Your First Concert

[Tom B.]

Mine was Smashmouth at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA, I was only 7 and don't remember much about it though.

I last saw The Black Crowes a month or two ago coincidentally also at the Electric Factory. I was really confused because they didn't play Remedy, Hard to Handle, She Talks to Angels, or Twice As Hard. That's like their 4 most popular songs.

[rmandelbaum]

Mine was RUSH with Pat Travers opening, What a great show that was.

[Mr. Pasquini]

Rob Zombie and Godsmack at Verizon Wireless amphitheater

KILLER show!

[DreamTheater4life]

Weird Al Yankovic at the Westbury Music Fair in NY. front row tickets 2 hrs before the show started hahaha. great show.

[burnthehero]

Phil Collins....so long ago I can't even remember when it was. Went with a friend and his parents. Even though it was long before I played drums, I specifically remember him playing a drum solo and thinking it was pretty cool.

[fourstringdrums]

Mine was Black Sabbath on their reunion tour with Pantera for my 18th birthday in '99. My sister rented a limo and we took it to the show. Great time :)

[Mapex589]

The Police on the "Ghost In The Machine" tour in 1982. That is when I knew I wanted to play drums.

[KCDrummer]

I saw the band Death (remember them? Gene Hogland on drums) when I was like 14 or something at some rat hole in Albuquerque. That wasn't that big a show, so maybe the one that really counts is when I saw Pantera a couple years later.

That's right. Pantera.

[fourstringdrums]

That's right. Pantera.

They put on an amazing show. Seeing them with Sabbath was as much of a thrill as seeing Sabbath themselves.

After the show, Vinnie was flinging his China's into the audience like a frisbee....to be the fan that they decapitated... :)

[Mapex589]

No No.....Death definitely counts. That is a killer first show.

[ludwigvondrumcrazy]

My first was Chicago Transit Authority at Pine Knob, third row, front & center. Danny Seraphine made quite an impression on a young wannabe Drummer (me) who had just picked up a 4-5 year old used set of white marine pearl Ludwig SuperClassics built back in 1965. I'll never forget that night, what a Group!

LVDC

[rendezvous_drummer]

My first concert was KISS when I was 9...that was 10 years ago and I remember every minute of it!

[KCDrummer]

My first concert was KISS when I was 9...that was 10 years ago and I remember every minute of it!

Wow, between the band and your age at the time, I think maybe you win this round!

[razorx]

i saw kiss when i was seven, i went to ozzfest the year before. That was my first concert.

[GW Drums]

Kiss-Creatures of the Night Tour-1983. Last tour with make up before they revealed their faces. Eric Carr on drums...........he was great!! Night Ranger opened up.

[cnw60]

My first was Chicago Transit Authority at Pine Knob, third row, front & center. Danny Seraphine made quite an impression on a young wannabe Drummer (me) who had just picked up a 4-5 year old used set of white marine pearl Ludwig SuperClassics built back in 1965. I'll never forget that night, what a Group!

LVDC
Same band for me (at Blossom Music Center near Akron, Ohio) - although I don't remember exactly what year - '71 - '72 maybe, so I would have been 11 or so.

Wow, between the band and your age at the time, I think maybe you win this round!

I wish I could claim this one for myself - but a buddy in college would have beat us all. His older brother took him to see the Beatles when he was six years old, - what a bro'!

[nebula821]

I saw Godsmack in a place called Malibu Alley (very small venue). That was in '99 so they weren't really big yet but they put on an awesome show. Sully never got behind the kit but he did some hand drum stuff with the drummer. For some strange reason I don't remember a lot of the show, everything got sort of 'cloudy' at some point :)

[Just Drums]

The Scorpions back in 82-83 or something like that. It was the Love At First Sting tour. Very cool for a 12-13 yr old!

[bonzolead]

Mine was RUSH with Pat Travers opening, What a great show that was.
As much as I like Neal Peart my friend saw the same show in Detroit and he said Tommy Aldridge which I also like blew Neal away solo wise.any comments

Bonzolead

[bonzolead]

My first was Chicago Transit Authority at Pine Knob, third row, front & center. Danny Seraphine made quite an impression on a young wannabe Drummer (me) who had just picked up a 4-5 year old used set of white marine pearl Ludwig SuperClassics built back in 1965. I'll never forget that night, what a Group!

LVDCThat's funny my first concert was the J.Geils band at the Flint IMA in 78' that was back when freesbee's were thrown at concerts they open with "One last kiss" and Peter Wolf was taking his mic stand and pole vaulting over stacked Marshall cabs. what a crazy guy.

Bonzolead

[drum.lad]

foo fighters in 2000 at the front row that was the first of 7 times i would see them i love that band so much great live

[That Guy]

1981 - "Motley Crue" at The Whiskey in Los Angeles. I was 4 years old and loved every minute of it.

[bojangleman]

i saw the Blue Man Group when i was like 9 or 10. that is what inspired me to play the drums..ohh man, they put on one heck of a show!! if anyone of yall have a chance to see them..do it!

Alex

[Fur drummer]

Aerosmith in 1976 at Cobo Arena in Detroit.

[bonzolead]

Aerosmith in 1976 at Cobo Arena in Detroit.

Love seeing the Detroit referances was Ted Nugent & Foghat at that same concert?My cousin raves of that concert but I think it was at the Pontiac Pimple(Silverdome) LOL

Bonzolead

[rmandelbaum]

here is my take.

Neil played his normal, same every time precise like a machine technical solo. So for a Peart fan that is exactly what you want to see.

First I have to sat Travers in general was on fire! the band was at it's peak. Aldridge's solo was exactly what you would expect from him, lots of fire, lots of flash, It was great.

They are two completely different players and they both did what they do best. I would not say one was better then the other they were both great,

If I remember correctly I saw that show at the San Bernardino Swing Auditorium.

[bonzolead]

here is my take.

Neil played his normal, same every time precise like a machine technical solo. So for a Peart fan that is exactly what you want to see.

First I have to sat Travers in general was on fire! the band was at it's peak. Aldridge's solo was exactly what you would expect from him, lots of fire, lots of flash, It was great.

They are two completely different players and they both did what they do best. I would not say one was better then the other they were both great,

If I remember correctly I saw that show at the San Bernardino Swing Auditorium.

Either way what a cool concert and really I think both drummers were at there peak or damn close if my memory is correct that would've been the "Go for what you know" tour for PT and "Moving Pictures" for Rush what a show indeed.

Keep Swatting,
Bonzolead

[Fur drummer]

Love seeing the Detroit referances was Ted Nugent & Foghat at that same concert?My cousin raves of that concert but I think it was at the Pontiac Pimple(Silverdome) LOL

Bonzolead

No, I can't remember who the opening band was. Yea Nuge and Foghat were at the Pontiac Plastic Dome,LOL. Although I did see Foghat at Cobo. I saw ELP at Cobo in the 70's also. I remember Palmer doing a really cool solo.

[harryconway]

1970 - Melanie, the 1st anniversary of Woodstock, at Boston's Harvard Stadium.

[EDogg]

Mine was Muse at Auckland's Vector Area. Whoa, I've gotta say they deserve their Best Live Act status. Sound and lighting was perfect, everything was just so. Dominic Howard wasn't bad either, from where I was in the mosh I could get a good look at what he was doing.

[ludwigvondrumcrazy]

That's funny my first concert was the J.Geils band at the Flint IMA in 78'

I went to a lot of Concert's at the IMA, way more than I can remember. My neighbor's Dad used to be an Usher there, which gave some good access...........

My favorite venue around here was Sherwood Forest. I spent so much time out there that I finally got hired on as a Stage Hand, which also made for some good access, well, when I wasn't moving gear around. Worked from 7 in the a.m. til 2 in the a.m., all for the princely sum of $10, but that was back in the early 70's, $$ went a little further back in those days...........

LVDC

[bonzolead]

I went to a lot of Concert's at the IMA, way more than I can remember. My neighbor's Dad used to be an Usher there, which gave some good access...........

My favorite venue around here was Sherwood Forest. I spent so much time out there that I finally got hired on as a Stage Hand, which also made for some good access, well, when I wasn't moving gear around. Worked from 7 in the a.m. til 2 in the a.m., all for the princely sum of $10, but that was back in the early 70's, $$ went a little further back in those days...........

LVDCboy you got that right nowadays if you and your girl want to go to a concert between tickets,eats & drinks you might as well plan on spending about $150-$200 U.S.D and that's not even for a top-notch act.I think the only band I would spend a lot of money for has got to be Led-Zeppelin if they do a world or at least U.S. tour.we can only hope.

Keep Swatting,
Bonzolead

[bonzolead]

No, I can't remember who the opening band was. Yea Nuge and Foghat were at the Pontiac Plastic Dome,LOL. Although I did see Foghat at Cobo. I saw ELP at Cobo in the 70's also. I remember Palmer doing a really cool solo.
Carl Palmer does one of the coolest solos i've ever seen.how he does the old Krupa flip-stick trick totally cool.

Bonzolead

[baz]

...1976, April Wine with Heart at the Kinsman Fieldhouse in Edmonton Alberta.

Does anybody over fourty remember their second concert ?

Barry

[drummerchick435]

SECULAR
Dave Matthews Band - Atlanta, GA - 2004 (?)
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Steven Curtis Chapman - Birmingham, AL - 2000 (?)

[drumr0]

1986 Bryan Adams Heat of the Night concert Patty Smythe (The Warrior) opened for him.

Ahhh memories....

[mikei]

Kiss-Creatures of the Night Tour-1983. Last tour with make up before they revealed their faces. Eric Carr on drums...........he was great!! Night Ranger opened up.

Same Kiss tour for me. 1983 at what was Irvine Meadows. Motley Crue opened for them. Great entertaining show. I saw my heroes that night.

It was the first time hearing Crue. I remember asking my dad about the "girl" singer in the band. He just chuckled and said it was a guy.

I also remember freaking out because it was the first time I ever saw anyone doing drugs in my life. I was 13 at the time. My dad had to calm me down.

My dad did a great job. To this day, I have never ever tried any drug in my life!!! Been drunk only a handful of times!

[columbus]

My first real concert was Primus Tour de Fromage in Atlanta in early 04. It was a life changing experience.

[bonzolead]

[QUOTE=columbus;385620]My first real concert was Primus Tour de Fromage in Atlanta in early 04. It was a life changing experience.[/QUOTE/] Great first concert was that the orig. Primus?Tim Alexander drum playing is sweet and not to mension Les Claypool one of the best bass players ever. yes I said ever.LOL

keep swatting,
Bonzolead

[slingerland755]

1979 Mother's Finest opened for Aerosmith and blew them off the stage at the Omni in Atlanta. Those were Aerosmith's drug days. I remember Steven Tyler acted like his mike was broken during the high parts in "Dream On."

[Muckster]

Heart - 1985 with Shooting Star opening. Remember them?

[Victor_se]

Not a long time ago...

Nightwish In Mexico city when they release the album " Once " in 2004...

the drummer is Jukka "Julius" Nevalainen...

[SLEEPY BRiGHT EYEZ]

My first real concert was Skankin' Pickle. I was fourteen ('93/94ish). They played an all-ages show at a record shop in NO, a few hours prior to their gig at a club. They were great. I got to meet a couple of the band members and had them sign a poster for me. A couple friends of mine were hanging out with the rest of the band in their van. I remember their saxaphone player was upset because while setting up their gear at the club, a PA speaker fell and crushed his sax. He had to buy a used one from a local pawn shop.

My oldest son's first concert, sort of, was Clutch. He was still in the womb. I'm fairly certain he heard what was going on though.

[fourstringdrums]

My oldest son's first concert, sort of, was Clutch. He was still in the womb. I'm fairly certain he heard what was going on though.

He's a lucky boy. One of my favorite bands right there. If that didn't shape him in some way or form and put him towards music I don't know what will. Nothing like hearing JP Gaster while still in the womb :)

[TheGroceryman]

This is really pathetic, i mean REALLY pathetic, cause i havnt been to a concert and im 16.... BUT, im going to a foo fighters concert in february, so its all good.

[Tom B.]

This is really pathetic, i mean REALLY pathetic, cause i havnt been to a concert and im 16.... BUT, im going to a foo fighters concert in february, so its all good.

I might be going to a Foo concert in February too, at the Wachovia Spectrum.

[Pinner]

I saw The Baby's at Cerritos College, CA. in the 70's when the singer had pink hair.
I was home sick that day and my brother who was the cartoonist for the college paper came home and took me to see them. I still can't figure out why girls scream.
Pinner

[DaveyBoy]

This Friday-Bloc Party at Alexandra Palace

[rockinrider]

My first concert was the Atlantic City Rock Festivel, 1969! I saw Janis Joplin, Frank Zappa, Three Dog Night, and The Buddy Miles Express. The Buddy Miles show was fantastic (to a 15 year old). (Buddy was playing his "Nude Woman" kit...also impressive to a 15 year old...LOL!)

......Does anybody over fourty remember their second concert ?

Barry


Yep, Three Dog Night in Harrisburg, PA...1970! Floyd did his "Glowing Hands in the Dark" routine. Very Cool!

What ever happened to Black Lights?

[volume_3]

Mine was Evanescence. Not a great start i know

[Victor_se]

Does anybody over fourty remember their second concert ?

Barry

I think My second concert waaas, Stratovarious In Mexico City.

The drummer is Jörg Michael I can't remember the year, But we're talking about the FIRST concert, so nevermind :P ;)

[BoxcarDrummer182]

mine would have to be Green Day at Gillete Stadium in 2005. It was The Used, Jimmy Eat World, and Green Day. it was so kick ass. there was one point where they played knowlage (really old song) and they invited kids on stae to play it. and they gave away a gibson les paul, one of tre's cymbals and a bunch of sticks, and the bassist got an autograph and a bass. i didnt go on stage though haha. though i'd share that. I'm not over fourty but, my second was Barenaked Ladies (opening night!) and in february i'm going to Angels & Airwaves with my girlfriend!

[Victor_se]

Mine was Evanescence. Not a great start i know

Why not?

I think the singer have a great voice

[ZildjianMan1023]

Why not?

I think the singer have a great voice

amy lee isnt that bad on they eyes either

[Victor_se]

Nop, you're right
Very nice eyes
http://www.guyelvinwhite.com/resource/amylee.jpg


But HEY, We're talking about the First concert. But for beautiful singer visit this thread ;)

http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33510

[Pontiadict]

I went to see Led Zeppelin at Madison Square Garden in 73.I was 14 at the time.Still have the ticket stub.

[ness]

Mine was Ozzfest 03. I was 14 and I still remember it like it was yesterday

[secondXheartbeat]

Warped Tour 2004

Lots of that day blurs together at this point but I remember watching The Casualties, Bowling For Soup, Flogging Molly, Coheed & Cambria, Yellowcard, and New Found Glory.

I can't say I'm a huge fan of any of those today but the entire warped tour experience was mind-blowing at the age of 14.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Billy Joel in the old Capitol Arena near D.C.
Also James Taylor in Columbia Md.
It been so long I can't remember in what order. Now where is my Centrum Silver?

[Citizen Insane]

Tool....Amazing show.

[-Nirvana-]

not my fav. band but my first show was Theory of a deadman, actually was a great show!
my first drum clinic was dennis chambers that was awesome!

[GRUNTERSDAD]

...1976, April Wine with Heart at the Kinsman Fieldhouse in Edmonton Alberta.

Does anybody over fourty remember their second concert ?

Barry

First was James Taylor, Second was Billy Joel at the Capital Center, in Largo, Md. I now work in Largo Florida.

[michael drums]

Rush - Signals tour in 1982.

I was 19, and kind of a late bloomer to the concert scene.

My second concert was Def Leppard, Scorpions and Ted Nugent, in 1983.

Both at the, now no longer standing, Capital Center, in Largo, Md.

Both OUTSTANDING shows!


;-)

[2bsticks]

Beach Boy's and Boz Scaggs, little did I know years later I would be in a band opening up for the Beach Boy's....Or the surviving members anyway.

[TheGroceryman]

Foo Fighters this february at MSG was my first, im 16, also a late bloomer in the concert scene. We had General admission, we were like 1 row from the stage, soooooo intense. Amazing show, cant believe they still have this much energy, Grohl really loves what he does, and Taylor Hawkins is a pretty darn solid drummer, but the main thing that impressed me about him was the utube video of him performing YYZ to perfection.


The second was Godsmack at Saratoga. REALLY GOOD! I was always a fan of Shannon Larkin since like i was 10 years old. I thought he was insanely creative, and he still is. He also played basically every song perfectly, just like on the albums. I find that to be one of the hardest things to do live...and that ride is amazing.

[SOGdrummer]

Hmmm, hard to remember which was first? Saw Woody Herman (jazz/big band) around 1972(?) and Maynard Ferguson around the same time? And no, neither of them bit the head off of anything....or spit up blood, etc.

Might have been interesting though....

[LinearDrummer]

I think it was Rush with Mr Big opening up for them....
Ofcourse Neil blew me away!

Don't know his name but to my surprise the drummer for Mr Big was pretty good back then too...also was impressed with the bass player...later found out he was Billy Sheehan...

[Neurotica]

I think it was Apocalyptica... and it was brilliant. Was being impressed for a few days.

[mikeybbdrummin]

I think it was Rush with Mr Big opening up for them....
Ofcourse Neil blew me away!

Don't know his name but to my surprise the drummer for Mr Big was pretty good back then too...also was impressed with the bass player...later found out he was Billy Sheehan...

Not my first concert, but if it was at the Forum around......1991, I was there.
My first was also at the Forum. Dec 19th 1986, David Lee Roth w/Cinderella. Great show...................Love how Gregg climbed around on his 36" long Yamaha bass drums for his solo..........Good Times!!..........Damn Good Times!

[LinearDrummer]

Not my first concert, but if it was at the Forum around......1991, I was there.
My first was also at the Forum. Dec 19th 1986, David Lee Roth w/Cinderella. Great show...................Love how Gregg climbed around on his 36" long Yamaha bass drums for his solo..........Good Times!!..........Damn Good Times!


Haha....Yeah it was at the forum....

[mikeybbdrummin]

Haha....Yeah it was at the forum....

The Forum. It was cool if you could get past the smell.............Good God it was horrible.
Neil is always great.
Pat is a really good drummer too. From what I heard (or read) he was one of the top choices for Gregg's position w/DLR...................but I guess at the time he did not play Double Bass. Could have been a rumor.

[toddy]

Slipknot/Slayer a good 7 years or so ago.. brilliant energy.

[kgrubb]

i was about 7 when my parents took me to see AC/DC on the ballbreaker tour at what was then polaris amphitheater in columbus ohio.

[bobdadruma]

Emerson Lake and Palmer 1973 Yale Bowl New Haven Ct. Welcome Back My Friends tour. I'll never forget it.

[Crusto 62]

AC/DC at my local town hall in 1976 it cost $3. They blew my mind that night and I still listen to Bon Scott and the boys today. Angus had so much energy it was amazing. The rhythm section, Malcom, Mark Evans and of course Phil Rudd were like a well oiled machine. What a band.

[RICHY-18]

My First concert was Fleetwood Mac, Going to reading this sunday:) Metallica, Slipknot, Tenacious D, Feeder, Dropkick Murphys etc all in one day woohhooo!!

[aydee]

Santana. Palladium. Forget the year. Soul Sacrifice. Those congas and timbales with that hypnotic bass line.... gooseflesh....

I'd never head anything like it before. My mom's jazz records and my CCR collection was it at the time.

[metal overlord]

I saw Iron Maiden when I was either 8-9.
I still rave about that show, probably cause it was my first.

[crdirtRider856]

My first was Jethro Tull at the Mann in Philadelphia, I think I was around 9-10. Taking my 3 year old to his first tomorrow night, Allman Bros at Tweeter Center(or whatever its called now) I think its a pretty good start lol! Cant wait!

[swiNg]

mötley crüe at isstadion, stockholm feb 86 on the theater of pain tour, i was 10 and blown away.

[basscase]

KISS in 1984. King Kobra was the opening act with Carmine Appice on drums. I remember one song where they brought out concert toms on stands and both guitar players played them along with Carmine on his kit. This show convinced my to get my first kit.

[-Nirvana-]

I saw Iron Maiden when I was either 8-9.
I still rave about that show, probably cause it was my first.

Man your lucky! First show and it was maiden!

[michael drums]

KISS in 1984. King Kobra was the opening act with Carmine Appice on drums. I remember one song where they brought out concert toms on stands and both guitar players played them along with Carmine on his kit. This show convinced my to get my first kit.


Wow! That's funny, 'cause...


I saw King Cobra, around the same time, headline in a small club, outside Baltimore, called "Coast to Coast". Which is not even there anymore.

Good show, but I don't think KK ever made more that 1 album, which I DO have. ;-)

[aydee]

My first was Jethro Tull at the Mann in Philadelphia, I think I was around 9-10. Taking my 3 year old to his first tomorrow night, Allman Bros at Tweeter Center(or whatever its called now) I think its a pretty good start lol! Cant wait!

Lucky 3 yr old! Hope they play in memory of Elizabeth Reed.. and Stormy Monday.


I'd be careful about volume with the kiddo.. dont get too close to the PAs

[Jason Schenk]

My first show was Kiss on the Alive 2 tour. It made a VERY big impression on me. I think i was 9 years old.

[Jsk36]

The Stone Temple Pilots.

[turbinesaint]

Slayer - 1990 in Santa Cruz, CA. People started throwing trash cans into the pit, I was terrified (but in a good way).

[dc2]

The Charlie Daniels Band....at the local fairgrounds.

[7DaysToTheWolves]

Marilyn Manson (2004) - Against All Gods Tour at Nokia Live in Grand Prairie, Tx.

[crdirtRider856]

[QUOTE=aydee;47280I'd be careful about volume with the kiddo.. dont get too close to the PAs[/QUOTE]

Yeah, the cool thing is, they have a little fenced off section up on the lawn just for kids. They can run around and play with their little friends while Mommy n Daddy can enjoy the show. Mind you, we kept a close eye on em, but I think its pretty damn cool for a venue to provide such a place. Its safely at a distance from the loudspeakers and its just sooo cool to watch my little man runnin around in his tie-dye shirt with all the other littl-'uns. Twas a great show by the way...

[lewisn27]

iron maiden!!!! 2020

[drumhead61]

my first was 1974 with the pointer sisters opening for the ohio players, got into rock concerts about 6 years later

[Baddstuff]

probably Sly and The Family Stone with Ruth Copeland opening
Madison Square Garden, 1970's

[rogue_drummer]

Doobie Brothers - Fort Worth, Texas 1975. 5th row! Ambrowsia opened. Awsome concert.

[LM201]

The Unholy Alliance tour with Lamb of God and Slayer.

It was friggin amazing

[Jon Cable]

In 1973 I was 10 and my dad took me to see Buddy Rich at Middlesborough town hall [England]....my dad died in 1993 and I still miss him.

[metal overlord]

The Unholy Alliance tour with Lamb of God and Slayer.

It was friggin amazing

Oh you suck, I would KILL to have seen that.

[zzdrummer]

Yeah, the cool thing is, they have a little fenced off section up on the lawn just for kids. They can run around and play with their little friends while Mommy n Daddy can enjoy the show. Mind you, we kept a close eye on em, but I think its pretty damn cool for a venue to provide such a place. Its safely at a distance from the loudspeakers and its just sooo cool to watch my little man runnin around in his tie-dye shirt with all the other littl-'uns. Twas a great show by the way...

I like the lawn section up there, I found out they were playin there the night after, and same last night with Levon Helm in Lowell. When I was up there though I didn't see the little kid area.

[joshlovestodrum]

two words...Garth Brooks.

one more word for you...ouch.

(my brother took me with his girlfriend and some cousins.)

[LM201]

Oh you suck, I would KILL to have seen that.

Ha. Man is was so AWESOME! When Slayer was playing and the circle pit started up I got so scared. I had to idea what to expect. I'd seen videos with them but those are nothing compared to a real mosh pit. Then everyone ran at eachother, started pushing everyone, and since I was kinda small I kept getting pushed over and trampled. This one neo nazi guy helped me up once, some huge (and I mean HUGE) guy fell on Neo Nazi. Neo Nazi headbutt me right in the nose and my nose broke. My nose broke cleanly so there wasn't any blood

Then Lamb of God, the Wall of Death... That hurt so so so so much. I my head kept getting pounded on, I fell on the floor and someone stepped on me. The guy helped me up later. Then a big fat guy was crowd surfing and he fell off right on top of me. I hurt my hip, my back, and my ankle really bad.

Dave Lombardo was incredicle, as was Adler. It was awesome, I want to see them again but my mom won't let me after what happened...

[michael drums]

In 1973 I was 10 and my dad took me to see Buddy Rich at Middlesborough town hall [England]....my dad died in 1993 and I still miss him.

3 great men!


Peace, JC.


;-)

[metal overlord]

Ha. Man is was so AWESOME! When Slayer was playing and the circle pit started up I got so scared. I had to idea what to expect. I'd seen videos with them but those are nothing compared to a real mosh pit. Then everyone ran at eachother, started pushing everyone, and since I was kinda small I kept getting pushed over and trampled. This one neo nazi guy helped me up once, some huge (and I mean HUGE) guy fell on Neo Nazi. Neo Nazi headbutt me right in the nose and my nose broke. My nose broke cleanly so there wasn't any blood

Then Lamb of God, the Wall of Death... That hurt so so so so much. I my head kept getting pounded on, I fell on the floor and someone stepped on me. The guy helped me up later. Then a big fat guy was crowd surfing and he fell off right on top of me. I hurt my hip, my back, and my ankle really bad.

Dave Lombardo was incredicle, as was Adler. It was awesome, I want to see them again but my mom won't let me after what happened...


When I saw Slipknot, I had a broken nose and I passed out in some guys bathtub, naked and heavily bruised.
My mom wasn't too happy.
I'm not aloud to drink heavily at concerts anymore.

[Tryitagain]

It was either REO Speedwagon or Phil Collins' first solo tour.. Both concerts were the same month if I remember correctly (BIG if :-)) at the Cincinnati Gardens

I thought I was something cuz I scored 3 tickets for Phil Collins in the 1st row on the floor...

We were at the end of the first row, so we spent the whole show staring at speaker cabinets 4 feet in front of us.

The only thing I could see was Phil's right hand on the snare when he played (being a lefty)

It was worth every penny...

[fixxxer]

My first concert was "Men At Work" @ Reunion Arena, Dallas TX. back in the early 80's when "Down Under" was popular!