By continuing to use the site, you agree to our use of cookies and to abide by our Terms and Conditions. We in turn value your personal details in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Please log in or register. Registered visitors get fewer ads.
First band you saw live on 08:21 - Jan 28 by BlueDutch
Mine was around 1979 at a place we all religiously attend, but embarrassment prevents me naming the group/band.
I know Motorhead played at Spotland round about that time. But I assume you wouldn't think that too embarrassing - so who was the band you did go to see?
0
First band you saw live on 10:37 - Jan 28 with 3141 views
I'd like to be able to say that it was the Manics at the MEN in 1997 (Everything Must Go tour - they released the gig as a video) but that was 6 weeks or so after I saw Eternal at the same venue.
That's unless you count Shine 5 one-hit indie wonders Blameless who I saw at school in 1995. Which I generally don't.
0
First band you saw live on 17:12 - Jan 28 with 3094 views
First band you saw live on 15:57 - Jan 28 by BarryStrange
I'd like to be able to say that it was the Manics at the MEN in 1997 (Everything Must Go tour - they released the gig as a video) but that was 6 weeks or so after I saw Eternal at the same venue.
That's unless you count Shine 5 one-hit indie wonders Blameless who I saw at school in 1995. Which I generally don't.
I was at that gig. Mansun supported, who were awesome. A little know Embrace were on the bill too... and Audioweb (remember them?)
Never been much of a one for going to gigs. However, the first band I saw live was Anhrefn doing a short set in a tent at the National Eisteddfod. Can't be certain about the date but I think it was 1993 in Builth Wells (either that or Newport in 1988).
0
First band you saw live on 23:09 - Jan 28 with 3047 views
First band you saw live on 17:19 - Jan 28 by fitzochris
I was at that gig. Mansun supported, who were awesome. A little know Embrace were on the bill too... and Audioweb (remember them?)
Got to go on TFI Friday when it was on in the late 90's and Audioweb were one of the live bands! 1st ever gig was The Wonder Stuff at Manchester G-Mex 12/11/91
Its a BRILLIANT goal to cap a BRILLIANT start by Rochdale - Don Goodman 26/08/10
First band you saw live on 17:19 - Jan 28 by fitzochris
I was at that gig. Mansun supported, who were awesome. A little know Embrace were on the bill too... and Audioweb (remember them?)
That Audioweb cover of Bankrobber is brilliant. Last track on Shine 8.
Of course turning up nice and early as 14 year olds me and my mate had never heard of Embrace, who were first on. And, let's be honest, have a stupid name for someone who isn't a boy band.
Within about 30 seconds of All You Good Good People chiming up I remember thinking "yeah, they're surprisingly good these". Still feel that track stands the test of time.
Vaguely recall the pyrotechnics going nuts during some part of the Mansun set but I can't remember what.
For those of you that knew him (there are a fair few on here), a honourable mention for my Dad; he lied to get me out of his parents' golden wedding do so I could go to that gig.
0
First band you saw live on 11:21 - Jan 29 with 2978 views
First band you saw live on 17:12 - Jan 28 by dalefertcup2
Tractor Chapness Hall '75 or '76. Boring as owt.
The UFO Free Trade Hall '76 - even worse
Thankfully A Bunch of Stiffs turned up.................
first gig was the Tractor and SFW at Chappy Hall, pure crap. Luckily for us under age kids, Middy Civic had loads of Punk bands on from May 1977 and remember the Drones at Deeply Vale same year, plus bunch of Stiffs minus Wreckless Eric at Chappy Hall.
2
First band you saw live on 12:18 - Jan 29 with 2956 views
First band you saw live on 11:33 - Jan 29 by follon
first gig was the Tractor and SFW at Chappy Hall, pure crap. Luckily for us under age kids, Middy Civic had loads of Punk bands on from May 1977 and remember the Drones at Deeply Vale same year, plus bunch of Stiffs minus Wreckless Eric at Chappy Hall.
Blimey T, showing yer age there pal
0
First band you saw live on 13:34 - Jan 29 with 2937 views
Ian Dury and The Blockheads, 1978, Brighton Top Rank, with Matumbi (Reggae band) and Whirlwid (Rockabilly band) supporting - cost a whole £5!!!
I then saw him on the Mr Love Pants tour which was his last before his death. The man was a true showman, and I was/am addicted to live music ever since...
Best gig - Buzzcocks at Brighton Top Rank that ended in a riot, but thats another story!!
0
First band you saw live on 14:39 - Jan 29 with 2926 views
First band you saw live on 23:13 - Jan 26 by dalenumber2
Camel, Manchester Free Trade Hall in 1977. Anyone ever heard of them, they were quite big then?
Was going to put Camel 1982 Manchester Apollo, but thought they'd be regarded as too obscure.
This was the SIngle Factor Tour, the one where Andy Latimer was the only remaining original member. I'd gone to watch the drummer Andy Ward, little realising he'd gone off the rails prior to the tour and was replaced by Stuart Tosh. Very good, but not the same.
0
First band you saw live on 17:27 - Jan 29 with 2899 views
First band you saw live on 11:33 - Jan 29 by follon
first gig was the Tractor and SFW at Chappy Hall, pure crap. Luckily for us under age kids, Middy Civic had loads of Punk bands on from May 1977 and remember the Drones at Deeply Vale same year, plus bunch of Stiffs minus Wreckless Eric at Chappy Hall.
...aye some good times at Middleton CH. First I went to there was Ultravox (John Foxx era). Bet you had a ticket for the SPOTs at the Chapness Hall too...
0
First band you saw live on 19:29 - Jan 29 with 2887 views
First band you saw live on 00:58 - Jan 27 by mikehunt
Screaming Warthog at the Alfred Hall (this was the nickname of a church hall in Newbold) about 1970. The band covered Zappa numbers and the like. Amazing guitarist only 15 but was an apprentice butcher and chopped some of his fingers off. And that was the end of the band.
Or you can have Johnny Winter at the Free Trade Hall
I am that guitarist and I can assure you I still have all my digits. I wasn’t a butcher’s apprentice but did go and work as a commis chef for a while. Happy you found the show so memorable!