Who was the first band you ever saw in concert???

[wildone]

KISS In 77' at the Cow Palace In South San Francisco....and my parents took my stepbrother and I he was like 8 yrs old what a trip that was for them!!!Everyone smoking weed ...it was to funny to see there reaction from it.

[The Sushi Hunter]

KISS In 77' at the Cow Palace In South San Francisco....and my parents took my stepbrother and I he was like 8 yrs old what a trip that was for them!!!Everyone smoking weed ...it was to funny to see there reaction from it.

I remember that one because my mother's friend was going to see it and she had stopped over at our house on her way there to tell us about it. She was talking about how wild the band was and that no one knows their true identity becasue they never are seen in public without their makeup on. That was true because about a year later, the big tabloid news was that they had a picture of them without their makeup on. My friend was a big fan of theirs and so we walked a half mile to the closest drug store to check out the National Enquirer (or one of those trash papers) that had the photo. I still remember my friend (the biggest KISS fan I ever had known to this day) saying as he was studying the photo: "they are some ugly saps." Sure, it must not have been their better photo shoot, as I can recall, they all had some serious acne problems, but thats to expect, black heads, discolored lumps, half pinched zits, craters and all, when they're wearing makeup so much.

[G.I.Jim]

KISS In 77' at the Cow Palace In South San Francisco....and my parents took my stepbrother and I he was like 8 yrs old what a trip that was for them!!!Everyone smoking weed ...it was to funny to see there reaction from it.

Anyone remember "Kiss meets the phantom of the park"? I remember seeing it when I was young, and believing they really had those powers! LOL!!! They were the coolest people on the planet! Of course, back then I was a Michael Jackson fan too!

[Phen]

Steve Vai in Glasgow 21st Oct, 2005. Okay, not a band.... but my first concert nevertheless. Good times.... awesome lightshow.

[epresley]

First show, in '82 I think, was Molly Hatchet and April Wine in Lubbock, Texas. One week later, Kansas and Loverboy in Amarillo, Texas. Both shows hooked me forever........................

[lights1961]

kansas was first concert back in fall of 1977. First Journey show 1980 Iowa Jam, departure tour.

[Red13JoePa]

Madonna, Blonde Amibition, Philadelphia Spectrum.

Rock Concert, Stevie Guitar Miller at the Mann Music Ctr, Philly, spring '92.

[Deb]

First show, in '82 I think, was Molly Hatchet and April Wine in Lubbock, Texas.

I've seen April Wine a few times, never saw Molly Hatchet. That would have been a good double bill.

[metal rednex]

My first concert ever was Dick Dale, Jan and Dean, Surfaris, Chantays, and the Ventures in '86 with my parents.
First concert w/o any family members was Bon Jovi in '89 with some new band named Skid Row.

[conversationpc]

kansas was first concert back in fall of 1977. First Journey show 1980 Iowa Jam, departure tour.

I am jealous. I would love to have seen that lineup.

[G.I.Jim]

kansas was first concert back in fall of 1977. First Journey show 1980 Iowa Jam, departure tour.

I am jealous. I would love to have seen that lineup.

Who, Journey or Kansas? I saw Kansas 13 years ago, and (Can't remember his name) the lead singer/keyboardist said during and after the show, that the band gets no chance at success because the fans simply won't buy the new music.

He made a complete ass of himself that night! He basically said that the reason the band was playing for peanuts in a place like that was because the record companies wouldn't push the music, and that fans weren't BUYING the music. I remember thinking "What an asshole?!!". I'm still a huge fan regardless of that night, BUT THAT'S NO WAY TO TREAT FANS WHO PAID TO SEE YOUR SHOW!

[conversationpc]

I am jealous. I would love to have seen that lineup.

Who, Journey or Kansas? I saw Kansas 13 years ago, and (Can't remember his name) the lead singer/keyboardist said during and after the show, that the band gets no chance at success because the fans simply won't buy the new music.

He made a complete ass of himself that night! He basically said that the reason the band was playing for peanuts in a place like that was because the record companies wouldn't push the music, and that fans weren't BUYING the music. I remember thinking "What an asshole?!!". I'm still a huge fan regardless of that night, BUT THAT'S NO WAY TO TREAT FANS WHO PAID TO SEE YOUR SHOW!

I am talking about Kansas.

Steve Walsh was the frontman back then and he would admit that he was an ass many times over. He was still on drugs at the time and finally gave them up in the late 90s.

[scarygirl]

My first concert ever was Dick Dale, Jan and Dean, Surfaris, Chantays, and the Ventures in '86 with my parents.
First concert w/o any family members was Bon Jovi in '89 with some new band named Skid Row.

Ooh, that was the New Jersey tour. That concert kicked ASS. Skid Row was great. I went with my mother.

[G.I.Jim]

I am jealous. I would love to have seen that lineup.

Who, Journey or Kansas? I saw Kansas 13 years ago, and (Can't remember his name) the lead singer/keyboardist said during and after the show, that the band gets no chance at success because the fans simply won't buy the new music.

He made a complete ass of himself that night! He basically said that the reason the band was playing for peanuts in a place like that was because the record companies wouldn't push the music, and that fans weren't BUYING the music. I remember thinking "What an asshole?!!". I'm still a huge fan regardless of that night, BUT THAT'S NO WAY TO TREAT FANS WHO PAID TO SEE YOUR SHOW!

I am talking about Kansas.

Steve Walsh was the frontman back then and he would admit that he was an ass many times over. He was still on drugs at the time and finally gave them up in the late 90s.

Thanks man,

I forgot his name. I think he's an incredible talent! His fingers do shit on that keyboard that mine can't even begin to comprehend! LOL!!! I'm glad to hear he got clean if he was on drugs. They'll ruin a life in the blink of an eye.

They were absolutely incredible when I saw them (Other then the ranting and raving!). They played pretty much every cool song they ever wrote that night! I was blown away.

Their problem seems to be that many of their songs are obscure and not too radio friendly. I love them either way...Great band!

[conversationpc]

I forgot his name. I think he's an incredible talent! His fingers do shit on that keyboard that mine can't even begin to comprehend! LOL!!! I'm glad to hear he got clean if he was on drugs. They'll ruin a life in the blink of an eye.

They were absolutely incredible when I saw them (Other then the ranting and raving!). They played pretty much every cool song they ever wrote that night! I was blown away.

Their problem seems to be that many of their songs are obscure and not too radio friendly. I love them either way...Great band!

They're playing even more obscure songs nowadays because the hardcore fans typically make up a good portion of the audience. I've seen them 6 or 7 times and they've been spot on each time. Too bad the drugs really did a number on Walsh's voice because he was right up there with Perry in his prime, in my opinion.

[belar]

My first concert was Aerosmith on the Permanent Vacation tour in '87.

First Journey concert was in '98 with Augeri. I was going to go see the ROR show in '86, but something family-related came up and I couldn't go. You can't imagine how much I regret missing that one!

[Matthew]

My first concert was Rainbow in 1983 on the "Bent Out of Shape" Tour....

[mikemarrs]

similar circumstances here...

my first was aerosmith pump tour in '89

i would've went to journey in '83 and it was family related.my damn mom wouldn't take me but took me aunt instead because i was too young.i pouted for damn days while my mom walked around hoarse from screaming during the concert.she just had to rub it in......

[ohsherrie]

The Rolling Stones.

[anyway]

Chilliwack in '82 or '83... can't remember... fuzzy years

[WickedGail]

First one three or four years old my Mom the Elvis nut took me to see him in Las Vegas.

First one I remember. Mom now a Beatle nut February 11th 1964, Washington Coliseum, Washington, DC---- THE BEATLES!!!!!

With my Mom saw them a total of 14 times in concert

Gail

[Lerxst101]

Sigh.... I think it was the Osmonds at the Garden State Arts Center in Jersey. I was very young -- too young to realize that my dad and brother were only pretending to be sick. I went with my mom, sisters and some friends of theirs. Not even tall enough to see much from the lawn seats. Once in a while I caught a glimpse of the show. First real concert was Rush during Exit Stage Left tour.

[somethingtohide]

BOSTON

Spring of 1979 at the Convention Center in San Antonio

Thick haze of pot smoke and joints being lighted and passed everywhere.

Great first concert...I miss the 70's...sigh.

[WickedGail]

Sigh.... I think it was the Osmonds at the Garden State Arts Center in Jersey. I was very young -- too young to realize that my dad and brother were only pretending to be sick. I went with my mom, sisters and some friends of theirs. Not even tall enough to see much from the lawn seats. Once in a while I caught a glimpse of the show. First real concert was Rush during Exit Stage Left tour.

Welcome to the board! Exit Stage Left huh? Where I was prohably at the same show. RUSH is number one for me....

Gail

[larryfromnextdoor]

First one three or four years old my Mom the Elvis nut took me to see him in Las Vegas.

First one I remember. Mom now a Beatle nut February 11th 1964, Washington Coliseum, Washington, DC---- THE BEATLES!!!!!

With my Mom saw them a total of 14 times in concert

Gail

gail , this may be your worst worded post.. but am i to understand you have seen the Beatles 14x , and Elvis in the 50's ... either way ,, ive never met anyone in my life that has seen the Beatles..baby im amazed!! for real...

[larryfromnextdoor]

Rush Exit Stage Left .

[WickedGail]

First one three or four years old my Mom the Elvis nut took me to see him in Las Vegas.

First one I remember. Mom now a Beatle nut February 11th 1964, Washington Coliseum, Washington, DC---- THE BEATLES!!!!!

With my Mom saw them a total of 14 times in concert

Gail

gail , this may be your worst worded post.. but am i to understand you have seen the Beatles 14x , and Elvis in the 50's ... either way ,, ive never met anyone in my life that has seen the Beatles..baby im amazed!! for real...

Yes! In fact if you have The Beatles bubble gum cards there is one with a girl up on the shoulders of John, Paul and Ringo that young girl is yours truly. The only reason George is not in the picture is he was home at The Plaza Hotel in NYC with the flu. The photo was taken across the street in Central Park. My R%R history goes way back.....

[larryfromnextdoor]

First one three or four years old my Mom the Elvis nut took me to see him in Las Vegas.

First one I remember. Mom now a Beatle nut February 11th 1964, Washington Coliseum, Washington, DC---- THE BEATLES!!!!!

With my Mom saw them a total of 14 times in concert

Gail

gail , this may be your worst worded post.. but am i to understand you have seen the Beatles 14x , and Elvis in the 50's ... either way ,, ive never met anyone in my life that has seen the Beatles..baby im amazed!! for real...

Yes! In fact if you have The Beatles bubble gum cards there is one with a girl up on the shoulders of John, Paul and Ringo that young girl is yours truly. The only reason George is not in the picture is he was home at The Plaza Hotel in NYC with the flu. The photo was taken across the street in Central Park. My R%R history goes way back.....

NO WAY!!!! can you post that pic??? unbelievable..

[larryfromnextdoor]

GAIL!! i found it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 rows down .. 3rd from the left..

http://www.mybeatles.net/imagescards/series2.html

[JH'sTXfan]

GAIL!! i found it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 rows down .. 3rd from the left..

http://www.mybeatles.net/imagescards/series2.html

Now that is too cool. I tried to right click it to post it. It said "I'm sorry, were you looking for something?"