What were the first and best gigs you've been to?

[whileoceanasleeps]

My first was Keane and Travis! The best one ever was Radiohead at Reading fest in 2010, so awesome 

[Booth11]

First was Bauhas.  Best was Echo and the Bunnymen.

[whileoceanasleeps]

nice.. wish i could have been about 20/30 years earlier!

[Booth11]

Yes I'm old.......don't rub it in 

[whileoceanasleeps]

i find i keep getting older too, it's weird 

[Booth11]

Glad it's not just me.

Another good gig was The Smiths on what was their first main UK tour.  They only had 10 songs so it was short but good.

[Egbutt Wash]

Acne Rabble at The Rock Garden Middlesbrough 1977
Massive Wagons at Carnforth Hotel 2012

[RandomJord]

Michael Jackson, Wembley stadium 1988 at the age of 4!

Best gig, Sooooo many! Rage Against The Machine at Reading Festival, Oasis at Reading Festival in a lightning storm. Biffy Clyro, everytime I see them!

[dTEA]

1990 - 1st gig was Public Enemy and 3rd Bass with the UKs World DMC champ Cutmaster Swift doing a showcase. This was their It Takes A Nation Of Millions album tour.

Too many good gigs but again Public Enemy doing that whole album again live. In order. But Beastie Boys were ace at the Sabotage era.

I also don't do large arena gigs. Lose the intimacy with the band.

[Len]

First I think was Free in McIlroys ballroom Swindon. (1970) That venue had also hosted the Beatles and The Rolling Stones!

Best I think was Weeley Festival (1971) or maybe Dire Straits at the NEC in 1982.
Or Genesis at Knebworth
Or maybe Iron Maiden at Earls Court

Dunno so many to choose from.