First Gig you went to?

[Col.Kurtz]

I can't remember mine!! - It was either U2 at Wembley Stadium (Joshua tree tour), or Gaye bykers on acid at the Mechanics...both memorable in their own way, just don't remember which order I saw them.
We had to change coaches at Rawtenstall for the U2 concert 'cos it broke down, then the windscreen smashed 30 miles outside London - draughty!
The Gaye Bykers one was a bit disorganized, I think they were supposed to appear as their alter ego's "Lesbian dopeheads on mopeds" first, but it was running late for some reason.

Oh dear. I think my first one of choice was Yazz (and the Plastic Population). My last one was The Music at Blackburn.

[dellym]

oh..the shame lol...it was a-ha at birmingham nec....the last one was either pulp or simply red cant remember which.

[takersbabe]

my first gig was in 1990 i went on my own to see prince at manchetser city ground. god it was amazing i pushed my way right to the front lol. a week after i went to see fleetwood mac at same place.ive been to quite a few different ones since

[Col.Kurtz]

...Last one was Manics at MEN Arena, didn't stay for the end though - sound was rubbish where we were (right up the side at the top - I'm not a fan, it was just something to do). Before that, Primal Scream at the Apollo - good gig but they only sell that Labatt's rubbish.

Only ever seen the Manics at a festival, and thought they were good. Have most of their albums, just never got round to seeing them tour.

Never seen Primal Scream. I LOVED Screamadelica but never bothered with them much after that.
I've seen some pretty shameful gigs in my time. Bros, NKOTB and Westlife to name a few (eeek) but I've made up for it with the good ones. :D

[dellym]

lol...ive also done the shameful ones...seen michael jackson, take that, celine dion. I love live concerts though and to me all music in a live atmosphere is amazing.

[Col.Kurtz]

I did get dragged to a Duran Duran gig at Manc Apollo, although I ended up quite enjoying it! - It was pre-Labatt's though lol!

[dellym]

now im jealous of you col!! I wasnt allowed to go to concerts when I was a Durannie lol!! I was too young...god i loved em...still do lol!!

[wayneyboy1942]

Can't say I've been to a gig unless the Houghton weavers,Punk in the park count.
Punk in the park was this summer and had bands such as razor dog and sedation,the choice of venue was a bit odd St.Anne's,very enjoyable,woke the locals up a bit!

[dellym]

anyone remember local band Blue Movie? I used to go to all their gigs...even went to london with em once. They were excellent!

[Col.Kurtz]

Originally Posted by dellym

now im jealous of you col!! I wasnt allowed to go to concerts when I was a Durannie lol!! I was too young...god i loved em...still do lol!!

They weren't at the height of their popularity at the time, it was when they had the stand-in guitarist...I refrained from joining my girlfriend at the front screaming!!

I remember seeing posters up for Blue Movie gigs, don't think I ever saw them though. Some I remember are: The Lynch aka Hate Syndicate aka Flesh Tuxedo, Sulphate Family, The Mirrors, Harry Wharton and Co, Walter Mitty's Head, Little Elvis...there were loads at one time!

[Digsyboy]

.....don't forget The Milltown Brothers
"Which way shall I jump"
.....Classic

They're still kicking about Digsysboy. They played a gig in Colne not so long back.

[dellym]

lol...the singer from hate syndicate used to work where i did when i was 18...i fancied him like mad..mark somebody.