TonyC Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 no no no, Frank Zappa has a great band & great music I have to agree somewhat with mrs vic that Frank Zappa is not for everyone, little rude with the words in his songs but as a kid we listerned to it all the time and went to see them in concert, our seats were so far back and so high up we could touch the roof of the arena. Frank Zappa and his band looked like little ants on stage.Just wondering what concerts you lot went too, here are a few of the bands I seen:Rolling StonesJourneyKansasEddie Money, all them at same concert early 70's in Buffalo USAThe WhoRushMax WebsterSagaGoddoVan HallenApril Wine 1
Guest mrsvic Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 I have to agree somewhat with mrs vic that Frank Zappa is not for everyone, little rude with the words in his songs but as a kid we listerned to it all the time and went to see them in concert, our seats were so far back and so high up we could touch the roof of the arena. Frank Zappa and his band looked like little ants on stage.Just wondering what concerts you lot went too, here are a few of the bands I seen:Rolling StonesJourneyKansasEddie Money, all them at same concert early 70's in Buffalo USAThe WhoRushMax WebsterSagaGoddoVan HallenApril WineOoh! Great topic Tony C! Mind, even though most of them were in the last 15years... I have long forgotten most of the gigs of my youth... but like the 60's if you remember them you probably weren't there
Monsta® Posted June 9, 2009 Report Posted June 9, 2009 I have to agree somewhat with mrs vic that Frank Zappa is not for everyone, little rude with the words in his songs but as a kid we listerned to it all the time and went to see them in concert, our seats were so far back and so high up we could touch the roof of the arena. Frank Zappa and his band looked like little ants on stage.Just wondering what concerts you lot went too, here are a few of the bands I seen:Rolling StonesJourneyKansasEddie Money, all them at same concert early 70's in Buffalo USAThe WhoRushMax WebsterSagaGoddoVan HallenApril Winebunch of washed up hippies!
Malcolm Robinson Posted June 10, 2009 Report Posted June 10, 2009 Good call TonyC.Back in the day used to go to the Mayfair most Fridays to see the "B" list bands and City Hall for the "A" listers. After calling into the Pineapple, Man in the Moon and the George for refreshments I can't list too many bands, hic. Who says alcohol effects brain cells? I do know its a long walk back when you miss the mail train!
TonyC Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Posted June 17, 2009 A few more bands I saw during the years:TriumphE L OBlack SabathKissSlade,,,, at Newbiggin Beach, anyone go to that one. 1
Andy Brown Posted June 18, 2009 Report Posted June 18, 2009 Ones that I rememberBon JoviDef LeppardAerosmithSkinVan HalenUgly Kid JoeMeatloaf
Vic Patterson Posted June 18, 2009 Report Posted June 18, 2009 Slim Whitman, Acker Bilk, Gene Vincent. Vic
Dave Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 BandsNirvana - The Mayfair NewcastleAlice in chains - City HallBlue oyster cult - Stampede Ground Med Hatjudas Priest - Arena NewcastleBlack Sabbath - City Hall Iron Maiden - Loads of placesSlayer - City HallPantera - DonningtonSeputura - DonningtonParadise Lost - Rock am Ring 99Garbage DittoMonster Magnet - DittoMegadethAnthraxAerosmith - Boring RubbishKISS Metallica- Numerous OccasionsAnd Many others I cannot rememberBest is Between Black Sabbath and Maiden 2009- Probably Sabbath....
Guest mrsvic Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 Nirvana - The Mayfair NewcastleHmmm... more people claim to have been there than the capacity of the place...A much more impressive list would go as follows: Sleeper - Newcastle University The Fall - Some grotty folk club in LeedsThe Boo Radleys - Also Newcastle University Blur - Mayfair, Arena and some festivalsCarter the Unstoppable Sex Machine - maybe Trillians...Tenpole Tudor - Trillians again... eekThe Super Furry Animals - A number of times, usually Newcastle University The Kaiser Chiefs - a load of places in Leeds before they became the Kaiser ChiefsBelle and Sebastian - Numerous venuesFuture of the Left - downstairs at the Head of Steam... still have tinitusSteve Harley (minus Cockney Rebel) - Possibly the same venue as the fall Stephen Malkmus - Manchester somewhere Jonathan Richman - in a cathderal The Apples in Stereo - Possibly the best gig ever, somewhere in town (where one apple was dressed as Evil Kineval)Shed Seven - the Riverside, punched Rick WitterThe Shins - Same place in Manchester as Malkmus, but a different nightMorrissey (and every Smiths tribute band going) - All over the country Numerous Brit and Swedish Pop bands, whose name I have since forgotten, in venues that no longer existSadly, the list never included Menswear... suppose I could just tell everyone I saw them at the Mayfair though?
Dave Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 Hmmm... more people claim to have been there than the capacity of the place...Does that mean I'm fibbing? Trust me I wasnt a big fan I just mention it cause I know that fella blew his brains out and lots of Mushroom heads cried for ages as they wanted to see them... And i wasnt bothered and did. it was funny ... and they werent that good., Support wasa japanese girl band
Monsta® Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 av seen Pink Floyd, red hot chilli peppers, mr T and mr Griffin!
Dave Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 A much more impressive list would go as followsIs this a " The bands I like are better than the ones you like " thingthats funny.. for a second ,.. then rather sad
Guest mrsvic Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 A much more impressive list would go as followsIs this a " The bands I like are better than the ones you like " thingthats funny.. for a second ,.. then rather sadIs that for daring to question your Nirvana presence?!!
Monsta® Posted June 21, 2009 Report Posted June 21, 2009 A much more impressive list would go as followsIs this a " The bands I like are better than the ones you like " thingthats funny.. for a second ,.. then rather sadNo its just you being paranoid!
Andy Brown Posted June 21, 2009 Report Posted June 21, 2009 I`ve seen Chubby Brown So have I, and was there the night he walked off stage at the City Hall, never watched him again after that. He can give it but he can't take it.
Cympil Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 So have I, and was there the night he walked off stage at the City Hall, never watched him again after that. He can give it but he can't take it.When i was there, security removed a couple of people from the audience for shouting `Fat B******` at him..considering that seems to be his favourite words you wouldn`t think it would upset him!That`s the last time i went to seem him
Hamburger Pimp Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 and they werent that good., Support wasa japanese girl bandThat would have been the lovely Shonen Knife. I saw them at The Riverside, b. in the d.My first gig? Loony leftie singer songwriter Billy Bragg at the City Hall in 1988.Other concerts of note:Ramones at the Mayfair in 1989 and Manchester Academy in 1993Suede at the Mayfair in 1993Pulp at the University in 1995Oasis at Loch Lomond in 1996. People still pay fifty quid to see them when they haven't been any good since the mid 90s? Unbelievable, Jeff!Madness at Finsbury Park in 1998Fatboy Slim at the University in 1998 and 2004Prince Buster at the Poly in 2006Belle and Sebastian at the Academy in 2006The Go! Team at the University in 2007Jens Lekman at the Cluny in 2008In summary, gigs.
Hamburger Pimp Posted June 22, 2009 Report Posted June 22, 2009 I forgot the big Northumberland ones.Primal Scream, Cud and The Pastels at Blyth Sports Centre in about 1989.The real jewel in the crown, though, was seeing JX at The Palace in Bedlington Station. A legendary night.
Pete Posted June 27, 2009 Report Posted June 27, 2009 I forgot the big Northumberland ones.Primal Scream, Cud and The Pastels at Blyth Sports Centre in about 1989.The real jewel in the crown, though, was seeing JX at The Palace in Bedlington Station. A legendary night.Shane Fenton and the Fentones, Clayton Ballroom, entrance fee one shilling and sixpence
Camille Posted July 1, 2009 Report Posted July 1, 2009 Woh what a topic!City hall...... David Essex (first concert) shawaddywaddy, thin lizzy, slade, t rex, david bowie (as ziggy), stranglers, iggy pop,housemartins, mike oldfield, elkie brooks, alex harvey band and others ....riverside blurst james' bob dylan, santana, rolling stones, queenarena zz top, alice cooperlondon Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, Milton Keynes David Bowiesome gr8 memories, thanx for making me think of them again!!
TonyC Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Posted July 16, 2009 I saw Roger Whiticker at a shopping centre in Calgary, Alberta in the 80's and by chance got to talk to him about his song Durham Town, he said he wrote it while going to Durham University and said he loved his time in the north of England and loved the people of the north.
normaL Posted July 16, 2009 Report Posted July 16, 2009 The Kinks, Dave Dee, Dosy, Beeky , Mick & Titck. Mothers of Invention, Long John Balldry? not sure on that spellong, THE WHO and The Hollies, all at the City Hall , Newcastle but not all on the same night, nearly forgot Dave Berry. Great times.
Jojo Posted September 8, 2009 Report Posted September 8, 2009 Queen/ Quo - St. James Park 1986The Cross - Mayfair, Newcastle 1988Shakin' Stevens - City Hall, Newcastle 1988The Cross/ Brian May - Astoria, London 1990Bryan Adams/ Extreme/ Squeeze/ Little Angels - Gateshead stadium, 1992Brian May Band - Playhouse, Edinburgh 1993 [was a vip!]Roger Taylor - Riverside, Newcastle 1994Brian May Band - City Hall, Newcastle 1998Roger Taylor - Riverside, Newcastle 1999Queen/ Paul Rodgers - Metro Arena, Newcastle 2005 [free tickets]ELO part 2 - City Hall, Newcastle 2006 [met the band]Billy Joel - Hallam Arena, Sheffield 2006Queen/ Paul Rodgers - Metro Arena, Newcastle 2008
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