Favorite "Live" Album

[cjl71178]

I know that there may have been a thread on this at one time, but I figured I'd start a new one. What is your favorite "Live" album?

Before I get into mine, I have to let you guys know something. I'm not a big fan of live albums at all. I could care less for most of them because I would much rather hear the studio version of the song, unless the live version stands out...if you know what i mean...?

Rush - Exit Stage Left
The Trees into Xanadu
Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains The Same
The Song Remains The Same, The Rain Song, No Quarter
Yes - Yessongs
The debut of Mr. Alan White on this one.
Kiss - Alive 3
I saw them on the "Revenge" tour and listening to this just reminds me of my ears ringing for four days straight!
Grand Funk - Live Album
Mark, Don & Mel...an album full of rock

[KCDrummer]

Great topic!

"Exit Stage Left" is one of my favorites too, some others are:

Rush "A Show of Hands"
Steey Dan "Live in America"
Moxy Fruvous "Live Noise"
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones "Live Art"
Bill Evans Trio "Sunday at the Village Vanguard"
Bobby Watson and Horizon "Midwest Shuffle"
Miles Davis Quintet "Live at the Plugged Nickel"
Frank Sinatra and the Count Basie Orchestra "Live at the Sands"

[bighaibigdrums]

Not a album but a DVD
VanHalen Live Without A Net
Zep How The West Was Won.

[fusssion]

IRush - Exit Stage Left


BINGO!

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[rendezvous_drummer]

Rattle and Hum- U2

One of my favorites!

[fijjibo]

Death on the road - Iron Maiden

Score + Budokan - Dream Theater

[bonzolead]

I know that there may have been a thread on this at one time, but I figured I'd start a new one. What is your favorite "Live" album?

Before I get into mine, I have to let you guys know something. I'm not a big fan of live albums at all. I could care less for most of them because I would much rather hear the studio version of the song, unless the live version stands out...if you know what i mean...?

Rush - Exit Stage Left
The Trees into Xanadu
Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains The Same
The Song Remains The Same, The Rain Song, No Quarter
Yes - Yessongs
The debut of Mr. Alan White on this one.
Kiss - Alive 3
I saw them on the "Revenge" tour and listening to this just minds me of my ears ringing for four days straight!
Grand Funk - Live Album
Mark, Don & Mel...an album full of rock

I love Bonham's playing live when he incorporates the tympani's and gong into the songs his playing was always killer live he didn't. have to hold back on anything.I was always in favor of Kiss "Alive" that was the first album I ever got. back in 1976 when I was 6 .I like listening to studio cuts but I love when a band sounds just like the album live.

keep swatting,
Bonzolead

[gf2564]

Little Feat- Waiting On Columbus
Chicago- Live at Carnegie Hall 1971

[zappafan]

Frank Zappa and the Mothers - Live at the Fillmore East, June 1971
Grateful Dead - Live Without a Net
Zep - Song Remains the Same
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble - Live Alive
Allman Brothers - Fillmore East
Phish - Slip, Stitch and Pass

Peace.

[jbman2000]

the who "Live at Leeds"
cheaptrick "Live at Budokan"

[rockinrider]

First would be Exit Stage Left - Rush

Second is Live at Leeds - The Who

I have a soft spot for Lighthouse Live with Skip Procop on drums. A great concert!

[caprisun3484]

mine are

Live At Leeds- The Who
Live Under The Sky- V.S.O.P.
and
Live At Woodstock- Hendrix

[drumminjohn]

Led Zeppelin- How The West Was Won, I recommend any fan at all of Zeppelin to pick this up, I also recommend every drummer to at least listen to the Moby Dick.

The Who- Live at Leeds, CLASSIC!

Any Hendrix live album if you're a fan of amazing onstage jams..

Foghat- Live!, plain and simple: it's just fun music

[Samf]

Come on guys not one mention of Frampton Comes Alive!!!!!

[drumminjohn]

Come on guys not one mention of Frampton Comes Alive!!!!!

Dang I completely forgot that one!

[cjl71178]

yes, how can we forget the live album of all live albums?

[Mapex589]

Rush - Exit Stage Left
The Police - Live! (1995)
Iron Maiden - Live After Death

[Jay.B.]

Faith No More, live at Brixton Academy

[da cheese walks]

Steve Vai - Live At The Astoria (DVD)

Primus - any live stuff!!!sheer genius!

Thin Lizzy - Live And Dangerous

Hendrix - live at the Isle Of Wight

[drozzy]

Alice In Chains Unplugged.

Perfect. Apart from Staley forgetting the lyrics to one song.

[michael drums]

Here's 4:

1.) Rush - Exit...Stage Left
2.) Ted Nugent - Double Live Gonzo
3.) Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive
4.) Led Zeppelin - The Song Remains The Same

There's more, but this'll do for now...Play On! ;-)

[drummerchick435]

The only one I have: Queen: Live At Wembly
My brothers: Led Zeppelin: something and Dave Matthews Band: Live At Central Park

[sir_willy]

The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway by Genesis. Its a live recording of the entire album on the box set. The first time I heard it, it floored me, and I've been in love with it since. I generally like Phil Collins' drumming, and some of his stuff from this album really amazes me.


I also like Exit... Stage Left by Rush, Yessongs by Yes, Live at Royal Albert Hall by Cream, and Live at Leeds by The Who.

[TheSteve]

Keith Jarrett Trio- The Out of Towners
Trio Beyond with John Scofield, Larry Goldings and Jack Dejohnette
John Mayer Trio- Try!

[pdp 9091]

Before I get into mine, I have to let you guys know something. I'm not a big fan of live albums at all. I could care less for most of them because I would much rather hear the studio version of the song, unless the live version stands out...if you know what i mean...?



I would much rather hear a live version cause good bands improvise. (i.e. normal guitar solos are stretched longer, songs are done faster, drum wise the fills are most of the time different, and so on.) For a live song, you get to hear the true talent of the band and not a touched up studio recording.

Led Zeppelin "How the West Was Won"
Rage Against the Machine "Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium"
RHCP "Live at Slane Castle" (DVD)
Led Zeppelin "BBC Sessions"

[cjl71178]

The Police - Live! (1995)


I have this one. I love the beginning of "So Lonely" (on the first disc) when Sting says, "I feel so...I feel so lonely". You hear Stewart Copeland say into his mic, "I'm not surprised", and
then they go into the song. Classic!

[Ashton Drum's]

Rose Royce - The Magic Touch
got some awsome drumming on it should check it out The drummers name is Mr Henry Garner
or
Frank Zappa - You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore

[d.c.drummer]

JOHN MAYER TRIO- TRY!

really if you havn't heard this with Pino Paladini and Steve Jordan, you are missing out. Dont be tainted by previous views of Mr. Mayer. He is an awesome electric guitar player. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjf36Rg5w6Q

[insane drummer]

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones - Live at the Quick

The live version of Big Country is one of the coolest instrumentals I have heard.

RUSH - Live in Rio (same as the DVD I believe)

The energy on this disc from the band, and the crowd, pushes the music to a whole new level.

[DestinationDrumming]

I really don't like live albums, all the whooping an hollering and no sight of the audience...can't really see the point. Love live DVD's though and I'm lucky enough to have a monster home cinema set-up with a huge projected image and 600w of sound. Good job our house is detached!

For the musicianship, entertainment and good listening mine would be:

Rush - Live in Rio
Carl Santana - Supernatural Live
Eagles - Hell freezes over
Walter Trout and the Radicals - Relentless
Simply Red - Live in London
ELO - Zoom Tour Live
Uriah Heep - Gypsy

Possibly an eclectic mix but for me good music is good music!

[glen thomas]

The Who - Live at Leeds
Dixie Dregs - Bring 'em Back Alive
Rush - Show of Hands ( I know.. rare.. but I love the sound of Pearts Ludwigs)
any Buddy Rich :-)

Fav.. live DVD concert.

Porcupine Tree - Arriving somewhere
Rush - Live in Rio
Chick Corea - Live at Montreux 2004
Earth Wind Fire - Greek Theatre
Pink Floyd - Pulse
Brian Setzer - live in Japan

[Tony Rockyhorror]

Dead Kennedys- Live at the Deaf Club
Who- Live at Leeds
Bad Religion- Tested
Clash- Live from here to Eternity

[Byaaboy]

Thelonius Monk and John Coltrane At Carnegie Hall
Wilco - Kicking Television
My Morning Jacket - Okonokos
The Band - The Last Waltz

[Muckster]

Kiss - Alive II

Journey - Captured

Jean-Luc Ponty - Live at Chene Park

Weather Report - 8:30

Steps Ahead - Live in Tokyo

Vital Information - Live around the world, where we come from tour 1998-1999

[bonzolead]

I always keep coming back to this thread ,great tread.I always liked Pat Travers "Go for what you know"Great early Tommy Aldridge need I say more.

Keep Swatting,
Bonzolead

[ludwigvondrumcrazy]

Humble Pie
Performance - Rockin' The Fillmore

LVDC

[glen thomas]

I always keep coming back to this thread ,great tread.I always liked Pat Travers "Go for what you know"Great early Tommy Aldridge need I say more.

Keep Swatting,
Bonzolead

EGADS.. I forgot that one.. Hit me in the head.. GREAT ONE!

[SantiBanks]

genesis archives disc 1 and 2 (live lamb) are fabulous aswell as three sides live and the we can't dance tour dvd.

I also love the Imaginairy Day live dvd from Pat Metheny. Awesome performance, though pretty simple and straight forward in stage concept.

Growing up live from Peter Gabriel is also a highlight for me...

Marbles on the Road from Marillion is alwesome too !

[dizkneelande]

Great topic!

"Exit Stage Left" is one of my favorites too, some others are:

Rush "A Show of Hands"
Steey Dan "Live in America"
Moxy Fruvous "Live Noise"
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones "Live Art"
Bill Evans Trio "Sunday at the Village Vanguard"
Bobby Watson and Horizon "Midwest Shuffle"
Miles Davis Quintet "Live at the Plugged Nickel"
Frank Sinatra and the Count Basie Orchestra "Live at the Sands"

I love village vanguard. Some of the most beautiful brush playing ive ever heard

[katman]

Talking Heads - "Stop Making Sense"

[Ozzy Biz]

Definitely "How the West Was Won" by Led Zeppelin. No questions asked; 3 CDs of musical bliss

[Wegadrummer]

I would have to go with the Deep Purple "made in japan".. You all time favourite album.

[theduke86]

Miles Davis: Four And More

[AlexM]

John Mayer Trio - "Try!" - Steve Jordan on Drums

[photon]

Joe Cocker - Mad Dogs and Englishmen
Simon and Garfunkel - Concert in the Park

When I was a younger lad:

All the Worlds a Stage - Rush
Alive - Kiss
Made in Japna - Deep Purple

[cjl71178]

John Mayer Trio - "Try!" - Steve Jordan on Drums

Yes...what a trio! I almost fell over when I found out that Steve Jordan & Pino Palladino were the rhythm section.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

New York Rock and Soul Review
Featuring Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen, Jeff Young, Boz Skaggs, Phoebe Snow, many others.

Standing in The Shadows Of Motown...CD/DVD
Featuring the Funk Brothers( band that played on 99% of all Motown Recording),Bootsy Collins, Ben Harper, Joan Osborne, Meshell Ndegeocello, and others.

[AE Gauthier]

My favorite is Hendrix's Band of Gypsys album.

[mikei]

1. Kiss Alive!!! What a great album. This is what made "live" albums popular.
2. Iron Maiden Live After Death. Another fantastic album. Great sound with even better songs.
3. Kiss Alive II. This album only had a couple cheesy songs, but overall was incredible.
4. Black Sabbath Live Evil Dio really shined on this album. He even sang a couple of songs better than Ozzy (NIB)
5. Slayer - Decade of Aggression. This is probably the least polished of any live album ever created. You can hear all of the mistakes. But, it is so raw that you can feel it in your bones!
6. Racer X - Live Extreme. You hear what might be the most incredible group of metal musicians ever put together to do nothing but show off. Paul Gilbert at his very best, Bruce Builliet (The "second guitarist" who was under appreciated due to Gilbert), John Aldrette on Bass (Not quite Billy Sheehan, but pretty close) and finally, the most underrated drummer in Metal, Mr. Scott Travis.
7. Lamb of God - Killadelphia I hate the singer but the actual music sounds top notch. Chris Adler's drumming is really, really good on this.

[michael drums]

Oh...

And ALL the albums recorded live of "The Greatest" himself, Bernard "Buddy" Rich...Play On! ;-)

[KCDrummer]

Can't believe I forgot:

Jaco Pastorious--"The Birthday Concert". A big band including Jaco, Michael Brecker, Bob Mintzer, Don Alias, Peter Erskine.....it's heavy.

[cjl71178]

My favorite is Hendrix's Band of Gypsys album.

Good choice AE! I can't believe I forgot that one.

[LiveGoat]

At the moment it's Townes Van Zandt: Live at McCabe's. Not drum anywhere in sight but amazing nonetheless.

--LG

[brittc89]

John Scofield's "EnRoute", Ive turned into a massive Bill Stewart fan!

[Jeff Almeyda]

"An evening with Jeff Almeyda"

"Jeff Almeyda and Friends"

and my personal favorite...

"Just Jeff"

[Ozzy Biz]

"An evening with Jeff Almeyda"

"Jeff Almeyda and Friends"

and my personal favorite...

"Just Jeff"

I just picked up the limited edition of "Just Jeff" with the bonus DVD. Great stuff. It's almost as good as the solo album/DVD "Interpretative dance to Percussion" by Meg White.

[drummer_14_92]

live at leeds , like a lot of other people, although i wish i had the cd for the who concert i was at

[CASP3Rdrummer]

well i have to disagree....live perfomances are always getting me more atracted mostly because u get the feel of the atmosphere and specialy if it was long time ago.

my favorite is A Real Live One by Iron Maiden !!

[slingerland755]

By far, Mother's Finest live (1978). Barry Borden is like a funky John Bonham. He plays with Marshall Tucker Band right now and used to play with Molly Hatchet as well. Those two bands aren't really my cup of tea, but MF was awesome back in the day. One of the great underrated drummers out there!

[slingerland755]

"An evening with Jeff Almeyda"

"Jeff Almeyda and Friends"

and my personal favorite...

"Just Jeff"

I'm gonna have to pick those up.

[foursticks]

Four&More Miles Davis Live in Concert. Holy mackrel Tony Williams is on FIRE on this - such a beautiful touch and the textures, oh the textures, it's something else.

[bonzolead]

By far, Mother's Finest live (1978). Barry Borden is like a funky John Bonham. He plays with Marshall Tucker Band right now and used to play with Molly Hatchet as well. Those two bands aren't really my cup of tea, but MF was awesome back in the day. One of the great underrated drummers out there!I would totally agree I always loved the drums in "flirtin with disaster" My band opened up for Molly Hatchet back in the 90's it wasn't. the original drummer but they still sounded great and were a cool bunch of guys.Way down to earth

Bonzolead

[bonzolead]

World Wide Live by the Scorpians great live album.what about Live a Folsum Prison by Johnny Cash another great live one and Live at the Filmore by the Allman Brothers Band


Bonzolead

[OldStampK]

Magma Live is intense. If you are at all interested in fusion or prog rock you need to hear that album.
Allman Brothers - Live at the Fillmore East
Miles Davis - It's About That Time, My Funny Valentine
Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane - Live at the Half Note
John Coltrane - One Up, One Down
James Brown - Live at the Apollo
Little Feat - Waiting for Columbus
King Crimson - Night Watch, Absent Lovers

[prempex]

the ramones-its alive.


not the most complex band, but its good to getaway from lamb of god, and dream theatre every now and then

[drumbent]

Benny Goodman "1938 Carnegie Hall Concert" (Gene Krupa!)
UK "Live" (Terry Bozzio)
Focus "At the Rainbow"
Deep Purple "Made in Japan"
Rush "Exit Stage Left"
Zappa - various "You Can't Do That On Stage..."
Genesis "Live" and "Seconds Out" (back when Phil was funky. And yes, I know SO was studio doctored)

Mark

[hauk]

Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere... [it's a DVD]

Trains and the drumming on Hatesong amaze me.

[MykeyInChains]

Dream Theater "Live at Budokan"

Lamb of God "Killadelphia"

Primus "Suck On This"

Nine Inch Nails "And All That Could Have Been"

Metallica "S&M"

Alice In Chains "Live"

[mofle]

Pat Metheny trio --> Live is a great one. Bill Stewart is such an excelent drummer.

[DreamTheater4life]

Score- Dream Theater (I WAS THERE =D)

[burnthehero]

I loved DMB's live in central park. That was when I really became a DMB fan.

[Drummer Karl]

John Scofield's "EnRoute", Ive turned into a massive Bill Stewart fan!

Yeah...I also got a huge fan of Bill`s playing. I´ve just listened to a tune ("Name that tune") from this album on John`s myspace and wow, that`s awesome.

Other than that I really love to listen to "Inside out": Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette live in London. Great great great stuff and trio!

Karl

[bacca]

dire straits-alchemy live
and peter gabriel-secret world...... both spring to mind.....

[penguin55]

How the west was won- led zeppelin
S&M- Metallica
Tribute album(to randy rhoads) - Ozzy
Live at Montreal(i think) - Symphony X
Live Scenes from New York- Dream Theater

[Rick_Strong]

Rolling Stones "Get Yer Ya Ya`s Out"
Vital Information "Live From Mars"


My Two Cents

[aydee]

1. John Coltrane - Live at Birdland
2. Miles Davis - Live at the plugged Nickel
3. Jaco Pastorious -Twins
4. Jimi Hendrix - Jimi plays Monterey
5. Allman Bros. - Live at Fillmore East
6. Woodstock -
7.Made in Japan - Deep Purple
8. Mark, Don & Mel - Grand Funk Railroad
9.Pat Metheny Trio - Live
10.Sting - Bring on the Night

[Citizen Insane]

My favorites are

Alice in Chains unplugged
Nirvana unplugged
S&M Metallica
Porcupine Tree- Arriving SomeWhere but not here
Led Zeppelin- How the West was won

Im not a big fan of "live" albums in general, but I like those.

[Steamer]

"Live at the Lighthouse" Elvin Jones
"Live at Birdland" John Coltrane Quartet
"Live in Paris" John Coltrane
"Thelonious In Action" Thelonious Monk Quartet with Johnny Griffin recorded at the Five Spot Cafe, New York { early Roy Haynes}
"Tokyo Live" Tony Williams
"Changeless" Keith Jarrett Trio
"Four&More Recorded Live in Concert" Miles Davis
"Live at the Plugged Nickel" Miles Davis
"Keep the Customer Satisfied" Buddy Rich
"Live in London" Buddy Rich {signed vinyl copy by Buddy!}
"Jack Dejohnette New Directions in Europe"
"The Great Jazz Trio Live at the Village Vanguard" {Tony Williams on drums}
"Bill Evans At The Montreux Jazz Festival" { very early Jack Dejohnette on drums}

many more etc..

[yammiefan]

Some of my favorites:

Weather Report - Live and Unreleased
Rush - Different Stages
John McLaughlin - Live at the Royal Festival Hall
John McLaughlin - Tokyo Live
David Bowie - Stage
Pat Martino - Live at Yoshi's
John Scofield - En Route
Trio Beyond - Saudades
Level 42 - Live at Wembley
The Quintet - Jazz at Massey Hall
Cheap Trick - Music for Hangovers

+ any live Miles Davis

[FourOnSix]

Bill Evans ~ Sunday at the Village Vangaurd
Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia ~ Friday Night in San Francisco
Lamb of God ~ Killadelphia
Ben Harper ~ Live from Mars (the second disc on this album is inspired)
Pink Floyd ~ Pulse & the Delicate Sound of Thunder (the only thing missing from these is roger)
Dave Matthew's & Tim Reynolds ~ Live at Radio City Music Hall
Jason Mraz ~ Live at Java Joe's
Flogging Molly ~ Alive Behind the Green Door
Led Zepplin ~ How the West Was Won
O.A.R. ~ Pretty much any live album they've released is pure gold
Sublime ~ Stand by Your Van
Rage Against the Machine ~ Live at the Grand Olympic Stadium


If there's an album on this list you haven't heard, I suggest you remedy that situation. ha

[goughy]

What is your favorite "Live" album?

Before I get into mine, I have to let you guys know something. I'm not a big fan of live albums at all. I could care less for most of them because I would much rather hear the studio version of the song, unless the live version stands out...if you know what i mean...?


It's funny because I am the complete opposite! I haven't bought an 'album' in years, since live dvd's became prominent.

But if I had to say favourite live albums

Aerosmith - Live Bootleg
Sting - Bring on the night
Simple Minds - Live in the city of light

[Der Februar]

"Nighthawks at the Diner" by Tom Waits

[Polymetrix1618]

In no particular order:

Tool - Salival
TOP - Soul Vaccination:TOP Live
The Who - Live at Leeds
Dave Brubeck - The Great Concerts
Zeppelin - The Song Remains the Same

[lewisn27]

JOHN MAYER TRIO- TRY!

really if you havn't heard this with Pino Paladini and Steve Jordan, you are missing out. Dont be tainted by previous views of Mr. Mayer. He is an awesome electric guitar player. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjf36Rg5w6Q
i agree, that is a great album

[Mcbrain]

Iron Maiden: Live after Death
Rush: all of em ;-)
MSG: Live at the Budokan

[RICHY-18]

Metallica S&M... ...................

[jay norem]

"Live at the Lighthouse" Elvin Jones
"Live at Birdland" John Coltrane Quartet
"Live in Paris" John Coltrane
"Thelonious In Action" Thelonious Monk Quartet with Johnny Griffin recorded at the Five Spot Cafe, New York { early Roy Haynes}
"Tokyo Live" Tony Williams
"Changeless" Keith Jarrett Trio
"Four&More Recorded Live in Concert" Miles Davis
"Live at the Plugged Nickel" Miles Davis
"Keep the Customer Satisfied" Buddy Rich
"Live in London" Buddy Rich {signed vinyl copy by Buddy!}
"Jack Dejohnette New Directions in Europe"
"The Great Jazz Trio Live at the Village Vanguard" {Tony Williams on drums}
"Bill Evans At The Montreux Jazz Festival" { very early Jack Dejohnette on drums}

many more etc..

Great list Stan. I would add my personal favorite: "Thelonious Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall."
That "Tokyo Live" is a mother, isn't it?
I must get hold of "Thelonious in Action."
Oh yeah, how about "A Night At Birdland" Art Blakey, with Clifford Brown.

[Deathmetalconga]

Ana Belen and Victor Manuel, "Mucho Mas Que Dos." Great Spanish pop music with strong Arab influences and the Spanish version of Piano Man is freaky.

[dcrigger]

Don Ellis - "Live at Fillmore"

Mahavishnu - "Between Nothingness and Eternity"

[nhzoso]

Black Sabbath--Live Evil,(with Dio)

Dave Matthews in Central park is awesome

Zeppelin--Song remains the same

Godsmack---Changes DVD..One of my newer fav's.. Man they just seem to get better and better.

[metal overlord]

Judas Priest '98 Meltdown
Iron Maiden Live After Death
Metallica S&M


Theres alot more, I just dont remeber.

[Ian Williams]

Queen - Live Killers.
AC/DC - If you want blood, you've got it.
Judas Priest - Unleashed in the East and Priest..Live!
The Who - Live at the Isle of Wight.
Thin Lizzy - Life/Live.
Jimmy Hendrix - Jimmy plays Monterrey.
Deep Purple - Made in Japan and Made in Europe.
Motorhead - Live at Hammersmith.
Devo - Live.
Scorpions - Tokyo tapes.

All the Best,

[Ian Williams]

The Eagle has landed - Saxon.

Best Regards,

[SpiritOfRadio]

Snakes and Arrows Live-Rush (Holds a top spot for most people who saw that tour).
Strangers In The Night-UFO
Song Remains the Same-Zeppelin
Score-Dream Theater
Go for What you Know-Pat Travers Band
World Wide Live-Scorpions

[caddywumpus]

Art Blakey "Live at Birdland Vol. 1"
Alice in Chains "Unplugged"
Nirvana "Unplugged"
Eric Clapton "Unplugged"
Foo Fighters "Skin and Bones"
Incubus "Live at Red Rocks"
Miles Davis "Live at the Black Hawk Friday Night Vol. 1"

...roughly in that order

[bobdadruma]

The Rippingtons Live in L.A.
Steely Dan Alive in America
Moody Blues Live at red rocks

[Joe P]

"The Complete Weekend on the Rocks" by the Dave Matthews Band

[5-0]

RATM- Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium. I love their live stuff, in fact I prefer it to their studio albums, there's so much energy in their performances.

[Pavlos]

So many great suggestions with lots I need to check out. My faves (mixing DVDs and Albums)

The Who - Live at Leeds - All time best live Rock disc imho.

Rush - Exit Stage Left - Rush at their best imho. Neil going crazy and showing so much energy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kse01ftDAU0

Peter Gabriel - Secret World - Manu Katche is great!

King Crimson - Live at Frejus 1982 - From Neil and Jack and Me concert DVD. Bruford is great as always and Adrian Belew is a monster Singing, playing insane guitar and lots of drumming from him too.

Mahavishnu Orch- Between Nothingness and Eternity - Not the best sound quality but Cobham shreds.

Jean Luc Ponty - Live 1978 - I had this on cassette and they wouldn't release it on CD until recently. I had to make a copy of the cassette to listen to because it was getting worn out. Casy Schurell is the drummer I think.

Bjork - Live at Cambridge 1998 - Electronic drums and programming from Mark Bell here, a concert masterpeice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJCHnoVrtBU

[Billy Brown]

I don't know if they constitutes favorites or not, but I really like these live albums:

Pat Martino, Live at Yoshi's
Art Blakey, At the Cafe Bohemia

...and, Waylon Live!

[Billy Brown]

"The Complete Weekend on the Rocks" by the Dave Matthews Band

I have never understood the appeal of that guy's music. His popular interest is easy enough to figure out, but I don't understand his mention among musicians.

I don't mean that as an attack but honest confusion.

[aydee]

Landscape- art pepper

[LaCorleone]

Pink Floyd - Pulse...unbeatable for me.
David Gilmour - Remember That Night (Live@RAH)

[Tryitagain]

I wanted to post to this thread a while back, but couldn't decide. But now there's no question!

Art Blakey Quintet "Live at Birdland"

Just got it last night and listened to it twice already. The raw power of Blakey's playing and the sound of his drums combined with the energy of a live performance gave me goose bumps....

[Pocketman]

In no particular order:

"Exit...Stage Left" - Rush
"How The West Was Wom" - Led Zep
"Live At The Royal Albert Hall" - John McLaughlin
"The Bet Band You NEver Heard In Your Life" - Zappa
"Live In Japan" - Tony Williams Quintet
"Document" - Karizma (w/Vinnie)
"Soul Vaccination" - Tower Of Power

[cantstandyourfunk]

I have never understood the appeal of that guy's music. His popular interest is easy enough to figure out, but I don't understand his mention among musicians.

I don't mean that as an attack but honest confusion.

are you serious? not even from a drummer's perspective?

[Tom Sawyer]

I have a lot of favorites, many of which already mentioned, but lately I'm diggin' Prince - One Nite Alone Live!, damn what a show. Insanely tight playing by the band. John Blackwell on drums of course.

[drumbum1977]

Iron Maiden - Live After Death

[Jalli]

Killadelphia - Lamb Of God
S&M - Metallica

[metal overlord]

AC/DC Live

and there were some others but I forgot

[Billy Brown]

are you serious? not even from a drummer's perspective?

Totally. I'm from the dude's hometown, and there are better drummers here.

[TheRhythmMethod]

Rush: All The World's A Stage, Different Stages, Snakes & Arrows Live

Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same, How The West Was Won

The Who: Live At Leeds

The Band: Rock Of Ages

Pink Floyd: Pulse

UFO: Strangers In The Night

AC/DC: If You Want Blood You've Got It

The Rolling Stones: Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out

[sticky.widget]

Iron Maiden - Live After Death

Second that. Best Live album ever made.

[Ozzy Biz]

Some Favourites...

Led Zeppelin - How The West Was Won
James Brown - Live at the Apollo '67
The Mars Volta - Scab Dates
Pearl Jam - Live in Detroit, Live at Benaroya Hall
Queens of the Stone Age - Over the Hills and Through the Woods
Radiohead - I Might Be Wrong
Pink Floyd - Pulse
Nirvana - MTV Unplugged
Jeff Buckley - Live in Chicago
The Beatles - live at the BBC
The Vandals - live at the house of Blues
Rage Against the Machine - Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium
The Pixies - live In Winnipeg
The Who - Live at the Young Vic

[dr.funkenstien]

Porcupine Tree - Arriving Somewhere

[rmandelbaum]

I have a few

Deep Purple - Made In Japan
UFO - Strangers In The Night
Peter Frampton - Frampton Come Alive
Paul McCartney - Back In The US
Rush - All The Worlds A Stage
Dream Theater - Live Scenes From New York

[tbmills]

Dave Matthews Band - Listener Supported
Allman Brothers Band - Live at Beacon Theatre
Galactic - We Love 'Em Tonight
Alice In Chains - Unplugged
Metallica - S&M
John Mayer Trio - Try!
Soulive - Sou(LIVE)
Coldplay - Live in 2003
Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsys
Rage Against the Machine - Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium
Matisyahu - Live at Stubb's

[Disco Stu]

James Brown - "Love, Power, Peace"

This is my favorite live album hands down. It was recorded in 1971, when James Brown and his band were at their funkiest and most energetic. It features "the original JBs" including Bootsy Collins, Catfish Collins, Bobby Byrd, Fred Wesley, and of course drummer Jabo Starks. The music hardly ever stops as they usually bust right into the next song without pause. The crowd goes absolutely nuts throughout the show. I can listen to this album at any time and it gets me totally pumped.

[zzdrummer]

Dave Matthews Band - Listener Supported
Allman Brothers Band - Live at Beacon Theatre
Galactic - We Love 'Em Tonight
Alice In Chains - Unplugged
Metallica - S&M
John Mayer Trio - Try!
Soulive - Sou(LIVE)
Coldplay - Live in 2003
Jimi Hendrix - Band of Gypsys
Rage Against the Machine - Live at the Grand Olympic Auditorium
Matisyahu - Live at Stubb's

Love the list, is that Deitch with Krasno and soulive? I will add Dispatch Gut The Van and O.A.R.- Live at MSG. Also, one of the many from Ozomatli

[DrummerDavid]

I am more into live DVDs:

Procupine Tree-Ariving Somewhere...
Testament-Live In London
Black Crowes-Freak and Roll...or whatever it is called
Led Zeppelin-The live DVDs.
Bob Marley-Two of his live stuff
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Type O Negative-Symphony For The Devil
Tesla
Motley Crue

There is more

[Bruce M. Thomson]

A few off the top of my head:


Dan Hicks & his Hotlicks: "Where's the Money"
Les McCann & Eddie Harris-"Live in Montreaux"
Joe Jackson- "Big World"
Oregon- "In Concert"
Ozark Mountain Daredevils "It's Alive"
John Mayall "Turning Point"

Also a DVD -YES- "Live at Montreaux"

I like 'Grand Funk Live" as well

[tbmills]

Love the list, is that Deitch with Krasno and soulive?

umm... i dont completely know what your asking... but

Soulive is Krasno, and Neal (keys) and Alan (drums) Evans
Deitch plays drums in Lettuce with Krasno and Neal

[drumhead61]

Jean-Luc Ponty - Live at Chene Park
Earth, Wind, & Fire - Gratitude
Bob Seger - 'Live' Bullet

3 of my absolute favorites...more but these top my list

[zzdrummer]

umm... i dont completely know what your asking... but

Soulive is Krasno, and Neal (keys) and Alan (drums) Evans
Deitch plays drums in Lettuce with Krasno and Neal

Ohhh I saw a video where Deitch was with soulive, or maybe it was labeled wrong or something...for some reason I thought he played with them sometimes.
If you like them check this video out, one of my favorite covers of all time.
Manic Depression-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A6uwYSBCa8

[tbmills]

Ohhh I saw a video where Deitch was with soulive, or maybe it was labeled wrong or something...for some reason I thought he played with them sometimes.
If you like them check this video out, one of my favorite covers of all time.
Manic Depression-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A6uwYSBCa8

that video is fyre dept. theyre a production company/band with kraz and deitch among among others that record for alot of writers. he may play with soulive but i dont think so... i mean theyre brothers...

but all of those guys make up like 5 or 6 different bands/groups.

[mattsdrums]

Probably way too many to mention! Off the top of my head, the following come to mind ...

John Coltrane - Live at Birdland
BB King - Live at the Regal
Miles Davis - Four & More/My Funny Valentine
Rolling Stones - Get Yer Ya Ya's Out
Charlie Watts & the Tentet - Watts at Scotts (possibly because i was there - great memories!)
Bob Marley & the Wailers - Live
King Curtis - Live at the Fillmore
Anthony Jackson, Michel Petrucciani, Steve Gadd - Trio in Tokyo
Charles Lloyd Quintet - Love In
The Who - Live at Leeds

[mattsdrums]

Probably way too many to mention! Off the top of my head, the following come to mind ...

John Coltrane - Live at Birdland
BB King - Live at the Regal
Miles Davis - Four & More/My Funny Valentine
Rolling Stones - Get Yer Ya Ya's Out
Charlie Watts & the Tentet - Watts at Scotts (possibly because i was there - great memories!)
Bob Marley & the Wailers - Live
King Curtis - Live at the Fillmore
Anthony Jackson, Michel Petrucciani, Steve Gadd - Trio in Tokyo
Charles Lloyd Quintet - Love In
The Who - Live at Leeds

I forgot Hendrix - Band of Gypsys ... how could I?!

[Pocketman]

In no particular order:

Rush - Exit... Stage Left

Tony Williams - Live in Japan, Four and More

John McLaughlin Trio - Live at the Royal Albert Hall (Trilok Gurtu)

Frank Zappa - The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life (Wackerman)

Too many to list, but that's what popped in my head at midnight with a few glasses of wine in me lol.

[Guz2]

Maiden-Rock In Rio!

And apparently this message is too short, so I'm just gonna say this to make it longer.

[LeeLovesSabian]

"Live S***, Binge and Purge"
Metallica

[speedwolf]

King Crimson: B'BOOM: Live in Argentina

I don't know if thats my number one favorite......but man I love it

[Ian Williams]

RAMMSTEIN -> Live Us Berlin.

[doorstilend]

any doors live album

[Trench.one]

Tommy Live, The Who! genius ( not the shit film soundtrack version )

[Baddstuff]

Made in Japan- Deep Purple
Band of Gypsys- Hendrix
Live and Dangerous- Thin Lizzy
Night After Night- UK
Strangers in The Night- UFO
Live Loud Alive- Loudness
World Wide Live- Scorpions
We Want Moore- Gary Moore
Vinnie Moore Live
Bring 'Em Back Alive- The Dregs
Scott Henderson Live
Speak of The Devil- Ozzy (I was there!)
All The World's A Stage- Rush
Thunder Live- Casiopea
Grand Funk Live
Live in Japan- Meniketti