emotional but what about Kashmir? Mindblowing!!!! The gig could be heard in Stevenage I'll have you know!
Zeppelin and bloody proud of it.
Other momentous gigs:
Bon Jovi in Las Vegas
Van Halen, Newcastle City Hall and The Rainbow in Finsbury Park
Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt
Aerosmith, Reading Festival
Tori Amos (I bloody would) Nottingham
I could go on.........and I might!
Steve
Jem
I'm another one who lost his gig virginity at Stafford Bingley Hall! Blue Oyster Cult in 1979 (I think?). Completely unmemorable apart from hearing (Don't fear) The Reaper before it was a hit, that and the fact there was only about fifty people there that night!
Our school was dead opposite The Village in Newport High Street and I heard the Sex Pistols do a sound check from outside :( and also other bands like the Ruts, just before Malcolm Owen drank and heroined himself to death. Pete Docherty truly reminds me of Malcolm and the end will likely be the same.
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Post by: pretzel on July 04, 2007, 06:31:30 pm
Thought I'd join in on this one.
First Gig: Gong - Hammersmith Palais circa 1977. Talk about getting high on the atmosphere, no need to roll your own, just breathe in and away you go. Made Yes, Genesis etc. and their other contemporaries seem positively normal.
Worst Gig: The Runaways - The (now sadly gone) Roundhouse. They looked great but the musicianship was appaling.
Best Gig: Thin Lizzy - Gloucester, during the Thunder & Lightning Tour. Lynott really did have some presence and they were *ecking loud, but considerably more melodic that Ted Nugent.
Best album: difficult to say as different days require different moods.
First Gig: Gong - Hammersmith Palais circa 1977. Talk about getting high on the atmosphere, no need to roll your own, just breathe in and away you go. Made Yes, Genesis etc. and their other contemporaries seem positively normal.
Worst Gig: The Runaways - The (now sadly gone) Roundhouse. They looked great but the musicianship was appaling.
Best Gig: Thin Lizzy - Gloucester, during the Thunder & Lightning Tour. Lynott really did have some presence and they were *ecking loud, but considerably more melodic that Ted Nugent.
Best album: difficult to say as different days require different moods.
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Post by: Gordonwr on July 04, 2007, 07:49:53 pm
I also went the following year to see Hendrix. His version of our national anthem didn't work anywhere near as well as his Star Spangled Banner did at Woodstock. Still damn good though and a claim to fame, I saw Hendrix.
I'll join the club as well, that was a great five days, also I remember seeing Jethro Tull, The Doors, and The Who there. We went from the to Insel Fehmarn the following week, which was Hendrix's last gig.Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Bob U on July 04, 2007, 08:39:12 pm
I also went the following year to see Hendrix. His version of our national anthem didn't work anywhere near as well as his Star Spangled Banner did at Woodstock. Still damn good though and a claim to fame, I saw Hendrix.
We went from the to Insel Fehmarn the following week, which was Hendrix's last gig.sh*t, I didn't know that. I've been telling people for years that I saw Hendrix's last gig.
A good forum to chat about rock music is www.keno.org It's an American based site that is very serious about rock music. I used to log on and chat quite a bit, but when Pete Townsend was investigated for allegeded child porn on his computer my joking comment was "I bet he wishes he had never written The Kid's are alright" Jesus, you'd have thought I had commited treason. These guys wanted to hang me out to dry. Serious or what. That's what we English do. Laugh in the face of adversity. I havn't been back since, but, if you are into rock music give them a try.
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Post by: DelBoy on July 04, 2007, 09:26:06 pm
....... Jesus, you'd have thought I had commited treason. These guys wanted to hang me out to dry. Serious or what. That's what we English do. Laugh in the face of adversity. I......
I can recommend a good book for you Bob:
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a266/delboy9/Carnegie.jpg)
Del
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Post by: Bob U on July 05, 2007, 01:11:06 pm
They're back. Spice up yer life.
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Post by: Leftie on July 06, 2007, 01:54:01 am
They're back. Spice up yer life.
I don't fancy any of yours mate.
I might be old(ish) but there are certain standards, unless you're blind.
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Post by: garyfrogeye on July 06, 2007, 11:25:25 am
"The (now sadly gone) Roundhouse. "
Hardly Pretzel. It's very much alive and reborn better than ever
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/#loop
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/about
I'm hoping to see the affore mentioned KT Tunstall there, later in the year.
Best gig's
Queen (three times)
The Police supported by Squeeze (Lewisham Odeon)
worst gig
Me playing drums (as I can't play) in a psuedo punk band at a youth club wearing yeti boots. Thankfully no photos exist as far as I know.
Hardly Pretzel. It's very much alive and reborn better than ever
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/#loop
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/about
I'm hoping to see the affore mentioned KT Tunstall there, later in the year.
Best gig's
Queen (three times)
The Police supported by Squeeze (Lewisham Odeon)
worst gig
Me playing drums (as I can't play) in a psuedo punk band at a youth club wearing yeti boots. Thankfully no photos exist as far as I know.
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: garyfrogeye on July 06, 2007, 11:54:48 am
Talking of which, I've just booked to see "America" playing there in November.
Am I hardcore or what.
Am I hardcore or what.
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Post by: Perdu on July 06, 2007, 12:23:13 pm
"The (now sadly gone) Roundhouse. "
Hardly Pretzel. It's very much alive and reborn better than ever
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/#loop
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/about
I'm hoping to see the affore mentioned KT Tunstall there, later in the year.
Best gig's
Queen (three times)
The Police supported by Squeeze (Lewisham Odeon)
worst gig
Me playing drums (as I can't play) in a psuedo punk band at a youth club wearing yeti boots. Thankfully no photos exist as far as I know.
Hardly Pretzel. It's very much alive and reborn better than ever
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/#loop
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/about
I'm hoping to see the affore mentioned KT Tunstall there, later in the year.
Best gig's
Queen (three times)
The Police supported by Squeeze (Lewisham Odeon)
worst gig
Me playing drums (as I can't play) in a psuedo punk band at a youth club wearing yeti boots. Thankfully no photos exist as far as I know.
Beware! For a bloke known to own the very worst green anorak in captivity...
There's always Photoshop
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Post by: pretzel on July 06, 2007, 01:16:49 pm
"The (now sadly gone) Roundhouse. "
Hardly Pretzel. It's very much alive and reborn better than ever
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/#loop
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/about
I'm hoping to see the affore mentioned KT Tunstall there, later in the year.
Hardly Pretzel. It's very much alive and reborn better than ever
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/#loop
http://www.roundhouse.org.uk/about
I'm hoping to see the affore mentioned KT Tunstall there, later in the year.
Glad to hear the Roundhouse was resurrected - I took a look at the website, thanks for the link. Some interesting acts listed (although I won't personally be booking to see America).
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Jem on July 08, 2007, 05:22:57 pm
URGENT MESSAGE
Need to update my earlier message when I said the Beach Boys was my worst ever gig.
They were easilly beaten into second to last place for worst gig by Genesis at Old Trafford last night. They looked like,sounded like, played like a bunch of money grabbing 50 somethings. It was truly truly appalling, hell it was even quiet.
If anyone has any way of passing this onto those that matter at Moneygrabbinggenesishq please do so. Four tickets face value TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY QUID and I had to watch them from the far end of the ground up in the clouds. Why not play 2 nights at the MEN when everyone can see and the sound is good. The screens were about two seconds ahead of the sound. It was crap crap crap, I nearly left.
I really like Gensis but felt truly let down last night.
I hope that those going to Twickenham tonight have a better time of it.
Rant over.
Jem
Need to update my earlier message when I said the Beach Boys was my worst ever gig.
They were easilly beaten into second to last place for worst gig by Genesis at Old Trafford last night. They looked like,sounded like, played like a bunch of money grabbing 50 somethings. It was truly truly appalling, hell it was even quiet.
If anyone has any way of passing this onto those that matter at Moneygrabbinggenesishq please do so. Four tickets face value TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY QUID and I had to watch them from the far end of the ground up in the clouds. Why not play 2 nights at the MEN when everyone can see and the sound is good. The screens were about two seconds ahead of the sound. It was crap crap crap, I nearly left.
I really like Gensis but felt truly let down last night.
I hope that those going to Twickenham tonight have a better time of it.
Rant over.
Jem
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: RoverMan on July 09, 2007, 06:59:32 pm
Well, I went to Twickenham, the sound was less than superb, and I was a long way back.....
But the performance was superb! How many bands play for 2 1/2 hours without a break!
I could see well enough, and the screens showed details (I had binos as well), the lights were great!
I love Genesis, first saw them in 197-something at DeMontfort.
But the performance was superb! How many bands play for 2 1/2 hours without a break!
I could see well enough, and the screens showed details (I had binos as well), the lights were great!
I love Genesis, first saw them in 197-something at DeMontfort.
Title: Re: Music!!
Post by: Leftie on July 09, 2007, 09:15:01 pm
What Genisis for only 2 1/2 hrs!!!!
Santana Wembley 3 1/4hrs
Dire Straights Wembley 3hrs
Both Non-stop.
Jerry
Santana Wembley 3 1/4hrs
Dire Straights Wembley 3hrs
Both Non-stop.
Jerry
