What was your first ever concert? - Page 4

ewings · 06-14-2005, 02:49 PM

Beatles -- 1964
Indianapolis, IN

Lots of screaming people!! John's hair was a golden light brown, it always appeared darker in pictures.

Bono's shades · 06-14-2005, 05:12 PM

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Originally posted by ewings
Beatles -- 1964
Indianapolis, IN

(is jealous)

ewings · 06-14-2005, 05:27 PM

I was a sophomore in high school. It was a hot, hot day. Even though everyone had reserved tickets, the fans began to line up early. People began pushing against the doors and other people. It could have turned really nasty, if they hadn't opened the doors. It was wonderful to be part of that day. I wouldn't have traded it for the world. I can remember what I wore that day!

bollox · 06-14-2005, 06:13 PM

aerosmith in 1994 @ us air arena in scenic landover, maryland

a few years ago they imploded the arena, since the mci centre had taken over as the main sports/concert venue for the dc area. a part of my youth also imploded on that sad day

yimou · 06-14-2005, 06:19 PM

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Originally posted by ewings
Beatles -- 1964
Indianapolis, IN

Lots of screaming people!! John's hair was a golden light brown, it always appeared darker in pictures.

Lucky, lucky, lucky, lucky,,,

trevster2k · 06-14-2005, 06:25 PM

Triumph with opening act Helix

St. John's, Newfoundland 1985

ewings · 06-14-2005, 06:25 PM

I guess I was born in the right era and was in the right place at the right time!

indra · 06-14-2005, 06:25 PM

I honestly can't recall if this was my very first concert or not, but Warren Zevon around 1984 at Bogarts in Cincinnati. Really fun show. It certainly was one of my first shows, if it wasn't the absolute first.

rjhbonovox · 06-14-2005, 07:58 PM

Elvis Presley 1956......

najeena · 06-15-2005, 11:27 AM

The Who, in the Coloseum, Seattle, 1977. Wow. No concert I've attended since came close to what I experienced that night until U2, Seattle 2. In the same venue, though it's now known as Key Arena and seems much smaller. Is it the nearly thirty years that have passed, or the new seating arrangement? Maybe both.

karmic_postmark · 06-16-2005, 11:19 AM

It was Journey @ the Long Beach sports arena. I believe I was 10 years old I went with my older sister and a family friend.

BluRmGrl · 06-16-2005, 11:40 AM

First one I ever attended was in the company of my parents, would have been about 1976 or so (I was 5), and it was, um,

Charlie Rich w/ Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty.

I was a concientious objecter, I swear!!!

First performance I ever went to by my choice (although my mom accompanied me) was to see Helen Reddy in about 1978. This was well past the zenith of her career in the US & she was performing in the amphitheater of the amusement park we were vacationing in. Didn't matter to me though - I love(d) that woman's voice!

First show I went to on my own (OK, my boyfriend took me!) was August , maybe September of 1988: White Lion & Cinderella. Ahh....the "mullet metal" bands of the 80's. Whose teenage years would be complete without 'em?

grbounds · 06-16-2005, 11:41 AM

Matchbox Twenty

at least it was before they got popular....

Lila64 · 06-16-2005, 10:40 PM

if I tell you, I'll have to kill you

(but most of you won't even know who they are, except the over 40 club

)

And I did see many of the bands you all mentioned, they just wouldn't qualify as my first show.

Someone giggled at The Fall; the singer's voice bugged the hell out of me. But 'Totally Wired' was cool...

blueeyedgirl · 06-17-2005, 01:32 AM

Come on Lila!

1stepcloser · 06-17-2005, 09:49 AM

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Originally posted by tink
*cough* 911 *cough*

September 1999

erm ... yeah

let's move on...

Lila64 · 06-17-2005, 01:46 PM

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Originally posted by blueeyedgirl
Come on Lila!

it was either Seals & Croft (radio contest) or Andy Gibb (went with friend in Junior High School)

BTW, I took my daughter to see McCartney a few years ago so that someday, she could hold her head proudly and say her first concert at 8 years of age was Paul McCartney (and she's going again in November). But I HAVE to find tickets for the 2 L.A. shows for U2 so I can take her to at least 1. She wasn't interested on the first leg, but now... she can't wait!!!

rjhbonovox · 06-17-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally posted by thatsnotmypuppy
Ironically enough - Michael Jackson, Kooyong Stadium, Melbourne November 1997.

Great show, excellent singer, glad he's been found not guilty and I hope he DOES sign that Vegas contract as I'll be flying over to have a look real soon! Go Michael!

Is there people that actually still like this pervert? Wowo next you will be telling me that you think Gary Glitters a great guy!

beli · 06-17-2005, 04:23 PM

Andy Gibb! I have some Andy Gibb in my Itunes.

IWasBored · 06-17-2005, 04:54 PM

barenaked ladies, august 1999 in connecticut (hartford...meadows music theater)

i consider that my first concert, but my parents dragged me to some kids music and folk music things when i was younger.

06-14-2005, 02:49 PM	#61
ewings The Fly Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 280 Local Time: 09:35 PM	Beatles -- 1964 Indianapolis, IN Lots of screaming people!! John's hair was a golden light brown, it always appeared darker in pictures. __________________

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IWasBored Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 36,783 Local Time: 09:35 PM	barenaked ladies, august 1999 in connecticut (hartford...meadows music theater) i consider that my first concert, but my parents dragged me to some kids music and folk music things when i was younger. __________________

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06-14-2005, 05:27 PM	#63
ewings The Fly Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 280 Local Time: 09:35 PM	I was a sophomore in high school. It was a hot, hot day. Even though everyone had reserved tickets, the fans began to line up early. People began pushing against the doors and other people. It could have turned really nasty, if they hadn't opened the doors. It was wonderful to be part of that day. I wouldn't have traded it for the world. I can remember what I wore that day!

06-14-2005, 06:13 PM	#64
bollox Refugee Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,315 Local Time: 01:35 AM	aerosmith in 1994 @ us air arena in scenic landover, maryland a few years ago they imploded the arena, since the mci centre had taken over as the main sports/concert venue for the dc area. a part of my youth also imploded on that sad day

06-14-2005, 06:25 PM	#66
trevster2k Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,330 Local Time: 10:05 PM	Triumph with opening act Helix St. John's, Newfoundland 1985

06-14-2005, 06:25 PM	#68
indra ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,689 Local Time: 09:35 PM	I honestly can't recall if this was my very first concert or not, but Warren Zevon around 1984 at Bogarts in Cincinnati. Really fun show. It certainly was one of my first shows, if it wasn't the absolute first.

06-14-2005, 07:58 PM	#69
rjhbonovox Refugee Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,129 Local Time: 01:35 AM	Elvis Presley 1956......

06-15-2005, 11:27 AM	#70
najeena War Child Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: an island paradise Posts: 995 Local Time: 01:35 AM	The Who, in the Coloseum, Seattle, 1977. Wow. No concert I've attended since came close to what I experienced that night until U2, Seattle 2. In the same venue, though it's now known as Key Arena and seems much smaller. Is it the nearly thirty years that have passed, or the new seating arrangement? Maybe both.

06-16-2005, 11:19 AM	#71
karmic_postmark Refugee Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Downtown LA Posts: 1,479 Local Time: 06:35 PM	It was Journey @ the Long Beach sports arena. I believe I was 10 years old I went with my older sister and a family friend.

06-16-2005, 11:40 AM	#72
BluRmGrl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leather Heaven Posts: 7,808 Local Time: 09:35 PM	First one I ever attended was in the company of my parents, would have been about 1976 or so (I was 5), and it was, um, Charlie Rich w/ Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty. I was a concientious objecter, I swear!!! First performance I ever went to by my choice (although my mom accompanied me) was to see Helen Reddy in about 1978. This was well past the zenith of her career in the US & she was performing in the amphitheater of the amusement park we were vacationing in. Didn't matter to me though - I love(d) that woman's voice! First show I went to on my own (OK, my boyfriend took me!) was August , maybe September of 1988: White Lion & Cinderella. Ahh....the "mullet metal" bands of the 80's. Whose teenage years would be complete without 'em?

06-16-2005, 11:41 AM	#73
grbounds Acrobat Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Buffalo Posts: 480 Local Time: 01:35 AM	Matchbox Twenty at least it was before they got popular....

06-16-2005, 10:40 PM	#74
Lila64 Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ♥Set List Lane♥ Posts: 52,894 Local Time: 06:35 PM	if I tell you, I'll have to kill you (but most of you won't even know who they are, except the over 40 club ) And I did see many of the bands you all mentioned, they just wouldn't qualify as my first show. Someone giggled at The Fall; the singer's voice bugged the hell out of me. But 'Totally Wired' was cool...

06-17-2005, 01:32 AM	#75
blueeyedgirl Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bottom of the earth Posts: 6,776 Local Time: 11:05 AM	Come on Lila!

06-17-2005, 04:23 PM	#79
beli Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In a frock in Western Australia Posts: 15,464 Local Time: 09:35 AM	Andy Gibb! I have some Andy Gibb in my Itunes.