Mott the Hoople Bill Nelson's Red Noise Buzzcocks Split Enz Adam & the Ants
I saw Split Enz in '79 or thereabouts and they are only the second band on anyone's list so far that I can say were awful. I've heard odds and ends since that have been OK, but that night they were vying with the other band I'm just about to mention for the honour of the worst gig I've been to.
The other band, who I saw at the Lyceum in the Strand in '79 or '80, is U2. The sound was muddy (possibly not the band's fault) and Bono came over as a pretentious twat. Shame, because I like a lot of their so songs.
Mott the Hoople Bill Nelson's Red Noise Buzzcocks Split Enz Adam & the Ants
I saw Split Enz in '79 or thereabouts and they are only the second band on anyone's list so far that I can say were awful. I've heard odds and ends since that have been OK, but that night they were vying with the other band I'm just about to mention for the honour of the worst gig I've been to.
The other band, who I saw at the Lyceum in the Strand in '79 or '80, is U2. The sound was muddy (possibly not the band's fault) and Bono came over as a pretentious twat. Shame, because I like a lot of their so songs.
I reckon you got the measure of Bono very soon. It took the rest of us years to realise, and some people still think he's cool. Good to see Adam and the Antz getting a call.
Mott the Hoople Bill Nelson's Red Noise Buzzcocks Split Enz Adam & the Ants
I saw Split Enz in '79 or thereabouts and they are only the second band on anyone's list so far that I can say were awful. I've heard odds and ends since that have been OK, but that night they were vying with the other band I'm just about to mention for the honour of the worst gig I've been to.
The other band, who I saw at the Lyceum in the Strand in '79 or '80, is U2. The sound was muddy (possibly not the band's fault) and Bono came over as a pretentious twat. Shame, because I like a lot of their so songs.
If that was at the Roundhouse, then i was there too (supported by Radio Stars). Not a great gig but the Finns are very talented and have shown that down the years. For me, they were the only band doing something different worth watching pre punk. instead of dullards that were genesis, yes, zep etc, I was loving this stuff...
Good to see a couple of people saying Gary Numan/TA, I've been a fan for near on 35 yrs and it was 35 yrs ago this week that he first appeared on the OGWT and TOTP and still going strong.
Mott the Hoople Bill Nelson's Red Noise Buzzcocks Split Enz Adam & the Ants
I saw Split Enz in '79 or thereabouts and they are only the second band on anyone's list so far that I can say were awful. I've heard odds and ends since that have been OK, but that night they were vying with the other band I'm just about to mention for the honour of the worst gig I've been to.
The other band, who I saw at the Lyceum in the Strand in '79 or '80, is U2. The sound was muddy (possibly not the band's fault) and Bono came over as a pretentious twat. Shame, because I like a lot of their so songs.
Saw Split Enz at The Hammersmith Odeon 1980 and they were really good.
Saw U2 at the Rock Garden which was a pretty good gig.
@Leroy Ambrose I didn't expect they'd get a mention, let alone make anyone's top five list! I've always thought they're very under-rated. I once even used a song of theirs as my ringtone.
They had a very fine album out just at the time of our glorious Play Off Wembley final. Must give it a play today
It must be Only Forever? It's my most listened to album of theirs. 'It doesn't matter anymore' and 'This Feeling' are my favourite songs.
That's the one! A female DJ at BBC London was obviously a fan. When I hear it I can picture myself staggering around Kingston the day after the final, still in shock and with absolutely no voice.
That's exaclty the magic of music isn't it! Certain songs can bring back vivid memories to us and make us feel emotional.
Great to see a couple of Cure fans on here! One of my all-time favourite bands as well! I first heard their music about eight years ago and I don't think I've been more obsessed with a band before or since.
And also great to know bands like Depeche Mode and Japan are still loved by people in Britain. I thought they were considered outdated by you and were only popular outside of the country these days.
Depeche mode are brilliant live, been following them since 81 they av moved with the times massive in Germany and the states , yes they are an aquired taste but they are a must see live act.
Absolutely! First saw them in 87 in Hannover and have seen them on pretty much every tour since then, countless times. I would go as far as to say that, for me, their latest tour (Delta Machine) was one of their best. Totally misunderstood by many Brits who regard them as an 80s 'Teeny bop' band without realising just how they have continued to evolve and sell out 'world wide' arena/stadium tours every time they hit the road. Latest album is the best since 'Ultra' in my opinion.
Mott the Hoople Bill Nelson's Red Noise Buzzcocks Split Enz Adam & the Ants
I saw Split Enz in '79 or thereabouts and they are only the second band on anyone's list so far that I can say were awful. I've heard odds and ends since that have been OK, but that night they were vying with the other band I'm just about to mention for the honour of the worst gig I've been to.
The other band, who I saw at the Lyceum in the Strand in '79 or '80, is U2. The sound was muddy (possibly not the band's fault) and Bono came over as a pretentious twat. Shame, because I like a lot of their so songs.
If that was at the Roundhouse, then i was there too (supported by Radio Stars). Not a great gig but the Finns are very talented and have shown that down the years. For me, they were the only band doing something different worth watching pre punk. instead of dullards that were genesis, yes, zep etc, I was loving this stuff...
Great to see a couple of Cure fans on here! One of my all-time favourite bands as well! I first heard their music about eight years ago and I don't think I've been more obsessed with a band before or since.
And also great to know bands like Depeche Mode and Japan are still loved by people in Britain. I thought they were considered outdated by you and were only popular outside of the country these days.
Depeche mode are brilliant live, been following them since 81 they av moved with the times massive in Germany and the states , yes they are an aquired taste but they are a must see live act.
Absolutely! First saw them in 87 in Hannover and have seen them on pretty much every tour since then, countless times. I would go as far as to say that, for me, their latest tour (Delta Machine) was one of their best. Totally misunderstood by many Brits who regard them as an 80s 'Teeny bop' band without realising just how they have continued to evolve and sell out 'world wide' arena/stadium tours every time they hit the road. Latest album is the best since 'Ultra' in my opinion.
Great to see a couple of Cure fans on here! One of my all-time favourite bands as well! I first heard their music about eight years ago and I don't think I've been more obsessed with a band before or since.
And also great to know bands like Depeche Mode and Japan are still loved by people in Britain. I thought they were considered outdated by you and were only popular outside of the country these days.
Depeche mode are brilliant live, been following them since 81 they av moved with the times massive in Germany and the states , yes they are an aquired taste but they are a must see live act.
Absolutely! First saw them in 87 in Hannover and have seen them on pretty much every tour since then, countless times. I would go as far as to say that, for me, their latest tour (Delta Machine) was one of their best. Totally misunderstood by many Brits who regard them as an 80s 'Teeny bop' band without realising just how they have continued to evolve and sell out 'world wide' arena/stadium tours every time they hit the road. Latest album is the best since 'Ultra' in my opinion.
I have been following the Mode since there early days at the Bridge house , for anyone interested in the band and associated groups of the Basildon sound check this out , im off down there for the weekend , plenty of groups and music of the Synth kind . http://basproductions.co.uk/bp/event/bas-2014
Mott the Hoople Bill Nelson's Red Noise Buzzcocks Split Enz Adam & the Ants
I saw Split Enz in '79 or thereabouts and they are only the second band on anyone's list so far that I can say were awful. I've heard odds and ends since that have been OK, but that night they were vying with the other band I'm just about to mention for the honour of the worst gig I've been to.
The other band, who I saw at the Lyceum in the Strand in '79 or '80, is U2. The sound was muddy (possibly not the band's fault) and Bono came over as a pretentious twat. Shame, because I like a lot of their so songs.
If that was at the Roundhouse, then i was there too (supported by Radio Stars).
As a drummer in the late 1970s, I nearly joined Radio Stars around the time of 'Dirty Pictures'. I was the only one of the first round of hopefuls to be called back for a second audition, where I was assessed by another drummer whose judgement Andy Ellison trusted. I didn't get the gig, and Radio Stars didn't really fulfil their potential.
Although they didn't make my list I love a bit of Depeche Mode too...a mate who is a massive DM fan and I went to Austin last Oct to the City Limits Festival...DM headlined on the Friday, the Cure on the Saturday - bloody fantastic (long) weekend away.. Queens of the Stone Age were another stand out live act that weekend...as were Tame Impala, who bossed the Sunday (headlined by Lionel Richie...)
Comments
REM
Arcade Fire
Tindersticks
Belle and Sebastian
Bill Nelson's Red Noise
Buzzcocks
Split Enz
Adam & the Ants
Beatles
Arcade Fire
Sigur Ros
Doves
Mansun
The Who
The Damned
Dandy Warhols
The other band, who I saw at the Lyceum in the Strand in '79 or '80, is U2. The sound was muddy (possibly not the band's fault) and Bono came over as a pretentious twat. Shame, because I like a lot of their so songs.
Beatles
Genesis
Manic Street Preachers
Porcupine Tree
Good to see Adam and the Antz getting a call.
Bay City Rollers
Take That
Spice Girls
Girl's Aloud
Hermans Hermits
Rather says it all about her taste in music.
Bono; don't even go there.
Depeche Mode
Arctic Monkeys
Korn
Ultravox (with Foxx and Ure)
Good to see a couple of people saying Gary Numan/TA, I've been a fan for near on 35 yrs and it was 35 yrs ago this week that he first appeared on the OGWT and TOTP and still going strong.
The Pretenders
U2
Van Halen
AC/DC
Saw U2 at the Rock Garden which was a pretty good gig.
Simon and Garfunkle
Mummas and pappas
The Who
Bread
Subs, The Troggs and or The Carpenters.
Porcupine Tree
Focus
Pink Floyd
Yes
Genesis
http://basproductions.co.uk/bp/event/bas-2014
Cardiacs
Velvet Underground
The Clash
And You Will Know Us By Thed Trail Of Dead
Stone temple pilots
Linkin Park
The Who
Led Zeppelin
a fellow pond-dweller! *bestows laudation*
king crimson
moody blues
led zep
steelydan
the beatles
talk about stuck in the past or wot!
i also saw split enz, they played at my college in 78/9 and thought they were really good.
Supertramp
Led Zep
moody blues
ELO
Stone Roses
Oasis
The Jam
Primal Scream