They've gone from being a band with a bit of mistique to being a cash generator now. Compare their crap support this saturday to the last time Oasis played Wembley when they had Kasabian , the Enemy and Reverend and the Makers supporting.
Unless they finally get their arses into gear and finish that new album I won't be going to see them again.
No worries mate. Got it from a colleague who is going on a corporate day. They were amazed when I turned it down...but I'd prefer to go, pay and enjoy myself!!
haha and the fact it doesnt clash with any big tip games as that is nearly in full season ey @TelMc32
Anyone going to the pre or post parties? Pre on a boat and post at 229 the venue (near great Portland st)
Have tickets for Crystal Club on South Way (round the side of the stadium) which is being promoted as another official pre and post gig venue. Not sure if I'll use them yet, but it's just to have as back up for a beer afterwards while we wait for the tube crowds to go down.
They've gone from being a band with a bit of mistique to being a cash generator now. Compare their crap support this saturday to the last time Oasis played Wembley when they had Kasabian , the Enemy and Reverend and the Makers supporting.
Unless they finally get their arses into gear and finish that new album I won't be going to see them again.
Bit harsh on Sleaford Mods, although TBF I have my doubts as to how they will translate in a stadium. Will still get there early enough to see them though.
They've gone from being a band with a bit of mistique to being a cash generator now. Compare their crap support this saturday to the last time Oasis played Wembley when they had Kasabian , the Enemy and Reverend and the Makers supporting.
Unless they finally get their arses into gear and finish that new album I won't be going to see them again.
Bit harsh on Sleaford Mods, although TBF I have my doubts as to how they will translate in a stadium. Will still get there early enough to see them though.
Two old geezers , one swearing over a beat. They're essentially me in various 1990s nightclubs.
Anyone going to the pre or post parties? Pre on a boat and post at 229 the venue (near great Portland st)
Have tickets for Crystal Club on South Way (round the side of the stadium) which is being promoted as another official pre and post gig venue. Not sure if I'll use them yet, but it's just to have as back up for a beer afterwards while we wait for the tube crowds to go down.
I saw them in a stadium - in the bar under the long defunct Wilderspool Warrington Rugbly League Club's stadium. The Charlatans supported - one of their first ever gigs. Its a concert etched in my mind, can still close my eyes & be there now - it was March 89 the band were about to release their first slbum - saw them a few times afterwards inclubing Spike Island - but that 89 gig was like a star burst of energy and the sound, what a band!
Stone Roses at Wembley last night. Absolutely brilliant, probably the best gig I've ever been to and I've been to hundreds. I can't remember a better one. Ian Brown's voice was really good, just like the old days. The stadium was rocking from start to finish and I've never seen so many and so many different coloured hand held "flares". Utterly brilliant 11/10.
PS Sleaford Mods - wtf 0/10 one geezer ranting & swearing for half an hour, whilst a Roger Johnson look a like, stands behind him, literally doing nothing.
It was epic. The finale of I Am The Resurrection made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
Looking down on the standing section as the lights swept backwards was a sight to behold.
As already said Ian Brown's much maligned voice was brilliant last night.
Don't think I've ever been to a gig with such a good vibe. From the first chord of I Wannae Be Adored the place went off. The volume of some of the sing a longs were unreal.
Anyone going to the pre or post parties? Pre on a boat and post at 229 the venue (near great Portland st)
Have tickets for Crystal Club on South Way (round the side of the stadium) which is being promoted as another official pre and post gig venue. Not sure if I'll use them yet, but it's just to have as back up for a beer afterwards while we wait for the tube crowds to go down.
This is the one...
Northside were a great band. I bumped into Dermo at the bar after a gig at the T&C Club in 91 and got him to sign the ticket.
Absolutely loved it. From the tube out, which was packed with people from all over the country, to the cooling pint in the Novotel, before the pre-gig party at the Crystal Club. The place was packed and the tunes just blasting all away, with Roses and every Hacienda/Manchester classic you could think of.
Only saw Blossoms of the support groups. Know a few of their tracks and they played the crowd well with a medley of other peoples tracks, bizarrely including Last Christmas (did I imagine that??) which was actually quite funny.
Then The Stone Roses. Just, bloody stunning. I was quite close to the front and the atmosphere was stunning. Old gits like me, who've been here before and kids who weren't even born when that album came out...and every single one of us singing along to every single song. They've taken some stick over the years for their live performances, but I thought that was just superb.
Back to the Crystal Club after, only for 22 year old nephew to tell his 50 year old uncle that he's shattered and wants to head home. No stamina these youngsters!!
Rumour came out during the week. Wasn't expecting full on tours or even a new album. The 2 new singles from last year seemed more & more like that was it as the months went by and they didn't even include Beautiful Thing in the set.
Would be disappointed if that is it though. The gig in Dublin last year and Saturday night at Wembley were both great nights and there's a whole new generation coming through who love them as much as me.
I just watched Spike Island on iplayer. A film about 5 teenage boys from Manchester who are desperate to see The Stone Roses in concert in 1990. Decent viewing for fans.
I just watched Spike Island on iplayer. A film about 5 teenage boys from Manchester who are desperate to see The Stone Roses in concert in 1990. Recommended viewing for fans.
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Unless they finally get their arses into gear and finish that new album I won't be going to see them again.
Cheers.
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Made of Stone, This is the One and I Am The Resurrection highlights for me.
The noise in the stadium when everyone was singing M of S was unbelievable.
Absolutely brilliant, probably the best gig I've ever been to and I've been to hundreds.
I can't remember a better one.
Ian Brown's voice was really good, just like the old days.
The stadium was rocking from start to finish and I've never seen so many and so many different coloured hand held "flares". Utterly brilliant 11/10.
PS Sleaford Mods - wtf 0/10 one geezer ranting & swearing for half an hour, whilst a Roger Johnson look a like, stands behind him, literally doing nothing.
Looking down on the standing section as the lights swept backwards was a sight to behold.
As already said Ian Brown's much maligned voice was brilliant last night.
Don't think I've ever been to a gig with such a good vibe. From the first chord of I Wannae Be Adored the place went off. The volume of some of the sing a longs were unreal.
Brilliant brilliant night.
Only saw Blossoms of the support groups. Know a few of their tracks and they played the crowd well with a medley of other peoples tracks, bizarrely including Last Christmas (did I imagine that??) which was actually quite funny.
Then The Stone Roses. Just, bloody stunning. I was quite close to the front and the atmosphere was stunning. Old gits like me, who've been here before and kids who weren't even born when that album came out...and every single one of us singing along to every single song. They've taken some stick over the years for their live performances, but I thought that was just superb.
Back to the Crystal Club after, only for 22 year old nephew to tell his 50 year old uncle that he's shattered and wants to head home. No stamina these youngsters!!
Brilliant day/night/morning
Although the Jeremy Corbyn chanting on Wembley Way after was a bit much.
Do people really pay money to see Sleaford Mods
A massive improvement on 2013 Finsbury Park.
Would be disappointed if that is it though. The gig in Dublin last year and Saturday night at Wembley were both great nights and there's a whole new generation coming through who love them as much as me.
http://www.nme.com/news/music/ian-brown-hints-stone-roses-split-2093421
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04lllrm/spike-island