The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 My child is off to her first gig this afternoon - she's going to see My Chemical Romance in Birmingham with a friend and the friend's dad; I was going to take them myself but he insisted and I know they will be safe, she's a sensible girl and has been drilled on gig etiquette/safety. I've made sure that she has ear defence too - I'm a bit of a crusader on that point - a bad car accident and standing too close to the front at gigs when I was younger has left me very deaf in one ear I now wear ear defence in any loud situations. I can remember my first gig - Siouxsie and the Banshees at the 100 Club in London... that shows my age What was your first gig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I took my mum to see The Spinners from Liverpool when I was about 16. My last gig was seeing My Chemical Romance in Edinburgh - fantastic band. You daughter will have a great time! (I'm nearly 48 and I love them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Palmer Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 (edited) Gary Numan at the Bristol Hippodrome 1980. My first and still one one of my best concert experiences. Happy days My most recent was The Pogues at Brixton Academy just before Christmas. That brought back a lot of memories too. I hadn't seen them live in just over 20 years. Edited February 13, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I went to see the Cure ( Mum and Dad did not know!!) then The Pixies were my first official gig....I went to see MCR a few years ago, and loved them....have since fallen ut of love... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Sorry to hear that Sari! My daughter got me into them when The Black Parade first came out, and I learnd to liketheir previous work too. She doesn't like them since they moved on with Danger Days, but to be honest I think they're getting even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Uriah Heep in about 1977 . Cost £1.50 . (I bet those under a certain age won't even know who they are .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 1974. I saw Arlo Guthrie (Woody's son), at the Crisler Arena at the University of Michigan. I was 14. Saronne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 My last gig was seeing My Chemical Romance in Edinburgh - fantastic band. You daughter will have a great time! (I'm nearly 48 and I love them) I'm 48 and love them in fact I'm kinda miffed that the friend's father pipped me to the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Bros at Wembley Arena I was in the second row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 OMG I took my sister!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Next time be sure to get yourself a ticket too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 New Kids on the Block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 The Houghton Weavers (pronounced Th'owton Wavers) in 1990 Is there anybody out there who has heard of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 What...the folk group from Lancashire?! Of course I've heard of them.. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I love MCR! I used to listen them quite a lot, then I kinda forgot about them. My friend reminded me about them by posting a line from Na Na Na as her FB status- and now I can't stop listening to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 He he, nice one Saronne! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I was at the Siouxie gig at the 100 club (also saw the Sex Pistols there) My first gig was David Bowie when I was about fifteen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 I was at the Siouxie gig at the 100 club (also saw the Sex Pistols there) My first gig was David Bowie when I was about fifteen We must have crossed paths at the same gigs then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcountrygirl Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 First ever gig was - wait for it....... David Cassidy went on to David Essex then progressed to Roxy Music, The Pogues, Lou Reed, Jools Holland, More and more Pogues (my favourites) The Saw Doctors, M People, The Levellers, Bob Geldof ........... and many more. That's one of the benefits of being a Biker - Rallies equal Bands. Also I used to sing in bands myself until we moved to Lincolnshire last year and am missing it like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 The Police in Leeds in 1982. Not really seen that many bands but really enjoyed Green Day last year and have got tickets for Biffy Clyro at The Albert Hall next month ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Big Country at Reading. I was in the front row & was so badly squashed against the edge of the stage that I got huge bruises all along my hips & tummy. Still love them - had a good old weep when Stuart died a few years ago. Had seen them many,many times since that first gig too. My last gig was Kaiser Chiefs a couple of years ago - it was a proper sweaty,get shoved about gig & it took me right back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Does a festival count as a first gig?? Well I think it was my first - The friday night of Reading Festival August 1987 - The Mission, The Fall, Fields of the Nephilim, All About Eve I honestly can't remember what solo gig I saw first, now that must be a sign of age!!! Although in my defence I've been to far too many to remember...Siouxsie was also one of the first but I can't remember where it was, all I remember was missing the last train home and having to sleep on Liverpool street station. From there I went on to see Fields of the Nephalim, New Model Army and the Levellers too many times to count. And now I am too old to go to the gigs for the type of music I like. My last gig (and possibly the best- although isn't your last always your best??) Snoop Dogg. I have chickened out of all the last few gigs I'd like on the basis I'm too old and none of my friends like my type of music. Best friend says I have an inner teenager trying to get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Big Country at Reading. Still love them - had a good old weep when Stuart died a few years ago. Had seen them many,many times since that first gig too. I had no idea he'd died . He must have died young . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I have only recently discovered gigs, I have been missing out and now want to make up for it! I also have no one who likes the stuff i want to see Teenage son was good for a while (Meatloaf, Santana, Alice Cooper) but he's too cool to go with his Mum now so I need to find a new gig buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sari Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I have only recently discovered gigs, I have been missing out and now want to make up for it! I also have no one who likes the stuff i want to see Teenage son was good for a while (Meatloaf, Santana, Alice Cooper) but he's too cool to go with his Mum now so I need to find a new gig buddy WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE....ooh sorry shouted there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...