Number |
Band(s) |
Venue |
Date |
Rating |
Comments |
1 | Slade Geordie Suzi Quatro (Pop Party) | Brands Hatch Racetrack,Kent | 12.08.1973 | 9 | No singing just personal appearance. I can remember picking up all these Chris Jagger singles that the promo girl threw out the window. |
2 | Wizzard + Raymond Froggart | Hammersmith Palais, London | 11.09.1973 | 9 | First ever proper live concert. We met the band upstairs in the circle after the show for autographs. |
3 | Mott The Hoople + Queen | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.12.1973 | 9.5 | fantastic double bill .This was the first ever concert I saw at the famous Hammersmith Odeon .Freddie and Queen were great and I think this was their only proper tour as support band and it was before their first ever hit single . Mott The Hoople also did a really great set ." All The Young Dudes " and others. |
4 | Sweet + Fumble | Rainbow Theatre, London | 21.12.1973 | 9.5 | "Teenage Rampage" was new single. we had seats 6 rows from the front and The Sweet were fantastic . |
6 | Carpenters | Hammersmith Odeon,London. | 23.02.1974 | 8 | Two shows at 6.15pm and 9pm.
i went to the early show.
Their catchy songs were
huge at this time. |
8 | Harold Melvin + Hot Chocolate | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.03.1974 | 8 | Both bands did enjoyable sets . |
9 | Bill Haley + Wild Angels | Hammersmith Palais, London | 25.03.1974 | 7 | teddy boy wanted to cut me up so I hid upstairs to watch this show ."Rock Around The Clock " re-entered the charts around the time of this tour . |
11 | Stylistics + Jimmy James | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.05.1974 | 7 | Enjoyable soul show . |
12 | Deep Purple + Elf | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.05.1974 | 9 | Ronnie James Dio was in support . this tour was in support of new album "Burn"with great live line up of Richie Blackmore and David Coverdale . |
13 | Slade + Beckett | Hammersmith Odoen ,London | 16.05.1974 | 9.5 | Slade were massive at this stage "Merry Christmas Everybody " was a massive No 1 recently and the current single is " Everyday". |
14 | Slade + Beckett | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.05.1974 | 9.5 | The atmosphere was fantastic All those great hit singles have all stood the test of time . |
15 | Slade + Beckett | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.05.1974 | 9.5 | Noddy and the boys are great live . Last of 3 sell out Ham Odeon shows . |
16 | Black Sabbath + Black Oak Arkansaw | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 21.05.1974 | 9.5 | ozzy was still on vocals this tour as he did not leave until the end of 1977 . " Sabbath Bloody Sabbath " album had just been released .Great show . |
17 | David Cassidy + Showaddywaddy | White City Stadium , London | 26.05.1974 | 8 | a girl died in the crush at this show. basically security was not as controlled as it is now 20 + years later .this was an outdoor stadium before the BBC built a new building on the plot. |
18 | Uriah Heep + Heavy Metal Kids | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.06.1974 | 8 | this tour was to promote new album " Wonderworld" . support group had the great Gary Holton as lead singer who later starred on TV in Auf Weidersen Pen but who sadly died . |
19 | Kevin Ayers + Nico | Hyde Park, London | 29.06.1974 | 6 | when gigs were free in the park |
20 | Charles Asnevour | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 11.09.1974 | 4 | must have been a freebie "She " had just been a No 1 hit single . |
21 | Ike and Tina Turner | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.10.1974 | 8 | they performed together at this gig. big songs around now are "Nutbush City Limits"" River Deep Mountain High" |
22 | Uriah Heep + Peter Frampton | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 27.10.1974 | 8 | Peter Frampton was still a support act and " Show Me The Way " would take off mega over a year larer from this gig. |
23 | Sparks + Pilot | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 11.11.1974 | 9.5 | I loved sparks at this period 1974 was a great year for Sparks with current single " Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth" and 2 other big hits . |
24 | Four Tops + Tymes | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.11.1974 | 7 | lots of classic Motown tunes . |
25 | Status Quo + Snafu | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13.12.1974 | 9.5 | Status Quo were a fantastic live band in the 1970s with lots of hit singles . Their current hit in the charts at the time of this show was " Down Down" . |
26 | Elton John | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 20.12.1974 | 9 | elton always played London at xmas he would usually play about a dozen Christmas shows at Hammersmith Odeon and I would see a few of them. |
27 | Elton John | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.12.1974 | 9 | So many great songs and his band were always fantastic live . |
28 | Elton John | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.12.1974 | 9 | His stage costumes were legend when he used to play these shows . |
29 | Elton John | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.12.1974 | 9 | His current hit single was the superb "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" |
30 | Gary Glitter + Glitter Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 29.12.1974 | 9 | Gary Glitter was mega in 1970s . This concert was just brilliant fun . His current single in the charts for this tour was " Oh Yes Youre Beaufiful" |
31 | Gary Glitter + Glitter Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 30.12.1974 | 9 | another great show by GG |
32 | Ohio Players + John Miles | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 01.02.1975 | 7 | support John Miles was yet to have a hit single but did a good show .Ohio Players were nice and funky . |
33 | Chuck Berry | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.03.1975 | 8 | Chuck is a true rock n roll legend .His novelty hit " My Ding A Ling " wasa massive success 15 months ago . |
34 | Heatwave | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 08.03.1975 | 7 | Heatwave were a very popular funk band a good couple of years before they started having hit singles . |
35 | Supertramp + Gallagher And Lyle + Chris De Burgh | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.03.1975 | 8 | Supertramp had been voted Melody Makers " Band Of The Year " . This was a 3 band package from A+M records . |
36 | 10cc + Fancy | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 20.03.1975 | 9 | 10cc are massive in the UK .current album is "Original Soundtrack" current single is " Life Is A Minestrone" |
37 | Neil Sedaka | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 21.03.1975 | 8 | Neil Sedaka had a few hit singles in the UK in the early 1970s including last years " Laughter In The Rain " . |
38 | Lou Reed + String Driven Thing | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.03.1975 | 8 | part of the world tour to promote Lou's " Rock n Roll Animal " album . |
39 | Hunter Ronson Band + Jet | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 31.03.1975 | 9 | both bands were great .Mott The Hoople split a few months ago and Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson put together a band to promote both their solo albums Micks "Play Don’t Worry" and Ian Hunters self named debut . |
40 | Cockney Rebel + Sailor | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 12.04.1975 | 8.5 | current single "Come Up And See Me Make Me Smile " is a massive No 1 hit |
41 | Detroit Spinners | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.04.1975 | 7 | " Could It Be Im Falling In Love " was a great record . |
42 | Sweet Sensation | Hammersmith Palais, London | 20.04.1975 | 7 | UK pop soul with the lovely No 1 hit " Sad Sweet Dreamer" |
43 | Tymes | Hammersmith Palais, London | 22.04.1975 | 6 | |
44 | Three Degrees | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.04.1975 | 5 | " When Will I See You Again " had been a massive hit single last year . |
45 | Bachman Turner Overdrive + Thin Lizzy | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 03.05.1975 | 9.5 | fantastic double bill. Brian Robertson and Scott Gorham had joined Thin Lizzy last year and with Lynott you knew they would be huge . |
46 | Bachman Turner Overdrive + Thin Lizzy | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.05.1975 | 9.5 | BTO were massive in the UK at this time with the brilliant " Not Fragile " album and the big hit single " You Aint Seen Nothing Yet" .Fantastic evening . |
47 | Yes + Ace | QPR Football Ground, London | 10.05.1975 | 6 | great stage show but not my cup of tea.I was never into progressive rock at all but the gig was only a short walk away . |
48 | Led Zeppelin | Earls Court Arena, London | 17.05.1975 | 8 | not the best of venues . I remember Jimmy Page playing the guitar with his violin as being pretty cool .This tour was to support new album " Physical Graffiti " |
49 | Showaddywaddy | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.05.1975 | 7 | The past year had been a good one for the band " Three Steps To Heaven " was current hit for these drape boys . |
50 | Alex Harvey Band + Skyband | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.05.1975 | 9 | With Zal Cleminson on guitar they were a really great live r n r band ." Tomorrow Belongs To Me " was the current album release for this tour . |
51 | Roy Harper | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.06.1975 | 7 | could not really get into this stuff . |
52 | Billy Cobham | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.06.1975 | 6 | too much jazz drumming for me . |
53 | Supercharge + Wigwam | Hyde Park, London | 30.08.1975 | 6 | not my cup of tea at all . |
54 | Supremes + Sweet Sensation | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 01.09.1975 | 6 | Mary Wilson is still here tonight as the only original Supreme as Diana Ross left about 5 years ago . |
55 | Chi-lites | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.09.1975 | 7 | Their " Have You Seen Her " classic had just been a hit in the UK again after its first outing in 1972 . |
56 | Dave Mason + Streetwalkers | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 07.09.1975 | 8 | he was an original member of Traffic which was good enough for me . |
59 | Alice Cooper + Heavy Metal Kids | Wembley Arena , London | 11.09.1975 | 9.5 | fantastic rock package This is more like it . Great rock songs with a great stage show . Simple . |
60 | Alice Cooper + Heavy Metal Kids | Wembley Arena , London | 12.09.1975 | 9.5 | "Welcome To My Nightmare " is the current album He played all his 4 Top 10 hit singles and it was just brilliant . |
61 | Wings | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.09.1975 | 8 | |
62 | Kraftwerk,AJ Webber | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 20.09.1975 | 7 | |
63 | Dave Mason | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 29.09.1975 | 8.5 | |
64 | Fatback Band,Chosen Few | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.10.1975 | 7 | |
65 | Todd Rundgren | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.10.1975 | 8 | |
66 | Leo Sayer | New Victoria Theatre, London | 11.10.1975 | 8 | |
67 | David Essex,Real Thing | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.10.1975 | 9.5 | every boy wanted to be David Essex |
68 | David Essex,Real Thing | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.10.1975 | 9.5 | |
69 | David Essex,Real Thing | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.10.1975 | 9.5 | |
70 | David Essex,Real Thing | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.10.1975 | 9.5 | |
71 | Blue Oyster Cult,Motorhead | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.10.1975 | 9.5 | motorhead second ever London show |
72 | BT Express | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 21.10.1975 | 6 | |
73 | Black Sabbath,Bandy Legs | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.10.1975 | 8 | |
74 | BJ Harvest,Caf? Society | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.10.1975 | 7 | |
75 | Sparks | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.10.1975 | 9 | |
76 | Lynyrd Skynyrrd | Hammersmith Odeon ,London | 27.10.1975 | 9 | |
77 | T. Rex ?,others | Supersonic TV Show, London | 28.10.1975 | 9 | big tv music show of the 1970s |
78 | Baker Gurvitz Army | New Victoria Theatre, London | 02.11.1975 | 6 | |
79 | Dr Feelgood,GT Moore | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.11.1975 | 8.5 | |
80 | Lynyrd Skynyrrd (BBC Theatre O.G.W.T Special ) | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 11.11.1975 | 9 | Old Grey Whistle Test TV Special |
81 | Four Tops | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.11.1975 | 7 | |
82 | Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.11.1975 | 9 | his first ever uk show |
83 | John Cale,Nasty Pop | New Victoria Theatre, London | 20.11.1975 | 6 | |
84 | Dr Hook,Albertos | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.11.1975 | 6 | |
85 | Blue Oyster Cult,Birth Control | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.11.1975 | 9 | |
86 | Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.11.1975 | 9 | future of rock n roll back for 2nd show |
87 | Bluejays,AJ Webber | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.11.1975 | 7 | |
88 | Dr Hook (BBC Theatre O.G.W.T Special) | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 28.11.1975 | 8 | Old Grey Whistle Test TV Special |
89 | Queen,Mr Big | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 29.11.1975 | 9.5 | queen were on fire for this tour |
90 | Queen,Mr Big | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 30.11.1975 | 9.5 | |
91 | Queen,Mr Big | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 01.12.1975 | 9.5 | |
92 | Queen,Mr Big | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 02.12.1975 | 9.5 | |
93 | Supertramp,Joan Armatrading | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.12.1975 | 8 | |
94 | Uriah Heep | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13.12.1975 | 8.5 | |
95 | Uriah Heep | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.12.1975 | 8.5 | |
96 | The Who,Charlie | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.12.1975 | 9.5 | |
97 | The Who,Charlie | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.12.1975 | 9.5 | |
98 | Alex Harvey Band,Blast Furnace | New Victoria Theatre, London | 24.12.1975 | 8.5 | |
99 | Status Quo,Thin Lizzy,Steve Marriot | Kensington Olympia, London | 31.12.1975 | 9 | |
100 | Barclay James Harvest,Procol Harum | Hensington Olympia, London | 01.01.1976 | 6 | |
101 | Bad Company,Nazereth | Kensington Olympia, London | 02.01.1976 | 9 | |
102 | Pilot,Be Bop Deluxe,The Walker Brothers | Supersonic TV Show , London | 19.01.1976 | 8 | |
103 | Donald Byrds Blackbyrds | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.01.1976 | 7 | |
104 | Dr Feelgood,Roogalator | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.01.1976 | 8.5 | |
105 | Tramps,Diversion | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 05.02.1976 | 6 | |
106 | Fatback Band,Muscles | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.02.1976 | 8 | |
107 | Lynyrd Skynyrd,Steve Gibbons Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.02.1976 | 9 | |
108 | 10.cc,Chas And Dave | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.02.1976 | 8.5 | |
109 | 10.cc,Chas And Dave | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.02.1976 | 8.5 | |
110 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 27.02.1976 | 9.75 | quo were fantastic live in the 70s |
111 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 28.02.1976 | 9.75 | |
112 | Robin Trower,John Miles | Wembley Arena, London | 05.03.1976 | 7.5 | |
113 | Deep Purple,Strapps | Wembley Arena, London | 12.03.1976 | 9 | |
114 | Deep Purple,Strapps | Wembley Arena, London | 13.03.1976 | 9 | |
115 | Man | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.03.1976 | 6 | |
116 | Bonnie Riatt (BBC Theatre O.G.W.T. Special) | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 22.03.1976 | 7 | Old Grey Whistle Test TV Special |
117 | Tomita,Isotape | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.03.1976 | 7 | |
118 | Gong,Wigwam | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 27.03.1976 | 7 | |
119 | Neil Young And Crazy Horse | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 30.03.1976 | 8.5 | |
120 | Neil Young And Crazy Horse | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 31.03.1976 | 8.5 | |
121 | JJ Cale,Shanghai | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 02.04.1976 | 5 | |
122 | Thin Lizzy,Graham Parker | New Victoria Theatre, London | 04.04.1976 | 9 | |
123 | Strife,Heartbreaker | Marquee Club, London | 08.04.1976 | 9 | my first gig at the Marquee club |
124 | Camel | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.04.1976 | 6 | |
125 | Babe Ruth | Marquee Club, London | 17.04.1976 | 6 | |
126 | Leo Sayer,Glyder | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.04.1976 | 7.5 | |
127 | Rick Wakeman | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 21.04.1976 | 6 | |
128 | Nazareth,Widowmaker | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.04.1976 | 8.5 | |
129 | AC/DC,Captain Video | Nashville Pub, London | 26.04.1976 | 9.5 | first time I saw them.just amazing. |
130 | National Flag | Marquee Club, London | 30.04.1976 | 7 | |
131 | Neil Sedaka,Barbara Dickson | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 02.05.1976 | 6 | |
132 | Strife | Marquee Club, London | 05.05.1976 | 8 | |
133 | David Bowie | Wembley Arena, London | 06.05.1976 | 9.5 | first time I saw David Bowie |
134 | Nils Lofgren,Unicorn | New Victoria Theatre, London | 09.05.1976 | 8.5 | |
135 | Nils Lofgren,Unicorn | New Victoria Theatre, London | 10.05.1976 | 8.5 | |
136 | Elton John | Earls Court Arena, London | 11.05.1976 | 9 | |
137 | AC/DC,Back Street Crawler | Marquee Club, London | 12.05.1976 | 9.5 | |
138 | Elton John | Earls Court Arena, London | 13.05.1976 | 9 | |
139 | KISS,Stray | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.05.1976 | 10 | first uk tour for this great live band |
140 | KISS,Stray | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.05.1976 | 10 | tonight I had front row centre seats |
141 | Patti Smith,Stranglers | Roundhouse, London | 17.05.1976 | 8.5 | the first punk gig that I ever went to |
142 | Rolling Stones,Meteors | Earls Court Arena, London | 21.05.1976 | 9.5 | my first Rolling Stones show |
143 | AC/DC | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 23.05.1976 | 9.5 | played to about 100 people . |
144 | Rolling Stones,Meteors | Earls Court Arena, London | 25.05.1976 | 9.5 | I got down the front for 2 of the shows |
145 | Rolling Stones,Meteors | Earls Court Arena, London | 26.05.1976 | 9.5 | |
146 | Rolling Stones,Meteors | Earls Court Arena, London | 27.05.1976 | 9.5 | |
147 | Who,Alex Harvey Band,Little Feat | Charlton F.C. , London | 31.05.1976 | 9 | |
148 | AC/DC | Marquee Club, London | 04.06.1976 | 9.5 | bon scott and angus were incredible . |
149 | Average White Band,Kokomo | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 05.06.1976 | 8 | |
150 | John Miles | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.06.1976 | 8.5 | |
151 | Dr Hook,Unicorn | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 07.06.1976 | 7 | |
152 | Uriah Heep,Pretty Things | Wembley Arena, London | 12.06.1976 | 8 | |
153 | Genesis | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13.06.1976 | 7.5 | |
154 | Little Feat,The Outlaws | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.06.1976 | 7.5 | |
155 | Bob Marley And The Wailers | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.06.1976 | 8.5 | first time I saw Bob Marley |
156 | War,Moon | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.06.1976 | 7.5 | |
157 | Electric Light Orchestra,Steve Gibbons Band | New Victoria Theatre, London | 20.06.1976 | 8 | |
158 | Ohio Players,Muscles | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.06.1976 | 8 | |
159 | Pat Travers Band | Marquee Club, London | 24.06.1976 | 8.5 | |
160 | Carol Grimes | Nashville Pub, London | 29.06.1976 | 6 | |
161 | Discotex And The Sexolettes | Hammersmith Palais, London | 01.07.1976 | 8 | |
162 | Flaming Groovies,Ramones,Stranglers | Roundhouse, London | 04.07.1976 | 9 | first ever uk show by The Ramones |
163 | AC/DC | Lyceum Theatre, London | 07.07.1976 | 9.5 | everytime I saw them they were great |
164 | Eddie And The Hot Rods | Marquee Club, London | 09.07.1976 | 8.5 | Rods and AC/DC loved the Marquee |
165 | Sex Pistols ( venue currently called the LA2 Mean Fiddler) | Sundown Club, London | 10.07.1976 | 9 | first time I saw the Sex Pistols |
166 | Heavy Metal Kids,Stray,Dirty Tricks | Roundhouse, London | 11.07.1976 | 7.5 | |
167 | Pride Of Texas | Nashville Pub, London | 13.07.1976 | 6 | |
168 | Strife,Soho Jets | Marquee Club, London | 21.07.1976 | 9 | |
169 | Meal Ticket | Nashville Pub, London | 22.07.1976 | 6 | |
170 | AC/DC | Marquee Club, London | 26.07.1976 | 9.25 | broke the house attendance record |
171 | Weather Report | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 28.07.1976 | 6 | |
172 | Eric Clapton,Freddie King | Crystal Palace Bowl, London | 31.07.1976 | 7 | big lake in front of the stage |
173 | Widowmaker | Marquee Club, London | 01.08.1976 | 8 | |
174 | AC/DC | Marquee Club, London | 02.08.1976 | 9.25 | |
175 | Dirty Tricks | Marquee Club, London | 05.08.1976 | 8 | |
176 | AC/DC | Marquee Club, London | 09.08.1976 | 9.25 | had a weekly Monday gig at Marquee |
177 | Eddie And The Hot Rods | Marquee Club, London | 10.08.1976 | 9 | hod rods and ac/dc battle continues |
178 | Strife | Marquee Club, London | 13.08.1976 | 8 | |
179 | AC/DC | Marquee Club, London | 16.08.1976 | 9.25 | |
180 | Rolling Stones,10 CC,Lynyrd Skynyrd,Todd Rungrun | Knebworth Music Festival | 21.08.1976 | 9.5 | massive outdoor show |
181 | Rory Gallagher,Phil Manzanera Band | Reading Festival | 27.08.1976 | 6 | |
182 | Ted Nugent,Dirty Tricks | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 12.09.1976 | 9.5 | motor city madman |
183 | Queen | Hyde Park, London | 18.09.1976 | 9 | free open air concert |
184 | Screamer | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 19.09.1976 | 6 | |
185 | Sex Pistols, Clash | 100 Club, London | 20.09.1976 | 10 | legendary punk rock festival day 1 |
186 | Chris Spedding, Vibrators | 100 Club, London | 21.09.1976 | 8 | legendary punk rock festival day 2 |
187 | Strife | Marquee Club, London | 28.09.1076 | 8.5 | |
188 | Runaways,Surbrban Studs | Roundhouse, London | 01.10.1976 | 9.5 | fantastic all girl rock band from L.A. |
189 | Runaways,Surbrban Studs | Roundhouse, London | 02.10.1976 | 9.5 | |
190 | Hawkwind,Tiger | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 05.10.1976 | 7 | |
191 | Count Bishops | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 11.10.1976 | 7 | |
192 | Aerosmith,Phoenix | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.10.1976 | 9.5 | first ever uk tour by aerosmith |
193 | Barclay James Harvest | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.10.1976 | 7 | |
194 | Wings | Wembley Arena, London | 20.10.1076 | 9 | |
195 | Pat Travers Band | Marquee Club, London | 21.10.1976 | 9 | |
196 | Peter Frampton,Gary Wright | Wembley Arena, London | 22.10.1976 | 9.5 | his double live album was now huge |
197 | Patti Smith,Stranglers | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.10.1976 | 9 | |
198 | Robin Trower,Racing Cars | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.10.1976 | 7 | |
199 | Groundhogs,Unicorn | Marquee Club, London | 28.10.1976 | 7 | |
200 | Led Zeppelin Film The Song Remains The Same | Premiere In London West End | 04.11.1976 | 9 | |
201 | Wishbone Ash,Supercharge | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 05.11.1976 | 7.5 | |
202 | Pink Fairies,Motorhead | Roundhouse, London | 07.11.1976 | 9 | |
203 | Sam Apple Pie | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 09.11.1976 | 7 | |
204 | AC/DC,Tyler Gang | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 10.11.1976 | 9.5 | first major London headline show |
205 | Vibrators | Nashville Pub, London | 12.11.1976 | 7.5 | |
206 | Thin Lizzy,Clover | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.11.1976 | 9.5 | |
207 | Sex Pistols | Notre Dame Club, London | 15.11.1976 | 10 | one of the greatest gigs of all time . |
208 | Thin Lizzy,Clover | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.11.1976 | 9.6 | |
209 | Steelye Span | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.11.1976 | 7 | |
210 | Marshall Tucker Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 27.11.1976 | 8 | |
211 | Nutz | Marquee Club, London | 02.12.1976 | 8.5 | |
212 | Cockney Rebel | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.12.1976 | 9 | |
213 | David Essex,Barbara Dickson | Palladium, London | 11.12.1976 | 9 | |
214 | Santana | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.12.1976 | 9 | |
215 | Steve Hillage,Nova | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.12.1976 | 5 | |
216 | Dr Feelgood,Lew Lewis | Hammersmith Palais, London | 19.12.1976 | 9 | |
217 | UFO | Marquee Club, London | 20.12.1976 | 9 | |
218 | Rod Stewart,Liverpool Express | Kensington Olympia,London | 21.12.1976 | 9.5 | |
219 | Rod Stewart,Liverpool Express | Kensington Olympia,London | 22.12.1976 | 9.5 | |
220 | Hooker | Fulham Greyhound Pub ,London | 09.01.1977 | 7 | |
221 | Hammersmith Gorillaz | Nashville Pub, London | 13.01.1977 | 7.5 | |
222 | James Brown | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.01.1977 | 8 | |
223 | Rod Stewart | Kesington Olympia, London | 15.01.1977 | 9.5 | |
224 | Damned,Boys | Roxy Club. London | 17.01.1977 | 9.5 | first gig I went to at this punk club |
225 | Rory Gallagher | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.01.1977 | 8 | |
226 | Hammersmith Gorillaz | Nashville Pub, London | 20.01.1977 | 7 | |
227 | Chicago | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.01.1977 | 8 | |
228 | John Miles ( BBC TV Special at Golders Green ) | Hippodrome , London | 27.01.1977 | 8.5 | |
229 | Motorhead | Marquee Club, London | 28.01.1977 | 8 | |
230 | Lynyrd Skynyrd,Clover | Rainbow Theatre, London | 29.01.1977 | 9.5 | |
231 | Damned,Rejects | Roxy Club. London | 31.01.1977 | 9.5 | first of 5 Damned mondays at roxy club |
232 | Todd Rundgren | New Victoria Theatre, London | 01.02.1077 | 8 | |
233 | Manhatten Transfer (BBC TV Special) | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 07.02.1977 | 8 | |
234 | Bryan Ferry Allstars | Royal Albert Hall, London | 08.02.1977 | 9 | chris spedding on guitar |
235 | Frank Zappa | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 10.02.1977 | 7 | |
236 | Abba | Royal Albert Hall, London | 14.02.1077 | 9 | |
237 | Eddie And The Hot Rods,Ultravox | Rainbow Theatre, London | 19.02.1977 | 9 | |
238 | Damned,Johnny Moped | Roxy Club. London | 21.02.1977 | 9 | |
239 | Sensational Alex Harvey Band (without Alex) | Marquee Club, London | 23.02.1977 | 8 | |
240 | Gallagher And Lyle (BBC TV Special at Golders Green) | Hippodrome , London | 24.02.1977 | 7 | |
241 | Johnny Thunders Heartbreakers,Siouxsie And The Banshees | Roxy Club. London | 02.03.1977 | 9 | |
242 | Cherry Vanillas Police,Chelsea | Roxy Club. London | 03.03.1977 | 8 | |
243 | Ted Nugent,Steve Gibbons Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 05.03.1977 | 9.5 | |
244 | Ted Nugent,Steve Gibbons Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.03.1977 | 9.5 | |
245 | Iggy Pop,Vibrators | Rainbow Theatre, London | 07.03.1977 | 9 | david bowie was on keyboards |
246 | AC/DC,Jenny Darren | Rainbow Theatre, London | 11.03.1977 | 9.5 | |
247 | Black Sabbath,Nutz | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 12.03.1977 | 9.75 | fantastic 3 nights of black sabbath |
248 | Black Sabbath,Nutz | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13.03.1977 | 9.75 | |
249 | Black Sabbath,Nutz | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.03.1977 | 9.75 | |
250 | Pink Floyd | Wembley Arena , London | 16.03.1977 | 7.5 | they played 5 shows at wembley |
251 | T.Rex,Damned | Rainbow Theatre, London | 18.03.1977 | 9.5 | fantastic double bill of glam,punk |
252 | Golden Earring,Widowmaker | Rainbow Theatre, London | 25.03.1977 | 9 | |
253 | Johnny Thunders Heartbreakers | Marquee Club, London | 28.03.1977 | 9.25 | |
254 | Generation X,Gloria Mundi | Marquee Club, London | 31.03.1977 | 9 | |
255 | Sex Pistols,Slits (Screen On The Green Cinema ) | Islington.London | 03.04.1977 | 10 | secret gig with sid playing bass |
256 | Nutz | Marquee Club, London | 12.04.1977 | 8 | |
257 | Damned,Motorhead,Adverts | Roundhouse. London | 24.04.1977 | 9.5 | roundhouse Sunday gigs were great |
258 | Peter Gabriel,Lew Lewis | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.04.1977 | 8.5 | |
259 | Lou Reed | New Victoria Theatre, London | 27.04.1977 | 8 | |
260 | Small Faces | Rainbow Theatre, London | 28.04.1977 | 8.5 | |
261 | Detroit Spinners,Brass Construction | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 29.04.1977 | 7 | |
262 | Elton John | Rainbow Theatre, London | 06.05.1977 | 8.5 | |
263 | Clash,Jam,Buzzcocks | Rainbow Theatre, London | 09.05.1977 | 9.75 | all the seats at the front got smashed |
264 | Slade,Liar | Rainbow Theatre, London | 12.05.1977 | 9.75 | |
265 | Nils Lofgren,Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.05.1977 | 9 | |
266 | Clash,Buzzcocks,Slits | St Albans City Hall | 21.05.1977 | 9.75 | superb 3 band punk package |
267 | Judas Priest,Magnum | New Victoria Theatre, London | 22.05.1977 | 9 | |
268 | Television,Blondie | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 28.05.1977 | 9 | punk double bill from new york |
269 | Rush,Stray | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.06.1977 | 9.25 | |
270 | Ramones,Talking Heads,Saints | Roundhouse. London | 05.06.1977 | 9.5 | fantastic triple band package |
271 | Ramones,Talking Heads,Saints | Roundhouse. London | 06.06.1977 | 9.5 | met sid vicious at this show |
272 | Queen | Earls Court Arena, London | 07.06.1977 | 9 | tried to get on Sex Pistols Boat Gig |
273 | Eddie And The Hot Rods,Radio Stars | Rainbow Theatre, London | 09.06.1977 | 9 | |
274 | Eater | Fulham Greyhound Pub ,London | 01.07.1977 | 8.5 | |
275 | Bad Company,Racing Cars | Earls Court Arena, London | 03.07.1977 | 9 | |
276 | Damned,Johnny Moped | Marquee Club, London | 04.07.1977 | 9 | 2nd of 4 sold out marquee shows |
277 | 999,Swords | Nashville Pub, London | 18.07.1977 | 9.5 | |
278 | Average White Band,Ben E King | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.07.1977 | 8 | |
279 | Jam,Saints,Boys | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.07.1977 | 9 | |
280 | Adverts,Johnny Moped,Rezillos | Crackers Club, London | 25.07.1977 | 9 | |
281 | Vibrators | Marquee Club, London | 31.07.1977 | 8.5 | |
282 | Buzzcocks, Wire | Marquee Club, London | 04.08.1977 | 9 | |
283 | Radiostars | Marquee Club, London | 05.08.1977 | 8.5 | |
284 | Boys | Marquee Club, London | 08.08.1977 | 8.5 | |
285 | Slits,Prefects | Vortex Club, London | 15.08.1977 | 8 | |
286 | Ted Nugent | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.08.1977 | 9.5 | |
287 | Damned,Adverts (now called LA2 Mean Fiddler) | Sundown Club, London | 17.08.1977 | 9.25 | |
288 | Damned,Adverts (now called LA2 Mean Fiddler) | Sundown Club, London | 18.08.1977 | 9.25 | |
289 | Slits,Sham 69 | Other Cinema, London W1 | 21.08.1977 | 8 | |
290 | Eddie And The Hot Rods | Marquee Club, London | 22.08.1977 | 9 | 2nd of 5 sold out shows at marquee |
291 | Thin Lizzy,Graham Parker,Aerosmith,John Miles,Ultravox | Reading Festival | 27.08.1977 | 9.5 | 12 years until Aerosmith next UK gig |
292 | Generation X | Marquee Club, London | 06.09.1977 | 8.5 | |
293 | Penetration,New Hearts | Vortex Club, London | 12.09.1977 | 8 | |
294 | XTC | Red Cow Pub, London | 15.09.1977 | 7 | bikers cut the wires on my motorbike |
295 | Jonathan Richman | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.09.1977 | 8.75 | |
296 | Subway Sect,Slits | Camden Music Machine, London | 22.09.1977 | 8 | |
297 | Small Faces | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.09.1977 | 8 | |
298 | Generation X | Marquee Club, London | 27.09.1977 | 8.5 | |
299 | Iggy Pop,Adverts | Rainbow Theatre, London | 01.10.1977 | 9 | |
300 | Brothers Johnson | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.10.1977 | 8.5 | |
301 | Hawkwind,Bethnal | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 05.10.1977 | 8 | |
302 | Ultravox,Radio Stars | Roundhouse. London | 09.10.1977 | 8.5 | |
303 | Dr Feelgood,Mink De Ville | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.10.1977 | 8.75 | |
304 | Vibrators,999 | Roundhouse. London | 16.10.1977 | 9 | |
305 | Slaughter And The Dogs | Camden Music Machine, London | 18.11.1977 | 9 | |
306 | Johnny Thunders Heartbreakers,Siouxsie And The Banshees | Rainbow Theatre, London | 20.11.1977 | 9.5 | all sex pistols went to see this show |
307 | Bob Seger Band,Meal Ticket | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 21.11.1977 | 9 | |
308 | AC/DC | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.11.1977 | 9.5 | |
309 | Saints,Sore Throat | Marquee Club, London | 31.11.1977 | 8 | |
310 | Stranglers,Dictators | Roundhouse. London | 02.11.1977 | 9.5 | first of 5 sold out shows |
311 | Boys,Lurkers | Marquee Club, London | 03.11.1077 | 9.5 | |
312 | Chris Spedding Band | Lyceum Theatre, London | 04.11.1977 | 9 | members of sex pistols were there |
313 | Stranglers,Dictators | Roundhouse. London | 06.11.1977 | 9.25 | last of 5 sold out shows |
314 | Showaddywaddy | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.11.1977 | 8 | |
315 | Rainbow | Rainbow Theatre, London | 12.11.1977 | 8.5 | |
316 | Runaways,999 | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13.11.1977 | 9.5 | |
317 | Slaughter And The Dogs | Vortex Club, London | 14.11.1977 | 9.25 | |
318 | Blondie,XTC | Rainbow Theatre, London | 15.11.1977 | 8 | |
319 | Tubes,Wire | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.11.1977 | 9 | |
320 | Johnny Thunders Heartbreakers,Depressions | Vortex Club, London | 21.11.1977 | 9.5 | |
321 | Buzzcocks,Fall | Marquee Club, London | 22.11.1977 | 8.5 | |
322 | Damned,Dead Boys | Roundhouse. London | 25.11.1977 | 9.75 | 2 great live punk bands |
323 | Damned,Dead Boys | Roundhouse. London | 27.11.1977 | 9.75 | |
324 | 999 | Hope And Anchor Pub, London | 29.11.1977 | 9.25 | |
325 | Uriah Heep | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 02.12.1977 | 8 | |
326 | Nazareth,Marseilles | Rainbow Theatre, London | 04.12.1977 | 9 | |
327 | Tom Robinson Band,No Dice | Lyceum Theatre, London | 06.12.1977 | 9.5 | |
328 | Thin Lizzy,Radiators | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 11.12.1977 | 9.5 | |
329 | Clash,Sham 69 | Rainbow Theatre, London | 13.12.1977 | 9.5 | |
330 | Clash,Sham 69 | Rainbow Theatre, London | 14.12.1977 | 9.5 | |
331 | Status Quo,British Lions | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.12.1977 | 9 | |
332 | Boomtown Rats,Yachts | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.12.1977 | 8 | |
333 | Jam,New Hearts | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.12.1977 | 8.5 | |
334 | 999 | Red Cow Pub, London | 23.12.1977 | 9 | |
335 | X Ray Spex | Marquee Club, London | 30.12.1977 | 9 | |
336 | Ramones,Generation X,Rezillos | Rainbow Theatre, London | 31.12.1977 | 9.75 | fantastic 3 band party night |
337 | Ramones,Generation X,Rezillos | Rainbow Theatre, London | 01.01.1978 | 9.75 | |
338 | Sham 69 | Vortex Club, London | 03.01.1978 | 9.25 | |
339 | Slaughter And The Dogs | Marquee Club, London | 09.01.1978 | 9.5 | |
340 | Adam And The Ants | Marquee Club, London | 12.01.1978 | 8.5 | |
341 | Motorhead | Brunel University , Uxbridge | 13.01.1978 | 9 | |
342 | Tonight | Nashville Pub, London | 23.01.1978 | 8.5 | |
343 | Frank Zappa | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.01.1978 | 6 | |
344 | Rich Kids | Nashville Pub, London | 26.01.1978 | 9 | feat Glen Matlock -debut London show |
345 | Sham 69 | L. S. E., London | 28.01.1978 | 9.5 | |
346 | Talking Heads,Slaughter And The Dogs,Dire Straits | Roundhouse, London | 29.01.1978 | 9.5 | look who were the first band on |
347 | Johnny Thunders Allstars feat Hot Rods And Snatch members | Speakeasy Club, London | 31.01.1978 | 9.5 | late night musicians club |
348 | Saints | Nashville Pub, London | 05.02.1978 | 8 | |
349 | Slaughter And The Dogs | Nashville Pub, London | 06.02.1978 | 9.25 | |
350 | Judas Priest,English Assasins | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 10.02.1978 | 8.5 | |
351 | Adverts,Sham 69 | Roundhouse, London | 12.02.1978 | 9.25 | |
352 | Rush,Tyla Gang | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.02.1978 | 9.5 | |
353 | Rush,Tyla Gang | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 20.02.1978 | 9.5 | |
354 | Motorhead,Lightning Raiders | Camden Music Machine, London | 23.02.1978 | 9 | |
355 | Sweet | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.02.1978 | 9 | |
356 | Be Bop Deluxe,John Cooper Clarke | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.02.1978 | 7.5 | |
357 | Boys | Marquee Club, London | 27.02.1978 | 8.5 | |
358 | Budgie,Nutz | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 03.03.1978 | 8.5 | |
359 | Alex Harvey Band,Surprise Sisters | Palladium Theatre, London | 05.03.1978 | 8.75 | |
360 | Buzzcocks,John Cooper Clarke,Slits | Lyceum Theatre, London | 10.03.1978 | 9.5 | |
361 | Eddie And The Hot Rods,Squeeze | Lyceum Theatre, London | 17.03.1978 | 9.5 | |
362 | 999,Black Slate | Roundhouse, London | 19.03.1978 | 9.25 | |
363 | Zal Cleminson Band | Marquee Club, London | 22.03.1978 | 9 | 8pm show start |
364 | Depressions | Speakeasy Club, London | 22.03.1978 | 9 | midnight show start |
365 | John Miles,John Cougar | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.03.1978 | 9.25 | |
366 | Kansas,Jim Capaldi | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.03.1978 | 8 | 8pm show start |
367 | Johnny Thunders Allstars feat Steve Jones and Paul Cook | Speakeasy Club, London | 25.03.1978 | 9.5 | midnight show start with ex Sex Pistols |
368 | Marseilles | Hope And Anchor Pub, London | 27.03.1978 | 8 | |
369 | Tom Robinson Band | Camden Music Machine, London | 28.03.1978 | 9.25 | |
370 | Thin Lizzy | Rainbow Theatre, London | 29.03.1978 | 9.75 | |
371 | Patti Smith | Rainbow Theatre, London | 02.04.1978 | 9 | |
372 | Damned,Soft Boys | Rainbow Theatre, London | 08.04.1978 | 9.25 | |
373 | Generation X | Roundhouse, London | 09.04.1978 | 9 | |
374 | Slade | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.04.1978 | 9 | |
375 | Elvis Costello,Whirlwind | Roundhouse, London | 16.04.1978 | 8.75 | |
376 | Television,Only Ones | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.04.1978 | 8.5 | |
377 | Tonight,Boys | Lyceum Theatre, London | 19.04.1978 | 8 | |
378 | Commodores | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.04.1978 | 8.5 | |
379 | Rich Kids,White Cats feat Rat Scabies | Lyceum Theatre, London | 26.04.1978 | 8 | not rich kids best gig |
380 | Foreigner | Rainbow Theatre, London | 27.04.1978 | 9 | |
381 | Rory Gallagher | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 28.04.1978 | 7.5 | |
382 | Tom Robinson Band,Steel Pulse,Clash,X Ray Spex | Victoria Park, London | 30.04.1978 | 9 | |
383 | Manhattan Transfer | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 02.05.1978 | 8 | |
384 | Blue Oyster Cult,Japan | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 03.05.1978 | 9.75 | fantastic double bill |
385 | Blue Oyster Cult,Japan | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.05.1978 | 9.75 | |
386 | AC/DC,British Lions | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 07.05.1978 | 9.5 | |
387 | Jethro Tull | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 10.05.1978 | 7 | |
388 | Queen | Wembley Arena, London | 11.05.1978 | 9.75 | freddie was amazing as usual |
389 | Sham 69 | Roxy Theatre, Harlesden,London | 12.05.1978 | 9.75 | wild atmosphere at this show |
390 | Ian Dury And The Blockheads,Whirlwind | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.05.1978 | 9 | |
391 | Styx,Roy Hill | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.05.1978 | 8 | |
392 | Brass Construction | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.05.1978 | 8 | |
393 | Buzzcocks,ATV,Penetration | Roundhouse, London | 28.05.1978 | 9.5 | |
394 | 999 | Camden Music Machine, London | 30.05.1978 | 9.25 | |
395 | Black Sabbath,Van Halen | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 01.06.1978 | 9.75 | van halen debut uk tour |
396 | Sham 69,Menace | Roxy Theatre, Harlesden,London | 03.06.1978 | 9.75 | |
397 | Blue Oyster Cult,Japan | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.06.1978 | 9.75 | |
398 | Meat Loaf,Good Rats | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.06.1978 | 9.5 | debut tour for bat out of hell album |
399 | Black Sabbath,Van Halen | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 10.06.1978 | 9.75 | van halen again blow Sabbath away |
400 | David Gates | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.06.1978 | 7 | |
401 | Electric Light Orchestra | Wembley Arena, London | 15.06.1978 | 9.25 | massive stage and light show |
402 | Darts,Late Show | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.06.1978 | 8.5 | |
403 | Bob Dylan | Earls Court Arena, London | 17.06.1978 | 9.25 | first time I saw Bob Dylan |
404 | Bob Dylan | Earls Court Arena, London | 18.06.1978 | 9.25 | he was really popular at this time |
405 | Black Sabbath,Tanz Der Youth | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.06.1978 | 9.5 | |
406 | Bootsy Collins,Raydio | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 20.06.1978 | 9 | whats the name of this town? |
407 | Bootsy Collins,Raydio | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 21.06.1978 | 9 | |
408 | Mink De Ville,Rich Kids | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.06.1978 | 9 | I only went to catch the support band |
409 | Thin Lizzy,Horslips | Wembley Arena, London | 23.06.1978 | 9.75 | |
410 | Heatwave,Hi-Tension | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.06.1978 | 8.75 | |
411 | UFO,Marseilles | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 28.06.1978 | 9 | |
412 | David Bowie | Earls Court Arena, London | 29.06.1978 | 9.25 | |
413 | David Bowie | Earls Court Arena, London | 30.06.1978 | 9.25 | |
414 | Heatwave,Hi-Tension | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 03.07.1978 | 8.5 | 7.30pm show start |
415 | George McCrae | Hammersmith Palais, London | 03.07.1978 | 7 | 11.00pm show start |
416 | Boomtown Rats,Young Ones | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.07.1978 | 9 | |
417 | Talking Heads,Merger | Lyceum Theatre, London | 12.07.1978 | 9.75 | |
418 | Tanz Der Youth,Berlin | Nashville Pub, London | 15.07.1978 | 8.5 | |
419 | Runaways,Dickies | Lyceum Theatre, London | 16.07.1978 | 9.5 | |
420 | UK Subs,Raped | Tooting, London | 19.07.1978 | 9 | Forresters Arms Pub I think. |
421 | Alex Harvey Band | Windsor Castle, London W.9. | 20.07.1978 | 9 | latimer road / ladbroke grove area |
422 | Siouxsie And The Banshees,Spizz Oil,Shirts,White Cats | Roundhouse, London | 23.07.1978 | 9.5 | |
423 | Clash,Specials | Camden Music Machine, London | 24.07.1978 | 9.75 | first of 4 sold out shows |
424 | Clash,Specials | Camden Music Machine, London | 25.07.1978 | 9.75 | |
425 | Menace,Raped | Acton White Hart, London W.3 | 26.07.1978 | 8 | |
426 | Adverts,Rejects | Marquee Club, London | 27.07.1978 | 9 | |
427 | 999 | Nashville Pub, London | 28.07.1978 | 9.25 | |
428 | Greedies | Electric Ballroom , London | 29.07.1978 | 9.85 | feat phil lynott, steve jones,paul cook |
429 | Magazine,Zones | Lyceum Theatre, London | 30.07.1978 | 9.25 | |
430 | Adam And The Ants | Moonlight Club, London NW | 01.08.1978 | 9 | |
431 | Vicious White Cats | Electric Ballroom , London | 15.08.1978 | 9.85 | feat sid vicious, glen matlock |
432 | Eater,UK Subs | Acton White Hart, London W.3 | 16.08.1978 | 7 | |
433 | Eddie And The Hot Rods,Heroes | Hounslow Pub, Middx | 17.08.1978 | 9.5 | |
434 | Patti Smith,Foreigner,Tom Robinson Band,Gillan,Squeeze | Reading Festival | 27.08.1978 | 9 | |
435 | Adam And The Ants, Satelites,Ruts | Acton White Hart, London W.3 | 30.08.1978 | 9 | |
436 | Les Punks (punk supergroup) | Electric Ballroom , London | 05.09.1978 | 9 | cannot remember who was there |
437 | Alvin Lee | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 08.09.1978 | 8 | |
438 | Blondie | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.09.1978 | 9.25 | |
439 | Lurkers,Ivor Biggon,Johnny Moped,Stiff Little Fingers | Lyceum Theatre, London | 10.09.1978 | 8 | |
440 | Dead Fingers Talk | Marquee Club, London | 12.09.1978 | 9 | |
441 | Robert Palmer | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13.09.1978 | 8.5 | |
442 | Blondie,Boyfriends | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.09.1978 | 9.25 | |
443 | Olympic Runners,Kandidate | Hammersmith Palais, London | 17.09.1978 | 8.5 | |
444 | 10 cc | Wembley Arena, London | 24.09.1978 | 9 | |
445 | Only Ones,Business | City Poly, London | 30.09.1978 | 9 | |
446 | Kinks,Dodgers | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 01.10.1978 | 8.5 | |
447 | Ramones,Snips | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 02.10.1978 | 9.5 | |
448 | Rose Royce,Starguard | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.10.1978 | 8 | |
449 | Crown Heights Affair,Kandidate | Hammersmirh Odeon, London | 05.10.1978 | 9 | |
450 | Tom Robinson Band,Stiff Little Fingers | Hammersmirh Odeon, London | 08.10.1978 | 9.5 | great double bill |
451 | Tom Robinson Band,Stiff Little Fingers | Hammersmirh Odeon, London | 09.10.1978 | 9.5 | |
452 | Weather Report | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 11.10.1978 | 6 | |
453 | Johnny Thunders Allstars feat Steve Jones and Paul Cook | Lyceum Theatre, London | 12.10.1978 | 9.5 | |
454 | BB King | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.10.1978 | 7 | |
455 | Doomed,Members | Royal College Of Art, London | 19.10.1978 | 9.5 | feat members of The Damned |
456 | Van Halen,Battleaxe | Rainbow Theatre, London | 22.10.1978 | 9.75 | |
457 | Wishbone Ash | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.10.1978 | 6 | |
458 | Clash | Roxy Theatre, Harlesden,London | 26.10.1978 | 9.75 | |
459 | Judas Priest,Flying Squad | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 27.10.1978 | 9 | |
469 | Dr Feelgood,Squeeze | Hammersmirh Odeon, London | 29.10.1978 | 9 | |
461 | Lurkers | Brunel University, Uxbridge | 01.11.1978 | 9 | |
462 | Suzi Quatro | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 02.11.1978 | 8.5 | |
463 | Buzzcocks,Subway Sect | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.11.1978 | 9.5 | |
464 | Budgie,Strife | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 07.11.1978 | 8 | |
465 | Alex Harvey Band | Venue, Victoria , London | 08.11.1978 | 8 | |
466 | Siouxsie And The Banshees,Spizz Oil | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.11.1978 | 9.5 | |
467 | Penetration | Brunel University, Uxbridge | 10.11.1978 | 9.25 | |
468 | Rezillos,Undertones | Marquee Club, London | 12.11.1978 | 9.5 | |
469 | AC/DC,Blazer Blazer | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.11.1978 | 9.75 | |
470 | AC/DC,Blazer Blazer | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.11.1978 | 9.75 | |
471 | Judas Priest | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.11.1978 | 9 | |
472 | Millie Jackson | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.11.1978 | 7 | |
473 | David Johansen Band | Venue, Victoria , London | 21.11.1978 | 9.5 | ex singer of New York Dolls |
474 | Whitesnake,Magnum | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.11.1978 | 8.5 | |
475 | James Brown | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.11.1978 | 8.5 | 7.30pm show start |
476 | Magazine,Neu | Venue, Victoria , London | 24.11.1978 | 9.25 | 11.30pm show start |
477 | Bethnal | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.11.1978 | 8.5 | |
478 | Japan | Lyceum Theatre, London | 26.11.1978 | 9 | |
479 | X Ray Spex,Sore Throat | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 27.11 1978 | 8.5 | |
480 | Olivia Newton John,Labi Siffre | Rainbow Theatre, London | 28.11.1978 | 8.5 | |
481 | Jam,Generation X,Slade | Wembley Arena, London | 29.11.1978 | 9.5 | |
482 | Sham 69 | Electric Ballroom , London | 30.11.1978 | 9.5 | |
483 | Boney M | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 01.12.1978 | 9 | |
484 | Devo,Members | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 02.12.1978 | 9.5 | |
485 | Devo,Members | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 03.12.1978 | 9.5 | |
486 | Eric Clapton,Muddy Waters | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 05.12.1978 | 9 | |
487 | Boomtown Rats,Vipers | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 07.12.1978 | 9.25 | |
488 | Parliament,Funkadelic | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 12.12.1978 | 9 | wild and funky |
489 | Parliament,Funkadelic | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13.12.1978 | 9 | |
490 | Boomtown Rats,Vipers | Rainbow Theatre, London | 14.12.1978 | 9.25 | |
491 | Greedies,Valves | Electric Ballroom , London | 16.12.1978 | 9.85 | Greedies feat Pistols, Lizzy , B. Rats |
492 | Thin Lizzy,Vipers | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.12.1978 | 9.75 | |
493 | Darts,Chas And Dave | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.12.1978 | 8 | |
494 | Ian Dury And The Blockheads,Misty | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.12.1978 | 9 | |
495 | Generation X,Chelsea | Electric Ballroom , London | 20.12.1978 | 9.5 | |
496 | Rod Stewart | Kensington Olympia, London | 21.12.1978 | 9.75 | |
497 | Tom Robinson And Peter Gabriel Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.12.1978 | 9.5 | |
498 | Public Image Ltd | Rainbow Theatre, London | 25.12.1978 | 9.75 | first show by Johnny Rotten new band |
499 | Sham 69,Merger | Rainbow Theatre, London | 27.12.1978 | 9.25 | feat Steve Jones and Paul Cook |
500 | Rod Stewart | Kensington Olympia, London | 28.12.1978 | 9.75 | |
501 | Rod Stewart | Kensington Olympia, London | 30.12.1978 | 9.75 | |
503 | Clash,Slits | Lyceum Theatre, London | 03.01.1979 | 9.75 | What a great way to start the year .Pure punk , pure sweat , pure fun .All for £2 . 50 p a ticket . |
504 | Damned,Nipple Erectors | Hope And Anchor Pub, London | 10.01.1979 | 9.5 | |
505 | Reds,Quartz | Windsor Castle Pub.London W9 | 18.01.1979 | 8.5 | |
506 | Chic,Jab Jab | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 20.01.1979 | 9 | |
507 | Lurkers,Adam Ant,Edge | Electric Ballroom, London | 21.01.1979 | 9 | |
508 | Raped,Lous,Pack ( venue currently called The Subterania ) | Acklam Hall, London W11 | 24.01.1979 | 8.5 | |
509 | Osmonds | Royal Albert Hall, London | 25.01.1979 | 8 | very short set |
510 | Elvis Costello,Richard Hell,John Cooper Clarke | Hammersmith Palais, London | 30.01.1979 | 9 | |
511 | Roy Ayers,Central Line | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.02.1979 | 9.5 | |
512 | Nazareth,Blazer Blazer | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 05.02.1979 | 9.25 | |
513 | Crown Heights Affair | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 08.02.1979 | 8 | |
514 | UFO,Liar | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.02.1979 | 9.5 | |
515 | UFO,Liar | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.02.1979 | 9.5 | |
516 | Frank Zappa | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.02.1979 | 7 | |
517 | Herbie Hancock | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.02.1979 | 9 | |
518 | Cheap Trick,Wreckless Eric | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.02.1979 | 9 | |
519 | Van Morrison | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.02.1979 | 8.5 | |
520 | Magazine,Prag Vec | Brunel University, Uxbridge | 02.03.1079 | 9.5 | |
521 | Earth Wind And Fire | Wembley Arena, London | 04.03.1979 | 9 | |
522 | Uriah Heep,Bram Tchaikovsky | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 07.03.1979 | 7 | |
523 | Average White Band,Inner Circle | Rainbow Theatre, London | 09.03.1979 | 8 | |
524 | Darts,Late Show | Rainbow Theatre, London | 10.03.1979 | 9 | |
525 | Bad Company | Wembley Arena, London | 11.03.1979 | 9.5 | |
526 | Bill Haley | Rainbow Theatre, London | 17.03.1979 | 8.5 | |
527 | David Essex | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.03.1979 | 9 | |
528 | Gang Of Four,Stiff Little Fingers,Human League,Fall,Mekons | Lyceum Theatre, London | 25.03.1979 | 9.75 | amazing collection of bands |
529 | Journey,Pat Travers Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.03.1979 | 7 | |
530 | Skids,Dole | Marquee Club, London | 28.03.1979 | 9.5 | |
531 | Eddie And The Hot Rods,Members | Rainbow Theatre, London | 30.03.1979 | 9.25 | |
532 | Buzzcocks,Patrick Fitzgerald | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 31.03.1979 | 9.25 | |
533 | Motorhead,Nutz,Girlschool | Lyceum Theatre, London | 01.04.1979 | 9.5 | |
534 | Graham Parker And The Rumour | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 03.04.1979 | 8.5 | |
535 | Elton John | Drury Lane Theatre, London | 05.04.1979 | 9.5 | |
537 | Siouxsie And The Banshees ,Human League | Rainbow Theatre, London | 07.04.1979 | 9.85 | |
538 | Damned,UK Subs,Specials | Lyceum Theatre, London | 08.04.1979 | 9.5 | punk and ska 3 band bill |
539 | Japan,Reggae Regulars | Rainbow Theatre, London | 12.04.1979 | 9.25 | |
540 | Lurkers | Windsor Castle Pub.London W9 | 16.04.1979 | 9.25 | |
541 | Players Association | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.04.1979 | 8 | |
542 | Thin Lizzy,Vipers | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.04.1979 | 9.5 | |
543 | Neil Sedaka | Palladium Theatre, London | 24.04.1979 | 8.5 | |
544 | Thin Lizzy,Vipers | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 27.04.1979 | 9.5 | |
545 | Frankie Miller Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 29.04.1979 | 8 | |
546 | Damned,Lightning Raiders | Moonlight Club, London NW | 30.04.1979 | 9.5 | |
547 | Who | Rainbow Theatre, London | 02.05.1979 | 9.5 | |
548 | J. Geils Band,Wilko Johnsons Senders | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 03.05.1979 | 9.5 | |
549 | Penetration | Brunel University, Uxbridge | 04.05.1979 | 9 | |
550 | Rush,Max Webster | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 05.05.1979 | 9.5 | |
551 | Rush,Max Webster | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.05.1979 | 9.5 | |
552 | Ted Nugent,Girlschool | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.05.1979 | 9.75 | we went to 9pm show |
553 | Kleenex,Raincoats | Acklam Hall, London W11 | 10.05.1979 | 8.5 | |
554 | Only Ones | Queen Mary College, London | 11.05.1979 | 9.5 | |
555 | Kate Bush with Steve Harley and Peter Gabriel | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 12.05.1979 | 9.5 | |
556 | Roxy Music,Tourists | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.05.1979 | 8.5 | |
557 | Scorpions,Tera Nova | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 20.05.1979 | 8.5 | |
558 | Tubes,Squeeze | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.05.1979 | 9.5 | fantasic theatrical show . |
559 | Gang Of Four,Mekons,Specials | Lyceum Theatre, London | 27.05.1979 | 9.5 | |
560 | Judas Priest,Marseilles | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 29.05.1979 | 8.5 | |
561 | Merger,Doll By Doll,John Otway | Venue, Victoria, London | 31.05.1979 | 8 | |
562 | Steel Pulse,Eclipse | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 01.06.1979 | 8 | |
563 | Skids,Angelic Upstarts | Lyceum Theatre, London | 03.06.1979 | 9 | |
564 | Iggy Pop,UK Subs | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 08.06.1979 | 9 | |
565 | Manfred Mans Earthband | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13.06.1979 | 7.5 | |
566 | Knack,Foldalls | Marquee Club, London | 14.06.1979 | 9.25 | |
567 | Dire Straits,Metro | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.06.1979 | 8 | |
568 | Generation X,Private Vices | Marquee Club, London | 20.06.1979 | 9.25 | we went to 9pm show |
569 | Human League,Spizz Energi | Marquee Club, London | 22.06.1979 | 9.5 | |
570 | Sylvester | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.06.1979 | 8 | |
571 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.06.1979 | 9.75 | |
572 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 27.06.1979 | 9.75 | |
573 | Van Halen,St Paradise | Rainbow Theatre, London | 29.06.1979 | 9.75 | |
574 | Angelic Upstarts,Kids Next Door | Nashville Pub, London | 05.07.1979 | 9.5 | |
575 | Shake,Basczax | Nashville Pub, London | 06.07.1979 | 8.5 | |
576 | Duffo | Nashville Pub, London | 08.07.1979 | 8.5 | |
577 | Starjets,Wall | Nashville Pub, London | 09.07.1979 | 9 | |
578 | Pete Townsend Band,Misty,Ruts | Rainbow Theatre, London | 13.07.1979 | 8.75 | |
579 | Clash,Aswad,Members | Rainbow Theatre, London | 14.07.1979 | 9.75 | |
580 | Writz | Electric Ballroom, London | 15.07.1979 | 8.5 | |
581 | Specials,Madness,Selector,Modettes | Electric Ballroom, London | 21.07.1979 | 9.5 | first major 2 tone ska gig in London |
582 | Secret Affair,Back To Zero,Mods | Nashville Pub, London | 23.07.1979 | 8.75 | the mods are back |
583 | Sham 69, Low Numbers,Little Roosters | Rainbow Theatre, London | 25.07.1979 | 8.5 | skinheads are back |
584 | Secret Affair | Bridgehouse Pub, London | 30.07.1979 | 9.5 | |
585 | Undertones,Donkeys | Marquee Club, London | 03.08.1979 | 9.25 | 8pm show start |
586 | Jimmy Norton Explosion,Paranoids | Music Machine , London | 03.08.1979 | 9 | 11pm show start - feat Glen Matlock |
587 | Stiff Little Fingers,Starjets | Hammersmith Palais, London | 05.08.1979 | 9.5 | |
588 | Ian Dury And The Blockheads | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 07.08.1979 | 9.25 | ian did 7 nights at odeon on this tour |
589 | Protex,Innocence | Hope And Anchor Pub, London | 08.08.1979 | 9 | |
590 | Ian Dury And The Blockheads | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.08.1979 | 9.25 | |
591 | Joy Division,Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark,Certain Ratio | Nashville Pub, London | 13.08.1979 | 9.5 | great 3 band package |
592 | Who,Stranglers,AC/DC,Nils Lofgren | Wembley Staduim, London | 18.08.1979 | 9.5 | |
593 | Members,Decorators | Nashville Pub, London | 24.08.1979 | 9.25 | |
594 | Secret Affair,Purple Hearts,Madness | Lyceum Theatre, London | 26.08.1979 | 9.5 | |
595 | Teardrop Explodes,Echo And The Bunnymen | Nashville Pub, London | 30.08.1979 | 9 | |
596 | Only Ones,Toyah,Psychedelic Furs | Lyceum Theatre, London | 02.09.1979 | 9.5 | |
597 | Slaughter And The Dogs,V2 | Marquee Club, London | 03.09.1979 | 9.25 | |
598 | Johnny Thunders Heartbreakers,Voodoo Shoes | Maxs Kansas City ,New York | 07.09.1979 | 9.75 | johnny on home turf - brilliant |
599 | Bee Gees,Sweet Inspirations | Madison Sq Gardens ,New York | 09.09.1979 | 9 | went mainly to check out the venue |
600 | Buzzcocks,Monochrome Set | Diplomat Hotel, New York | 15.09.1979 | 9.5 | we were staying at this hotel |
601 | Clash,Sam And Dave,Undertones | Orpheum Theatre, Boston | 19.09.1979 | 10 | 3 great bands in a great venue |
602 | KISS,Judas Priest | Amphitheatre, Chicago | 22.09.1979 | 10 | full american stage show - superb |
603 | Adverts,Cowboys International,Cuddly Toys | Electric Ballroom, London | 04.10.1979 | 9 | |
604 | 999,Donkeys | Marquee Club, London | 05.10.1979 | 9 | |
605 | Chic,Carpark | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.10.1979 | 9.5 | |
606 | Siouxsie And The Banshees ,Cure | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.10.1979 | 9.5 | 7.30pm show start |
607 | Slaughter And The Dogs | Music Machine , London | 15.10.1979 | 9 | 11pm show start |
608 | Samson | Music Machine , London | 16.10.1979 | 7 | |
609 | Lou Reed | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.10.1979 | 8.75 | |
610 | Pretenders,Private Vices | Nashville Pub, London | 20.10.1979 | 8.5 | |
611 | Damned | Nashville Pub, London | 21.10.1979 | 9.5 | secret gig |
612 | Girl,Quartz | Music Machine , London | 22.10.1979 | 8.5 | |
613 | Darts,Screen Idols | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.10.1979 | 8.5 | |
614 | Cuddly Toys | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 24.10.1979 | 8 | |
615 | Boomtown Rats,Protex | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.10.1979 | 9 | |
616 | Joy Division,Distractions,Certain Ratio | Electric Ballroom, London | 26.10.1979 | 9.5 | |
617 | Whitesnake,Marseilles | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 28.10.1979 | 8.5 | |
618 | Undertones,Ten Pole Tudor | Rainbow Theatre, London | 30.10.1979 | 9.5 | |
619 | AC/DC,Def Leppard | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 01.11.1979 | 9.75 | first of 4 sold out shows |
620 | Skids,Fingerprintz | Rainbow Theatre, London | 02.11.1979 | 9.5 | |
621 | AC/DC,Def Leppard | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 03.11.1979 | 9.75 | every AC/DC show is fantastic |
622 | Penetration,Human Heels | Nashville Pub, London | 05.11.1979 | 9.5 | |
623 | Boomtown Rats,Protex | Rainbow Theatre, London | 06.11.1979 | 9.25 | |
624 | Blue Oyster Cult,Magnum | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 07.11.1979 | 9.25 | |
625 | Blue Oyster Cult,Magnum | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 08.11.1979 | 9.25 | last of 4 shows at ham odeon |
626 | Buzzcocks,Joy Division | Rainbow Theatre, London | 10.11.1979 | 9.5 | great double bill |
627 | Hot Chocolate | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 11.11.1979 | 8 | |
628 | Robert Palmer | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13.11.1979 | 9.25 | |
629 | B52s,Troggs,VIPS | Electric Ballroom, London | 15.11.1979 | 9.5 | |
630 | Merton Parkas | Chelsea College , London | 16.11.1979 | 8.5 | |
631 | Lurkers | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 17.11.1979 | 9 | |
632 | Kate Bush,Cliff Richard,Labi Siffre (all with LSO) | Royal Albert Hall , London | 18.11.1979 | 8 | all artists only did 3 songs each |
633 | Lurkers,Carpettes | Marquee Club, London | 21.11.1979 | 8.5 | |
634 | Hunter Ronson Band,Rachel Sweet | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.11.1979 | 9.5 | |
635 | Specials,Selecter,Dexys Midnight Runners | Lyceum Theatre, London | 25.11.1979 | 9.75 | great sweaty ska dance package |
636 | Motorhead,Saxon | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.11.1979 | 9.25 | |
637 | Toyah,Boys,Teenbeats | Music Machine , London | 29.11.1979 | 9 | |
638 | Revillos,Exodus | Queen Mary College, London | 30.11.1979 | 8.5 | |
639 | Specials,Selecter | Lewisham Odeon, London | 01.12.1979 | 9.5 | |
640 | Hawkwind,Doll By Doll | Hammersmth Odeon, London | 02.12.1979 | 6 | |
641 | Dusty Springfield,John Miles | Royal Albert Hall , London | 03.12.1979 | 8 | |
642 | Talking Heads,Certain Ratio | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.12.1979 | 9.5 | |
643 | Echo And The Bunnymen,Expelaires,Home Service | Moonlight Club, London NW | 07.12.1979 | 9 | |
644 | Secret Affair,Back To Zero | Rainbow Theatre, London | 08.12.1979 | 9.25 | |
645 | Joe Jackson Band,Spitfires | Nashville Pub, London | 10.12.1979 | 9.5 | |
646 | Mickey Jupp,Peter Hamill | BBC Paris Studios , London | 12.12.1979 | 7 | |
647 | Cliff Richard | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.12.1979 | 8.75 | |
648 | 999 | Nashville Pub, London | 15.12.1979 | 9 | |
649 | Motorhead,Saxon | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.12.1979 | 9.25 | |
650 | AC/DC,Pirates | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.12.1979 | 9.75 | |
651 | Dr Feelgood,Phil Rambow,Red Beans And Rice | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.12.1979 | 9.25 | |
652 | Beat | Windsor Castle Pub, London W9 | 21.12.1979 | 8.5 | |
653 | Police,Squeeze | Lewisham Odeon, London | 22.12.1979 | 9 | |
654 | Leo Sayer,Mainland | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.12.1979 | 8 | last of 5 shows at ham odeon by Leo |
655 | Queen | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.12.1979 | 9.5 | Charity Concert For Kampuchea |
657 | Ian Dury And The Blockheads,Clash,Mutumbi | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 27.12.1979 | 9.75 | Charity Concert For Kampuchea |
658 | Who,Specials,Pretenders | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 28.12.1979 | 9.85 | Charity Concert For Kampuchea |
659 | Wings,Elvis Costello,Rockpile | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 29.12.1979 | 9 | Charity Concert For Kampuchea |
660 | Madness,Bad Manners,VIPS,Bodysnatchers | Lyceum Theatre, London | 30.12.1979 | 9.5 | |
661 | Members,Lurkers | Music Machine , London | 31.12.1979 | 9.5 | |
662 | Spizz Energi,Soul Boys | Moonlight Club, London NW | 03.01.1980 | 9 | very nice gig, excellent, 11am start Saturday morning special ,well worth the drive up the A40/M40 |
663 | Mods,Jump | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 06.01.1980 | 8 | |
664 | Crass,Poison Girls | Moonlight Club, London NW | 07.01.1980 | 8.5 | |
665 | Cozy Powell Band,Simple Minds | BBC Paris Studios , London | 09.01.1980 | 9 | |
666 | Blondie,Whirlwind | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 11.01.1980 | 9.25 | first of 6 sold out ham odeon shows |
667 | Blondie,Whirlwind | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13.01.1980 | 9.25 | |
668 | Ten Pole Tudor,Metroglyders | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 16.01.1980 | 9 | |
669 | VIPS | Hammersmith Swan , London | 19.01.1980 | 8 | |
670 | Blondie,Whirlwind | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 20.01.1980 | 9.25 | |
671 | Blondie,Whirlwind | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 21.01.1980 | 9.25 | |
672 | Secret Affair,The Upset | Nashville Pub, London | 28.01.1980 | 9.25 | |
673 | Magnum,Headboys | BBC Paris Studios , London | 30.01.1980 | 8.5 | |
674 | Wishbone Ash,Dukes | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 01.02.1980 | 8 | |
675 | UFO,Girl | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 04.02.1980 | 9.5 | |
676 | UFO,Girl | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 05.02.1980 | 9.5 | |
677 | McGuinn , Hillman, Clark | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.02.1980 | 8 | |
678 | UFO,Girl | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 07.02.1980 | 9.5 | last of 4 UFO ham odeon shows |
679 | Robin Trower,Samson | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 08.02.1980 | 8 | |
680 | Fashion,Upset | Nashville Pub, London | 11.02.1980 | 8.75 | |
681 | Pointer Sisters | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 12.02.1980 | 7 | 7.30pm show start |
682 | Cuddly Toys | Music Machine , London | 12.02.1980 | 9 | 11.30pm show start |
683 | Boys,Girl | BBC Paris Studios , London | 13.02.1980 | 9.5 | |
684 | Madness,Modettes | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.02.1980 | 9.5 | 11am start Saturday morning special |
685 | Clash,Joe Ely | Electric Ballroom, London | 16.02.1980 | 9.75 | clash played 3 venues in 3 days |
686 | Clash,Joe Ely | Lyceum Theatre, London | 17.02.1980 | 9.75 | the clash loved to play live |
687 | Clash,Joe Ely | Lewisham Odeon, London | 18.02.1980 | 9.75 | all 3 nights were incredible |
688 | Athletico Spizz | Marquee Club, London | 19.02.1980 | 8.5 | |
689 | Joy Division,Killing Joke,Certain Ratio | Town Hall , High Wycombe | 20.02.1980 | 9.5 | well worth the drive up the A40/M40 |
690 | Ramones,Boys,Ten Pole Tudor | Electric Ballroom, London | 22.02.1980 | 9.5 | |
691 | Only Ones,Simple Minds,Martha And The Muffins | Lyceum Theatre, London | 24.02.1980 | 9.5 | |
692 | Jimmy Norton Explosion | Bridgehouse , London E | 25.02.1980 | 9 | feat glen matlock,danny kustov |
693 | Joe Jackson | Hammersmith Palais , London | 26.02.1980 | 9 | |
694 | Pretenders,UB40 | Brunel University , Uxbridge | 27.02.1980 | 9.25 | pretenders debut LP charted at No 1 |
695 | Joy Division,Killing Joke,Certain Ratio | Lyceum Theatre, London | 29.02.1980 | 9.5 | |
696 | Slade,Drill | Music Machine , London | 01.03.1980 | 9.5 | |
697 | Fabulous Thunderbirds | Hope And Anchor Pub, London | 03.03.1980 | 8 | |
698 | Tourists,Snips | BBC Paris Studios , London | 05.03.1980 | 8 | |
699 | Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers,Fabulous Poodles | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.03.1980 | 9 | |
700 | April Wine,Angelwitch | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 08.03.1980 | 7 | |
701 | Squeeze,Wreckless Eric | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.03.1980 | 9 | |
702 | Planets | Marquee Club, London | 10.03.1980 | 6 | |
703 | Peter Gabriel,Random Hold | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 12.03.1980 | 8.5 | |
704 | Spizz Energi,Headline | Music Machine , London | 13.03.1980 | 8.5 | |
705 | Slaughter And The Dogs | Camden Dingwalls, London | 14.03.1980 | 9 | 3pm rehearsal and record videos |
706 | Judas Priest,Iron Maiden | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.03.1980 | 8.5 | |
707 | Nazareth,Saxon | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.03.1980 | 9 | |
708 | Cuddly Toys,Dumb Blondes | Music Machine , London | 19.03.1980 | 9 | |
709 | Stiff Little Fingers,Another Pretty Face | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.03.1980 | 9.25 | |
710 | Pat Travers Band,Girl | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.03.1980 | 8 | 7.30pm show start |
711 | Wreckless Eric | Music Machine , London | 26.03.1980 | 8 | 11.30pm show start |
712 | Siouxsie And The Banshees,Subway Sect | Music Machine , London | 27.03.1980 | 9.25 | |
713 | Genesis | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 28.03.1980 | 9.25 | |
714 | Wasted Youth,Last Gang | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 31.03.1980 | 8.5 | |
715 | 4 B 2 | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 01.04.1980 | 7 | |
716 | Undertones,Certain Ratio | BBC Paris Studios , London | 02.04.1980 | 9.5 | |
717 | Jam,Records | Rainbow Theatre , London | 08.04.1980 | 9 | |
718 | Wilko Johnson Band,Nine Below Zero | BBC Paris Studios , London | 09.04.1980 | 8.5 | |
719 | Gary Glitter,Bauhaus,Cuddly Toys | Lyceum Theatre, London | 10.04.1980 | 9.5 | look at the support bands for GG |
720 | Members | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 12.04.1980 | 9.25 | |
721 | Jethro Tull | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.04.1980 | 7 | |
722 | Members,Dials | Clarendon Pub, London W6 | 17.04.1980 | 9.5 | |
723 | Sammy Hagar,Riot | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.04.1980 | 9.75 | loads of classic Montrose played |
724 | Sammy Hagar,Riot | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 20.04.1980 | 9.75 | |
725 | Sad Caf? | BBC Paris Studios , London | 23.04.1980 | 8 | |
726 | ZZ Top,Thieves Like Us | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.04.1980 | 9.25 | |
727 | Cuddly Toys | Music Machine , London | 28.04.1980 | 9 | it was great following this band |
728 | Members,Records | BBC Paris Studios , London | 30.04.1980 | 9.5 | |
729 | Dr Hook | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 01.05.1980 | 7 | |
730 | BA Robertson | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 02.05.1980 | 6 | |
731 | Ronnie Laws | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.05.1980 | 7 | |
732 | Black Sabbath,Girlschool | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 07.05.1980 | 9.75 | first of 4 sold out ham odeon shows |
733 | Black Sabbath,Girlschool | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 08.05.1980 | 9.75 | sabbath are just fantastic |
734 | Only Ones,Athletico Spizz 80,Wasted Youth | Electric Ballroom, London | 10.05.1980 | 9.75 | |
735 | Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons | Royal Albert Hall, London | 13.05.1980 | 8.5 | |
736 | Pack | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 14.05.1980 | 8 | |
737 | Eric Clapton | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 16.05.1980 | 8 | second of 3 sold out shows by EC |
738 | Suzi Quatro | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.05.1980 | 8 | |
739 | Sky | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.05.1980 | 6 | |
740 | Undertones,Ten Pole Tudor | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 20.05.1980 | 9.5 | |
741 | Thin Lizzy,Lookalikes | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 28.05.1980 | 9.5 | |
742 | Thin Lizzy,Lookalikes | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 29.05.1980 | 9.5 | |
743 | Rush | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 05.06.1980 | 9.5 | second of 5 sold out shows by Rush |
744 | Rush | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.06.1980 | 9.5 | |
745 | Gary Glitter,Cuddly Toys | Music Machine , London | 07.06.1980 | 9.75 | |
746 | Madness,Desmond Dekker,Go Gos | Lewisham Odeon, London | 09.06.1980 | 9.75 | |
747 | Splodge | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 12.06.1980 | 9 | |
748 | Clash,Whirlwind | Hammersmith Palais , London | 16.06.1980 | 9.75 | |
749 | Clash,Whirlwind | Hammersmith Palais , London | 17.06.1980 | 9.75 | |
750 | Joan Armatrading | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 19.06.1980 | 8 | last of 3 shows by Joan at odeon |
751 | Styx,Saga | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 21.06.1980 | 8.5 | second of 3 shows by Styx at odeon |
752 | Whitesnake,Gary Moores G Force | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.06.1980 | 9.25 | |
753 | Van Halen,Lucifers Friend | Rainbow Theatre , London | 24.06.1980 | 9.75 | |
754 | X | Nashville Pub, London | 26.06.1980 | 9 | |
755 | Cuddly Toys | Music Machine , London | 30.06.1980 | 9.5 | |
756 | David Essex | Dominion Theatre , London | 05.07.1980 | 9.5 | david played a week of shows here |
757 | Wasted Youth | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 06.07.1980 | 9 | |
758 | Members | Nashville Pub, London | 11.07.1980 | 9.5 | |
759 | Gun Control | Swan Pub , London W6 | 24.07.1980 | 10 | my band with me on drums debut gig |
760 | Transmitters,Missing Presumed Dead | White Hart Pub, London W3 | 13.08.1980 | 8 | |
761 | Lene Lovich | Bridgehouse , London E | 15.08.1980 | 8.5 | |
762 | Gary Glitter,VIPS | Lyceum Theatre, London | 21.08.1980 | 9.5 | |
763 | Wasted Youth | Bridgehouse , London E | 25.08.1980 | 9 | |
764 | Skids,Simple Minds,Pink Military | Hammersmith Palais , London | 26.08.1980 | 9.75 | |
765 | Gun Control | Swan Pub , London W6 | 30.08.1980 | 10 | packed out local pub gig for my band |
766 | KISS,Girl | Bingley Hall , Stafford | 05.09.1980 | 10 | great show ,slept in train station after |
767 | KISS,Girl | Leisure Centre , Deeside, Wales | 06.09.1980 | 10 | KISS in make up with full production |
768 | KISS,Girl | Wembley Arena , London | 08.09.1980 | 10 | first UK tour with Eric Carr on drums |
769 | KISS,Girl | Wembley Arena , London | 09.09.1980 | 10 | easily my fave american band |
770 | Q Tips,Inmates | BBC Paris Studios , London | 10.09.1980 | 9 | paul young was singer of Q Tips |
771 | Gary Numan | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.09.1980 | 9 | first of 4 sold out ham odeon shows |
772 | Frank Sinatra | Royal Albert Hall, London | 16.09.1980 | 8 | crap view up in the gods |
773 | 999,Spizz 80,Splodge | Lyceum Theatre, London | 17.09.1980 | 9.25 | |
774 | Gary Numan | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.09.1980 | 9 | |
775 | Blizzard Of Oz,Budgie | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 20.09.1980 | 9.25 | |
776 | Hall And Oates,Sinceros | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22.09.1980 | 9.25 | |
777 | Satelites,Scabbies Flatterlites | The Kensington Pub,London W14 | 23.09.1980 | 9.25 | lotsa nudity and chaos |
778 | Micheal Schenker Band | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 25.09.1980 | 9.25 | |
779 | Gun Control | Swan Pub , London W6 | 27.09.1980 | 10 | nothing like your own band |
780 | Tourists,Barracudas | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 28.09.1980 | 7 | half wmpty gig by Annie Lennox band |
781 | Elvis Costello,Stray Cats | Rainbow Theatre , London | 29.09.1980 | 9.25 | great support band |
782 | Girlschool,A To Z | BBC Paris Studios , London | 01.10.1980 | 8.5 | |
783 | Gun Control | Ealing Town Hall , London W5 | 02.10.1980 | 10 | biggest and best gig so far |
784 | Specials,Swinging Cats | Hammersmith Palais , London | 06.10.1980 | 9.5 | missed stray cats who were first on |
785 | Secret Affair,Mechanics | BBC Paris Studios , London | 08.10.1980 | 9 | |
786 | Crusaders,Randy Crawford | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 10.10.1980 | 8.5 | |
787 | Graham Parker,Marvelettes | Hammersmith Palais , London | 13.10.1980 | 9.25 | |
788 | Gillan,Quartz | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.10.1980 | 9 | |
789 | Another Pretty Face | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 20.10.1980 | 8.5 | pretenders at palais was sold out |
790 | Skids,Ruts DC,Books | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 21.10.1980 | 9.75 | great sweaty gig |
791 | Scorpions,Blackfoot | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 27.10.1980 | 9.5 | |
792 | Scorpions,Blackfoot | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 28.10.1980 | 9.5 | |
793 | Ry Cooder | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 30.10.1980 | 9 | |
794 | Specials | Hope And Anchor Pub, London | 31.10.1980 | 9.75 | fantastic low key club show |
795 | Skids | Hope And Anchor Pub, London | 01.11.1980 | 9.5 | another great low key gig at the hope |
796 | Only Ones | Hope And Anchor Pub, London | 03.11.1980 | 9.5 | another in this week of special shows |
797 | Sector 27,Flatbackers | BBC Paris Studios , London | 05.11.1980 | 8.5 | tom robinsons new band |
798 | Paul Simon | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 06.11.1980 | 8.75 | |
799 | Madness | Hope And Anchor Pub, London | 07.11.1980 | 9.5 | yet another big band playing the hope |
800 | AC/DC,Starfighters | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 10.11.1980 | 9.75 | AC/DC just get better and better |
801 | AC/DC,Starfighters | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 11.11.1980 | 9.75 | never done a less than superb show |
802 | AC/DC,Starfighters | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 12.11.1980 | 9.75 | one of the best live bands ever |
803 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart, London W3 | 13.11.1980 | 10 | our 5th gig and another good one |
804 | Weather Report | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14.11.1980 | 7.5 | |
805 | Triumph,Preying Mantis | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.11.1980 | 8 | |
806 | Jam,Piranhas | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 18.11.1980 | 9 | |
807 | Stray Cats,Jane Kennaway | BBC Paris Studios , London | 19.11.1980 | 9.25 | stray cats are really rockin |
808 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart, London W3 | 20.11.1980 | 10 | another great night |
809 | Adam Ants,Cuddly Toys | Lyceum Theatre, London | 23.11.1980 | 9.25 | |
810 | B52s,Au Pairs | Hammersmith Palais , London | 24.11.1980 | 9.75 | B52s are a fantastic lively act |
811 | Motorhead,Weapon | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 26.11.1980 | 9.25 | first of 4 sold out ham odeon shows |
812 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart, London W3 | 27.11.1980 | 10 | loads of mates dancing down front |
813 | Gen X | Suma Studios , Chelsea, London | 28.11.1980 | 9.5 | private invite only gig |
814 | Talking Heads,U2 | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 02.12.1980 | 9.5 | bono climbing all over the pa system |
815 | Damned,Strapps | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 03.12.1980 | 9.25 | fast , short and chaotic show |
816 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart, London W3 | 04.12.1980 | 10 | the buzz is still there |
817 | Queen,Straight 8 | Wembley Arena , London | 09.12.1980 | 9.75 | freddie and band in top form |
818 | Al Stewart | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 10.12.1980 | 7 | |
819 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart, London W3 | 11.12.1980 | 10 | playing here every Friday |
820 | Ultravox,Fatal Charm | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13.12.1980 | 9.5 | |
821 | Yes | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 15.12.1980 | 8.5 | now include members of Buggles |
822 | Undertones,Orange Juice | Hammersmith Palais , London | 16.12.1980 | 9.5 | |
823 | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark,Fatal Charm | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 17.12.1980 | 9.5 | |
824 | Gun Control | Clarendon ,Hammersmith,London | 19.12.1980 | 7 | our bass player faints after 3 songs |
825 | Ian Dury And The Blockheads,Selecter | Sobell Centre , Islington, London | 22.12.1980 | 9.25 | |
826 | Madness,Ten Pole Tudor | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.12.1980 | 9.5 | |
827 | Spandau Ballet | Heaven Nightclub, London | 29.12.1980 | 9.5 | party gig to celebrate first hit single |
828 | Siouxsie And The Banshees,Altered Images | Hammersmith Palais , London | 30.12.1980 | 9.25 | |
829 | Stray Cats,Bette Brights Madness | Venue , Victoria , London | 31.12.1980 | 9.5 | johnsons clothing new year party |
830 | Gen X,Bim | BBC Paris Studios , London | 07.01.1981 | 9.5 | I think they only did 2 gigs as Gen X |
831 | Ultravox,Fatal Charm | BBC Paris Studios , London | 14.01.1981 | 9.5 | |
832 | Boomtown Rats,Atrix | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.01.1981 | 8.5 | |
833 | Black Sabbath,A To Z | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.01.1981 | 9.5 | second of 4 shows at ham odeon |
834 | Black Sabbath,A To Z | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.01.1981 | 9.5 | |
835 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart , London W3 | 22.01.1981 | 8 | too much tuning up between songs |
836 | Darts | Bridgehouse, London E | 24.01.1981 | 9 | |
837 | Slade | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.01.1981 | 9.5 | been away for a while but still magic |
838 | April Wine,Diamond Head | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.01.1981 | 9 | |
839 | UFO,Fist | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.01.1981 | 9.5 | |
840 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart , London W3 | 29.01.1981 | 10 | back to normal, great night. |
841 | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark | BBC Paris Studios , London | 04.02.1981 | 9.25 | |
842 | Japan,Nash The Slash | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.02.1981 | 9 | |
843 | Skids | Venue , Victoria , London | 10.02.1981 | 9.5 | |
844 | Selecter | BBC Paris Studios , London | 11.02.1981 | 9 | |
845 | Gary Glitter,HeeBeeGeeBees | Venue , Victoria , London | 14.02.1981 | 9.75 | mega valentines party night |
846 | Fleshtones,Polyrock,Bushtetras,DBs,Raybeats,Bongos | Rainbow Theatre , London | 20.02.1981 | 8.5 | new york bands celebration |
847 | Gun Control | Roebuck Pub, Chiswick , London | 21.02.1981 | 10 | another great gig by our band |
848 | Bad Members,Members | Hammersmith Palais , London | 23.02.1981 | 9.5 | |
849 | Krokus,More | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.03.1981 | 9.5 | |
850 | Gamma,Preying Mantis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.03.1981 | 9 | |
851 | Jeff Beck Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.03.1981 | 8 | |
852 | Gun Control | Roebuck Pub, Chiswick , London | 11.03.1981 | 10 | my band on tour = 3 gigs in 4 days |
853 | Gun Control | Bedford Pub , Bedford , London | 12.03.1981 | 10 | our first gig in south london |
854 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.03.1981 | 9.5 | third of four sell out ham odeon shows |
855 | Gun Control | Clarendon,Hammersmith ,London | 14.03.1981 | 10 | end of tour party atmosphere |
856 | Department S | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 17.03.1981 | 9.5 | is vic there ? |
857 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart , London W3 | 18.03.1981 | 10 | snare drum split but still great fun |
858 | Nine Below Zero,Jools Holland | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.03.1981 | 9 | look who the support was |
859 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart , London W3 | 25.03.1981 | 8 | not many turned up for tonights show |
860 | Elvis Costello And The Attractions | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.03.1981 | 8 | |
861 | Trust,Rage | Marquee Club , London | 29.03.1981 | 9 | |
862 | Gang Of Four,Pere Ubu | Hammersmith Palais , London | 31.03.1981 | 9.25 | |
863 | Toyah,Haung Chung | BBC Paris Studios , London | 01.04.1981 | 8.5 | |
864 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart , London W3 | 02.04.1981 | 9 | police made us finish the set early |
865 | Gun Control | Roebuck Pub, Chiswick , London | 04.04.1981 | 10 | great gig with disco till late after |
866 | Micheal Des Barres Band feat Clem Burke and Nigel Harrison | Fulham Greyhound Pub, London | 07.04.1981 | 9.25 | backed by 2 members of Blondie |
867 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart , London W3 | 09.04.1981 | 10 | the place was packed out tonight |
868 | Dexys Midnight Runners,Outer Limits | Dominion Theatre , London | 17.04.1981 | 9 | |
869 | Fats Domino,Shades | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.04.1981 | 8 | |
870 | Spizzles,Depatment S,Yachts | Hammersmith Palais , London | 21.04.1981 | 9.25 | |
871 | Light Of The World,Level 42 | BBC Paris Studios , London | 22.04.1981 | 9 | |
872 | Gun Control | Clarendon,Hammersmith ,London | 23.04.1981 | 9 | not many turned up for tonights show |
873 | Adam And The Ants,Shock,Lene Lovich,Dexys | Venue , Victoria , London | 28.04.1981 | 9.75 | lots of great bands on the same bill |
874 | Gun Control | Acton White Hart , London W3 | 30.04.1981 | 10 | really enjoyable gig tonight |
875 | Cure | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.05.1981 | 8 | |
876 | New Order,Tunnelvision,Safehouse | Kentish Town Forum , London | 06.05.1981 | 9.25 | New Orders first London show ? |
877 | Bram Tchaikovsky(The Motors),Gun Control | Acton White Hart , London W3 | 07.05.1981 | 9 | our first gig as support to a name band |
878 | Saints | Golden Lion, Fulham, London | 08.05.1981 | 9 | |
879 | Gun Control | Clarendon,Hammersmith ,London | 09.05.1981 | 10 | great gig and great atmosphere |
880 | Stiff Little Fingers | Rainbow Theatre , London | 10.05.1981 | 9.75 | |
881 | Japan,Modern English | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.05.1981 | 9.5 | started secuity job at ham odeon |
882 | Japan,Modern English | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.05.1981 | 9.5 | getting paid to see live bands from |
883 | XTC,Members | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.05.1981 | 8.5 | the front of the stage .brilliant. |
884 | Undertones,TV21 | Rainbow Theatre , London | 24.05.1981 | 9.5 | |
885 | Andrea Crouch | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.05.1981 | 9 | security . Did this for next 10 years |
886 | Whitesnake,Billy Squier | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.05.1981 | 9.25 | security . Saw most major shows . |
887 | Whitesnake,Billy Squier | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.05.1981 | 9.25 | security . Rarely was there any trouble |
888 | Whitesnake,Billy Squier | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.05.1981 | 9.25 | security . Whitesnake were huge now |
889 | Whitesnake,Billy Squier | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.05.1981 | 9.25 | security |
890 | Ted Nugent,More | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.06.1981 | 9.5 | security |
891 | Psychedelic Furs,Depeche Mode | Hammersmith Palais , London | 02.06.1981 | 9 | |
892 | Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band | Wembley Arena , London | 04.06.1981 | 9.75 | fifth of six sell out wembley shows |
893 | Toyah,DJ Kane | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.06.1981 | 8 | security |
894 | Light Of The World,Inversions | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.06.1981 | 9.25 | security |
895 | Whitesnake,Lionheart | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.06.1981 | 9.25 | security |
896 | Dead Damned Sham Band,Anti Nowhere League | Clarendon,Hammersmith ,London | 10.06.1981 | 9.25 | inc stiv bators, rat.bjames and kermit |
897 | Cuddly Toys | Pips Nightclub , Manchester | 12.06.1981 | 9.5 | we went in the van with the band |
898 | Ultravox,Madness,Ten Pole Tudor | Crystal Palace Bowl , London | 13.06.1981 | 9.5 | |
899 | Classix Nouveaux,Wasted Youth,Our Daughers Wedding | Hammersmith Palais , London | 15.06.1981 | 9 | |
900 | Scars,Josef K | Venue , Victoria , London | 16.06.1981 | 9 | |
901 | Roy Sandholm,Belle Stars | BBC Paris Studios , London | 17.06.1981 | 8.5 | |
902 | Teardrop Explodes,Delmontes | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.06.1981 | 9 | security |
903 | Tubes,Spangs | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.06.1981 | 9.5 | security . Great stage show. |
904 | Tubes,Spangs | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.06.1981 | 9.5 | security |
905 | Marvin Gaye,UK Players | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.06.1981 | 9.25 | security |
906 | Split Enz,Lee Kosmin | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.07.1981 | 8.5 | security |
907 | Kraftwerk | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.07.1981 | 8.5 | |
908 | Darts | Venue , Victoria , London | 04.07.1981 | 8 | |
909 | Randy Crawford | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.07.1981 | 8.5 | security |
910 | Duran Duran,Animal Magnet | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.07.1981 | 9.25 | secutity . DD first headline tour. |
911 | Bad Manners | BBC Paris Studios , London | 22.07.1981 | 9.5 | |
912 | Rainbow,Rose Tattoo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.07.1981 | 8.5 | security |
913 | Ian Dury And The Blockheads,Theatre Of Hate | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.07.1981 | 9.25 | security |
914 | Pretenders,Bureau | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.07.1981 | 9.5 | security |
915 | Spider | Clarendon,Hammersmith ,London | 03.08.1981 | 8.5 | |
916 | Dumb Blondes | Embassy Club , London W1 | 10.08.1981 | 8.5 | |
917 | U2,UB40 | BBC Studios , London W12 | 19.08.1981 | 9.5 | Top Of The Pops Recording . |
918 | Siouxsie And The Banshes,John Cooper Clarke | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.08.1981 | 9.75 | security . Great double bill. |
919 | Foreigner,38 Special | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.08.1981 | 9.75 | security . Fantastic classic rock. |
920 | Siouxsie And The Banshes,John Cooper Clarke | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.09.1981 | 9.75 | security . Back by public demand. |
921 | Joe Jackson Jumpin Jive | Hammersmith Palais , London | 07.09.1981 | 9.25 | |
922 | Hazel O'Connor | BBC Paris Studios , London | 09.09.1981 | 7.5 | backing band looked totally bored |
923 | Cuddly Toys,Drastic Measure | Moonlight Club , London NW | 11.09.1981 | 9 | |
924 | Micheal Schenker Band,Starfighters | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.09.1981 | 8.5 | security . Should have been better. |
925 | Micheal Schenker Band,Starfighters | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.09.1981 | 8.5 | security Got a Cozy Powell drum stick |
926 | U2,After The Fire | BBC Paris Studios , London | 16.09.1981 | 9.5 | this studio only held 200 people |
927 | Simple Minds,Icehouse | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.09.1981 | 9.5 | security . Got into aftershow party. |
928 | Hazel O'Connor | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.09.1981 | 8.5 | security . |
929 | Nazareth,Vic Vergat | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.10.1981 | 9.25 | security . 7.30pm start show |
930 | Cuddly Toys | Moonlight Club , London NW | 02.10.1981 | 9 | 11pm start so we went after Nazareth |
931 | David Essex,Top Secret | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.10.1981 | 9.5 | security . |
932 | Budgie,Jackie Lynton Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.10.1981 | 7.5 | security . |
933 | Steve Hackett | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.10.1981 | 8 | not required for security tonight |
934 | Ultravox,Eddie And Sunshine | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.10.1981 | 9.25 | security . 2nd of 4 sold out shows |
935 | Ultravox,Eddie And Sunshine | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.10.1981 | 9.25 | security . |
936 | Ultravox,Eddie And Sunshine | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.10.1981 | 9.25 | security . |
937 | Clash,Meteors | Lyceum Theatre , London | 19.10.1981 | 9.5 | 2nd of a 5 night stand |
938 | Hawkwind,Mamas Boys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.10.1981 | 7.5 | security . Saw 30 mins of Ramones |
939 | Hawkwind,Mamas Boys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.10.1981 | 7.5 | security at Ham Palais on 22.10. |
940 | Gun Control | Roebuck Pub, Chiswick , London | 24.10.1981 | 10 | great gig and party withmy band |
941 | ZZ Top,Girl | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.10.1981 | 9.25 | security . One off UK show . |
942 | Gun Control | Grove Theatre , London SW15 | 30.10.1981 | 10 | gig for school kids in the area |
943 | Fats Domino | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.10.1981 | 8 | security not required |
944 | Cuddly Toys | Moonlight Club , London NW | 06.11.1981 | 9 | |
945 | Psychedelic Furs,Flock Of Seagulls | Dominion Theatre , London | 09.11.1981 | 9.5 | |
946 | Cuddly Toys,Mad Shadows | Brunel University , Uxbridge | 13.11.1981 | 9.25 | |
947 | Depeche Mode,Blancmange | Lyceum Theatre , London | 16.11.1981 | 9.5 | 2nd of 2 shows |
948 | Orchestral Manoevres In The Dark,Random Hold | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.11.1981 | 9.25 | security . 7.30pm start show |
949 | Ramones | Venue , Victoria , London | 19.11.1981 | 9.75 | fantastic midnight show |
950 | Frantix,Gun Control | Moonlight Club , London NW | 20.11.1981 | 10 | we did a brilliant support set |
951 | Judas Priest,Accept | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.11.1981 | 9.25 | security . |
952 | Judas Priest,Accept | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.11.1981 | 9.25 | security . |
953 | Altered Images,The Sound | Riverside Sudios , London | 23.11.1981 | 9 | Old Grey Whistle Test TV recording |
954 | Gary US Bonds,Dance Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.11.1981 | 8 | security . |
955 | Thin Lizzy,Sweet Savage | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.11.1981 | 9.5 | security . 1st of 4 ham odeon shows. |
956 | Thin Lizzy,Sweet Savage | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.11.1981 | 9.5 | security . Lizzy were always great |
957 | Thin Lizzy,Sweet Savage | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.11.1981 | 9.5 | security . |
958 | Nine Below Zero,OK Jive | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.11.1981 | 8 | security . |
959 | Gun Control | Travellers Rest Pub, London W12 | 30.11.1981 | 10 | another really enjoyable gig |
960 | Stray Cats | BBC Paris Studios , London | 02.11.1981 | 9.5 | |
961 | Cliff Richard | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.12.1981 | 9 | security . |
962 | Cliff Richard | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.12.1981 | 9 | security .last of 4 hammy cliff shows |
963 | Gun Control | Travellers Rest Pub, London W12 | 07.12.1981 | 10 | another really enjoyable gig |
964 | James Brown Revue | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.12.1981 | 9.5 | security. 2nd of 2 shows by JB |
965 | Squeexe,Flock Of Seagulls | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.12.1981 | 9.25 | security . |
966 | Cuddly Toys | Moonlight Club , London NW | 11.12.1981 | 9.25 | |
967 | Joan Armatrading | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.12.1981 | 9.25 | security . |
968 | Joan Armatrading | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.12.1981 | 9.25 | security . |
969 | Gun Control | Travellers Rest Pub, London W12 | 14.12.1981 | 10 | we are writing enough new songs |
970 | Duran Duran,Talk Talk | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.12.1981 | 9.5 | security . Loads of screaming girls. |
971 | Duran Duran,Talk Talk | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.12.1981 | 9.5 | security .DD are really good live. |
972 | Slade,Spider | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.12.1981 | 9.25 | security . Got into aftershow party. |
973 | Gillan,Budgie | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.12.1981 | 7.5 | security . |
974 | Gillan,Budgie | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.12.1981 | 7.5 | security. |
975 | Japan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.12.1981 | 9.25 | security . 6pm show start . |
976 | Japan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.12.1981 | 9.25 | security . 9pm show start . |
977 | Black Sabbath,More | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.12.1981 | 8.5 | security . Ist of 4 shows was average |
978 | Dumb Blondes | Moonlight Club , London NW | 31.12.1981 | 8 | 11pm start so we went after Sabbath |
979 | Black Sabbath,More | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.01.1982 | 9.5 | security. This is more like it . |
980 | Black Sabbath,More | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.01.1982 | 9.5 | security . |
981 | Black Sabbath,More | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.01.1982 | 9.5 | security . |
982 | New Order | Riverside Studios , London | 04.01.1982 | 9 | Old Grey Whistle Test TV Recording |
983 | Classix Nouveaux,Flock Of Seagulls | BBC Paris Studios , London | 13.01.1982 | 8.5 | |
984 | Level 42 | Riverside Studios , London | 18.01.1982 | 8 | Old Grey Whistle Test TV Recording |
985 | Darts | Venue , Victoria , London | 23.01.1982 | 8 | |
986 | UFO,Girl | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.01.1982 | 8 | security . The pa sound was a mess. |
987 | UFO,Girl | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.01.1982 | 9.25 | security . Much better tonight . |
988 | Edgar Winter,Soft Cell | Riverside Studios , London | 01.02.1982 | 8 | Old Grey Whistle Test TV Recording |
989 | UB40,Night Doctor | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.02.1982 | 9 | security . |
990 | UB40,Night Doctor | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.02.1982 | 9 | security . |
991 | Teddy Pendergrass,Buzz | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.02.1982 | 9 | security . Had to work a bit tonight. |
992 | Teddy Pendergrass,Buzz | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.02.1982 | 9 | security . |
993 | Teddy Pendergrass,Buzz | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.02.1982 | 9 | security . |
994 | Stranglers,Boys In Darkness | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.02.1982 | 8 | security . Not a good show for them. |
995 | Sammy Hagar,Grand Prix | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.02.1982 | 9.5 | security . Fantastic all red stage . |
996 | Sammy Hagar,Grand Prix | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.02.1982 | 9.5 | security . Ex Montrose singer . |
997 | Depeche Mode,Matt Fretton | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.02.1982 | 9 | security . |
998 | Alice Cooper,Sapphire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.02.1982 | 9.75 | security. Brought the snake along. |
999 | Alice Cooper,Sapphire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.02.1982 | 9.75 | security .Brought the dancers along. |
1000 | Alice Cooper,Sapphire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.02.1982 | 9.75 | security Fantastic 3 shows by Alice |
1001 | Cuddly Toys | Lakers Hotel , Redhill , Surrey | 19.02.1982 | 9 | well worth the 25 mile drive each way |
1002 | Krokus,Magnum | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.02.1982 | 9.25 | security, pretty good for a Swiss band |
1003 | Gun Control | Bush Hotel Pub , London W12 | 25.02.1982 | 9 | I left the band after this gig. |
1004 | Depeche Mode,Blancmange | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.02.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1005 | 10cc | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.03.1982 | 8.5 | 7.30 pm show .no security required . |
1006 | Blondes | Embassy Club , London W1 | 10.03.1982 | 8 | 11.30pm show start . |
1007 | Four Tops | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.03.1982 | 9 | |
1008 | Cuddly Toys | Marquee Club , London | 16.03.1982 | 9.25 | |
1009 | True Life Confessions | Fulham Greyhound Pub , London | 17.03.1982 | 9 | Naughty but nice . |
1010 | Maze,Second Image | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.03.1982 | 9.5 | security . Surprisingly ecxcellent |
1011 | Maze,Second Image | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.03.1982 | 9.5 | security .the band really were tight . |
1012 | Motorhead,Tank | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.03.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1013 | Motorhead,Tank | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.03.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1014 | Motorhead,Tank | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.03.1982 | 9.25 | security .last of 4 sold out shows . |
1015 | Haircut 100,Weapon Of Peace | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.03.1982 | 9.25 | security . Loads of screaming girls . |
1016 | Haircut 100,Weapon Of Peace | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.04.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1017 | Tom Browne,Private Lives | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.04.1982 | 8 | security . |
1018 | Elkie Brooks | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.04.1982 | 7 | ok freebie when not working . |
1019 | Johnny Thunders | Hope And Anchor Pub , London | 20.04.1982 | 9.25 | chaotic but brilliant |
1020 | Scorpions,Wolf | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.04.1982 | 9 | security . |
1021 | Scorpions,Wolf | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.04.1982 | 9.25 | security .M.Schenker on for encore . |
1022 | Boomtown Rats,Matt Fretton | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.04.1982 | 8.5 | security . |
1023 | Blackfoot,Sapphire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.04.1982 | 9.25 | security . 7.30pm show start |
1024 | Johnny Thunders | Camden Dingwalls , London | 28.04.1982 | 9.5 | 11.30pm show start (went after ham). |
1025 | Cure | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.05.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1026 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.05.1982 | 9.5 | security . A week of Quo shows |
1027 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.05.1982 | 9.5 | security . 2 hour show .no support |
1028 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.05.1982 | 9.5 | security .late 70s /early 80s Quo |
1029 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.05.1982 | 9.5 | security shows were always great. |
1030 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.05.1982 | 9.5 | security . Great atmosphere . |
1031 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.05.1982 | 9.5 | security . Heads down boogie. |
1032 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.05.1982 | 9.5 | security . |
1033 | Third World,Bumble N The Bees | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.05.1982 | 8 | security . |
1034 | Third World,Bumble N The Bees | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.05.1982 | 8 | security . |
1035 | Girlschool,Raven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.05.1982 | 7.5 | security . |
1036 | Rose Royce | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.05.1982 | 8.5 | not many tickets sold |
1037 | True Life Confessions | Fulham Greyhound Pub , London | 19.05.1982 | 8 | a lot funnier first time round |
1038 | Jonathan Richman | Venue , Victoria , London | 20.05.1982 | 8.5 | |
1039 | BB King,Bobby Bland,John Lee Hooker | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.05.1982 | 8.5 | last of 4 ham shows = blues package |
1040 | Judie Tzuke,Bloomsbury Set | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.05.1982 | 8 | |
1041 | Johnny Thunders,London Cowboys | Kensington Ad Lib ,London W8 | 29.05.1982 | 9.5 | 2 great bands |
1042 | Altered Images,Vic Goddards Subway Sect | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.05.1982 | 9 | security . |
1043 | Ry Cooder | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.06.1982 | 8 | 5th of 8 show run for Ry at ham odeon |
1044 | Willie Nelson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.06.1982 | 8 | |
1045 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts | Lyceum Theatre , London | 09.06.1982 | 9.5 | fantastic band and big lavish show |
1046 | Haircut 100,Bluebells | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.06.1982 | 9.5 | security . Lots of screaming girls. |
1047 | Haircut 100,Bluebells | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.06.1982 | 9.5 | security . Lots of classic pop tunes . |
1048 | Frank Zappa | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.06.1982 | 8 | security . 6pm show start . |
1049 | Frank Zappa | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.06.1982 | 8 | security . 9pm show start . |
1050 | Gang Of Four,King Trigger | Hammersmith Palais , London | 22.06.1982 | 8.5 | |
1051 | Toyah,Positive Noise | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.06.1982 | 7.5 | security . |
1052 | Rolling Stones,J Geils Band | Wembley Staduim , London | 26.06.1982 | 9.75 | fantastic stadium show |
1053 | Lurkers,Satelites | Moonlight Club , London NW | 02.07.1982 | 8 | |
1054 | Theatre Of Hate,Southern Death Cult | Hammersmith Palais , London | 04.07.1982 | 9 | |
1055 | Pigbag,Clint Eastwood And General Saint | Hammersmith Palais , London | 06.07.1982 | 8.5 | |
1056 | Eurythmics,Hambi And The Dance | BBC Paris Studios , London | 07.07.1982 | 7.5 | possibly Eurythmics first ever show ?? |
1057 | Cuddly Toys | Venue , Victoria , London | 12.07.1982 | 9 | |
1058 | Jackson Browne | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.07.1982 | 9.5 | last of 4 ham odeon Jackson shows |
1059 | Toyah,Positive Noise | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.07.1982 | 8.5 | security . |
1060 | Toyah,Positive Noise | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.07.1982 | 8.5 | security . |
1061 | Glitter Band,Passion Puppets | Marquee Club , London | 20.07.1982 | 9 | |
1062 | Steve Miller Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.07.1982 | 9 | security . |
1063 | Steve Miller Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.07.1982 | 9 | security .7.30pm show start |
1064 | Talk Talk | Venue , Victoria , London | 22.07.1982 | 9 | 11.30pm show start after S Miller |
1065 | Steve Miller Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.07.1982 | 9 | security . |
1066 | Bucks Fizz,Sundance | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.07.1982 | 8 | security . |
1067 | Light Of The World,Blue Feather | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.07.1982 | 8.5 | security . |
1068 | Lords Of The New Church | Venue , Victoria , London | 03.08.1982 | 9 | |
1069 | Bow Wow Wow,Dancing Did | Hammersmith Palais , London | 22.08.1982 | 9.25 | |
1070 | Gary Glitter,Haze | Venue , Victoria , London | 27.08.1982 | 9.5 | fantastic show by GG |
1070 | David Essex,Real Thing | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.09.1982 | 8.75 | security . |
1071 | David Essex,Real Thing | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.09.1982 | 8.75 | security . |
1072 | Tygers Of Pan Tang,Tytan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.09.1982 | 8.5 | security . |
1073 | Simple Minds | Lyceum Theatre , London | 13.09.1982 | 8.5 | vocals were very muffled |
1074 | Billy Idol,Mat Fretton | Heaven Nightclub , London | 20.09.1982 | 9.75 | brilliant one off UK show |
1075 | Chris Farlowe,Billy Fury | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.09.1982 | 8 | |
1076 | UB40,Mikey Dread | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.09.1982 | 9 | security .earned my money tonight . |
1077 | UB40,Mikey Dread | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.09.1982 | 9 | security . |
1078 | Genesis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.09.1982 | 9 | security .last of 3 sold out shows . |
1078 | Toto | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.10.1982 | 8.75 | security . One off UK show . |
1079 | Stiff Little Fingers,Midnight Oil,Roddy Radiation | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.10.1982 | 8.5 | security .should have been better . |
1080 | Saxon,Cheetah | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.10.1982 | 9.25 | security .saxon are getting better . |
1081 | Saxon,Cheetah | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.10.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1082 | Psychedelic Furs,Passage | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.10.1982 | 9 | security .a bit messy . |
1083 | Damned,Charge | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.10.1982 | 9 | security . Seats at front got smashed . |
1084 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.10.1982 | 9.5 | security . They are a fantastic live act. |
1085 | AC/DC,Y n T | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.10.1982 | 9.75 | security . AC/DC as usual superb. |
1086 | AC/DC,Y n T | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.10.1982 | 9.75 | security . |
1087 | AC/DC,Y n T | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.10.1982 | 9.75 | security . |
1088 | AC/DC,Y n T | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.10.1982 | 9.75 | security . |
1089 | Hall And Oates,Heartbeats | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.10.1982 | 8.5 | security . Last of 3 H n O shows. |
1090 | Joe Cocker | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.10.1982 | 8.75 | |
1091 | Depeche Mode,Matt Fretton | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.10.1982 | 9 | security . |
1092 | Depeche Mode,Matt Fretton | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.10.1982 | 9 | security . |
1093 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts,Impossible Dreamers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.10.1982 | 9.75 | security . |
1094 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts,Impossible Dreamers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.10.1982 | 9.75 | security . |
1095 | Shakin Stevens,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.10.1982 | 7.5 | security . |
1096 | Shakin Stevens,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.10.1982 | 7.5 | security .7.30pm show start |
1097 | Members | Venue , Victoria , London | 29.10.1982 | 8.5 | 11.30pm show start after Shaky |
1098 | Shakin Stevens,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.10.1982 | 7.5 | security . |
1099 | Diamond Head,Tank | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.11.1982 | 8 | security . |
1100 | Joan Jett,The Smart | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.11.1982 | 8 | security .should have been better . |
1101 | Duran Duran,The Church | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.11.1982 | 9.5 | security . Loads of screaming girls . |
1102 | Duran Duran,The Church | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.11.1982 | 9.5 | security . DD are great live though. |
1103 | Millie Jackson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.11.1982 | 8 | security . |
1104 | Millie Jackson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.11.1982 | 8 | security . |
1105 | Level 42,Stikki Stuff | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.11.1982 | 8 | security . |
1106 | Promises | Kensington Ad Lib ,London W8 | 08.11.1982 | 8.5 | |
1107 | Fashion,Kajagoogoo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.11.1982 | 9 | security . |
1108 | Shakatak,Yeow | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.11.1982 | 7 | security . |
1109 | Hawkwind,Baron Rojo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.11.1982 | 7 | security . |
1110 | Hawkwind,Baron Rojo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.11.1982 | 7 | security . |
1111 | Duran Duran,Le Mat | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.11.1982 | 9.5 | security . 3pm show start |
1112 | Duran Duran,Le Mat | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.11.1982 | 9.5 | security . 8pm show start . |
1113 | Duran Duran,Bloomsbury Set | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.11.1982 | 9.75 | security . Duranmania at its height. |
1114 | Duran Duran,Bloomsbury Set | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.11.1982 | 9.75 | security .police escort after each show. |
1115 | Japan,Sandi And The Sunsets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.11.1982 | 9.25 | security . First of six Japan shows |
1116 | Japan,Sandi And The Sunsets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.11.1982 | 9.25 | security .they were huge at this stage . |
1117 | Japan,Sandi And The Sunsets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.11.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1118 | Japan,Sandi And The Sunsets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.11.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1119 | Japan,Sandi And The Sunsets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.11.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1120 | Japan,Sandi And The Sunsets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.11.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1121 | ABC,Carmel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.11.1982 | 9 | security .sound kept cutting out. |
1122 | ABC,Carmel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.11.1982 | 9.5 | security .ABC first UK tour. |
1123 | ABC,Carmel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.11.1982 | 9.5 | security superb gigs for debut album. |
1124 | Micheal Schenker Band,Vandenberg | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.11.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1125 | Micheal Schenker Band,Vandenberg | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.11.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1126 | Phil Collins | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.11.1982 | 9 | security . |
1127 | Phil Collins | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.12.1982 | 9 | security .last of 4 sold out shows . |
1128 | Ultravox,Messengers,Eddie n Sunshine | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.12.1982 | 9.25 | security .impressive huge grey stage .. |
1129 | Ultravox,Messengers,Eddie n Sunshine | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.12.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1130 | Ultravox,Messengers,Eddie n Sunshine | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.12.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1131 | Ultravox,Messengers,Eddie n Sunshine | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.12.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1132 | Elton John Band,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.12.1982 | 9.5 | security .first of 14 Elton xmas gigs |
1133 | Elton John Band,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.12.1982 | 9.5 | security . |
1134 | Elton John Band,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.12.1982 | 9.5 | security . |
1135 | Iggy Pop | Venue , Victoria , London | 16.12.1982 | 9 | 11.30pm show start |
1136 | Slade,Cold Chisel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.12.1982 | 9.25 | security .earned my money tonight . |
1137 | Slade,Cold Chisel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.12.1982 | 9.25 | security .earned my money tonight . |
1138 | Elton John Band,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.12.1982 | 9.5 | security . Elton and band were great . |
1139 | Elton John Band,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.12.1982 | 9.5 | security .elton spent ?10, 000 |
1140 | Elton John Band,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.12.1982 | 9.5 | security .decorating the Odeon |
1141 | Elton John Band,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.12.1982 | 9.5 | security .in the colours of Watford |
1142 | Elton John Band,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.12.1982 | 9.5 | security .and put a giant xmas card |
1143 | Elton John Band,Stargazers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.12.1982 | 9.5 | security . at the front of the venue. |
1144 | Imagination | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.12.1982 | 8.5 | security . |
1145 | Siouxsie And The Banshees,Marc And The Mambas | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.12.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1146 | Siouxsie And The Banshees,Marc And The Mambas | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.12.1982 | 9.25 | security . |
1147 | Haircut 100,Funkapolitan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.12.1982 | 8.5 | security .not as good as 6 months ago. |
1148 | Whitesnake,Samson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.01.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1149 | Whitesnake,Samson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.01.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1150 | Whitesnake,Samson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.01.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1151 | Whitesnake,Samson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.01.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1152 | Joe Jackson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.01.1983 | 9 | security .2 hour show . No support. |
1153 | Gary Moore Band,Stampede | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.01.1983 | 7.5 | security . |
1154 | Pat Benatar,Brian Connolly Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.01.1983 | 9 | security .support was Sweet singer . |
1155 | Pat Benatar,Brian Connolly Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.01.1983 | 9 | security . |
1156 | Echo And The Bunnymen,Whimpering Child | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.01.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1157 | Rickie Lee Jones | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.01.1983 | 7 | |
1158 | Commodores,52nd Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.02.1983 | 8.5 | security .. |
1159 | Commodores,52nd Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.02.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1160 | Gap Band,Yarbrough And Peoples | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.02.1983 | 8.5 | security |
1161 | London Cowboys | Moonlight Club , London NW | 12.02.1983 | 9 | |
1162 | Stranglers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.02.1983 | 8.5 | security . Seats at front got smashed. |
1163 | Laura Pallas | Embassy Nightclub , London W1 | 24.02.1983 | 8 | 11pm show start . . |
1164 | Def Leppard,Rock Goddess | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.03.1983 | 9 | security . Def now massive in USA. |
1165 | Soft Cell | Hammersmith Palais , London | 07.03.1983 | 9 | |
1166 | Thin Lizzy,Mamas Boys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.03.1983 | 9.5 | security . I really miss Phil Lynott. |
1167 | Thin Lizzy,Mamas Boys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.03.1983 | 9.5 | security . Lizzy always great at ham |
1168 | Thin Lizzy,Mamas Boys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.03.1983 | 9.5 | security .ex members came on stage |
1169 | Thin Lizzy,Mamas Boys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.03.1983 | 9.5 | security . Lizzy farewell tour . |
1170 | U2,Nightcaps | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.03.1983 | 9.75 | security .U2 were fantastic. |
1172 | Pat Methany Group | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.03.1983 | 7 | security. |
1173 | Undertones,Cook Da Books | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.03.1883 | 9.25 | security . |
1174 | U2,Nightcaps | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.03.1983 | 9.75 | security .like last week , brilliant. |
1175 | Roy Ayers,Morrissey Mullen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.03.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1176 | Roy Ayers,Morrissey Mullen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.03.1983 | 8.5 | security. |
1177 | Culture Club,Swinging Laurels | Dominion Theatre , London | 31.03.1983 | 9 | security . We worked at other venues. |
1178 | Hanoi Rocks | Venue , Victoria , London | 08.04.1983 | 9 | |
1179 | Sugar Ray Five ( winner of Battle Of The Bands comp) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.04.1983 | 8 | security .each group had own fans. |
1180 | UFO,Socretes | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.04.1983 | 9.25 | secuirty . Farewell tour by UFO . |
1181 | UFO,Socretes | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.04.1983 | 9.25 | security . They will now split up. |
1182 | Marillion,Peter Hamill | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.04.1983 | 9 | security .audience really loved it . |
1183 | Marillion,Peter Hamill | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.04.1983 | 9 | security . |
1184 | Orchestral Manoeuvres,Cocteau Twins | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.04.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1185 | Orchestral Manoeuvres,Cocteau Twins | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.04.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1186 | Fastway,Rock Goddess | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.04.1983 | 7.5 | security . Should have been better . |
1187 | Flock Of Seagulls,The Flag,Dekka Dance | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.04.1983 | 9.25 | security . Surprisingly good show . |
1188 | Frank Marinos Mahogany Rush | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.04.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1189 | Steve Hackett,Opposition | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.04.1983 | 7.5 | security . |
1190 | Maze,Second Image | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.05.1983 | 9.5 | security . Maze were fantastic live. |
1191 | Maze,Second Image | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.05.1983 | 9.5 | security . Maze loved Ham Odeon |
1192 | Maze,Second Image | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.05.1983 | 9.5 | security . 15 mins Joy And Pain |
1193 | Maze,Second Image | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.05.1983 | 9.5 | security 4 superb shows . |
1194 | Orchestral Manoeuvres,Cocteau Twins | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.05.1983 | 9 | security . |
1195 | Orchestral Manoeuvres,Cocteau Twins | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.05.1983 | 9 | security . |
1196 | Thompson Twins,Black | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.05.1983 | 8 | security . |
1197 | Thompson Twins,Black | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.05.1983 | 8 | security . |
1198 | Eric Clapton | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.05.1983 | 8.5 | security . 2nd of 4 shows by Eric . |
1199 | Marillion,Wah | Riverside Studios , London W6 | 20.05.1983 | 8.5 | Old Grey Whisle Test TV Recording |
1200 | Uli Roths Electric Sun,Pallas | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.05.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1201 | Iron Maiden,Grand Prix | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.05.1983 | 9.25 | security . 1st of 4 ham odeon shows . |
1202 | Iron Maiden,Grand Prix | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.05.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1203 | Iron Maiden,Grand Prix | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.05.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1204 | Kajagoogoo,H20 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.05.1983 | 8 | security . Too Shy had been No 1 |
1205 | Kajagoogoo,H20 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.05.1983 | 8 | security . Loads of screaming girls . |
1206 | Motorhead,Anvil | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.06.1983 | 9 | security . |
1207 | Motorhead,Anvil | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.06.1983 | 9 | security . |
1208 | Magnum,Santers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.06.1983 | 8 | security . |
1209 | Armoury Show | Heaven Nightclub , London | 13.06.1983 | 8.5 | Richard Jobson (Skids) new band |
1210 | Al Jarreau | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.06.1983 | 7 | |
1211 | Kajagoogoo,H20 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.06.1983 | 8 | security. 5pm show start . |
1212 | King Sunny Ade | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.06.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1213 | Residents | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.06.1983 | 7.5 | security . |
1214 | David Bowie,Amazulu | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.06.1983 | 9.75 | security . Favtastic gig for charity . |
1215 | Nick Heyward Band,Bluebells | Dominion Theatre , London | 01.07.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1216 | Juluka | Venue , Victoria , London | 04.07.1983 | 9 | |
1217 | Men At Work,Cook Da Books | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.07.1983 | 8 | security . |
1218 | Men At Work,Cook Da Books | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.07.1983 | 8 | secutity . |
1219 | Stevie Winwood | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.07.1983 | 8.75 | 1st of 3 ham odeon Stevie shows . |
1220 | Dire Straits | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.07.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1221 | Dire Straits | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.07.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1222 | Armoury Show,Eyeless In Gaza | Venue , Victoria , London | 11.08.1983 | 8.5 | |
1223 | Thin Lizzy,Little Steven,Steve Harley,Ten Years After | Reading Festival , Berkshire | 28.08.1983 | 9.25 | Thin Lizzy last ever show . |
1224 | Peter Gabriel,Zerra One | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.09.1983 | 9.25 | security .last of 3 PG shows at ham |
1225 | Level 42,Stikki Stuff | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.09.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1226 | Level 42,Stikki Stuff | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.09.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1227 | Joboxers,Silent Running | BBC Paris Studios , London | 14.09.1983 | 9 | |
1228 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.09.1983. | 9.5 | security . 2nd of 7 shows by Kid |
1229 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.09.1983 | 9.5 | security. Fantastic live show |
1230 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.09.1983 | 9.5 | security . So much colour and fun . |
1231 | Commodores | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.09.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1232 | Big Country,One The Juggler | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.09.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1233 | Big Country,One The Juggler | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.09.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1234 | Diamond Head,Budgie | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.10.1983 | 8 | security . |
1235 | Depeche Mode,Matt Fretton | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.10.1983 | 9 | security . |
1236 | Depeche Mode,Matt Fretton | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.10.1983 | 9 | security . |
1237 | Johnny Thunders,Jayne County,Chelsea | Lyceum Theatre , London | 09.10.1983 | 9.5 | fantastic 3 band punk bill |
1238 | Judie Tzuke | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.10.1983 | 7 | |
1239 | Clint Eastwood And General Saint,Unity | BBC Paris Studios , London | 12.10.1983 | 8.5 | the reggae artist , not the actor |
1240 | Gary Numan,Tik And Tok | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.10.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1241 | Gary Numan,Tik And Tok | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.10.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1242 | Gary Numan,Tik And Tok | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.10.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1243 | Gary Numan,Tik And Tok | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.10.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1244 | Smokey Robinson,Checkmate | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.10.1983 | 8.5 | |
1245 | Shakatak,JJ Waller | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.10.1983 | 7 | security . |
1246 | Micheal Schenker Group,Wildfire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.10.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1247 | KISS,Helix | Wembley Arena , London | 23.10.1983 | 9.75 | KISS without make up but still great . |
1248 | UB40,Winston Reddy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.10.1983 | 9.25 | security . We earned it at UB40 |
1249 | UB40,Winston Reddy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.10.1983 | 9.25 | security . Great atmosphere . |
1250 | UB40,Winston Reddy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.10.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1251 | Wham,Gary Crowley | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.10.1983 | 8.5 | security .shuttlecocks down pants . |
1252 | Wham,Gary Crowley | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.10.1983 | 8.5 | security .loads of screaming girls . |
1253 | Paul Young,Passion Puppets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.10.1983 | 9.25 | security .what a great voice . |
1254 | Paul Young,Passion Puppets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.10.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1255 | Brass Construction,New York Skyy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.11.1983 | 8.75 | security . |
1256 | Dio,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.11.1983 | 9.25 | security .great stage set . |
1257 | Brass Construction,New York Skyy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.11.1984 | 8.75 | security . |
1258 | Auto Da Fe,The Call | BBC Paris Studios , London | 09.11.1983 | 8 | auto da fe bassist was Phil Lynott |
1259 | Saga,Cook Da Books | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.11.1983 | 8 | |
1260 | Comsat Angels,Opposition | BBC Paris Studios , London | 16.11.1983 | 8 | |
1261 | Eurythmics,Virgin Dance | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.11.1983 | 9 | security . |
1262 | Shakin Stevens,Second Thoughts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.11.1983 | 8 | security . |
1263 | Shakin Stevens,Second Thoughts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.11.1983 | 8 | security . |
1264 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts,Second Thoughts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.11.1983 | 9.75 | security . back by public demand. |
1265 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts,Second Thoughts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.11.1983 | 9.75 | security . fantastic 2 hours 30 mins. |
1266 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts,Second Thoughts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.11.1983 | 9.75 | security . this is how its done . |
1267 | Wham,Gary Crowley(DJ) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.11.1983 | 8.5 | security .loads of screaming girls . |
1268 | ZZ Top,Wendy And The Rockets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.11.1983 | 9.25 | security . 2nd of 2 ZZ Top shows . |
1269 | Ozzy Osbourne Band,Heavy Pettin | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.11.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1270 | Ozzy Osbourne Band,Heavy Pettin | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.11.1983 | 9.25 | security . |
1271 | New Order,The Wake | Brixton Acadamy , London | 01.12.1983 | 9.25 | |
1272 | Eurythmics,Virgin Dance | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.12.1983 | 9 | |
1273 | Public Image Ltd,First Priority | Hammersmith Palais , London | 04.12.1983 | 9.25 | john still full of sarcasm . |
1274 | Def Leppard | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.12.1983 | 9 | |
1275 | Imagination,Zingari | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.12.1983 | 8.5 | security .they were huge at this stage. |
1276 | Imagination,Zingari | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.12.1983 | 8.5 | security .5pm show start . |
1277 | Imagination,Zingari | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.12.1983 | 8.5 | security .8.30pm show start . |
1278 | Imagination,Zingari | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.12.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1279 | Robert Plant | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.12.1983 | 8 | security . Should have been better . |
1280 | Robert Plant | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.12.1983 | 8 | security . |
1281 | Tears For Fears,Escape | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.12.1983 | 8 | security . |
1282 | Tears For Fears,Escape | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.12.1983 | 8 | security . |
1283 | Judas Priest,Quiet Riot | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.12.1983 | 9.5 | security . Great heavy rock bill |
1284 | Judas Priest,Quiet Riot | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.12.1983 | 9.5 | security . Support were excellent. |
1285 | Culture Club,Swinging Laurels | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.12.1983 | 9.5 | security . Loads of screaming girls . |
1286 | Culture Club,Swinging Laurels | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.12.1983 | 9.5 | security . Fantastic atmosphere |
1287 | Culture Club,Swinging Laurels | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.12.1983 | 9.5 | security . CC were huge now. |
1288 | Elvis Costello And The Attractions,Prefab Sprout | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.12.1983 | 8.5 | security .lenny henry on for encore . |
1289 | Elvis Costello And The Attractions,Prefab Sprout | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.12.1983 | 8.5 | security . |
1290 | Paul Young,Fiction Factory | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.12.1983 | 9.5 | security.live on BBC2 TV for OGWT |
1291 | Marillion | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.12.1983 | 8 | security . Not as good as April 1983 |
1292 | Soft Cell | Hammersmith Palais , London | 10.01.1984 | 9 | Soft Cell last ever show |
1293 | Pretenders,The Climb | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.01.1984 | 9.5 | security .great start to the year . |
1294 | Pretenders,The Climb | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.01.1984 | 9.5 | security . |
1295 | Pretenders,The Climb | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.01.1984 | 9.5 | security . |
1296 | Accept | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.01.1984 | 8.75 | security . |
1297 | Herbie Hancock Band,Second Thoughts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.01.1984 | 8.75 | security .first time I saw DJs were |
1298 | Herbie Hancock Band,Second Thoughts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.01.1984 | 8.75 | security .mixing and scratching . |
1299 | Scorpions,Mamas Boys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.02.1984 | 9 | security . impressive stage set in |
1300 | Scorpions,Mamas Boys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.02.1984 | 9 | security .red, black and grey . |
1301 | Gary Moore,Samson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.02.1984 | 8.5 | security . Jimmy Nail on for encore . |
1302 | Kool And The Gang | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.02.1984 | 9.5 | security . No support . 2 hour show . |
1303 | Kool And The Gang | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.02.1984 | 9.5 | security .great disco party nights . |
1304 | Blue Oyster Cult,Aldo Nova | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.02.1984 | 9.5 | security . On your hands or on knees |
1305 | Blue Oyster Cult,Aldo Nova | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.02.1984 | 9.5 | security .here they are . BOC . |
1306 | Gary Glitter,Glitter Band | Baileys Nightclub , Watford | 17.02.1984 | 9.5 | fantastic show . 5th of 6 show run . |
1307 | Saxon,Verity,Battleaxe | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.02.1984 | 9.25 | security . |
1308 | Saxon,Verity,Battleaxe | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.02.1984 | 9.25 | security . |
1309 | Ted Nugent,Air Race | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.02.1984 | 8.5 | security .not enough old songs played . |
1310 | Thompson Twins,Savage Progress | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.03.1984 | 9 | security . |
1311 | Thompson Twins,Savage Progress | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.03.1984 | 9 | security . |
1312 | Quiet Riot,Rox | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.03.1984 | 9.25 | security .metal health was great . |
1313 | Marillion,Pendragon | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.03.1984 | 9 | security . Fish was great with stories. |
1314 | Marillion,Pendragon | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.03.1984 | 9 | security . Fish was a great front man .. |
1315 | Marillion,Pendragon | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.03.1984 | 9 | security . |
1316 | Manowar | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.03.1984 | 9.25 | security . Debut album is superb . |
1317 | Clash | Brixton Academy , London | 16.03.1984 | 9.25 | mick jones gone ,now a five piece . |
1318 | Johnny Thunders Heartbreakers,Patti Palladin | Lyceum Theatre , London | 25.03.1984 | 9.25 | chaotic and messy but still brilliant . |
1318 | Spider | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.03.1984 | 8 | security .tube strike saw low turn out . |
1320 | Slave,Pyramid | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.03.1984 | 8.5 | security . More stateside funk . |
1321 | Ian Dury,John Cooper Clarke | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.03.1984 | 9 | security . |
1322 | Whitesnake,Headpins,Black n Blue | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.04.1984 | 9.5 | security .john sykes now on guitar . |
1323 | Whitesnake,Headpins,Black n Blue | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.04.1984 | 9.5 | security . great rock band bill . |
1324 | Dr Hook | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.04.1984 | 8 | 2nd of 3 Dr Hook ham odeon shows . |
1325 | Joe Jackson Band,Big Head | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.04.1984 | 9 | security . Very slick band |
1326 | Joe Jackson Band,Big Head | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.04.1984 | 9 | security . |
1327 | Nik Kershaw,Belouis Some | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.04.1984 | 8 | security . |
1328 | Nik Kershaw,Belouis Some | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.04.1984 | 8 | security . |
1329 | BB King | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.04.1984 | 8 | security . |
1330 | Dave Gilmour,Billy Bragg | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.04.1984 | 9 | security . Great musicians . |
1331 | Dave Gilmour,Billy Bragg | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.04.1984 | 9 | security . Interesting double bill |
1332 | Dave Gilmour,Billy Bragg | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.04.1984 | 9 | security . look who the support is . |
1333 | Sade,Adrian Legg | BBC Paris Studios , London | 02.05.1984 | 8.75 | |
1334 | Motorhead,Fist,Youngblood | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.05.1984 | 9 | security . |
1335 | Cure,Also The Trees | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.05.1984 | 8 | security . 1st of 3 ham cure shows . |
1336 | Simple Minds,Silent Running | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.05.1984 | 9.5 | security . Simple Minds are massive. |
1337 | Simple Minds,Silent Running | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.05.1984 | 9.5 | security . Much better live in concert |
1338 | Simple Minds,Silent Running | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.05.1984 | 9.5 | security . than on their records . |
1339 | Simple Minds,Silent Running | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.05.1984 | 9.5 | security .last of 8 ham odeon shows . |
1340 | Cameo,Paz | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.05.1984 | 9 | security. before all the hit singles . |
1341 | Psychedic Furs,Passion Puppets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.05.1984 | 9.5 | security . The Furs were excellent . |
1342 | Linton Kwesi Johnson,Dub Band | BBC Paris Studios , London | 30.05.1984 | 8.25 | |
1343 | Venom,Dumpys Rusty Nuts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.06.1984 | 9 | security . What a fantastic stageshow. |
1344 | Qrchestral Manoevres In The Dark,Fiction Factory | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.06.1984 | 9 | security . |
1345 | Ultravox,Messengers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.06.1984 | 9.25 | security . 1st of 5 ham odeon shows . |
1346 | Ultravox,Messengers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.06.1984 | 9.25 | security . |
1347 | Ultravox,Messengers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.06.1984 | 9.25 | security . |
1348 | Womack And Womack,Ruby Turner Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.06.1984 | 8 | |
1349 | Twisted Sister,Lita Ford | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.06.1984 | 9 | security .great fun double bill . |
1350 | Dead Or Alive,Hellraisers | BBC Paris Studios , London | 20.06.1984 | 8 | |
1351 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.06.1984 | 9.75 | security . Worked all 7 Quo shows . |
1352 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.06.1984 | 9.75 | security . Fantastic atmosphere . |
1353 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.06.1984 | 9.75 | security . Everyone up for a good time |
1354 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.06.1984 | 9.75 | security . 2 hours 30 mins set . |
1355 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.06.1984 | 9.75 | security .not bored at all . |
1356 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.06.1984 | 9.75 | security .rumours of last ever tour ?? |
1357 | Status Quo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.06.1984 | 9.75 | security . Even afer 7 shows still great . |
1358 | Psychedic Furs,Armoury Show | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.07.1984 | 9.5 | security . |
1359 | Status Quo,Nazareth,Marillion,Gary Glitter | The Bowl , Milton Keynes | 21.07.1984 | 9.5 | great day . Billed as Quo's last gig ? |
1360 | Sade | Royal Festival Hall , London | 30.07.1984 | 9 | security . We worked a few here . |
1361 | AC/DC,Van Halen,Ozzy Osbourne,Gary Moore,Motley Crue | Monsters Of Rock , Donnington | 17.08.1984 | 9.75 | What a great day .What a great line up . |
1362 | Mighty Wah,Spear Of Destiny | Victoria Park, Hackney, London | 18.08.1984 | 9 | free concert by the GLC |
1363 | Johnny Thunders Hearbreakers | Marquee Club , London | 23.08.1984 | 9.5 | johnny just has the X factor |
1364 | Johnny Thunders Hearbreakers | Marquee Club , London | 24.08.1984 | 9.5 | last of 5 show run at The Marquee |
1365 | Kleer,Cool Notes | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.09.1984 | 8 | security . More stateside funk . |
1366 | Jethro Tull | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.09.1984 | 8 | security .1st of 3 ham odeon shows . |
1367 | Marc Almond,Mustaphas | Royal Festival Hall , London | 08.09.1984 | 8.5 | security . |
1368 | Little Steven And The Disciples Of Soul | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.09.1984 | 9.25 | earlier this year quit Springsteen band |
1369 | Johnny Mathis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.09.1984 | 7 | swings and roundabouts I suppose |
1370 | Bobby Womack | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.09.1984 | 8.25 | last of 3 ham odeon shows . |
1371 | KISS,Bon Jovi | Brighton Centre , Brighton | 30.09.1984 | 9.75 | look who were the support band . |
1372 | Qrchestral Manoevres In The Dark,Reverb Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.10.1984 | 9 | securiry .singer still does funny dance |
1373 | Qrchestral Manoevres In The Dark,Reverb Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.10.1984 | 9 | security . |
1374 | Dio,Queensryche | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.10.1984 | 9.5 | security . Great heavy rock package . |
1375 | Dio,Queensryche | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.10.1984 | 9.5 | security . |
1376 | Dio,Queensryche | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.10.1984 | 9.5 | security . |
1377 | Iron Maiden,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.10.1984 | 9.5 | security . Great heavy rock package . |
1378 | Iron Maiden,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.10.1984 | 9.5 | security . |
1379 | Iron Maiden,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.10.1984 | 9.5 | security . |
1380 | Iron Maiden,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.10.1984 | 9.5 | security . |
1381 | KISS,Bon Jovi | Wembley Arena , London | 14.10.1984 | 9.75 | great but I still miss the make up . |
1382 | KISS,Bon Jovi | Wembley Arena , London | 15.10.1984 | 9.75 | make up years had better stage set . |
1383 | Echo And The Bunnymen,Lets Active | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.10.1984 | 8.5 | security . Should have been better . |
1384 | Echo And The Bunnymen,Lets Active | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.10.1984 | 8.5 | security . Sound was very messy . |
1385 | Big Country,White China | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.10.1984 | 9 | security . |
1386 | Big Country,White China | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.10.1984 | 9 | security . |
1387 | Nazareth,Black Angels | Dominion Theatre , London | 29.10.1984 | 9 | |
1388 | Kissing The Pink,Adventures | BBC Paris Studios , London | 31.10.1984 | 7.5 | |
1389 | Depeche Mode,Portion Control | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.11.1984 | 9 | security .1st of 4 ham odeon shows . |
1390 | Depeche Mode,Portion Control | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.11.1984 | 9 | security . |
1391 | U2,Waterboys | Brixton Academy , London | 03.11.1984 | 9.75 | took a night off for this mega gig |
1392 | Depeche Mode,Portion Control | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.11.1984 | 9 | security. |
1393 | Manowar | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.11.1984 | 9.25 | security . The bassist is amazing .. |
1394 | Motorhead,Persian Risk | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.11.1984 | 9 | security . Motorhead love the odeon . |
1395 | Sade | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.11.1984 | 9.25 | security . Smooth slick band . |
1396 | Sade | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.11.1984 | 9.25 | security . |
1397 | The Enid,Pendragon,Stop The World | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.11.1984 | 7 | security . |
1398 | Level 42,Yes Lets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.11.1984 | 8.5 | security . |
1399 | Everly Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.11.1984 | 8.5 | |
1400 | Motley Crue | Dominion Theatre , London | 19.11.1984 | 9.5 | 65 mins of fast trashy glam metal. |
1401 | Alison Moyet | Dominion Theatre , London | 26.11.1984 | 9 | last of 3 AM shows at Dominion . |
1402 | Explorers,Private Lives | BBC Paris Studios , London | 28.11.1984 | 8.5 | feat Andy and Phil from Roxy Music. |
1403 | David Essex | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.12.1984 | 9 | still got that charm . |
1404 | Elvis Costello ( Solo ),T Bone Burnett | Royal Festival Hall , London | 03.12.1984 | 8.5 | security . |
1405 | Meat Loaf,Air Race | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.12.1984 | 9.5 | security . Still a great live act. |
1406 | The Firm | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.12.1984 | 9 | security .feat Jimmy Page (guitar) |
1407 | The Firm | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.12.1984 | 9 | security .and Paul Rodgers (vocals) |
1408 | Gary Numan,Hohokan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.12.1984 | 8.75 | security .his loyal fans are amazing . |
1409 | Gary Numan,Hohokan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.12.1984 | 8.75 | security . |
1410 | Marillion,Cardiacs | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.12.1984 | 9.25 | security .always a great atmosphere . |
1411 | Marillion,Cardiacs | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.12.1984 | 9.25 | security . |
1412 | Gary Glitter And The Glitter Band | Lyceum Theatre , London | 16.12.1094 | 9.5 | GG is always a great live how . |
1413 | UB40 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.12.1984 | 9.25 | security . very lively atmosphere |
1414 | Chris De Burgh | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.12.1984 | 7 | |
1415 | Imagination | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.12.1984 | 8.5 | security .fun filled 2 hour show . |
1416 | Neil | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.12.1984 | 8.5 | headline show by Young Ones star. |
1417 | Howard Jones,Strawberry Switchblade | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.12.1984 | 8.5 | security . |
1418 | Howard Jones,Strawberry Switchblade | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.12.1984 | 8.5 | security .2pm show start . |
1419 | Howard Jones,Strawberry Switchblade | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.12.1984 | 8.5 | security .6.45pm show start . |
1420 | Nik Kershaw,Scary Thieves | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.12.1984 | 8.5 | security .1984 was his big year . |
1421 | Nik Kershaw,Scary Thieves | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.12.1984 | 8.5 | security . |
1422 | Nik Kershaw,Scary Thieves | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.12.1984 | 8.5 | security . |
1423 | Nik Kershaw,Scary Thieves | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.12.1984 | 8.5 | security . |
1424 | Zerra One,Action Transfers | BBC Paris Studios , London | 09.01.1985 | 8 | |
1425 | Alison Moyet,Person To Person | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.01.1985 | 9.25 | security. new single 'Invisible' superb |
1426 | Alison Moyet,Person To Person | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.01.1985 | 9.25 | security . |
1427 | Mtume,Ruby Turner Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.01.1985 | 8 | security . |
1428 | Chaka Khan,Burlitz | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.01.1985 | 8 | security .should have been better . |
1429 | Chaka Khan,Burlitz | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.01.1985 | 8 | security .chaka only did 60 mins set . |
1430 | Meat Loaf,Terraplane | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.02.1985 | 9.5 | security . 1st of 3 ham odeon shows . |
1431 | Meat Loaf,Terraplane | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.02.1985 | 9.5 | security . Loads of big rock songs. |
1432 | Commodores | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.02.1985 | 9.25 | security .'Nightshift' was current hit . |
1433 | David Johansen Band | Camden Dingwalls , London | 18.02.1985 | 9.5 | fanatastic show by NY Dolls singer . |
1434 | Roy Ayers,Tom Browne,Jean Carne,Lonnie Liston Smith | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.02.1985 | 8.5 | security . New york jazz explosion. |
1435 | Roy Ayers,Tom Browne,Jean Carne,Lonnie Liston Smith | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.02.1985 | 8.5 | security . 5.30pm and 8.30pm shows . |
1436 | Leonard Cohen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.02.1985 | 9.25 | 2 hours 30 mins set , great lyrics . |
1437 | Commodores,LW5 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.02.1985 | 9 | security . Not as good as 2 weeks ago . |
1438 | Joan Armatrading,Cook Da Books | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.03.1985 | 9 | security . encore of 'Willow' superb . |
1439 | Joan Armatrading,Cook Da Books | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.03.1985 | 9 | security . Last of 6 ham odeon shows . |
1440 | Uli Roth,Robin George | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.03.1985 | 7.5 | security . |
1441 | Accept,Exciter | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.03.1985 | 8.5 | security . |
1442 | Rose Royce | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.03.1985 | 8 | security . |
1443 | Frankie Goes To Hollywood,The Promise | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.03.1985 | 9.5 | security .FGTH were massive now . |
1444 | Frankie Goes To Hollywood,The Promise | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.03.1985 | 9.5 | security support band were superb . |
1445 | Frankie Goes To Hollywood,The Promise | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.03.1985 | 9.5 | security. After all the hype FGTH |
1446 | Frankie Goes To Hollywood,The Promise | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.04.1985 | 9.5 | security . delivered a great live show . |
1447 | Paul Young,Sugar Sugar | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.04.1985 | 9.5 | security .Paul Young has the lot . |
1448 | Paul Young,Sugar Sugar | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.04.1985 | 9.5 | security . Great voice and looks great . |
1449 | Frankie Goes To Hollywood,The Promise | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.04.1985 | 9.5 | security . Back by public demand . |
1450 | Frankie Goes To Hollywood,The Promise | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.04.1985 | 9.5 | security . Lemmy came on encore . |
1451 | Bryan Adams | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.04.1985 | 9.5 | security . 1st of 3 ham odeon shows . |
1452 | Bryan Adams | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.04.1985 | 9.5 | security . Great catchy rock songs . |
1453 | Millie Jackson | Dominion Theatre , London | 22.04.1985 | 9 | naughty but fun soul show . |
1454 | Maze,LW5 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.04.1985 | 9.5 | security . My fave live R n B band . |
1455 | Maze,LW5 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.04.1985 | 9.5 | security . Fantastic atmosphere . |
1456 | Maze,LW5 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.04.1985 | 9.5 | security . Such a great tight band . |
1457 | Maze,LW5 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.04.1985 | 9.5 | security . Last of 6 ham odeon shows . |
1458 | King,Simon F | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.04.1985 | 8 | security . |
1459 | Pointer Sisters,End Games | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.05.1985 | 8.25 | security . 1st of 2 ham odeon shows . |
1460 | Krokus,Air Race | Dominion Theatre , London | 08.05.1985 | 8 | they should have been better . |
1461 | Maze,LW5 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.05.1985 | 9.5 | security . Maze bck by public demand |
1462 | Alarm,Faith Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.05.1985 | 9.5 | security . Lots of broken seats . |
1463 | Maze,LW5 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.05.1985 | 9.5 | security . more , more , more |
1464 | Maze,LW5 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.05.1985 | 9.5 | security . 'Joy And Pain' |
1465 | Rick Springfield | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.05.1985 | 8 | security . |
1466 | Gary Glitter,Joboxers,Beltane Fire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.05.1985 | 9.5 | security . Busy ,loud , great show . |
1467 | Ashford And Simpson,Sunset Gun | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.05.1985 | 8.5 | security . last of 3 ham odeon shows . |
1468 | James Brown,Simply Red,Gary Crowley(DJ) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.05.1985 | 9.25 | security . Look who were support . |
1469 | James Brown,Simply Red,Gary Crowley(DJ) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.05.1985 | 9.25 | security . JB still got it .. |
1470 | James Brown,Simply Red,Gary Crowley(DJ) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.05.1985 | 9.5 | security . Tonight was the best show . |
1471 | Reo Speedwagon,FM | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.05.1985 | 9.5 | security. John Entwhisle on for encore . |
1472 | Fatback Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.06.1985 | 9.25 | security . Great dance atmosphere |
1473 | Fatback Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.06.1985 | 9.25 | security . |
1474 | Foreigner,Night Ranger | Wembley Arena , London | 14.06.1985 | 9.25 | loads of great radio rock songs . |
1475 | Motorhead,Wendy O Williams | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.06.1985 | 9.5 | security . 10th anniverary tour . |
1476 | Motorhead,Wendy O Williams | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.06.1985 | 9.5 | security . Phil Lynott on for encore . |
1477 | Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band | Wembley Stadium , London | 04.07 1985 | 9.75 | 4th of July born in the usa mega gig . |
1478 | Dead Or Alive,Academy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.07.1985 | 8.5 | security . |
1479 | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark,Aswad,Billy Bragg | Battersea Park , London | 07.07.1985 | 9 | free show from the GLC |
1480 | BB King | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.07.1985 | 9 | |
1481 | Steve Arrington | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.07.1985 | 7.5 | security . Feeble 60 mins set . |
1482 | Queen,U2,Who,Paul McCartney,David Bowie,Status Quo,Boomtown Rats,Style Council,Adam Ant,Bryan Ferry,Spandau Ballet,Howard Jones,Phil Collins,Sting,Elton John,Kiki Dee,Wham,Dire Straits,Paul Young,Alison Moyet,Ultravox,Elvis Costello,Nik Kershaw,Sade | Wembley Staduim , London | 13.07.1985 | 10 | the greatest day in live music ever .LIVE AID was a very special day.11 hours of the biggest live acts . Worldwide charity fund raiser . A one off that will never be repeated . |
1483 | Cuddly Toys | Embassy Club , London W1 | 22.07.1985 | 8.5 | been away a while but sadly |
1484 | Cuddly Toys | Mean Fiddler, Harlesden, London | 24.07.1986 | 8.5 | not enough new material |
1485 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.08.1985 | 9.5 | security .still a great live band |
1486 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.08.1985 | 9.5 | security .everyone is here for the hits . |
1487 | Chiefs Of Relief | The Fridge , Brixton , London | 16.08.1985 | 9 | feat Paul Cook (Sex Pistols ) drums |
1488 | Lloyd Cole And The Commotions,Jazzeteers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.09.1985 | 8.5 | security . |
1489 | Captain Sensible Band | Embankment , London | 07.09.1985 | 9 | thamesday free show by GLC |
1490 | Commodores | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.09.1985 | 9 | |
1491 | Saxon,Pretty Maids | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.09.1985 | 9.5 | security . Great 2 hour UK rock show . |
1492 | Pogues,Restless | Hammersmith Palais , London | 22.09.1985 | 9 | fantastic atmosphere . |
1493 | Adam Ant,Beltane Fire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.09.1985 | 8 | security . Should have been better . |
1494 | Gary Moore,FM | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.09.1985 | 9 | security . Great guitarist . |
1495 | Gary Moore,FM | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.09.1985 | 9 | security . |
1496 | Gary Numan,Grey Parade | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.10.1985 | 9 | security .GN loves playing the odeon . |
1497 | Gary Numan,Grey Parade | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.10.1985 | 9 | security . |
1498 | The Promise | Camden Dingwalls , London | 02.10.1985 | 9.25 | FGTH support do their own show . |
1499 | Venom,Exodus,Chariot | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.10.1985 | 8 | security . Lots of lasers and fireworks. |
1500 | Bobby Womack | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.10.1985 | 8.75 | security .Bobby was in demand . |
1501 | Bobby Womack | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.10.1985 | 8.75 | security . |
1502 | Bobby Womack | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.10.1985 | 8.75 | security . |
1503 | Bobby Womack | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.10.1985 | 8.75 | security . |
1504 | Bobby Womack | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.10.1985 | 8.75 | security . |
1505 | Squeeze,Tempest | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.10.1985 | 9 | security . Re - union tour . |
1506 | Squeeze,Tempest | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.10.1985 | 9 | security . Jools Holland on keyboards |
1507 | Alarm | Marquee Club , London | 17.10.1985 | 9.5 | fantastic european tour warm up gig |
1508 | China Crisis,Escape Club | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.10.1985 | 7.5 | |
1509 | Spear Of Destiny,Living In Texas | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.10.1985 | 8.5 | security . |
1510 | Siouxsie And The Banshees,The Scientists,Fur Bible | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.10.1985 | 9 | security .first show was cut short as |
1511 | Siouxsie And The Banshees,The Scientists,Fur Bible | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.10.1985 | 9.25 | security .Siouxsie injured her knee. |
1512 | Siouxsie And The Banshees,The Scientists,Fur Bible | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.10.1985 | 9.25 | security .sat on stool for 2nd and 3rd |
1513 | Everything But The Girl | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.10.1985 | 7.5 | security . |
1514 | The Cult,Cactus World News | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.10.1985 | 9.25 | security . |
1515 | Reo Speedwagon,Robin George | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.11.1985 | 9.5 | security . Fantastic radio rock songs. |
1516 | Robert Cray Band,Herbie Armstrong Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.11.1985 | 8.5 | |
1517 | Cliff Richard | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.11.1985 | 9 | security . Surprisingly good show |
1518 | Cliff Richard | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.11.1985 | 9 | security . 2 hour set , no support . |
1519 | Cliff Richard | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.11.1985 | 9 | security . Last of 5 ham odeon shows |
1520 | Level 42,52nd Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.11.1985 | 9 | security . |
1521 | Level 42,52nd Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.11.1985 | 9 | security . |
1522 | Level 42,52nd Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.11.1985 | 9 | security . |
1523 | Level 42,52nd Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.11.1985 | 9 | security . |
1524 | Tears For Fears,Adventures | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.11.1985 | 9 | security . Tears For Fears had a |
1525 | Tears For Fears,Adventures | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.11.1985 | 9 | security . great year and were huge |
1526 | Tears For Fears,Adventures | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.11.1985 | 9 | security . In the UK at this time . |
1527 | Tears For Fears,Adventures | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.11.1985 | 9 | security . |
1528 | Tears For Fears,Adventures | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.11.1985 | 9 | security . |
1529 | Go West,It Bites | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.11.1985 | 8.5 | security . |
1530 | Go West,It Bites | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.11.1985 | 8.5 | security . |
1531 | Midge Ure,Vitamin Z | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.11.1985 | 8.5 | security . Zal Cleminson on guitar . |
1532 | Midge Ure,Vitamin Z | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.11.1985 | 8.5 | security . |
1533 | Madness,The Friday Club | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.11.1985 | 9.5 | security . Great shows as usual . |
1534 | Madness,The Friday Club | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.11.1985 | 9.5 | security . F. Sharkey on for encore . |
1535 | Everly Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.11.1985 | 8 | security . 6.30pm show start . |
1536 | Everly Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.11.1985 | 8 | security . 9pm show start . |
1537 | King,Drum Theatre | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.11.1985 | 8 | security . Too many screaming girls . |
1538 | King,Drum Theatre | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.11.1985 | 8 | security . King were huge for a while . |
1539 | King,Drum Theatre | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.11.1985 | 8 | security . |
1540 | UFO,Pallas,Shy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.11.1985 | 9 | security .not as good as old line up |
1541 | Blue Oyster Cult,Girlschool,Statetroopers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.12.1985 | 9 | security .not as good as last time . . |
1542 | Hawkwind,Dumpys Rusty Nuts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.12.1985 | 8 | security . Preferred the support |
1543 | Hawkwind,Dumpys Rusty Nuts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.12.1985 | 8 | security . who were really good fun . |
1544 | Lloyd Cole And The Commotions,Big Dish | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.12.1985 | 8 | security . |
1545 | Cameo,52nd Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.12.1985 | 9.25 | security . Excellent funk how . |
1546 | Cameo,52nd Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.12.1985 | 9.25 | security . |
1547 | Pogues,Major 5,Tall Boys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.12.1985 | 9 | security .we earned our money tonight |
1548 | Sister Sledge | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.12.1985 | 8.5 | |
1549 | Blancmange,The Housemartins | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.12.1985 | 8 | security . Look who were support . |
1550 | Nils Lofgren | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.12.1985 | 9 | security . No support . |
1551 | Nils Lofgren | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.12.1985 | 9 | security . 2 hours 20 mins set . |
1552 | Magnum,IQ,Alliance | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.12.1985 | 8 | security . |
1553 | The Alarm,Escape Club | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.12.1985 | 9.75 | security . The Alarm were rockin. |
1554 | The Alarm,Escape Club | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.12.1985 | 9.75 | security . 2 hour set each night . |
1555 | Dire Straits | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.12.1985 | 9.25 | security . 1st of 7 sold out shows . |
1556 | Dire Straits | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.12.1985 | 9.25 | security . They were mega worldwide. |
1557 | Elton John | Wembley Arena , London | 19.12.1985 | 9.25 | rod stewart,george micheal =encore |
1558 | Dire Straits | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.12.1985 | 9.25 | security . |
1559 | Dire Straits | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.12.1985 | 9.25 | security . |
1560 | Dire Straits | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.12.1985 | 9.25 | security . |
1561 | Dire Straits | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.12.1985 | 9.25 | security .touts had a great night . |
1562 | Billy Bragg,Hank Wangford Band,Frank Chickens | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.12.1985 | 8.5 | security . |
1563 | Lindisfarne | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.12.1985 | 7.5 | security . no support .2 hour show . |
1564 | Madness,Housemartins | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.12.1985 | 9.5 | security . Mega party live on BBC2 . |
1565 | Marillion,Beltane Fire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.01.1986 | 9.5 | security .These shows featured all |
1566 | Marillion,Beltane Fire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.01.1986 | 9.5 | security .the tracks from No 1 album |
1567 | Marillion,Beltane Fire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.01.1986 | 9.5 | security .'Misplaced Childhood' |
1568 | AC/DC,Fastway | Wembley Arena , London | 16.01.1986 | 9.75 | fifth row seat from stage . Superb . |
1569 | Sting | Royal Albert Hall , London | 24.01.1986 | 8.75 | crap view up in the gods spoilt show . |
1570 | Saga,Honeymoon Suite | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.01.1986 | 7.5 | |
1571 | Divine | Mean Fiddler, Harlesden, London | 31.01.1986 | 9.25 | great 55 mins set of hi energy disco . |
1572 | Marillion,Beltane Fire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.02.1986 | 9.5 | security Marillion fans are great . |
1573 | INXS,Strangers And Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.02.1986 | 9 | security First major UK INXS GIG. |
1574 | Marillion,Beltane Fire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.02.1986 | 9.5 | security .5th of 8 ham odeon shows . |
1575 | Marillion,Beltane Fire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.02.1986 | 9.5 | security .Marillion were huge now . |
1576 | Marillion,Beltane Fire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.02.1986 | 9.5 | security .last night was a heroin benefit |
1577 | Marillion,Beltane Fire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.02.1986 | 9.5 | security .feat Steve Hackett,friends |
1578 | Motley Crue,Cheap Trick | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.02.1986 | 9.75 | security .Girls, girls , girls galore . |
1579 | Motley Crue,Cheap Trick | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.02.1986 | 9.75 | security .Great show,tilting drums . |
1580 | Ozzy Osbourne Band,Ratt | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.02.1986 | 9.75 | security .Another great doule bill. |
1581 | Ozzy Osbourne Band,Ratt | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.02.1986 | 9.75 | security . Ratt were brilliant . |
1582 | Ozzy Osbourne Band,Ratt | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.02.1986 | 9.75 | security . Ratt were brilliant . |
1583 | Feargal Sharkey,Fruits Of Passion | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.02.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1584 | Feargal Sharkey,Fruits Of Passion | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.02.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1585 | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark,Flaming Musolinies | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.02.1986 | 9.5 | security . So many catchy pop songs . |
1586 | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark,Flaming Musolinies | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.02.1986 | 9.5 | security . |
1587 | Ozzy Osbourne Band,Ratt | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.02.1986 | 9.75 | security . Back by public demand . |
1588 | Cherelle And Alexander O 'Neal,52nd Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.02.1986 | 8.5 | security .Alex 2nd single out now . |
1589 | Cherelle And Alexander O 'Neal,52nd Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.02.1986 | 8.5 | security .Just befoe he went mega . |
1590 | Cherelle And Alexander O 'Neal,52nd Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.03.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1591 | Sad Caf?,Air Race | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.03.1986 | 8 | |
1592 | Cramps,Stingrays | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.03.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1593 | Cramps,Stingrays | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.03.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1594 | Cramps,Stingrays | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.03.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1595 | Pogues | Hammersmith Palais , London | 17.03.1986 | 9.5 | fantastic atmosphere . |
1596 | Pogues | Hammersmith Palais , London | 18.03.1986 | 9.5 | |
1597 | Sigue Sigue Spuknik | Kilburn National , London | 19.03.1986 | 9 | hyped up but pretty good . |
1598 | Billy Bragg,Style Council,Communards,Tom Robinson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.03.1986 | 8.5 | security . Red Wedge young voters . |
1599 | Atlantic Starr,Paz | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.03.1986 | 8.25 | security . 2nd of 3 ham shows to |
1600 | Ian Dury And The Blockheads,Hank Wangford Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.03.1986 | 9.25 | security .mark the end of the GLC . |
1601 | Twisted Sister,Shy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.03.1986 | 9 | security . Singer is a great front man . |
1602 | Twisted Sister,Shy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.03.1986 | 9 | security . |
1603 | Big Country,Prime Movers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.03.1986 | 9.5 | security . 2 hour set . Great crowd . |
1604 | James Taylor | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.03.1986 | 8 | no support . 2 hours 20 mins set . |
1605 | Accept,Dokken | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.04.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1606 | Detroit Emeralds | Americas Nightclub , Southall | 12.04.1986 | 8.5 | |
1607 | Tempations,Power | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.04.1986 | 8.5 | security . Should have been better . |
1608 | Tempations,Power | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.04.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1609 | SOS Band,Seventh Heaben | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.04.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1610 | SOS Band,Seventh Heaben | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.04.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1611 | SOS Band,Seventh Heaben | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.04.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1612 | Joe Cocker,Robert Hart Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.04.1986 | 9 | security . |
1613 | Ramones,Prisoners | Hammersmith Palais , London | 05.05.1986 | 9.5 | fantastic 2 London shows . |
1614 | Ramones | Clarendon Pub , London W6 | 06.05.1986 | 9.75 | low key London party show |
1615 | Talk Talk,Keep It Dark | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.05.1986 | 9.25 | security .trying to lose pop image . |
1616 | Talk Talk,Keep It Dark | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.05.1986 | 9.25 | security . |
1617 | Dio,Keel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.05.1986 | 9.5 | security .Fantastic castle stage set . |
1618 | Dio,Keel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.05.1986 | 9.5 | security .Fire breathing dragons . |
1619 | Dio,Keel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.05.1986 | 9.5 | security Really good support band. |
1620 | Laurie Anderson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.05.1986 | 8.5 | |
1621 | Public Image Limited | Brixton Academy , London | 27.05.1986 | 9.5 | pretty vacant,public image played |
1622 | Johnny Mathis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.05.1986 | 8 | |
1623 | Black Sabbath,Zeno | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.06.1986 | 9 | security .Tony Iommi is the only |
1624 | Black Sabbath,Zeno | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.06.1986 | 9 | security .original Sabbath in group. |
1625 | Manfred Manns Earthband | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.06.1986 | 8 | |
1626 | Shadows | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.06.1986 | 7 | |
1627 | Gary Glitter,Rapiers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.06.1986 | 9.5 | security . Great atmosphere . |
1628 | Matt Bianco,Vaughan Toulouse | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.06.1986 | 8.25 | security .good support . |
1629 | Matt Bianco,Vaughan Toulouse | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.06.1986 | 8.25 | security . Loads of screaming girls . |
1630 | Psychedelic Furs | Mean Fiddler, Harlesden, London | 19.06.1986 | 9.75 | Glastonbury warm up secret gig . |
1631 | David Bowie,Mick Jagger,Rod Stewart,Elton John,Dire Straits,Phil Collins,Paul Young,Status Quo,Sting,Tina Turner,Bryan Adams,Eric Clapton,Howard Jones,George Micheal,Paul McCartney,Big Country,Level 42 | Wembley Arena , London | 20.06.1986 | 9.75 | massive event fot Princes Trust. 10th Anniversary. Show all acts did one to three songs . |
1632 | Simple Minds,Lloyd Cole And The Commotions,Waterboys,Big Audio Dynamite,Dr And The Medics | The Bowl , Milton Keynes | 22.06.1986 | 9.75 | loads of great bands on this bill . |
1633 | Wham | Brixton Academy , London | 24.06.1986 | 9.75 | Fantastic Wembley Stadium warm up . |
1634 | Gil Scott Heron,Impossible Dreamers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.06.1986 | 7.5 | security . |
1635 | Zapp, Steve Walsh(DJ) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.06.1986 | 9 | security . Great funk atmosphere . |
1636 | Zapp, Steve Walsh(DJ) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.06.1986 | 9 | security . |
1637 | Gilberto Gil | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.07.1986 | 8 | |
1638 | Queen,Status Quo,Alarm,INXS | Wembley Stadium , London | 11.07.1986 | 9.75 | all bands did great sets esp Queen . |
1639 | Troublefunk ( venue again now called The Forum) | Town And Country Club , London | 21.07.1986 | 9.5 | 2 hour set of great go go funk . |
1640 | Anita Baker,Nat Augustin | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.07.1986 | 9 | security .current album was huge . |
1641 | Anita Baker,Nat Augustin | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.07.1986 | 9 | security . 'Rapture' tour. |
1642 | Sylvain Sylvain,Clockwork Orange | Camden Dingwalls , London | 29.07.1986 | 9 | feat New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain |
1643 | Zodiac Mindwarp,Batfish Boys | Tufnell Park , London | 31.07.1986 | 9 | rock chicks galore here tonight . |
1644 | Prince | Wembley Arena , London | 12.08.1986 | 9.9 | first UK shows since his one off UK |
1645 | Prince | Wembley Arena , London | 14.08.1986 | 9.9 | debut at Lyceum 5 years ago . Mega . |
1646 | Art Of Noise,Fountainhead | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.08.1986 | 7.5 | security . Should have been better . |
1647 | Pieces Of A Dream,Chris Sutton | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.08.1986 | 7.5 | security .pretty boring half full show . |
1648 | Angela Bofill,Stanley Clarke,Kenny G,Dave Valentine | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.08.1986 | 8 | security . Each act did 30 mins . |
1649 | Angela Bofill,Stanley Clarke,Kenny G,Dave Valentine | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.08.1986 | 8 | security .Encore with all 4 on stage |
1650 | Run DMC,Whodini,LL Cool J,Beastie Boys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.09.1986 | 9.5 | security .First ever UK shows . |
1651 | Run DMC,Whodini,LL Cool J,Beastie Boys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.09.1986 | 9.5 | secutity .2 fantasic sold out rap shows . |
1652 | GTR | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.09.1986 | 8 | security .feat Steve Hackett,S.Howe |
1653 | Five Star,I'm Talking | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.09.1986 | 8.25 | security . Better than I expected . |
1654 | Five Star,I'm Talking | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.09.1986 | 8.25 | security . 3 shows all sold out . |
1655 | Five Star,I'm Talking | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.09.1986 | 8.25 | security . Great dance routines . |
1656 | Metallica,Anthrax | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.09.1986 | 8.5 | security . Too thrashy at this stage . |
1657 | Motorhead,Zodiac Mindwarp And The Love Reaction | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.09.1986 | 9.5 | security . 2 great live rock bands . |
1658 | Cameo,Cashflow | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.09.1986 | 9.25 | security . Great dance atmosphere . |
1659 | Rod Stewart | Wembley Arena , London | 24.09.1986 | 9.5 | a great 2 hour set by Rod Stewart . |
1660 | Cameo,Cashflow | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.09.1986 | 9.25 | security . |
1661 | Cameo,Cashflow | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.09.1986 | 9.25 | security . 6pm show start . |
1662 | Cameo,Cashflow | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.09.1986 | 9.25 | security . 9pm show start . |
1663 | Jackson Browne | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.09.1986 | 9 | security . 6 night stint at Ham Odeon . |
1664 | Jackson Browne | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.09.1986 | 9 | security .great band and great sound . |
1665 | Jackson Browne | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.10.1986 | 9 | security .2 hour set with no support . |
1666 | Christy Moore | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.10.1986 | 8.5 | security . Lots of funny stories . |
1667 | Jackson Browne | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.10.1986 | 9 | security . |
1668 | Jackson Browne | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.10.1986 | 9 | security . |
1669 | Jackson Browne | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.10.1986 | 9 | security . |
1670 | Troublefunk | Hammersmith Palais , London | 07.10.1986 | 9.5 | fantastic 2 hour dance atmosphere . |
1671 | Saxon,Loudness | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.10.1986 | 9.5 | security . Really good big rock show . |
1672 | Fatback Band,Steve Walsh (DJ) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.10.1986 | 9.25 | security .Frank Bruno was there . |
1673 | Fatback Band,Steve Walsh (DJ) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.10.1986 | 9.25 | security .'I Found Love' mega . |
1674 | BB King | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.10.1986 | 9.25 | first of 2 BB King Ham Odeon shows . |
1675 | Magnum | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.10.1986 | 8.5 | security .support FM pulled out . |
1676 | Huey Lewis And The News,Bruce Hornsby And The Range | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.10.1986 | 9.25 | security . Huey was really popular |
1677 | Huey Lewis And The News,Bruce Hornsby And The Range | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.10.1986 | 9.25 | security . now after 4 hit singles . |
1678 | Huey Lewis And The News,Bruce Hornsby And The Range | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.10.1986 | 9.25 | security . |
1679 | Huey Lewis And The News,Bruce Hornsby And The Range | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.10.1986 | 9.25 | security . |
1680 | Full Force Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.10.1986 | 8.5 | security . Should have been better . |
1681 | Five Star,I'm Talking | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.10.1986 | 8.25 | security . Back by public demand . |
1682 | Five Star,I'm Talking | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.10.1986 | 8.25 | security . |
1683 | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark,Big Supreme | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.10.1986 | 9.25 | security .singer still does the dance . |
1684 | Saints | Camden Dingwalls , London | 29.10.1986 | 8.5 | 11pm show start . |
1685 | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark,Big Supreme | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.10.1986 | 9.25 | security . |
1686 | Randy Crawford,Lava | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.10.1986 | 8 | security . |
1687 | W.A.S.P.,Warlock | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.11.1986 | 9 | security . |
1688 | Iron Maiden,Samson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.11.1986 | 9.5 | security .first of 6 ham odeon shows . |
1689 | Iron Maiden,Samson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.11.1986 | 9.5 | security .great 2 hour rock each night . |
1690 | Iron Maiden,Samson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.11.1986 | 9.5 | security . |
1691 | Iron Maiden,Samson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.11.1986 | 9.5 | security . |
1692 | Iron Maiden,Samson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.11.1986 | 9.5 | security . |
1693 | Iron Maiden,Bad News | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.11.1986 | 9.5 | security .3pm show for NSPCA. Jimmy Page , Brian May and Fish all joined Bad News on stage. |
1694 | UB40,Bloodfire Posse | Wembley Arena , London | 09.11.1986 | 9.5 | 7.30pm show start .Great atmosphere. |
1695 | Van Morrison,Andy White | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.11.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1696 | Van Morrison,Andy White | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.11.1986 | 8.5 | security . |
1697 | Damned,Blue In Heaven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.11.1986 | 9.25 | security . A bit messy but still good . |
1698 | Mamas And Papas,Gary US Bonds,Martha Reeves,Lou Christie,Scott MacKenzie | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.11.1986 | 8.25 | security . |
1699 | Patti Labelle | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.11.1986 | 9 | security . Very glam and flashy show . |
1700 | Patti Labelle | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.11.1986 | 9 | security . |
1701 | Bon Jovi,FM | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.11.1986 | 9.75 | security . Always a great live show . |
1702 | Bon Jovi,FM | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.11.1986 | 9.75 | security Loads of rock chicks tonight . |
1703 | Owen Paul,Two People | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.11.1986 | 7.75 | security . Loads of screaming girls . |
1704 | Alexander O'Neal,Hindsight | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.11.1986 | 9 | security .he only did 80 mins set. |
1705 | Alexander O'Neal,Hindsight | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.11.1986 | 9 | security .3 hit singles on the trot . |
1706 | Alexander O'Neal,Hindsight | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.11.1986 | 9 | security . |
1707 | Alexander O'Neal,Hindsight | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.11.1986 | 9 | security . |
1708 | Bon Jovi,Quensryche | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.11.1986 | 9.75 | security .'Slippery When Wet' tour. |
1709 | Bon Jovi,Quensryche | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.11.1986 | 9.75 | security .wish all shows were this good |
1710 | Simply Red,Love And Money | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.11.1986 | 9.25 | security .He always had a great voice |
1711 | SOS Band,Steve Walsh (DJ) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.11.1986 | 8.25 | security . Not as good as last year. |
1712 | SOS Band,Steve Walsh (DJ) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.12.1986 | 8.25 | security . |
1713 | Status Quo,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.12.1986 | 9.5 | security .alan lascaster has now left . |
1714 | Status Quo,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.12.1986 | 9.5 | security . Great show , hit after hit . |
1715 | Status Quo,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.12.1986 | 9.5 | security . |
1716 | Shakin Stevens,Buddy Curtess And The Grasshoppers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.12.1986 | 8 | security . |
1717 | Eurythmics,Lover Speaks | Wembley Arena , London | 09.12.1986 | 9.25 | 3rd of 4 Wembley Arena shows . |
1718 | Communards,Supernaturals | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.12.1986 | 8.75 | security . |
1719 | Billy Ocean,Ruby Turner | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.12.1986 | 9 | security .Billy now a worldwide star . |
1720 | Billy Ocean,Ruby Turner | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.12.1986 | 9 | security . |
1721 | Billy Ocean,Ruby Turner | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.12.1986 | 9 | security . |
1722 | Aha,Smalltown Elephants | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.12.1986 | 9.25 | security . 6 night stint at Ham Odeon . |
1723 | Aha,Smalltown Elephants | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.12.1986 | 9.25 | security . Loads of screaming girls . |
1724 | Aha,Smalltown Elephants | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.12.1986 | 9.25 | security . Fantastic atmosphere . |
1725 | Aha,Smalltown Elephants | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.12.1986 | 9.25 | security .1986 was their big year . |
1726 | Aha,Smalltown Elephants | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.12.1986 | 9.25 | security . |
1727 | Aha,Smalltown Elephants | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.12.1986 | 9.25 | security . |
1728 | Status Quo,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.12.1986 | 9.5 | security . Great xmas atmosphere . |
1729 | Status Quo,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.12.1986 | 9.5 | security .heads down mega boogie . |
1730 | Status Quo,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.12.1986 | 9.5 | security . |
1731 | Status Quo,Waysted | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.12.1986 | 9.5 | security . 6.30pm show start . |
1732 | Gary Glitter,Larks,God | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.12.1986 | 9.25 | security . Great xmas atmosphere . |
1733 | Chris Rea | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.12.1986 | 8 | security .2 hour set with no support . |
1734 | Lindisfarne | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.01.1987 | 7 | security .half empty xmas show . |
1735 | Kathy Vincent,Blah Blah Blah | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.01.1987 | 8 | security .half empty show . |
1736 | Human League,Drum Theatre | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.01.1987 | 9.25 | security .first uk shows for 5 years . |
1737 | Human League,Drum Theatre | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.01.1987 | 9.25 | security .80 mins greatest hits set . |
1738 | Freddie Jackson,5th Of Heaven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.01.1987 | 9.25 | security . Much better than expected . |
1739 | Freddie Jackson,5th Of Heaven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.01.1987 | 9.25 | security . 85 mins set each night . |
1740 | Freddie Jackson,5th Of Heaven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.01.1987 | 9.25 | security .american soul . |
1741 | Freddie Jackson,5th Of Heaven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.01.1987 | 9.25 | security . |
1742 | Luther Vandross | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.02.1987 | 9.25 | security . First of 8 ham odeon shows . |
1743 | Luther Vandross | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.02.1987 | 9.25 | security . Luther was big news now. |
1744 | Luther Vandross | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.02.1987 | 9.25 | security . |
1745 | Anthrax,Metal Church,Crimson Glory | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.02.1987 | 8.5 | security . Anthrax played G S T Queen . |
1746 | Psychedelic Furs,Ward Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.02.1987 | 9.5 | security . Excellent 3 Furs shows . |
1747 | Psychedelic Furs,Ward Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.02.1987 | 9.5 | security .1 hour 40 mins set . |
1748 | Psychedelic Furs,Ward Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.02.1987 | 9.5 | security . |
1749 | Europe,Strangeways | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.02.1987 | 9 | security .all the girls love the singer . |
1750 | Europe,Strangeways | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.02.1987 | 9 | security .both shows sold out .. |
1751 | Cyndi Lauper,Midnight | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.02.1987 | 9 | security . Love that New York accent . |
1752 | Meat Loaf,Shy | Wembley Arena , London | 02.03.1987 | 9.25 | entertaining 2 hours 30 mins set . |
1753 | Big Audio Dynamite,Chiefs Of Relief | Astoria , London | 04.03.1987 | 9.5 | ex Clash and ex Pistols . Great . |
1754 | Megadeth,Flotsam And Jetsam | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.03.1987 | 8 | security . |
1755 | Magnum,Heavy Pettin | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.03.1987 | 8 | security . |
1756 | Cult,Gaye Bikers On Acid,Crazyhead | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.03.1987 | 9.5 | security .3 great shows by The Cult . |
1757 | Cult,Gaye Bikers On Acid,Crazyhead | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.03.1987 | 9.5 | security . Great aftershow party at the |
1758 | Cult,Gaye Bikers On Acid,Crazyhead | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.03.1987 | 9.5 | security . Kensington Roof Gardens . |
1759 | Maze,5th Of Heaven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.03.1987 | 9.5 | security .4 ham odeon shows added |
1760 | Maze,5th Of Heaven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.03.1987 | 9.5 | security .after 2 wembley arena shows |
1761 | Maze,5th Of Heaven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.03.1987 | 9.5 | security .Sold out last month . |
1762 | Maze,5th Of Heaven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.03.1987 | 9.5 | security .Maze were always fantastic. |
1763 | Simply Red,Terence Trent D'Arby | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.03.1987 | 9.5 | security . Great shows by both bands . |
1764 | Simply Red,Terence Trent D'Arby | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.03.1987 | 9.5 | security . Right Thing was new single . |
1765 | Simply Red,Terence Trent D'Arby | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.03.1987 | 9.5 | security . Mick has a great voice. |
1766 | Simply Red,Terence Trent D'Arby | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.03.1987 | 9.5 | security . |
1767 | Meat Loaf,Strangeways | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.03.1987 | 9.25 | security .Another good long set . |
1768 | Stranglers,Hurrah | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.03.1987 | 9 | secutity .90 mins set each night . |
1769 | Stranglers,Hurrah | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.03.1987 | 9 | security Gone a bit mellower . |
1770 | Stranglers,Hurrah | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.03.1987 | 9 | security . |
1771 | Gary Moore,Shy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.04.1987 | 9 | security . Great guitarist . |
1772 | Gary Moore,Shy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.04.1987 | 9 | security . Very loud shows. |
1773 | Southside Johnny And The Dukes,Larks | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.04.1987 | 9 | security . 2 hour set . |
1774 | Micheal McDonald,Moontwist | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.04.1987 | 9 | |
1775 | Eddi Armarni | Marquee Clob , London | 17.04.1987 | 8 | |
1776 | Millie Jackson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.04.1987 | 9 | security . 2nd of 4 ham odeon shows . |
1777 | Slayer,Malice | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.04.1987 | 9 | security . Better than expected . |
1778 | Barclay James Harvest,Roy Harper | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.04.1987 | 7 | security . |
1779 | Spear Of Destiny,Flesh For Lulu | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.04.1987 | 9 | security . |
1780 | Gap Band,Well Red | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.05.1987 | 8.5 | security . |
1781 | Blow Monkeys,Ed Keupper | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.05.1987 | 8.5 | security .Curtis Mayfield came on |
1782 | Blow Monkeys,Ed Keupper | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.05.1987 | 8.5 | security .stage with them for 3 songs . |
1783 | Helloween,Overkill | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.05.1987 | 8 | security . Bit too thrashy for me . |
1784 | Alarm,Wire Train | Kilburn National , London | 13.05.1987 | 9.75 | fantastic sweaty 90 mins set . |
1785 | Santana | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.05.1987 | 9 | security . 6pm show start . |
1786 | Santana | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.05.1987 | 9 | security . 9pm show start . |
1787 | Santana | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.05.1987 | 9 | security . 7pm show start . |
1788 | Suzanne Vega | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.05.1987 | 8.5 | security . Luka was new single . |
1789 | Suzanne Vega | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.05.1987 | 8.5 | security . |
1790 | Paul Brady Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.05.1987 | 7.5 | security . 2 hour set . |
1791 | Run DMC,Beastie Boys | Brixton Academy , London | 24.05.1987 | 9.5 | great tension filled sets by both acts . |
1792 | Gary Moore,Shy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.05.1987 | 9 | security . |
1793 | Thompson Twins,Ten Ten | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.05.1987 | 9 | security . |
1794 | Stryper,Briar | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.05.1987 | 9 | security . Christian Rock Act . |
1795 | U2,Hurrah | Wembley Arena , London | 02.06.1987 | 10 | fantastic warm up for stadium tour . |
1796 | Bruce Hornsby And The Range,Deacon Blue | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.06.1987 | 8 | security . One off uk show . |
1797 | Manowar,Chariot | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.06.1987 | 9.5 | security . Fantastic 75 mins set . |
1798 | Fatback,Steve Walsh ( DJ ) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.06.1987 | 9.25 | security . |
1799 | U2,Lou Reed,Pogues | Wembley Stadium , London | 13.06.1987 | 10 | totally awesome U2 stadium show . |
1800 | David Bowie,Big Country | Wembley Stadium , London | 20.06.1987 | 9.5 | glass spider tour . 2 hours 10 mins set . |
1801 | Husker Du,World Domination Ents,Shamen | Town And Country Club , London | 21.06.1987 | 9 | Husker Du only did 70 mins set . |
1802 | Iggy Pop,Then Jerico | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.06.1987 | 9.5 | security . Iggy on top form. |
1803 | Iggy Pop,Then Jerico | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.06.1987 | 9.5 | security . Both bands did great sets . |
1804 | Troublefunk,Society | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.07.1987 | 9.5 | security . Fantastic 2 hour set . |
1805 | Go West,Ordinary Man | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.07.1987 | 9 | security . |
1806 | Go West,Ordinary Man | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.07.1987 | 9 | security . |
1807 | Go West,Ordinary Man | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.07.1987 | 9 | security . |
1808 | Van Morrison,Proclaimers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.07.1987 | 8.5 | security . |
1809 | Nils Lofgren | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.07.1987 | 8.5 | security .2 hour show without band .. |
1810 | Chuck Berry,Steve Marriot | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.07.1987 | 9 | security . Great double bill . |
1811 | Autograph,Dialogue | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.07.1987 | 7 | security . Russian Rock Bands Night . |
1812 | Mental As Anything,Hunter | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.07.1987 | 8 | security . Aussie Rock Bands Night . |
1813 | Lillo Thomas,Chyna | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.07.1987 | 9 | security . Looks and sounds like |
1814 | Lillo Thomas,Chyna | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.07.1987 | 9 | security . Smokey Robinson . |
1815 | Terence Trent D'Arby | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.07.1987 | 9.25 | security . What a great voice . |
1816 | Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Jonah Mayo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.07.1987 | 8.5 | security . |
1817 | U2,Pretenders,Alarm | Cardiff Arms Park Stadium | 25.07.1987 | 10 | another fantastic U2 stadium show . |
1818 | Society,London Posse,Romeo Street Gand | Acklam Hall , London W11 | 30.07.1987 | 8.5 | UK hip hop package . |
1819 | Bill Bruford,IQ,Kooga | Kensington Olympia , London | 31.07.1987 | 8.5 | |
1820 | Madonna,Hue And Cry | Wembley Stadium , London | 18.08.1987 | 9.5 | first of 3 Wembley Stadium shows . |
1821 | Hawkwind,Naz Nomad (Damned Playing Covers ),Pink Fairies,Dr And The Medics,Gaye Bikers On Acid,Pop Will It Itself | Finsbury Park , London | 23.08.1987 | 9.5 | security . Really good all dayer . Acid Daze Festival In Super Tent. |
1822 | Wet Wet Wet,Then Jerico,Black,Rick Astley,T'Pau | BBC Sudios , London W12 | 26 08.1987 | 8.5 | Top Of The Pops Recording . |
1823 | Alice Cooper,Stranglers | Reading Festival , Berkshire | 30.08.1987 | 9.5 | great 75 mins theatrical show by Alice |
1824 | Little Steven And The Disciples | Town And Country Club , London | 01.09.1987 | 9.25 | 1 hour 50 mins set . |
1825 | Roy Ayers,Cheryl Lynn | Finsbury Park , London | 06.09.1987 | 8.5 | security . Held in Super Tent . |
1826 | Def Leppard,Tesla | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.09.1987 | 9.5 | security . Fantastic 3 Def Lep shows |
1827 | Def Leppard,Tesla | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.09.1987 | 9.5 | security . |
1828 | Def Leppard,Tesla | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.09.1987 | 9.5 | security . Brian May on for encore . |
1829 | REM,10,000 Maniacs | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.09.1987 | 9.25 | security . One off uk show . |
1830 | Guana Batz | Clarendon Pub , London W6 | 12.09.1987 | 8 | 11pm show . Went here after REM . |
1831 | Atlantic Starr,Look Twice | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.09.1987 | 9 | security .slow start but got better . |
1832 | Atlantic Starr,Look Twice | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.09.1987 | 9 | security . |
1833 | Atlantic Starr,Look Twice | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.09.1987 | 9 | security . |
1834 | Godfathers | The Wag Club , London | 23.09.1987 | 9.5 | fantastic gig by new EPIC signing .. |
1835 | Gary Numan,West One | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.09.1987 | 9.25 | security .Garys loyal fans always |
1836 | Gary Numan,West One | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.09.1987 | 9.25 | security .make his gigs an event . |
1837 | Public Image Limited,Blood Uncles | Astoria , London | 29.09.1987 | 9.5 | played Public Image and H In The Sun. |
1838 | Squeeze,Apple Mosiac | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.09.1987 | 9.25 | reall good 1 hour 45 mins set . |
1839 | Communards | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.10.1987 | 9 | security . Better than expected . |
1840 | Communards | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.10.1987 | 9 | security . |
1841 | Guns And Roses,Faster Pussycat,Quireboys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.10.1987 | 9.5 | security . Great 3 band rock package. |
1842 | Motorhead,Gaye Bikers On Acid,Sword | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.10.1987 | 9.5 | security . Phil Taylor back on drums . |
1843 | Motorhead,Gaye Bikers On Acid,Sword | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.10.1987 | 9.5 | security .Excellent 90 mins set . |
1844 | Regina Belle,Wayne Hernandez | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.10.1987 | 9 | like Anita Baker .2nd of 2 shows . |
1845 | Wet Wet Wet,Montanas | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.10.1987 | 8.5 | security . Too many screaming girls . |
1846 | Rory Gallagher | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.10.1987 | 9 | security .2 hours 30 mins set . |
1847 | Bryan Adams,T'Pau | Wembley Arena , London | 19.10.1987 | 9.75 | First of 4 Wembley Arena shows . |
1849 | Bryan Adams,T'Pau | Wembley Arena , London | 23.10.1987 | 9.75 | Fantastic 2 hour set from Block A . |
1850 | Whispers,Keni Stevens | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.10.1987 | 8.5 | |
1851 | Ramones,Flesh For Lulu | Brixton Academy , London | 26.10.1987 | 9 | should have been better . |
1852 | Jethro Tull | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.10.1987 | 7.5 | 2 hour set . |
1853 | Celtic Frost,Kreator,Virus | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.10.1987 | 7 | security . German thrash metal . |
1854 | LL Cool J,Public Enemy,Eric B And Rakim | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.11.1987 | 9.5 | security .only played hit single tonight .. |
1855 | LL Cool J,Public Enemy,Eric B And Rakim | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.11.1987 | 9.5 | security .Fantastic noisy atmosphere . |
1856 | LL Cool J,Public Enemy,Eric B And Rakim | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.11.1987 | 9.5 | security .Def Jam records package . |
1857 | Little Steven,Silent Running | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.11.1987 | 9 | security . |
1858 | Bad News,Head | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.11.1987 | 9 | security . spoof heavy metal band . |
1859 | Alexander O'Neal,Zuice | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.11.1987 | 9.25 | security . 1st of 5 ham odeon shows . |
1860 | Alexander O'Neal,Zuice | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.11.1987 | 9.25 | security . Short 75 mins set . |
1861 | Alexander O'Neal,Zuice | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.11.1987 | 9.25 | security .Huge brass bed was fun . |
1862 | David Essex | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.11.1987 | 9 | security . Last gig of a huge tour . |
1863 | Anthrax,Testament | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.11.1987 | 9 | security . Thrash encore of Sex Pistols |
1864 | Anthrax,Testament | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.11.1987 | 9 | security . 'God Save The Queen' |
1865 | Tom Waits | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.11.1987 | 8.5 | security .1st of 4 ham odeon shows . |
1866 | Alarm,The Las | Town And Country Club , London | 23.11.1987 | 9.75 | fantastic warm up for american tour . |
1867 | Style Council,Porky The Poet | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.11.1987 | 8.75 | security . |
1868 | Style Council,Porky The Poet | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.11.1987 | 8.75 | security . |
1869 | King Diamond,Wolfsbane,Chrome Molly | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.11.1987 | 8.75 | security . Danish thrash metal . |
1870 | Cult,Balaam And The Angel | Wembley Arena , London | 29.11.1987 | 9.5 | great rock show . |
1871 | Johnny Thunders Band | Town And Country Club , London | 02.12.1987 | 8.5 | johnny was drugged out of it tonight . |
1872 | Dio,Warlock | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.12.1987 | 9.5 | security . Fantastic rock show , |
1873 | Dio,Warlock | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.12.1987 | 9.5 | security . lasers , monsters , fireworks |
1874 | Dio,Warlock | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.12.1987 | 9.5 | security . Vinnie Appice mega drumkit . |
1875 | Cure | Wembley Arena , London | 08.12.1987 | 8.5 | no support . 2 hours 45 mins show . |
1876 | T'Pau,Empire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.12.1987 | 8 | security . |
1877 | INXS,Sinead O'Connor | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.12.1987 | 9.25 | security .Singer always looked so cool. |
1878 | INXS,Sinead O'Connor | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.12.1987 | 9.25 | security .Sineads band inc 2 exSmiths |
1879 | Suzanne Vega,View From The Hill | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.12.1987 | 9 | security .1st of 2 ham odeon shows . |
1880 | Big Audio Dynamite | Brixton Academy , London | 18.12.1987 | 9.5 | security . Encore of Prince '1999' |
1881 | Communards | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.12.1987 | 9 | security . |
1882 | Communards | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.12.1987 | 9 | security . |
1883 | Jonathan Butler,Andy Sheppard | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.12.1987 | 8.5 | security . |
1884 | Boy George,Brother Beyond | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.12.1987 | 9 | security . His first ever UK solo show . |
1885 | Fatback,Luddy Adams | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.12.1987 | 9 | security . Xmas party shows . |
1886 | Fatback,Luddy Adams | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.12.1987 | 9 | security . 20 mins 'I Found Love' |
1887 | Whitesnake,McAuley Schenker Group | Wembley Arena , London | 29.12.1987 | 9.25 | current 1987 went mega everywhere . |
1888 | Whitesnake,McAuley Schenker Group | Wembley Arena , London | 31.12.1987 | 9.25 | really good 90 mins set . |
1889 | Marillion,Jadis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.01.1988 | 9.5 | security .Fantastic 30 mins encore . |
1890 | Marillion,Jadis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.01.1988 | 9.5 | security Fish is such a great front man |
1891 | Marillion,Jadis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.01.1988 | 9.5 | security I hour 50 mins on stage . |
1892 | John Cougar Mellencamp | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.01.1988 | 9.5 | security .Fantastic all white stage . . |
1893 | John Cougar Mellencamp | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.01.1988 | 9.5 | security .First UK shows for 10 years . |
1894 | That Petrol Emotion,Voice Of The Beehive | Town And Country Club , London | 02.02.1988 | 8 | should have been better . |
1895 | O'Jays,Levert | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.02.1988 | 9 | security Levert were sons of O'Jays.. |
1896 | O'Jays,Levert | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.02.1988 | 9 | security . O'Jays only did 65 mins set . |
1897 | O'Jays,Levert | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.02.1988 | 9 | security . |
1898 | Alarm,Silencers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.02.1988 | 9.75 | security .great crowd atmosphere . |
1899 | Alarm,Silencers | Kilburn National , London | 10.02.1988 | 9.75 | superb 1 hour 45 mins set each night . |
1900 | Chuck Berry,Panic Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.02.1988 | 9 | security . Chuck did a 70 mins set . |
1901 | Godfathers,Jack Rubies | Town And Country Club , London | 14.02.1988 | 9.5 | great gig .encore of Anarchy In The UK |
1902 | Curiosity Killed The Cat,Empire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.02.1988 | 9 | security . Lots of screaming girls . |
1903 | Curiosity Killed The Cat,Empire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.02.1988 | 9 | security . |
1904 | Warren Zevon | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.02.1988 | 8.5 | security . No support .I hour 45 mins . |
1905 | Bobby Womack,Chyna | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.03.1988 | 9 | security . 1st of 3 ham odeon shows . |
1906 | Bobby Womack,Chyna | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.03.1988 | 9 | security . |
1907 | Wishbone Ash,Peter Haycock | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.03.1988 | 8 | security . |
1908 | Zodiac Mindwarp And The Love Reaction,Wonder Stuff | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.03.1988 | 9 | security . Both bands did good sets . |
1909 | AC/DC,Dokken | Wembley Arena , London | 11.03.1988 | 9.75 | new album was 'Blow Up Your Video' |
1910 | AC/DC,Dokken | Wembley Arena , London | 12.03.1988 | 9.75 | as usual AC/DC were totally superb. |
1911 | Shakin Stevens,Red Shoes | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.03.1988 | 8.5 | security . |
1912 | Aswad | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.03.1988 | 9 | security . Lively atmosphere . |
1913 | Fall,Shack | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.03.1988 | 8.5 | security . Was expecting better . |
1914 | Ace Frehleys Comet,John Norum Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.03.1988 | 9.5 | security . 80 mins set inc KISS songs . |
1915 | Ted Nugent,Krokus | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.03.1988 | 9.5 | security . Fantastic rock double bill . |
1916 | Meat Loaf,Shogun | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.03.1988 | 9.5 | security .Meat did 2 hours 50 mins set . |
1917 | Meat Loaf,Shogun | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.03.1988 | 9.5 | security . |
1918 | Magnum,Kingdom Come | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.03.1988 | 9 | security . Magnum did 2 hour set . |
1919 | Magnum,Kingdom Come | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.03.1988 | 9 | security. |
1920 | Temptations,Mike Stevens | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.03.1988 | 9 | security . 2nd of 3 ham odeon shows . |
1921 | T'Pau | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.03.1988 | 8.5 | security .a 4th show on 02 April was |
1922 | T'Pau | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.03.1988 | 8.5 | security .postponed to April 20 when |
1923 | T'Pau | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.04.1988 | 8.5 | security .Carol Decker got sore throat . |
1924 | Toto | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.04.1988 | 9 | security . 2 hour 15 mins set . |
1925 | Joyce Sims | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.04.1988 | 8.5 | security . 2nd of 2 ham odeon shows . |
1926 | Def Leppard,Loverboy | Wembley Arena , London | 12.04.1988 | 9.75 | fantastic laser show . Great rock gig . |
1927 | AC/DC,Dokken | Wembley Arena , London | 13.04.1988 | 9.75 | as usual AC/DC were totally superb. |
1928 | Manhatten Transfer | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.04.1988 | 8 | security . No support .2 hour set . |
1929 | Robert Plant,It Bites | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.04.1988 | 9.25 | security . Jimmy Page on for encores . |
1930 | T'Pau,The Truth | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.04.1988 | 8.75 | security . Slightly better this time . |
1931 | Hawkwind,Tubilah Dog | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.04.1988 | 8.25 | security . 2nd of 2 ham odeon shows . |
1932 | Morris Day,November One | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.04.1988 | 8.75 | security . Ex The Time and Ex Prince |
1933 | Miriam Makeba | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.04.1988 | 7.5 | security .Lots of costume changes . |
1934 | Zapp,Force MDs | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.04.1988 | 8.75 | security . 2nd of 2 ham odeon shows . |
1935 | Erasure,Zip | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.05.1988 | 9.5 | security . Better than expected . |
1936 | Erasure,Zip | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.05.1988 | 9.5 | security . 75 mins perfect pop music . |
1937 | Erasure,Zip | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.05.1988 | 9.5 | security . Support Zip feat Buzzcock |
1938 | Erasure,Zip | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.05.1988 | 9.5 | security . Pete Shelley on vocals . |
1939 | Van Morrison,The Chieftans | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.05.1988 | 9.25 | security This was my fave Van gig . |
1940 | Van Morrison,The Chieftans | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.05.1988 | 9.25 | security Joint encore by both bands . |
1941 | Bonnie Tyler,Beltane Fire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.05.1988 | 8.5 | security .Great voice .. |
1942 | Saxon,Kooga | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.05.1988 | 9.5 | security . |
1943 | All About Eve,The Bolshoi | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.05.1988 | 8.5 | security . |
1944 | Icicle Works,Fire Next Time | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.05.1988 | 9.25 | security .1 hour 45 mins set . |
1945 | Megadeth,Sanctuary | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.05.1988 | 8 | security .Encore of Anarchy In The UK |
1946 | Billy Ocean,Basia | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.05.1988 | 8 | security . |
1947 | Imagination | Hammersmith Palais , London | 26.05.1988 | 8.5 | 90 mins 80s party night . |
1948 | David Sylvian | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.05.1988 | 8.5 | security . First solo live shows since |
1949 | David Sylvian | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.05.1988 | 8.5 | security . Japan split a few years ago. |
1950 | David Sylvian | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.05.1988 | 8.5 | security . Band inc 2 Japan members . |
1951 | Christians,Roachford | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.06.1988 | 9.25 | security . Both bands did good sets . |
1952 | Christians,Roachford | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.06.1988 | 9.25 | security . |
1953 | Alexander O'Neal,View From The Hill | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.06.1988 | 9.5 | security .short notice charity show . |
1954 | Joe Cocker | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.06.1988 | 9 | security . One Off UK show . |
1955 | Dire Straits | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.06.1988 | 9.75 | security .Eric Clapton on guitar . |
1956 | Dire Straits | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.06.1988 | 9.75 | security .Warm up for Nelson Mandela show at Wembley Stadium 11 July 88 . |
1957 | Judas Priest,Bonfire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.06.1988 | 9.25 | security Lots of .leather and chrome |
1958 | Judas Priest,Bonfire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.06.1988 | 9.25 | security . Brought the Harley out . |
1959 | Melissa Morgan,Najee | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.06.1988 | 9 | security . Better than expected . |
1960 | Melissa Morgan,Najee | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.06.1988 | 9 | security . The new Whitney Houston ? |
1961 | Godfathers,Roachford | Town And Country Club , London | 21.06.1988 | 9.5 | both bands did superb 60 mins sets . |
1962 | Saxon,Honeymoon Suite | Town And Country Club , London | 22.06.1988 | 9 | short 60 mins set fot TV by Saxon .. |
1963 | Stevie Ray Vaughan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.06.1988 | 9.25 | security . Fantastic guitarist . |
1964 | Stevie Ray Vaughan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.06.1988 | 9.25 | security . |
1965 | Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band | Wembley Stadium , London | 25.06.1988 | 9.75 | amazing 3 hours 30 mins show . |
1966 | Bo Diddley And Ronnie Wood Allstars,Buddy Curtess | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.06.1988 | 8.5 | security . Should have been better . |
1967 | Bros,Empire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.06.1988 | 8.5 | security . Better than expected . |
1968 | Bros,Empire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.07.1988 | 8.5 | security . Loads of screaming girls . |
1969 | Bros,Empire | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.07.1988 | 8.5 | security . Top teen band at present . |
1970 | Los Lobos,Word To Go | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.07.1988 | 8.25 | security . |
1971 | Was Not Was,Joan Collins Fan Club | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.07.1988 | 9.25 | security . Support was Julian Clary . |
1972 | Cheap Trick,Living Colour | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.07.1988 | 9.5 | security . Both bands did good sets . |
1973 | Al Green,Clive Griffin | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.07.1988 | 8.5 | security . Should have been better . |
1974 | John Lee Hooker,Ted Hawkins | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.07.1988 | 8.5 | security . Blues Legends Bill . |
1975 | Sly And Robbies Allstars Featuring Yellowman | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.07.1988 | 8.5 | security . |
1976 | Micheal Jackson | Wembley Stadium , London | 16.07.1988 | 9.75 | fantastic show by Jacko at his best . this show was 1 of his 7 sold out shows at Wembley Stadium this summer . |
1977 | Georgia Satellites,Broken English | Town And Country Club , London | 19.07.1988 | 9 | 2 hour set of boogie . |
1978 | Prince | Wembley Arena , London | 26.07.1988 | 10 | 2nd of 7 Wembley Arena shows . |
1979 | Horhouse Flowers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.07.1988 | 9 | security . |
1980 | Prince | Wembley Arena , London | 29.07.1988 | 10 | stage was in the middle of Wembley . |
1981 | Prince | Wembley Arena , London | 01.08.1988 | 10 | This 'Lovesexy' tour was fantastic. |
1982 | Prince | Wembley Arena , London | 03.08.1988 | 19 | no support . 2 hours 10 mins st . |
1983 | Iron Maiden,KISS,David Lee Roth ,Megadeth,Guns And Roses,Helloween | Monsters Of Rock Festival , | 20.08.1988 | 10 | Iron Maiden did a superb full 2 hour set. KISS did 75 mins set ( no make up ) David Lee Roth did a mega 60 mins . sadly a death when GnR played . |
1984 | David Lee Roth,Great White | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.08.1988 | 10 | security . With Steve Vai on guitar . |
1986 | David Lee Roth,Great White | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 31.08.1988 | 10 | security .This is how its done .Perfect . |
1986 | Micheal Jackson | The Bowl , Milton Keynes . | 10.09,1988 | 9.75 | another great MJ stadium show . |
1987 | Freddie Jackson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.09.1988 | 8.5 | security . Last of 4 ham odeon shows . |
1988 | Sweet,Mud,Glitter Band | Hammersmith Palais , London | 12.09.1988 | 9.5 | great 1970s glam rock package . |
1989 | Bill Withers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.09.1988 | 8.5 | |
1990 | KISS,Kings Of The Sun | Wembley Arena , London | 24.09.1988 | 9.5 | very good even without make up . |
1991 | Robert Palmer,Jo Jo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.09.1988 | 8.5 | should have been better . |
1992 | Joan Armatrading | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.09.1988 | 9 | no support .1st of 4 ham odeon shows . |
1993 | Cliff Richard | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.10.1988 | 9.25 | no support .4th of 5 ham odeon shows . |
1994 | Metallica,Danzig | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.10.1988 | 9.5 | security . Metallica did 2 hours 15 mins. |
1995 | Metallica,Danzig | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.10.1988 | 9.5 | security . Danzig drummer was great |
1996 | Metallica,Danzig | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.10.1988 | 9.5 | security . Both bands did great sets . |
1997 | Robert Cray Band,Brendan Crocker | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.10.1988 | 9 | 2 hour set . 3rd of 4 ham odeon shows . |
1998 | Spear Of Destiny,Bicycle Dogs | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.10.1988 | 8.5 | security . Short 80 mins set . |
1999 | All About Eve,The Las | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.10.1988 | 8.5 | security . Both bands did ok sets . |
2000 | Helloween,V2 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.11.1988 | 8 | security . |
2001 | Kieth Sweat,Steven Dante | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.11.1988 | 9 | security . Short but sweet soul set . |
2002 | Uriah Heep,Dogs D'mour | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.11.1988 | 8.5 | security . |
2003 | Micheal McDonald,One Hand One Heart | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.11.1988 | 8.75 | security . |
2004 | David Lee Roth,Zinatra | Wembley Arena , London | 15.11.1988 | 10 | The number one rock show man . |
2005 | Godfathers,Diesel Park West,Glen Matlock Band | Town And Country Club , London | 16.11.1988 | 9.5 | 3 really good live bands , glens band included Steve New And Rat Scabies . |
2006 | Will Downing,Clive Griffin | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.11.1988 | 8.5 | security . |
2007 | Sade | Wembley Arena , London | 21.11.1988 | 9.25 | no support . 1 hour 45 mins set . |
2008 | Cinderella | Dominion Theatre , London | 23.11.1988 | 9 | singer has a great voice . |
2009 | Jimmy Page,Dare | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.11.1988 | 9.25 | security . 2 hour show . |
2010 | Jimmy Page,Dare | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.11.1988 | 9.25 | security . Jason Bonham on drums . |
2011 | Alvin Lee,Wishbone Ash,Randy California,Steve Howe | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.11.1988 | 8.25 | security . Night of Rock Guitars . |
2012 | Bruce Hornsby And The Range | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.11.1988 | 8.75 | security . 2 hours 30 mins show . |
2013 | Proclaimers,Win | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.12.1988 | 9 | security . |
2014 | Iron Maiden,Killer Dwarfs | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.12.1988 | 9.75 | security .massive stage and light show . |
2015 | Iron Maiden,Killer Dwarfs | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.12.1988 | 9.75 | security .1 hour 50 mins set . Superb. |
2016 | Bon Jovi,Lita Ford | Wembley Arena , London | 08.12.1988 | 9.75 | 1st of 4 wembley arena shows . |
2017 | Fatback,Easy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.12.1988 | 8.5 | security .Not as good as previous gigs . |
2018 | Iron Maiden,Killer Dwarfs | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.12.1988 | 9.75 | security .got invite to mega party after . |
2019 | Cliff Richard | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.12.1988 | 9.5 | excellent xmas charity show . |
2020 | Hawkwind | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.12.1988 | 8 | security . |
2021 | Natalie Cole,Wild Weekend | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.12.1988 | 9 | security . |
2022 | Natalie Cole,Wild Weekend | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.12.1988 | 9 | security . |
2023 | Gary Glitter,Girlschool | Brixton Academy , London | 17.12.1988 | 9.5 | fantastic xmas party show by GG . |
2024 | Iggy Pop,The Seers | Town And Country Club , London | 18.12.1988 | 9.5 | fantastic 90 mins set by Iggy . |
2025 | Magnum,Stage Dolls | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.12.1988 | 8.5 | security . |
2026 | Magnum,Stage Dolls | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.12.1988 | 8.5 | security . |
2027 | Magnum,Stage Dolls | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.12.1988 | 8.5 | security . |
2028 | Motorhead,Death Angel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.12.1988 | 9.5 | security. 'Killed By Death' was mega |
2029 | Motorhead,Death Angel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.12.1988 | 9.5 | security .Bomber came out at the end . |
2030 | Aswad | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.12.1988 | 9 | security . 2nd of 2 ham odeon shows . |
2031 | Alarm,Escape Club | Brixton Academy , London | 04.01.1989 | 9.75 | fantastic I hour 50 mins set . |
2032 | Big Country,Diesel Park West | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.01.1989 | 9.5 | security . Brilliant 2 hour set . |
2033 | Big Country,Diesel Park West | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.01.1989 | 9.5 | security . The fans really loved it . |
2034 | Big Country,Diesel Park West | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.01.1989 | 9.5 | security . |
2035 | Johnny Thunders,Vaynes | Marquee Club, London | 09.02.1989 | 9.5 | much better than Town And Country gig great I hour 50 mins set of old and new . my first show at new Marquee site in Charring Cross Road , London |
2036 | Ian Hunter And Mick Ronson Band,Dogs D'Mour | Dominion Theatre , London | 15.02.1989 | 9.5 | 2nd of 2 Dominion shows . |
2037 | Scorpions,Vixen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.02.1989 | 9.5 | security .great rock double bill . |
2038 | Scorpions,Vixen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.02.1989 | 9.5 | security .all girl support were good . |
2039 | Scorpions,Vixen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.02.1989 | 9.5 | security .Scorpions 1 hour 40 mins set |
2040 | Four Tops | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.02.1989 | 9 | security . Wih 14 piece orchestra . |
2041 | Four Tops | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.02.1989 | 9 | security . Short but good 75 mins set . |
2042 | Scorpions,House Of Lords | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.03.1989 | 9.5 | security .support keyboards ex Angel . |
2043 | Mike And The Mechanics,IQ | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.03.1989 | 8.25 | security . Should have been better . |
2044 | BB King,Horse | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.03.1989 | 9 | 90 mins set of classic blues guitar . |
2045 | Anthrax,Living Color | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.03.1989 | 8.75 | security . Support were good |
2046 | Anthrax,Living Color | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.03.1989 | 8.75 | security . Still a bit too thrashy for me |
2047 | Brother Beyond,Seven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.03.1989 | 8 | security . Loads of screaming girls . |
2048 | Brother Beyond,Seven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.03.1989 | 8 | security . Extra security required . |
2049 | Blue Oyster Cult,Miss Daisy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.03.1989 | 9 | security . Good but not great show . |
2050 | Mike And The Mechanics,IQ | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.03.1989 | 9 | security . Better than gig 2 weeks ago |
2051 | Then Jerico,Bim Bam Boo | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.03.1989 | 9 | security . 2 or 3 really great songs . |
2052 | Europe,Dare | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.04.1989 | 9.5 | security . Really good 2 hour rock show . |
2053 | Wrathchild | Hippodrome Club , London | 05.04.1989 | 9 | 50 mins set with loads of pyros . |
2054 | Kool And The Gang,Reid | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.04.1989 | 9 | security . 5.30pm show start . |
2055 | Kool And The Gang,Reid | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.04.1989 | 9 | security . 8.30pm show start . |
2056 | Marlena Shaw,Roadside Picnic | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.04.1989 | 8.5 | security . Nice 90 mins jazzy soul |
2057 | Jeff Healey Band,Johnny Diesels Injectors | Town And Country Club , London | 14.04.1989 | 9.25 | amazing blues guitarist who is blind . |
2058 | Johnny Mathis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.04.1989 | 8 | security . With 28 piece orchestra . |
2059 | Johnny Mathis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.04.1989 | 8 | security . |
2060 | Godfathers | Marquee Club, London | 18.04.1989 | 9.5 | fantastic 80 mins set . |
2061 | Commodores,Dark Secret | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.04.1989 | 9 | security .crowd pleasing set . |
2062 | Monkees,Seven | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.04.1989 | 9.25 | security . 3 originals in this fun gig . |
2063 | Duran Duran,Thrashing Doves | Docklands Arena , London | 22.04.1989 | 9.25 | Tonight was grand opening of this venue |
2064 | Queensryche,Little Angels | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.04.1989 | 9.25 | security . I hour 45 mins set . |
2065 | Yazz,Reid | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.05.1989 | 8.5 | security .encore of hits was really good |
2066 | Yazz,Reid | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.05.1989 | 8.5 | security . |
2067 | Yazz,Reid | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.05.1989 | 8.5 | security . |
2068 | Ozzy Osbourne,Udo,Slammer | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.05.1989 | 9 | security . Lots of sound problems . |
2069 | Ozzy Osbourne,Udo,Slammer | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.05.1989 | 9.75 | security . Geezer Butler on bass . |
2070 | Hue And Cry,Senators | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.05.1989 | 8.75 | security . Got invites to party after . |
2071 | W.A.S.P.,Zedyago | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.05.1989 | 9 | |
2072 | W.A.S.P.,Zedyago | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.05.1989 | 9 | security . Got invites to aftershow in Acton . Iron Maiden all turned up . |
2073 | Bananarama,Perfect Day | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.05.1989 | 9 | security . First ever tour . |
2074 | Bananarama,Perfect Day | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.05.1989 | 9 | security . Much better than expected . |
2075 | Then Jerico,Skin Games | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.05.1989 | 9.5 | security . Stunning 90 mins set . |
2076 | Gary Morre,Dare | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.05.1989 | 9 | security . |
2077 | Deacon Blue | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.05.1989 | 8.75 | security . No support . |
2078 | Deacon Blue | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.05.1989 | 8.75 | security . 2 hours 30 mins set . |
2079 | Deacon Blue | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.05.1989 | 8.75 | security . |
2080 | Everly Brothers,Mark Germino | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.05.1989 | 8 | security . Disapointing 60 mins set . |
2081 | Everly Brothers,Mark Germino | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.05.1989 | 8 | security . |
2082 | R.E.M .,Blue Aeroplanes | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.05.1989 | 9.5 | security . Much anticipated shows |
2083 | R.E.M .,Blue Aeroplanes | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.05.1989 | 9.5 | security . by all the music press . |
2084 | Karyn White,Tissam | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.06.1989 | 8 | security . Short 55 mins set . |
2085 | 10,000 Maniacs,Kevin McDermott Orchestra | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.06.1989 | 8 | security . Not my cup of tea . |
2086 | Stray Cats,Guana Batz | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.06.1989 | 9.5 | security . Reformed after 5 year split . |
2087 | Stray Cats,Guana Batz | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.06.1989 | 9.5 | security . Stunning 80 mins set . on 10th show Lemmy and Robert Plant both came on for rock and roll encore . |
2088 | Claytown Troupe,We're Going To Eat You | Marquee Club , London | 13.06.1989 | 8.5 | |
2089 | Tom Jones,Jeff Stephenson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.06.1989 | 9.5 | security . Full Las Vegas stageshow . |
2090 | Tom Jones,Jeff Stephenson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.06.1989 | 9.5 | security . The ladies all still love him . |
2091 | Emmylou Harris | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.06.1989 | 7.5 | security . One off UK show . 2 hour set |
2092 | Youssou N'Dour | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.06.1989 | 8.5 | security . 'Shaking The Tree' was best. |
2093 | Shadows | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.06.1989 | 8 | security . 90 mins set . |
2094 | Santana | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.06.1989 | 9.25 | security . No support . 3 hour show . |
2095 | Santana | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.06.1989 | 9.25 | security . Superb guitar and percussion |
2096 | Roachford,The Four Of Us | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.06.1989 | 9 | great singer . |
2097 | Chaka Khan,Clive Griffin | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.06.1989 | 8.5 | security . Only hit singles were good . |
2098 | Chaka Khan,Clive Griffin | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.06.1989 | 8.5 | security . the rest was a bit messy .. |
2099 | Chaka Khan,Clive Griffin | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.07.1989 | 8.5 | security . |
2100 | Damned,Claytown Troupe | Brixton Academy , London | 02.07.1989 | 9.25 | reunion gig with original line up captain played the encore totally naked |
2101 | Bobby Bland,Johnny Taylor,Denise Lasalle | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.07.1989 | 8.5 | security . Malaco blues night . |
2102 | Blues Brothers Band,Boogie Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.07.1989 | 9 | security . Good time 60s soul . |
2103 | Blues Brothers Band,Boogie Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.07.1989 | 9 | security . |
2104 | Little Feat | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.07.1989 | 8 | security . 2 hour set .10th anniverary |
2105 | Little Feat | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.07.1989 | 8 | security. since death of Lowell George |
2106 | Peabo Bryson,Chapter 8,Lavine Hudson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.07.1989 | 9 | security . Surprisingly good soul show |
2107 | Simple Minds | Wembley Arena , London | 26.07.1989 | 9.75 | fantastic with loads of anthemic songs. |
2108 | Simple Minds | Wembley Arena , London | 27.07.1989 | 9.75 | Simple Minds were huge at this stage . |
2109 | Wolfsbane,Dawn After Dark | Corn Exchange , Cambridge | 01.08.1989 | 8.5 | 70 mins set . |
2110 | Bon Jovi,Europe,Skid Row | The Bowl , Milton Keynes | 19.08.1989 | 10 | yet another fantastic Bon Jovi gig Steve Tyler and Joe Perry came on for encores of 'Walk This Way' and 'The Boys Are Back In Town' |
2111 | Black Sabbath,Axxis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.09.1989 | 9.5 | security . Cozy Powell on drums . |
2112 | Black Sabbath,Axxis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.09.1989 | 9.5 | security . Classic riffs by Mr Iommi |
2113 | Jean Carne,Ronnie Laws,Lonnie Liston Smith,Norman Smith | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.09.1989 | 8 | security .transatlantic jazz festival |
2114 | B' 52s,One | Town And Country Club , London | 18.09.1989 | 9.5 | fantastic fun filled atmosphere |
2115 | Public Image Limited,Philip Boa | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.09.1989 | 9.5 | security .only UK show after their USA tour with New Order and Sugarcubes. First ever time PIL played Ham Odeon as since 1977 John has been banned . |
2116 | Wishbone Ash,Spirit | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.09.1989 | 8 | security . |
2117 | Jethro Tull | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.09.1989 | 8.25 | security . No support . 2 hour show . |
2118 | Jethro Tull | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.09.1989 | 8.25 | security . |
2119 | Jethro Tull | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.09.1989 | 8.25 | security . |
2120 | Nuclear Assualt,Candlemass,Dark Angel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.10.1989 | 7 | security . Far to thrashy for me . |
2121 | Ramones,Almighty | Town And Country Club , London | 09.10.1989 | 9.5 | 1st of 3 shows . 30 songs in 75 mins . |
2122 | Temptations,One Nation | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.10.1989 | 8.5 | security . 80 mins set . |
2123 | Temptations,One Nation | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.10.1989 | 8.5 | security . A bit too cabaret at times . |
2124 | Joe Jackson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.10.1989 | 9.5 | security . No support . 2 hours 30 mins |
2125 | Joe Jackson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.10.1989 | 9.5 | security . First UK shows in 5 years . |
2126 | Betty Wright | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.10.1989 | 8.25 | security . 90 mins american soul . |
2127 | Regina Belle,Steve Williamson Quartet | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.10.1989 | 8.25 | security . Fantastic voice . |
2128 | Alarm,Anhrefn | Shaw Theatre ,Euston , London | 23.10.1989 | 9.5 | welsh benefit night . Sung 2 in welsh . |
2129 | Junior Walker,Jimmy Ruffin,Edwin Starr | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.10.1989 | 8.5 | magic of motown revue . |
2130 | Gary Numan,Yen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.10.1989 | 9.25 | security . His loyal fans are great . |
2131 | Gary Numan,Yen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.10.1989 | 9.25 | security .1 hour 40 mins set . |
2132 | Transvision Vamp,And Why Not | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.10.1989 | 9.25 | security . 80 mins set . |
2133 | Transvision Vamp,And Why Not | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.10.1989 | 9.25 | security . Better than expected . |
2134 | Transvision Vamp,And Why Not | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.10.1989 | 9.25 | security . Catchy pop rock songs . |
2135 | Dogs D'Mour,Underneath What | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.10.1989 | 8.75 | security .good 75 mins set . |
2136 | Fine Young Cannibals,The La's | Brixton Academy , London | 02.11.1989 | 9 | really good but short 70 mins set . |
2137 | FM,Romeos Daughter | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.11.1989 | 9 | security . Big headline gig for FM . |
2138 | Maze,Mothers Finest | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.11.1989 | 9.75 | security .What a fantastic live band . |
2139 | Maze,Mothers Finest | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.11.1989 | 9.75 | security . 90 mins pure soul groove . |
2140 | Maze,Mothers Finest | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.11.1989 | 9.75 | security . Frankie Beverleys voice.Wow |
2141 | Skid Row,Vain | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.11.1989 | 9.5 | security . Great rock double bill . Lemmy and Steve Harris on for encore |
2142 | Aerosmith,Quireboys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.11.1989 | 10 | security . 12 years since last UK gigs |
2143 | Aerosmith,Quireboys | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.11.1989 | 10 | security . Aerosmith back at the top . 'Pump' had gone mega worldwide . both bands did excellent sets. |
2144 | Maze,Mothers Finest | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.11.1989 | 9.75 | security . Recorded for live gig video . |
5 | Elton John + Kiki Dee | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 23.12.1973 | 9 | got bryan ferry autograph Elton John and his band were always great when they played Hammersmith |
2168 | Gary Glitter | Brixton Academy , London | 03.01.1990 | 9.5 | Brilliant 2 hour show . |
2169 | Bon Jovi + Dan Reed Network | Wembley Arena , London | 04.01.1990 | 9.75 | Simply stunning I hour 45 mins show.great walkway into middle of arena . |
57 | Santana + Earth Wind and Fire | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09.09.1975 | 8 | " Samba Pa Ti " had been a Top 30 UK hit last year for Santana . |
58 | Santana + Earth Wind and Fire | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 10.09.1975 | 8 | Both bands were on same record co .Although EWF were massive in USA they were still unknown in the UK . |
6 | Elton John + Kiki Dee | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 24.12.1973 | 9 | This tour was to support current album |
2170 | Bon Jovi | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.01.1990 | 10 | security . 2 hour 15 mins set amazing small gig for this mega band . |
2171 | Testament + Zentrix + Mortal Sin + Horse(London) | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.01.1990 | 8.5 | security . VFM 4 band thrash show . |
2172 | Squeeze + Katydids | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.01.1990 | 9 | security. Jools Holland was on piano |
2173 | Squeeze + Katydids | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.01.1990 | 9 | security . |
2174 | Hue And Cry + 16 Tambourines | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.01.1990 | 9 | security . |
2175 | Hue And Cry + 16 Tambourines | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.01.1990 | 9 | security . |
2176 | Paul McCartney Band | Wembley Arena , London | 26.01.1990 | 9.5 | first uk tour for over 10 years .no support . 2 hour show .Really good full light and laser show .last night of 11 sold out wembley gigs. |
2177 | Ten Years After + Doghouse | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 27.01.1990 | 8.5 | security .TYA feat 4 original members |
7 | Wizzard + Raymond Froggart
| Hammersmith Odeon, London
| 02.03.1974 | 9 | got rod stewart autograph
after having so much fun at the show a
few months ago we went back for more.
" I Wish It Could Be Christmas " had
just been a massive hit single .
|
2145 | David Essex
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 19.11.1989 | 9 | security . All the hits were still there .
|
2146 | Jerry Lee Lewis
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 21.11.1989 | 8.5 | security . Only uk show .
|
2147 | Runrig + Big Picture
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 22.11.1989 | 8.5 | security . Huge in Scotland band .
|
2148 | Cult + Claytown Troupe
| Wembley Arena , London
| 24.11.1989 | 9.5 | great and loud 90 mins set.
|
2149 | Alyson Williams + Rick Clarke
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 25.11.1989 | 9 | security . Enjoyable soul show.
|
2150 | Alyson Williams + Rick Clarke
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 26.11.1989 | 9 | security .
|
2151 | Deborah Harry + One
| Town And Country Club , London
| 30.11.1989 | 9.5 | Deborah still as lovely as ever .
|
2152 | Clannad + Mary Kelley
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 01.12.1989 | 7 | security . Most boring show for ages .
|
2153 | Clannad + Mary Kelley
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 02.12.1989 | 7 | security .
|
2154 | Hawkwind
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 07.12.1989 | 8 | security .
|
2155 | Natalie Cole + Gerald Alston
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 09.12.1989 | 9.25 | security . Support was really good .
|
2156 | Natalie Cole + Gerald Alston
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 10.12.1989 | 9.25 | security . She did 1 hour 45 mins set .
|
2157 | David Peaston + Gerald Alston
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 11.12.1989 | 9 | security . winner of NY Apollo show .
|
2158 | Neil Young
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 12.12.1989 | 9.25 | security . One off acoustic UK show .
|
2159 | Faster Pussycat + Almighty + Dangerous Toys
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 13.12.1989 | 9.25 | security . Sleaze rock headliners .
|
2160 | Manowar + Sabbat
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 14.12.1989 | 9.5 | security . Real men play on ten.LOUD.
|
2161 | Pat Methany Band
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 15.12.1989 | 8 | security . 2 hour 30 mins set .
|
2162 | Imagination + Bobby Styles
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 17.12.1989 | 9.25 | security . Still very enjoyable .
|
2163 | Marillion + Little Angels
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 18.12.1989 | 9.5 | security . Marillion have new singer .
|
2164 | Motorhead + Thunderhead + Mournblade
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 19.12.1989 | 9.5 | security . Fantastic 75 mins set .
|
2165 | Motorhead + Thunderhead + Mournblade
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 20.12.1989 | 9.5 | security .
|
2166 | Steve Harley And Cockney Rebel
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 22.12.1989 | 9 | security . 2 hour 15 mins set .
|
2167 | It Bites + Blunder
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 23.12.1989 | 8.5 | security .
|
2178 | Erasure + Ocean
| Docklands Arena , London
| 28.01.1990 | 9 | non stop dancing 85 mins set .
|
2179 | Simply Red + Distant Cousins
| Docklands Arena , London
| 30.01.1990 | 9.5 | first of 3 Docklands Arena shows .
|
2180 | George Clintons P Funk Allstars
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 02.02.1990 | 9.5 | security . One off UK show .
2 hours 30 mins of pure funk madness .
|
2181 | Bob Dylan + Havalinas
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 03.02.1990 | 9.5 | security .I did all 6 shows at the front .
|
2182 | Bob Dylan + Havalinas
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 04.02.1990 | 9.5 | security .Shows sold out a month ago .
|
2183 | Bob Dylan + Havalinas
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 05.02.1990 | 9.5 | security . Last dates of world tour .
|
2184 | Bob Dylan + Havalinas
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 06.02.1990 | 9.75 | security . Tonight was my fave night.
|
2185 | Bob Dylan + Havalinas
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 07.02.1990 | 9.5 | security .Set changed each night .
|
2186 | Bob Dylan + Havalinas
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 08.02.1990 | 9.5 | security .only night he played piano .
|
2187 | Godfathers + We Are Going To Eat You
| Kilburn National , London
| 14.02.1990 | 9.5 | first gigs since guitarist Kris Dollimore
left the band but they are still brilliant .
|
2188 | Alarm + Salvation
| Brixton Academy , London
| 15.02.1990 | 9.25 | started a bit sluggish but great finish.
|
2189 | Hunter-Ronson Band + Shy
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 16.02.1990 | 9.5 | superb 2 hour 15 mins set .
Brian May on for All The Young Dudes
|
2190 | Tanita Tikaram
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 22.02.1990 | 9 | security . Sound quality was great .
|
2191 | Tanita Tikaram
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 23.02.1990 | 9 | security .
|
2192 | Lloyd Cole + See See Rider
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 27.02.1990 | 8.75 | security . First UK tour for 3 years .
|
2192 | Lloyd Cole + See See Rider
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 28.02.1990 | 8.75 | security .
|
2194 | Johnny Cleggs Savuka
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 03.03.1990 | 9 | security . 2 hour show .
|
2195 | Johnny Cleggs Savuka
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 04.03.1990 | 9 | security . African dance show .
|
2196 | Chicago + Martyn Snapes
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 05.03.1990 | 9 | security . 1 hour 45 mins set.
|
2196 | Chicago + Martyn Snapes
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 05.03.1990 | 9 | security . 1 hour 45 mins set.
|
2197 | Chicago + Martyn Snapes
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 06.03.1990 | 9 | security . Surprisingly good show .
|
2198 | Will Downing + After 7 + After Midnight
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 08.03.1990 | 8.5 | security .1 hour 45 mins set .
|
2199 | Will Downing + After 7 + After Midnight
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 09.03.1990 | 8.5 | security .
|
2200 | Will Downing + After 7 + After Midnight
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 11.03.1990 | 8.5 | security .
|
2201 | Stiff Little Fingers
| Brixton Academy , London
| 18.03.1990 | 9.25 | |
2202 | Brother Beyond + Seven
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 22.03.1990 | 8.5 | security .
|
2203 | David Bowie
| Docklands Arena , London
| 27.03.1990 | 9.75 | greatest hits set .2nd of 3 shows .
|
2204 | Fish + Stage Dolls
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 01.04.1990 | 9.5 | security . Great mix of Marillion + solo .
|
2205 | Fish + Stage Dolls
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 02.04.1990 | 9.5 | security . Fish is a great personality .
|
2206 | Lisa Stansfield
| Ronnie Scotts Club , London
| 06.04.1990 | 8 | 4 songs for Jonathan Ross TV show.
|
2207 | If Bites
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 07.04.1990 | 8 | security .
|
2208 | Saxon + Metal Church
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 12.04.1990 | 9.75 | security . Fantastic 1 hour 40 mins set .
|
2209 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts
| Town And Country Club , London
| 17.04.1990 | 9.75 | fantastic lavish 2 hour one off UK show.
|
2210 | Yngwie Malmsteen + China
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 21.04.1990 | 9.25 | security .great Fender guitar showman .
|
2211 | Sinead O'Connor + Max
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 24.04.1990 | 9.5 | security .Sinead sounded great .
|
2212 | Sinead O'Connor + Max
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 25.04.1990 | 9.5 | security .Sinead looked great .
|
2213 | Sinead O'Connor + Max
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 26.04.1990 | 9.5 | security .Marco Perroni on guitar .
blagged aftershow in Ladbroke Grove .
|
2214 | Faith No More + Prong
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 27.04.1990 | 8.5 | security . Should have been better .
|
2215 | Quireboys + Burning Tree
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 28.04.1990 | 9.5 | security .Last show of world tour .
|
2216 | Nina Simone
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 01.05.1990 | 8.5 | female jazz legend .
|
2217 | Gary Moore's Blues Band + Larry McCray Band
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 10.05.1990 | 9.25 | security 80% played with Gibson .
blagged aftershow at Hard Rock Café .
|
2218 | Gary Moore's Blues Band + Larry McCray Band
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 11.05.1990 | 9.25 | security . His first blues shows .
|
2219 | Mark Knopfler's Notting Hillbillies
| Mean Fiddler,Harlesden ,London
| 13.05.1990 | 9 | well sold out low key club show .
|
2220 | Sins Of The Flesh
| Opera On The Green , London
| 16.05.1990 | 8 | kinda like Hawkwind .
|
2221 | Big Country + Lies Damned Lies
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 23.05.1990 | 9.5 | security . Great 2 hour show .
|
2222 | Big Country + Lies Damned Lies
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 24.05.1990 | 9.5 | security . The crowd loved it .
|
2223 | Joe Satriani + Ben Samley Band
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 25.05.1990 | 9.25 | security . Great guitarist from U.S.A.
blagged aftershow at Hard Rock Café .
|
2224 | Dio + Trouble
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 29.05.1990 | 9.5 | security . Really good show as always .
|
2225 | Santana
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 30.05.1990 | 9 | security . First of 3 ham odeon shows .
|
2226 | Santana
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 01.06.1990 | 9 | security . No support . 3 hour show .
|
2227 | Robert Plant + Alannah Myles
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 04.06.1990 | 9 | security . 1 hour 45 mins set .
blagged aftershow at Sticky Fingers.
|
2228 | Robert Plant + Alannah Myles
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 05.06.1990 | 9 | security . Good support act .
|
2229 | Death Angel + Forbidden + Vicious Rumours
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 09.06.1990 | 8 | security . Vicious Rumours were best .
|
2230 | Hothouse Flowers + River City People
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 13.06.1990 | 9 | security . Really good sold out show ..
|
2231 | Prince + Mavis Staples
| Wembley Arena , London
| 22.06.1990 | 9.75 | 3rd show of an amazing 16 Wembley
Prince shows in June, July, August
|
2232 | Prince + Mavis Staples
| Wembley Arena , London
| 23.06.1990 | 9.75 | fantastic but not as good as Lovesexy .
|
2233 | Little Feat
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 29.06.1990 | 8 | security .only UK show . No support .
|
2234 | Miles Davis
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 30.06.1990 | 8 | security . Jazz trumpet legend.
|
2235 | Miles Davis
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 01.07.1990 | 8 | security . Not my cup of tea really .
|
2236 | John Lee Hooker + John Hammond
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 07.07.1990 | 8 | security . Blues legend .
|
2237 | Joan Armatrading
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 09.07.1990 | 9 | security .
|
2238 | Prince + Mavis Staples
| Wembley Arena , London
| 11.07.1990 | 9.75 | another dose of classic Prince funk .
|
2239 | Ry Cooder And David Lindlay
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 12.07.1990 | 7.5 | security. Loads of different guitar styles
|
2240 | Ry Cooder And David Lindlay
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 13.07.1990 | 7.5 | security .Film scores etc
|
2241 | John Lee Hooker + John Hammond
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 16.07.1990 | 8 | security .
|
2242 | Aztec Camera
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 17.07.1990 | 8.5 | security .No support . 2 hour set .
Mick Jones (Clash) on for encores .
|
2243 | Lenny Kravitz + Toshi Reagon
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 20.07.1990 | 9.5 | security .hot and funky rock by Lenny.
|
2244 | Jeff Beck + One Nation
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 28.07.1990 | 9.25 | security .Really good 3 piece band .
|
2245 | Jeff Beck + One Nation
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 29.07.1990 | 9.25 | security . Still a great guitarist .
|
2246 | Micheal McDonald
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 30.07.1990 | 9 | security . Fantastic voice .
|
2247 | Stranglers + That Petrol Emotion + Godfathers
| Alexander Palace , London
| 11.08.1990 | 9.25 | Godfathers were best band tonight .
|
2248 | Aswad
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 17.08.1990 | 8.75 | security . Nice atmosphere .
|
2249 | Whitesnake + Aerosmith + Poison
| Monsters Of Rock Festival
| 18.08.1990 | 9.75 | Jimmy Page came on with Aerosmith
|
2250 | Prince
| Wembley Arena , London
| 22.08.1990 | 9.5 | did not have seats near stage tonight
|
2251 | Prince
| Wembley Arena , London
| 24.08.1990 | 9.75 | much better the nearer you are .
|
2252 | Rolling Stones
| Wembley Stadium , London
| 25.08.1990 | 9.75 | fantastic 2 hour 15 mins hits set .
|
2253 | The Time
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 01.09.1990 | 9.25 | feat Prince's friend Morris Day
really good but set only lasted 50 mins
|
2254 | Black Sabbath + Circus Of Power
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 08.09.1990 | 9.5 | security . Great riffs from Tony Iommi.
Brian May and Geezer on for encore .
|
2255 | Jason Donovan + Seven
| Hammersmith Odeon . London
| 21.09.1990 | 9 | security . His first UK tour .
|
2256 | Jason Donovan + Seven
| Hammersmith Odeon . London
| 22.09.1990 | 9 | security . Those bloody whisles .
|
2257 | Jason Donovan + Seven
| Hammersmith Odeon . London
| 23.09.1990 | 9 | security . Better than expected .
|
2258 | Tina Turner
| Wembley Arena , London
| 25.09.1990 | 9.5 | this was 6th of 7 Tina Wembley showsexcellent 2 hour show .
|
2259 | Ian Dury And The Blockheads
| Town And Country Club , London
| 27.09.1990 | 9.5 | Brilliant 90 mins set .
|
2260 | Bruce Hornsby And The Range
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 03.10.1990 | 8.5 | security . 2 hour 30 mins set .
|
2261 | Toto
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 09.10.1990 | 8.5 | security . 2 hour set . Only UK show .
|
2262 | Jeff Healey + Wildlife
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 10.10.1990 | 9.25 | security . Amazing blind blues guitar .
|
2263 | Everything But The Girl
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 16.10.1990 | 8 | security . 1 hour 45 mins set .
|
2264 | Everything But The Girl
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 17.10.1990 | 8 | security .
|
2265 | Iron Maiden + Wolfsbane
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 18.10.1990 | 9.75 | security .superb 1 hour 45 mins set .
last show in small venues UK tour .
|
2266 | Pixies + Barkmarket
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 19.10.1990 | 8 | security . Expected better from Pixies
|
2267 | Daniel O'Donnell
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 20.10.1990 | 9.25 | security . Entertaining 2 hour show .
meets fans for 2 hours after every show
which I thought was excellent .
|
2268 | Dogs D'Amour + Burning Tree
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 21.10.1990 | 9.25 | security . 90 mins of rock n roll blues .
|
2269 | Prefab Sprout + Trash Can Sinatras
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 22.10.1990 | 8.75 | security .
|
2270 | Prefab Sprout + Trash Can Sinatras
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 23.10.1990 | 8.75 | security .slow start but it got a better.
blagged aftershow party Goldhawk Rd.
|
2271 | Tangerine Dream
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 26.10.1990 | 8 | security .
|
2272 | Tangerine Dream
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 27.10.1990 | 8 | security .Renewed interest in TG due
to house music sampling .
|
2273 | Ratt + Walk On Fire
| Town And Country Club , London
| 31.10.1990 | 9.5 | very underated LA rock act .Superb .
" Invasion Of Your Privacy " album
by Ratt is a fantastic set of songs .
|
2274 | Hawkwind + Radical Dance Factory
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 06.11.1990 | 8.5 | security .Female dancers were fun .
|
2275 | Suzanne Vega + Steve Booker
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 07.11.1990 | 8.75 | security .Great stories between songs .
|
2276 | Suzanne Vega + Steve Booker
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 08.11.1990 | 8.75 | security .
|
2277 | Del Amitri + Bloomsday
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 09.11.1990 | 9.5 | security . Excellent 1 hour 50 mins set
|
2278 | Jeff Healey + Wildfire
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 10.11.1990 | 9.25 | security . Back by public demand
|
2279 | Queensryche + Lynch Mob
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 14.11.1990 | 9.5 | security . Great double bill rock show .
|
2280 | Queensryche + Lynch Mob
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 15.11.1990 | 9.5 | security . Queensryche did 2 hour set .
|
2281 | Freddie Aguilar
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 17.11.1990 | 7 | security . One of Phillipines big acts
|
2282 | Beautiful South + Mike Greaves
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 20.11.1990 | 8.5 | security . Sound was a bit muddy .
|
2283 | Micheal McDonald + Junior Giscombe
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 23.11.1990 | 9.5 | security . JG "Mama Used To Say"
|
2284 | Micheal McDonald + Junior Giscombe
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 24.11.1990 | 9.5 | security . MM has a great voice .
|
2285 | Tashan + Roy Ayres + Tribe Called Quest
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 25.11.1990 | 8.75 | security . VFM jazz funk show .
|
2286 | Hall And Oates + Terry Ronald
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 26.11.1990 | 9.25 | security . Greatest hits set .
|
2287 | Hall And Oates + Terry Ronald
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 27.11.1990 | 9.25 | security .
|
2288 | Thunder + Electric Boys
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 29.11.1990 | 9.25 | security both bands did good sets .
blagged aftershow in Gloucester Road
|
2289 | Thunder + Electric Boys
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 30.11.1990 | 9.25 | security .
|
2290 | Magnum + Roko
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 02.12.1990 | 9 | security . Magnum still going stromg .
|
2291 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 05.12.1990 | 9.5 | security .Record breaking run of 15
|
2292 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 06.12.1990 | 9.5 | security .shows at Hammersmith
|
2293 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 07.12.1990 | 9.5 | security .I did 12 shows out of the 15
|
2294 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 08.12.1990 | 9.5 | security .No support .
|
2295 | Thunder + No Sweat
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 09.12.1990 | 9.5 | security . Last show of UK tour .
David Coverdale came on for the encore
|
2296 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 10.12.1990 | 9.5 | security . 1 hour 50 mins set .
|
2297 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 11.12.1990 | 9.5 | security .They were massive in UK .
|
2298 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 13.12.1990 | 9.5 | security .
|
2299 | Omar
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 14.12.1990 | 8 | security .UK soul with 2 great songs .
|
2300 | Godfathers
| Marquee Club , London
| 14.12.1990 | 9.25 | 10.30pm missed the first 15 mins
|
2301 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 16.12.1990 | 9.5 | security .lots of office christmas
|
2302 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 17.12.1990 | 9.5 | security .were at these shows .
|
2303 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 18.12.1990 | 9.5 | security .
|
2304 | Billy Idol + Gene Loves Jezebel
| Wembley Arena , London
| 20.12.1990 | 9.75 | First UK shows for 10 years
Fantastic big American production .
|
2305 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 21.12.1990 | 9.5 | security .
|
2306 | Johnny Thunders
| Marquee Club , London
| 21.12.1990 | 9.5 | 10pm show left Level 42 gig at 9pm
messy but great 70 mins set .
|
2307 | Level 42
| Hammersmith Odeon , London
| 22.12.1990 | 9.5 | security .
|
2308 | Gary Glitter
| Brixton Academy , London
| 30.12.1990 | 9.5 | another great GG christmas show
|
2309 | Paul Young + Two Way Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.01. | 9,5 | security .Nice to see him back after his throat operation |
2310 | Paul Young + Two Way Street | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.01. | 9 | security . |
2311 | Scorpions + Winger | Wembley Arena , London | 12.01. | 9,5 | got down front for this great rock show |
2312 | Cinderella + Slaughter | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.01. | 9,5 | security . Great double bill from USA .members of Ozzy Osbourne Band and Def Leppard came on stage for encore. |
2313 | Cinderella + Slaughter | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.01. | 9,5 | security . |
2314 | Robert Cray Band + Joe Ely Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.01. | 9,25 | security . Support band were great . |
2315 | Robert Cray Band + Joe Ely Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.01. | 9,25 | security . RCB did 1 hour 45 mins set |
2316 | Robert Cray Band + Joe Ely Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.01. | 9,25 | security .Had horn section on this tour |
2317 | Robert Cray Band + Joe Ely Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.01. | 9,25 | security . |
2318 | Bob Dylan + Graham Parker | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.02. | 9,25 | security . 8 Dylan Hammersmith shows |
2319 | Bob Dylan + Graham Parker | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.02. | 9,5 | security . My fave night . |
2320 | Bob Dylan + Graham Parker | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.02. | 9,25 | security . His only UK dates . |
2321 | Bob Dylan + Graham Parker | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.02. | 9,25 | security . Not as good as last year . |
2322 | Bob Dylan + Graham Parker | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.02. | 9,25 | security .slightly varied 90 mins set . |
2323 | Godfathers + Underneath What | Brixton Academy , London | 14.02. | 9,75 | Fantastic 90 mins Valentines show . |
2324 | Bob Dylan + Roddy Frame | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.02. | 9,25 | security .100 hard core Dylan fans |
2325 | Bob Dylan + Roddy Frame | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.02. | 9,25 | security .booked into Novotel to |
2326 | Bob Dylan + Roddy Frame | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.02. | 9,25 | security .see all 8 shows by him. |
2327 | Motorhead + Almighty + Cycle Sluts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.02. | 9,5 | security .both supports were good . |
2328 | Motorhead + Almighty + Cycle Sluts | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.02. | 9,5 | security .Motorhead 80 mins mega . |
2329 | Aha | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.02. | 9,25 | security . Massive light and stage show |
2330 | David Lee Roth + Warrant | Wembley Arena , London | 01.03. | 9,75 | DLR with 2 hours perfect rock show only DLR could come surf over the crowds on a real surf board . |
2331 | Freddie Jackson + Donna Gardier | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.03. | 9,25 | security . Classic soul voice . |
2332 | Freddie Jackson + Donna Gardier | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.03. | 9,25 | security . |
2333 | Freddie Jackson + Donna Gardier | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.03. | 9,25 | security .the ladies love him .blagged the aftershow in Wandsworth |
2334 | Deep Purple + Vixen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.03. | 9,5 | security .Great all girl support band . |
2335 | Deep Purple + Vixen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.03. | 9,5 | security .Purple had a mega laser show |
2336 | Deep Purple + Vixen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.03. | 9,5 | security .Joe Lyn Turner on vocals . |
2337 | Deep Purple + Vixen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.03. | 9,5 | security .Richie Blackmore was moody and did not come on stage at all on the last night encore of S On The Water |
2338 | Jimmy Somerville + Banderas | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.03. | 8,5 | security . |
2339 | Godfathers + Loud | Town And Country Club , London | 21.03. | 9,5 | as usual a brilliant 90 mins set . |
2340 | Judas Priest + Annihilator | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.03. | 9,5 | security .stunning first UK shows since |
2341 | Judas Priest + Annihilator | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.03. | 9,5 | security .american suicide court case |
2342 | Tanita Tikaram | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.03. | 8,5 | security . |
2343 | Megadeth + Almighty + Alice In Chains | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.03. | 9 | security .Megadeth were too thrashy but both supports were good |
2344 | Megadeth + Almighty + Alice In Chains | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.03. | 9 | security . |
2345 | Saxon + Two Tribes | Town And Country Club , London | 28.03. | 9,5 | as usual a brilliant 90 mins set . |
2346 | Gary Numan + Mr Giblets Circus | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.03. | 9,5 | security . Brilliant light show . |
2347 | Gary Numan + Mr Giblets Circus | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.03. | 9,5 | security . |
2348 | Almighty | Town And Country Club , London | 04.04. | 9 | freebie gig for music video shoot . |
2349 | Gary Glitter in the musical A Slice Of Saturday Night | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.04. | 9,5 | similar to Grease , great fun . |
2350 | Kool And The Kang + 2.2 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.04. | 9 | singer James Taylor has now left them |
2351 | Johnny Mathis | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.04. | 8 | played with a huge 25 piece orchestra . |
2352 | Alexander ONeal + Pasadenas | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.04. | 9,5 | security .good support band . |
2353 | Alexander ONeal + Pasadenas | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.04. | 9,5 | security .Alex was pure gold as usual . |
2354 | Alexander ONeal + Pasadenas | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.04. | 9,5 | security . |
2355 | Teena Marie | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.04. | 9 | security . Surprisingly good show . |
2356 | Teena Marie | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.04. | 9 | security . Great soul voice . |
2357 | Tom Jones | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.04. | 9,5 | security . Fantastic 2 hour show . |
2358 | Teena Marie | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.04. | 9 | security . |
2359 | Sting + Kennedy Rose | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.04. | 9,75 | security .Superb 2 hour set with a great mix of solo and Police songs . |
2360 | Sting + Kennedy Rose | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.04. | 9,75 | security . |
2361 | Sting + Kennedy Rose | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.04. | 9,75 | security .Sting has a brilliant band . |
2362 | Sting + Kennedy Rose | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.04. | 9,75 | security . |
2363 | Sting + Kennedy Rose | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.04. | 9,75 | security . |
2364 | Temptations | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.05. | 8,5 | security . |
2365 | Aha | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.05. | 9,25 | security .Back again by public demand |
2366 | Mr Big + The Throbs + Heartland | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.05. | 9 | security . Mr Big guitarist used a black and decker drill in his guitar solo . |
2367 | Paul Simon | Wembley Arena , London | 09.05. | 9,25 | no support . Great songs, great band . |
2368 | Maze + Whycliffe | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.05. | 9,75 | security . My fave soul /r n b band . |
2369 | Maze + Whycliffe | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.05. | 9,75 | security . Stunning live groove as ever |
2370 | Maze + Whycliffe | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.05. | 9,75 | security . Feat Frankie Beverley . |
2371 | Robert Palmer + Terry Ronald | Town And Country Club , London | 23.05. | 9,25 | eecurity . Good 90 mins set . |
2372 | Everly Brothers + Duane Eddy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 24.05. | 9,25 | security . Great double bill . |
2373 | Little Angels + RPLA | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.05. | 9,25 | security . Catchy UK rock show . |
2374 | Joe Jackson + Jackie Quinn | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.05. | 9,25 | security . 1 hour 40 mins set . |
2375 | Joe Jackson + Jackie Quinn | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.05. | 9,25 | security . |
2376 | Anita Mai | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.06. | 7,5 | security .Big in Malaysia singer . |
2377 | Pet Shop Boys | Wembley Arena , London | 08.06. | 9,5 | massive stage production with loads of costume changes and 15 dancers . |
2378 | David Essex | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.06. | 9 | security .Good 80 mins set . |
2379 | Rod Stewart + Status Quo | Wembley Stadium , London | 15.06. | 9,5 | both acts did great sets . |
2380 | Buzzcocks + Bridewell Taxis | Town And Country Club , London | 17.06. | 9,5 | great 90 mins set with 3 original band members + drums Mike Joyce(Smiths) |
2381 | Allman Brothers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.06. | 8,5 | no support . 2 hours 15 mins show .band and equipment looked very 1970s |
2382 | Runrig | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.06. | 8,5 | huge in Scotland band . |
2383 | Sepultura + Sacred Reich + Zentrix + Heathen | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.06. | 8,5 | security . Too thrashy for me . |
2384 | Elvis Costello + Sam Phillips | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.07. | 9 | security . 2 hour set . |
2385 | Elvis Costello + Sam Phillips | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.07. | 9 | security .he looked a bit of a mess with his newly grown beard . |
2386 | Elvis Costello + Sam Phillips | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.07. | 9 | security . |
2387 | Elvis Costello + Sam Phillips | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.07. | 9 | security . |
2388 | ZZ Top + Bryan Adams + Thunder + The Law | The Bowl , Milton Keynes | 06.07. | 9,5 | The Law feat Paul Rodgers And Kenny Jones and this was their only UK show Everything I Do was B Adams newie Great breakers yard stage for ZZ Top |
2389 | Elvis Costello + Sam Phillips | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.07. | 9 | security . |
2390 | Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark + Christer | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.07. | 9,25 | security . Best of OMD has sold 2m |
2391 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts + Screaming Target | Town And Country Club , London | 11.07. | 9,5 | fantastic 1 hour 45 mins dance set . |
2392 | INXS + Hothouse Flowers | Wembley Stadium , London | 13.07. | 9,5 | INXS had a fantastic stage and lights . |
2393 | Bonnie Raitt + Hohn Hammond | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.07. | 8 | security . Won awards recently . |
2394 | Morrissey | Wembley Arena , London | 20.07. | 8,5 | First ever London solo show for him.He looked lost in such a big venue .Only on stage for 70 mins . |
2395 | Deborah Harry + Honeychild | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.07. | 9,5 | security . Chris Stein on guitar . |
2396 | Deborah Harry + Honeychild | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.07. | 9,5 | security . 90 mins mainly greatest hits . |
2397 | Deborah Harry + Honeychild | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.07. | 9,5 | security .Debbie now 46 but still lovely |
2398 | Manic Street Preachers | Hibernian Club , Fulham , London | 13.08. | 9,25 | hyped up as band with Clash attitude short but powerful 35 mins set . |
2399 | AC/DC + Metallica + Motley Crue | Monsters Of Rock Testival ,Donnington Race Track , UK | 17.08. | 9,75 | "AC/DC did a blinding 2 hour show .Metallica did a great 60 mins set .They played tracks from the soon to be mega "" Metallica "" new album.Motley Crue did a messy 60 mins set" |
2400 | Godfathers | Mean Fiddler, Harlesden, London | 19.08. | 9,5 | another great Godfathers show . |
2401 | Simple Minds | Wembley Arena , London | 22.08. | 9,5 | mega 2 hour arena show |
2402 | The Sounds Of Blackness + Paul Johnson | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.08. | 9 | security . Both acts were good . |
2403 | EMF + PM Dawn | Town And Country Club , London | 28.08. | 9,25 | invite only show for MTV awards . |
2404 | Guns And Roses + Skid Row | Wembley Stadium , London | 31.08. | 9,75 | first and only UK show for 3 years .superb 2 hours 15 mins G n R set . |
2405 | Sweet + Alvin Stardust + Bay City Rollers + Glitter Band | Town And Country Club , London | 07.09. | 9,5 | great 1970s glam rock night out . |
2406 | Whitney Houston | Wembley Arena , London | 10.09. | 9 | 6th of 10 sold out wembley shows . |
2407 | Guy + Cookie Crew | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.09. | 9,25 | security . Guy did 2 hours 15 mins set |
2408 | Guy + Cookie Crew | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.09. | 9,25 | security . Massive in the USA . |
2409 | Guy + Cookie Crew | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.09. | 9,25 | security . The crowd loved it . |
2410 | Nina Simone | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.09. | 8,5 | security . songs from her 30 years + in music |
2411 | Magnum + Kiss Of The Gypsy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.09. | 8,5 | security . Same as usual . |
2412 | Marillion + Violet Hour | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.09. | 9 | security . 2 hour set . |
2413 | Marillion + Violet Hour | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.09. | 9 | security . Not as good as previous gigs |
2414 | Beverley Craven + Martyn Joseph + John OKane | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.10. | 8,5 | security . Promise Me had gone Top 10 |
2415 | Mango Groove + Scarlet | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.10. | 9,25 | security . Surprisingly good African act. |
2416 | Morrissey + Phranc | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.10. | 9,25 | security .Much better than Wembley so many stage jumpers that Morrissey told security to leave front stage which resulted in ?2,000 bill for broken seats |
2417 | Jethro Tull | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.10. | 8 | security .no support . 2 hour set . |
2418 | Jethro Tull | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.10. | 8 | security . |
2419 | Jethro Tull | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.10. | 8 | security . |
2420 | Crowded House + Wild Pumpkins | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.10. | 8 .5 | security . Like a NZ Squeeze . |
2421 | Daniel ODonnell | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.10. | 9 | security . 2 hours 30 mins show . |
2422 | Ryuichi Sakamoto | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.10. | 7,5 | security .David Sylvain sung 2 songs . |
2423 | Black Crowes + Thee Hypnotics | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.10. | 9,25 | security . Short 75 mins show . |
2424 | Black Crowes + Thee Hypnotics | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.10. | 9,25 | security . Great blues rock . |
2425 | Extreme + King Of The Hill | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.10. | 9,75 | security .Fantastic shows by Extreme |
2426 | Extreme + King Of The Hill | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.10. | 9,75 | security .who this year were the |
2427 | Extreme + King Of The Hill | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.10. | 9,75 | security .hottest new band in the world |
2428 | Lloyd Cole + The Indians | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.10. | 8,75 | security .great lyrics as usual. |
2429 | Lloyd Cole + The Indians | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.10. | 8,75 | security . |
2430 | Seal + Bassomatic | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.10. | 8,75 | security .debut album has been No 1 |
2431 | The Cramps + Ronnie Dawson Band | Town And Country Club , London | 30.10. | 9 | mad n crazy 90 mins set . |
2432 | T Pau + Energy Orchard | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.11. | 9 | security .Carol Decker looked great . |
2433 | Color Me Bad + Tefuri | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.11. | 8,5 | security .lots of screaming girls . |
2434 | Color Me Bad + Tefuri | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.11. | 8,5 | security .latest USA teen group . |
2435 | Slayer + Mindfunk | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.11. | 8 | security .too thrashy for me . |
2436 | Slayer + Mindfunk | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 06.11. | 8 | security . |
2437 | David Bowie And Tin Machine + Two Tribes | Brixton Academy , London | 10.11. | 9,25 | security . Watched it from the pit . |
2438 | Tesla + Kiss Of The Gpsy | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.11. | 8,5 | security . Should have been better . |
2439 | Chesney Hawkes + The Rebel Pebbles | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.11. | 8,5 | security . one hit wonder ok show |
2440 | The Whispers + D Bora | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.11. | 8,5 | security . |
2441 | Christy Moore + Luka Bloom | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 15.11. | 9,5 | security . Great Irish themed lyrics . |
2442 | Christy Moore + Luka Bloom | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.11. | 9,5 | security . Great stories between songs |
2443 | Christy Moore + Luka Bloom | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.11. | 9,5 | security . |
2444 | Extreme + Two Tribes | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.11. | 9,5 | security .not the same buzz as last gig |
2445 | Extreme + Two Tribes | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.11. | 9,5 | security .but still really good . |
2446 | Fish + Ethan Jones | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.11. | 9,5 | security .30% of set was Marillion |
2447 | Fish + Ethan Jones | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.11. | 9,5 | security .anthems . |
2448 | The Cult | Marquee Club , London | 27.11. | 9,5 | rockin low key club show . |
2449 | Chuck Berry | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.11. | 9 | security . 60 mins enjoyable set . |
2450 | Runrig + Caper Caillie | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.11. | 8,5 | security .This Scottish group have |
2451 | Runrig + Caper Caillie | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.11. | 8,5 | security .an amazing loyal fanbase . |
2452 | Chuck Berry | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 02.12. | 9 | security . Lots of r n r dancing . |
2453 | Salt n Pepa + Subsonic 2 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.12. | 8,5 | security . Great atmosphere . |
2454 | Nanci Griffith And The Blue Moon Orchestra | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.12. | 8 | security .no support .1 hour 50 mns set |
2455 | The Ramones + The Damned | Brixton Academy , London | 08.12. | 9,75 | Fantastic punk rock double bill .Ramones did 80 mins set .Damned did 70 mins set . |
2456 | Gary Glitter This Is Your Life recording for TV | Teddington Studios , Middlesex | 11.12. | 9,5 | midnight recording after Wembley show played songs with The Glitter Band . |
2457 | Paul Young + Desree | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 19.12. | 9,5 | security . As usual a great show . |
2458 | Paul Young + Desree | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.12. | 9,5 | security . That voice still so soulful . |
2459 | Deacon Blue + Micheal Marra | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 21.12. | 9 | security . Deacon Blue were now huge . |
2460 | Deacon Blue + Micheal Marra | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.12. | 9 | security . The crowd loved it .3 shows |
2461 | Deacon Blue + Micheal Marra | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.12. | 9 | security . have been sold out for ages . |
2462 | Simply Red | Wembley Arena , London | 24.1. | 9,5 | great show . Both gigs really sold out . |
2463 | Buzzcocks + North Point Park | Clapham Grand , London | 31.01. | 9,5 | old and new stuff in a great new venue |
2464 | BRIT AWARDS with Seal , Extreme , KLF , PM Dawn ,Beverley Craven , Lisa Stansfield | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.02. | 9,5 | only time BRITS were held at Odeon enjoyable show . Extreme were best . |
2465 | Showaddywaddy + The Memphis Boats | Brent Town Hall , Middlesex | 13.02. | 9 | good time 65 mins set |
2466 | Seal + Natural Life | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.02. | 9,25 | security .Well timed sold out show on the back of his 4 BRIT awards .Elton John introduced the show as it was a benefit for AIDS. 90 mins set |
2467 | Mud + Brian Connollys Sweet | Lewisham Theatre , London | 22.02. | 9 | enjoyable glam rock double bill |
2468 | Little Village feat John Hiatt , Nick Lowe , Ry Cooder ,Jim Keliner | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.02. | 8 | security .no support .1 hour 45 mins set |
2469 | Little Village feat John Hiatt , Nick Lowe , Ry Cooder ,Jim Keliner | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 26.02. | 8 | security .Only a few Ry Cooder songs |
2470 | Little Village feat John Hiatt , Nick Lowe , Ry Cooder ,Jim Keliner | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 27.02. | 8 | security .at the end made it liven up . |
2471 | Lynyrd Skynyrd + Christmas Island | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.02. | 9,25 | security . Great 2 hour set . |
2472 | Barry White Love Unlimited Soul Orchestra + Ronny Jordan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.03. | 9,5 | security .The orchestra just made all |
2473 | Barry White Love Unlimited Soul Orchestra + Ronny Jordan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.03. | 9,5 | security .those classics sound great . |
2474 | Barry White Love Unlimited Soul Orchestra + Ronny Jordan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.03. | 9,5 | security . All the hits old and new . |
2475 | Europe + Pink Cream 69 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 13.03. | 9,25 | security . All the rock chicks love Joey . |
2476 | SuzI Quatro + The Rubettes + Judge Dread + Mungo Jerry +Les McKeowns Bay City Rollers | Town And Country Club , London | 14.03. | 9,25 | another excellent glam rock event |
2477 | Fish + Trapeze + Ethan Johns feat Mike Peters(The Alarm) . | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 20.03. | 9,5 | security . Brilliant 1 hour 40 mins set .Trapeze one off reunion show . |
2478 | Lou Reed | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.03. | 9,25 | security . First of 5 Ham Odeon gigs . |
2479 | Lou Reed | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.03. | 9,25 | security . No support . Great band . |
2480 | Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers | Wembley Arena , London | 24.03. | 9,25 | good seat for this great 2 hour show . |
2481 | Lou Reed | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 25.03. | 9,25 | security . 2 hours 15 mins set . |
2482 | Amy Grant | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.03. | 8,5 | security . No support .2 hour set . |
2483 | Gary Numan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.04. | 9,25 | security .Loads of lights and loud |
2484 | Gary Numan | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.04. | 9,25 | security .guitars .Good show . |
2485 | Betty Wright + Ronnie Laws | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 05.04. | 8 | security . Jazz explosion tour . |
2486 | The Jesus And Mary Chain + My Bloody Valentine + Blur +Dinosaur Jr | Brixton Academy , London | 06.04. | 9 | 2nd of 3 sold out 4 band package show each band did a 45 mins set . |
2487 | Die Toten Hosen | Marquee Club , London | 09.04. | 8,5 | One of Germanys top punk rock bands |
2488 | Randy Crawford + Fast Freddies Fingertips | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.04. | 8 | security .couple of old hits are good. |
2489 | Wilko Johnson | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden , London | 12.04. | 9 | 75 mins of cool darting guitar playing |
2490 | Yngwie Malmsteen + Uriah Heep | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.04. | 9 | security . Lots of guitar wizardry . |
2491 | Rush + Primus | Wembley Arena , London | 17.04. | 9,25 | great view 10 rows drom stage .Rush still have all 3 original members amazing musicians . 2 hour set . |
2492 | KD Lang | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.05. | 9 | security .lovely voice over a wide |
2493 | KD Lang | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.05. | 9 | security . range of musical styles . |
2494 | Mr Big + Stage Dolls | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 11.05. | 8,5 | security .not enough great rock songs . |
2495 | Hawkwind + Krel | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 16.05. | 8 | security . Usual Hawkwind show . |
2496 | KISS + Danger Danger | Wembley Arena , London | 21.05. | 9,75 | even without make up they are brilliant noon went KISS signing session HMV |
2497 | James Taylor | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.05. | 8,5 | security . Sold out 2 hour show . |
2498 | U2 + Fatima Mansions | Earls Court Arena , London | 31.05. | 9,75 | 17,000 tickets sold out in 1 day .fantastic 2 hour set with stage full of 100 tv sets and 7 trabant cars . |
2499 | Stevie Wonder | Wembley Arena , London | 02.06. | 9,25 | no support . 2 hour 30 mins set . |
2500 | Dionne Warwick | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 04.06. | 8 | enjoyable enough 75 mins set . |
2501 | The Cult + Neds Atomic Dustbin + Pearl Jam + Fabulas | Finsbury Park , London | 06.06. | 9,25 | The Cult did a great 90 mins set . |
2502 | Gary Moore And The Midnight Blues Band + The Dave Hole Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.06. | 9,25 | security . 90 mins set of stunning |
2503 | Gary Moore And The Midnight Blues Band + The Dave Hole Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.06. | 9,25 | security Les Paul guitar playing . |
2504 | Lyle Lovett Big Band | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.06. | 8 | security . 2 hours of different styles . |
2505 | Prince | Earls Court Arena , London | 15.6. | 9,5 | 1st of 8 Prince shows at Earls Court |
2506 | Santana | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.6. | 9,25 | security .no support . 3 hour set . |
2507 | Santana | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 18.6. | 9,25 | security . Great guitar and percussion . |
2508 | Prince | Earls Court Arena , London | 21.6. | 9,5 | no support . 2 hour 15 mins set .great but not as good as Lovesexy tour |
2509 | Def Leppard + Gun | Earls Court Arena , London | 26.6. | 9,75 | mega gig in the middle of the venue |
2510 | Def Leppard + Gun | Earls Court Arena , London | 27.6. | 9,75 | 2 hours 15 mins set that really rocked .loads of lights , lasers and distortion . |
2511 | Mick Jagger Allstar Blues Band feat Gary Moore , Ronnie Wood ,Buddy Guy , Jimmy Rodgers , Otis Rush . | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.6. | 9,25 | Mick Jagger looked fantastic .I blagged the aftershow party as well .one off show for charity . |
2512 | Mary Margaret OHara + Barenaked Ladies | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 01.7. | 8,25 | security . Quirky support were better . |
2513 | Ringo Starrs Allstar Band feat Joe Walsh , Nils Lofgren ,Todd Rundgren , Zak Starkey , Dave Edmunds | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 07.7. | 9,5 | security . Great collection of musicians Joe Walsh did 3 of his own big songs including Rocky Mountain Way. |
2514 | Spinal Tap | Royal Albert Hall , London | 08.7. | 9,25 | fun filled 2 hour set |
2515 | Bruce Springsteen | Wembley Arena , London | 09.7. | 9,5 | 2nd of 5 sold out wembley shows .this tour without the E Street Band .3 hours 10 mins on stage over 2 sets . |
2516 | Erasure | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.7. | 9 | security .6th of 15 Erasure odeon gigs |
2517 | Bryan Adams + Extreme + Squeeze + Little Angels | Wembley Stadium , London | 18.7. | 9,75 | All bands did really good sets .Roger Daltrey did 2 songs with Extreme Bryan Adams did a superb 2 hour set . |
2518 | Damned | Town And Country Club , London | 26.7. | 9 | chaotic but good ole punk rock band |
2519 | Erasure | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 28.7. | 9 | security .Lots of OTT costume changes |
2520 | Micheal Jackson | Wembley Stadium , London | 31.7. | 9,75 | fantastic 2 hour set |
2521 | Marillion + Cry No More | Wembley Arena , London | 05.9. | 9 | good seats with new and old songs . |
2522 | Buzzcocks + Revolver | Town And Country Club , London | 06.9. | 9 | older songs went down the best . |
2523 | Black Sabbath + Testament | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 08.9. | 9,5 | security . Superb 1 hour 40 mins set .Ronnie James Dio , Tony Iommi ,Geezer Butler , Vinny Appice line up . |
2524 | Four Tops + Edwin Starr | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.9. | 9 | security . Both bands did good sets . |
2525 | Anti Nowhere League + 999 + Peter And The Test Tube Babies +The UK Subs | Astoria , London | 20.9. | 9 | VFM punk rock evening . |
2526 | Megadeth + Pantera | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 29.9. | 8,5 | security . Support were pretty good .Megadeth encore of Anarchy In The UK |
2527 | Godfathers + Middlemen | Windsor Old Trout , Berks | 01.10. | 9,5 | great live band in a great venue |
2528 | Emerson Lake And Palmer | Royal Albert Hall , London | 03.10. | 8,5 | first ELP dates in UK for years |
2529 | Stray Cats + Long Tall Texans | Town And Country Club , London | 06.10. | 9,5 | fantastic 90 mins rockabilly set |
2530 | Stray Cats + Long Tall Texans | Town And Country Club , London | 07.10. | 9,5 | they always looked so cool . |
2531 | Electric Light Orchestra Part 2 | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 10.10. | 8,5 | security . Jeff Lynne not here tonight . |
2532 | Blue Oyster Cult | Town And Country Club , London | 13.10. | 8 | Dodgy sound . Should have been better |
2533 | Thunder + Screaming Jets | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.10. | 9,25 | security .Great 90 mins UK rock show |
2534 | Christians | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 22.10. | 8,5 | security . 90 mins set . |
2535 | Trextasy | Half Moon , Herne Hill , London | 29.10. | 9 | great Bolan tribute but only 40 mins set |
2536 | Genesis | Earls Court Arena , London | 03.11. | 9,25 | 2 hours 15 mins stadium production .2nd of 6 Genesis Earls Court shows |
2537 | Temptations + Three Degrees | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 12.11. | 9 | security . Both bands did good sets . |
2538 | Robert Cray Band + BB King | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 17.11. | 9 | security . Both bands did good sets . |
2539 | Walter Trout Band + The Hamsters | Clapham Grand , London | 19.11. | 8,5 | blues rock double bill . |
2540 | Mary Coughlan Band | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden , London | 24.11. | 8,5 | 80 mins irish blues . |
2541 | Richard Marx | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 30.11. | 8,75 | better than expected 2 hour show . |
2542 | Magnum + Gotthard | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 03.12. | 8 | security . Same as usual . |
2543 | Hue And Cry + Bill Pritchard Band | Clapham Grand , London | 04.12. | 9 | great funky singer with neat lyrics . |
2544 | Simply Red | Wembley Arena , London | 07.12. | 9,75 | 2nd of 6 sell out Wembley shows .2 hour set with fantastic vocals by Mick |
2545 | Tom Robinson + TV Smith | Mean Fiddler, Harlesden ,London | 08.12. | 9,25 | both singers did good sets . |
2546 | Curtis Stigers | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 09.12. | 9 | good 90 mins set . |
2547 | Del Amitri + Matthew Sweet | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 14.12. | 8,5 | security . Started slow but got better . |
2548 | Swing Out Sister | Jazz Caf? , Camden , London | 16.12. | 9 | really good 90 mins set . |
2549 | Squeeze + Roy Wood Band | Town And Country Club , London | 21.12. | 9,5 | both bands did mainly greatest hits . |
2550 | Motorhead + Saxon | Hammersmith Odeon , London | 23.12. | 9,5 | security . One off UK show .both bands did brilliant sets .this was last night I worked on security as the venue has been sold to Apollo leisure . |
2551 | John Otway | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden ,London | 08.01.1993 | 9 | mad and funny as ever . |
2552 | Certain Ratio | Subterania , London | 14.01.1993 | 8,5 | 60 mins ,lots of keyboards and beats |
2553 | Mark Shaw + Jenny Jones | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden ,London | 22.01.1993 | 9 | ex Then Jerico did a really good set . |
2554 | Death Bang Party + Sugarplums | Clapham Grand , London | 29.01.1993 | 8,5 | lots of costume changes . |
2555 | Funkin Barstewards | Clapham Grand , London | 30.01.1993 | 9,25 | Fab glam/disco covers band . |
2556 | Joe Satriani + Adrian Legg | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 05.02.1993 | 8,5 | First show I saw at renamed Apollo which is the old Hammersmith Odeon . |
2557 | The Quireboys | Camden Underworld , London | 08.02.1993 | 9,25 | great 80 mins small club gig . |
2558 | Bob Dylan + Roddy Frame | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 09.02.1993 | 8 | 3rd of 6 sold out Ham Odeon shows .2 hours 15 mins set by Bob Dylan . Vocals were so blurred and mumbled |
2559 | Godfathers + Big Boy Tomato | Clapham Grand , London | 14.02.1993 | 9,25 | Brilliant 75 mins of old and new stuff |
2560 | B52s + Engine Alley | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 16.02.1993 | 9,5 | Fantastic 90 mins live show . |
2561 | B52s + Engine Alley | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 17.02.1993 | 9,5 | Good time crowd atmosphere . |
2562 | Go West + Robert Hart | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 19.02.1993 | 9 | First UK show for 6 years . |
2563 | Diesel Park West + Ghost Of American Airmen . | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden ,London | 25.02.1993 | 8,5 | good 80 mins set . |
2564 | All Mod Cons | Subterania , London | 03.03.1993 | 8,5 | Good Jam tribute band from USA . |
2565 | Deacon Blue | Clapham Grand , London | 04.03.1993 | 8,5 | New versions to some hit singles . |
2566 | Trextasy | Dicey Rileys , Acton , London | 05.03.1993 | 9,25 | Brilliant 75 mins of Bolan classics . |
2567 | Paddy Goes To Hollyhead | Dicey Rileys , Acton , London | 13.03.1993 | 8,5 | Enjoyable rock covers band . |
2568 | Jamiroquai | Clapham Grand , London | 15.03.1993 | 9,25 | 75 mins set from these funksters who will be massive . |
2569 | Therapy + Gallon Drunk + Silverfish | Clapham Grand , London | 16.03.1993 | 8,5 | gig to celebrate signing with A + M |
2570 | Van Morrison | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 22.03.1993 | 9 | no support . Really good 1 hour 50 set .1st of 2 well sold out shows . |
2571 | The Kinks | Clapham Grand , London | 29.03.1993 | 9,25 | Superb 2 hour set from Ray and Dave |
2572 | Barry Manilow | Royal Albert Hall , London | 02.04.1993 | 9 | 6th of 8 sold out Albert Hall shows .really entertaining 2 hour show . |
2573 | Roy Wood Band + Ken Onslow Band | Civic Hall , Guildford, Surrey | 04.04.1993 | 9,25 | great 70 mins of mainly Wizzard hits . |
2574 | The Quireboys + Screaming Jets | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 07.04.1993 | 9,25 | great 90 mins of good ole rock n roll . |
2575 | Sunscream | Subterania , London | 08.04.1993 | 8,5 | currently big on UK rave scene . |
2576 | Mike Fab Gear | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden ,London | 09.04.1993 | 8,5 | fun filled 90 mins rock disco covers . |
2577 | Mark Shaw + The Four Of US | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden ,London | 16.04.1993 | 9 | Mark Shaw still looks the part . |
2578 | Swing Out Sister | Jazz Caf? , Camden , London | 20.04.1993 | 9,5 | Fantastic 9 piece pop funk band . |
2579 | Swing Out Sister | Jazz Caf? , Camden , London | 21.04.1993 | 9,5 | Jazz Caf? is a great live venue . |
2580 | Sting | Royal Albert Hall , London | 22.04.1993 | 9,5 | Great 1 hour 45 mins set .last of 3 sold out Albert Hall shows . |
2581 | Poison + Enuff N Stuff | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 23.04.1993 | 9,5 | Over the top american glam rock show blagged the party after in Hammersmith |
2582 | Van Halen + Little Angels | Wembley Arena , London | 29.04.1993 | 9,5 | great 2 hours 10 mins rock show .Sammy Hagar now on vocals . |
2583 | Scottish Sex Pistols + Ziggy Mania | The Venue . New Cross , London | 30.04.1993 | 9,5 | 60 mins of Sex Pistols anthems .looked and sounded really good . |
2584 | Counterfeit Stones | Lampton Park, Hounslow , Middx | 03.05.1993 | 9 | 60 mins of Stones classics . Good fun . |
2585 | Gun Club + TV Eye | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden ,London | 06.05.1993 | 8 | some good lyrics . |
2586 | The Goats | Subterania , London | 10.05.1993 | 8,5 | 60 mins up and coming rap act . |
2587 | Elton John | Earls Court Arena , London | 12.05.1993 | 9,5 | we had great seats near the front .Elton did a brilliant 2 hour 30 mins set . |
2588 | Bjorn Again | Clapham Grand , London | 14.05.1993 | 9,25 | top class ABBA tribute band . |
2589 | Iron Maiden + The Almighty | Wembley Arena , London | 17.05.1993 | 9,5 | Fantastic 2 hour mega stage show .Last UK tour with Bruce Dickenson |
2590 | Buzzcocks | Civic Hall , Guildford | 18.05.1993 | 9,25 | really good 80 mins set . |
2591 | Bruce Springsteen | The Bowl , Milton Keynes . | 22.05.1993 | 9,25 | 2 sets lasting 3 hours 15 mins .band not as good as E Street Band |
2592 | Aha | Subterania , London | 24.05.1993 | 9 | one off small UK gig .65 mins set . |
2593 | Big Country + Hugh Cornwall | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 26.05.1993 | 9,25 | BC did a really good 1 hour 50 mins set support did a pretty average set . |
2594 | Guns And Roses + The Cult | The Bowl , Milton Keynes | 30.05.1993 | 9,75 | Cult did a really good 45 mins set .G n R did a mega 2 hours 15 mins set . |
2595 | Red Devils | Mean Fiddler, Harlesden, London | 02.06.1993 | 8 | def jam act produced by Rick Rubin . |
2596 | Jawhawks | Mean Fiddler ,Harlesden, London | 09.06.1993 | 8,5 | great atmosphere tonight . |
2597 | Funkin Barstewards | Clapham Grand , London | 12.06.1993 | 9,25 | 80 mins of funky cover versions . |
2598 | Brian May Band | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 16.06.1993 | 9,25 | Cozy Powell was on drums .Played about 6 Queen songs . |
2599 | Pasadenas | Clapham Grand , London | 19.06.1993 | 8 | lots of dance routines . |
2600 | Steve Harley Band | Clapham Grand , London | 25.06.1993 | 9 | great mix of old and new material . |
2601 | Buzzcocks + Eat + Die Cheerleader | Clapham Grand , London | 26.06.1993 | 9 | too much new material at this show . |
2602 | Roy Wood Band + Drifters + Misty n Roots + Trextasy | Mile End Festival , London | 27.06.1993 | 9,25 | really enjoyable afternoon show . |
2603 | The Cult + Fundamental | Brixton Academy , London | 29.06.1993 | 9 | Cult not as good as it should have been |
2604 | Mica Paris + Nu Colors | Clapham Grand , London | 08.07.1993 | 8,5 | enjoyable pair of soul acts .. |
2605 | The Sensational Party Boys | Marquee Club , London | 09.07.1993 | 9 | feat songs and band members from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band . |
2606 | Suede | Clapham Grand , London | 12.07.1993 | 9,25 | 70 mins charity show for AIDS most hotly tipped band of this year . |
2607 | Hole + Linus | Clapham Grand , London | 15.07.1993 | 9 | good 70 mins set by Courtney Love |
2608 | Bjorn Again | Clapham Grand , London | 16.07.1993 | 9 | same ole ABBA tribute show . |
2609 | Tom Robinson Band + David Gray | Clapham Grand , London | 26.07.1993 | 9,25 | TRB did a great 80 mins set .support was boring I recall . |
2610 | INXS | Brixton Academy , London | 29.07.1993 | 9,25 | packed 90 mins low key smallish gig . |
2611 | Robyn Hitchcocks Egyptians | Clapham Grand , London | 31.07.1993 | 8 | funny and weird 80 mins set . |
2612 | Sister Sledge + Judge Dread | Beck Theatre , Hayes , Middx | 01.08.1993 | 9,25 | great double bill in this MOR venue.Dread did a toned down 45 mins set Sledge did an enjoyable 60 mins set . |
2613 | Tony Hadley | Jazz Caf? , Camden , London | 09.08.1993 | 9 | first ever solo show by Spandau singer 60 mins set inc 2 Spandao classics . |
2614 | U2 + Big Audio Dynamite 2 | Wembley Stadium , London | 11.08.1993 | 9,75 | 1st of 2 sell out ZOO TV at Wembley Superb 2 hour set of old and new songs . |
2615 | Siouxsie And The Banshees | Clapham Grand , London | 25.08.1993 | 9,5 | low key warm up for Reading Festival Kiss Them For Me was stunning .Excellent 80 mins set . |
2616 | Stray + Man | Riverside Studios , London | 27.08.1993 | 8 | This was Stray first show for 17 years with all 4 original members . |
2617 | Selecter | Powerhaus , London | 28.08.1993 | 9 | nice and lively ska gig . |
2618 | Del Amitri | Mean Fiddler ,Harlesden, London | 31.08.1993 | 9 | warm up show for Scottish tour .really good 1 hour 40 mins set . |
2619 | Prince + New Power Generation | Wembley Arena , London | 07.09.1993 | 9,75 | last show of European Tour .Superb .great seat 14 rows from the stage .Mainly a greatest hits 1 hour 55 mins . |
2620 | Paul McCartney | Earls Court Arena , London | 11.09.1993 | 9 | first of 3 Earls Court shows .2 hour set with loads of Beatles and Wings songs played . |
2621 | Bon Jovi + Billy Idol + Little Angels + Manic Street Preachers | The Bowl , Milton Keynes | 18.09.1993 | 10 | MSP did a lively 40 mins set in white .not sure why the Manics were here as this rock line up was not their scene. |
2622 | Bon Jovi + Billy Idol + Little Angels + Manic Street Preachers | The Bowl , Milton Keynes | 19.09.1993 | 10 | Little Angels did a good 50 mins set.Billy Idol did a fantastic 75 mins but his cyberpunk dreads look a bit silly .Bon Jovi as always did a totally rockin 2 hour set .If only all outdoor rock gigs were as good as this . Great weekend . |
2623 | Billy Idol + Generation X | Astoria , London | 20.09.1993 | 9,75 | low key show after Milton Keynes gigs He played the same 75 mins MK set then original Generation X played a 25 mins set of punk classics .mega . |
2624 | Australian Pink Floyd | Subterania , London | 23.09.1993 | 8,5 | 90 mins Floyd tribute show . |
2625 | Alvin Stardust + Rubettes + Lietenant Pigeon + Trextasy +Judge Dread + Racey | Clapham Grand , London | 25.09.1993 | 9,25 | Really enjoyable glam rock evening .Great 1970s party atmosphere . |
2626 | Micheal McDonald | Jazz Caf? , Camden , London | 27.09.1993 | 9 | 90 mins set with some great tunes . |
2627 | Geno Washington + Atlantic Soul Machine | Clapham Grand , London | 01.10.1993 | 8 | uptempo soul and funk . |
2628 | Then Jerico | Camden Underworld , London | 04.10.1993 | 9,25 | reformed again for another try , this time with Andy Taylor (Duran Duran ) on guitar . Really good 65 mins set . |
2629 | Mission | Subterania , London | 05.10.1993 | 9,25 | set of London club shows with 2 gigs |
2630 | Mission | Mean Fiddler , Harlesden,London | 08.10.1993 | 9 | at each of these venues 5,6,8.9. same 75 mins set but the Mean Fiddler had too many people inside . |
2631 | Tim Finn | Mean Fiddler, Harlesden, London | 10.10.1993 | 8,5 | ex Crowded House singer .Slick band . |
2632 | War | Jazz Caf? , Camden , London | 12.10.1993 | 8,5 | First UK shows for 12 years .First of 4 Jazz Caf? War gigs this week.They did a 2 hours 15 mins funk set . |
2633 | Glen Matlock And The Mavericks | Mean Fiddler ,Harlesden, London | 14.10.1993 | 9 | ex Sex Pistols bass player new band with a very cocky singer .Good hour set |
2634 | Toyah | Army And Navy , Chelmsford | 15.10.1993 | 8,5 | Toyah spent most of the gig standing on the monitors so everyone could see |
2635 | Corduroy | Subterania , London | 21.10.1993 | 8 | trendy crowd for this hour set of mainly funked up Hammond instrumentals |
2636 | Terry Hall + Nick Heyward | Mean Fiddler, Harlesden, London | 02.11.1993 | 9 | great double bill with both acts doing really good 60 mins sets . |
2637 | Scottish Sex Pistols | Flamingos,Woolwich,London | 04.11.1993 | 9,25 | 55 mins full of Pistols classics .the venue was not as good as last gig |
2638 | Godfathers | Astoria , London | 12.11.1993 | 9,5 | stunning 80 mins set from one of the UK most under rated live bands . |
2639 | Then Jerico | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 17.11.1993 | 9 | good 80 mins set . |
2640 | Jimmy Barnes | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 18.11.1993 | 9 | great growling aussie voice |
2641 | Steve Vai Band | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 24.11.1993 | 9,25 | fantastic 2 hour set from this guitarist |
2642 | Edwin Starr + Lou Christie + Gary US Bonds + Chris Montez +Billy J Kramer + George McCrae + Clodagh Rodgers | Royal Albert Hall , London | 27.11.1993 | 9 | 15 acts from 1960s and 1970s each doing up to 3 songs each |
2643 | Pork Dukes | Steamship , Poplar , London | 02.12.1993 | 9 | very rude and very good .This was the first Pork Dukes show for over 10 years |
2644 | Aerosmith + Mr Big | Wembley Arena , London | 07.12.1993 | 9,75 | Fantastic 1 hour 45 mins set . |
2645 | Aerosmith + Mr Big | Wembley Arena , London | 08.12.1993 | 9,75 | Steve And Joe are just so cool . |
2646 | Shane McGowans Popes | Mean Fiddler, Harlesden, London | 09.12.1993 | 9,25 | Shanes first ever solo show .The fans really love him and did a great 50 mins set with encore of Fairytale Of New York with Kirsty McColl |
2647 | Dio + Freak Of Nature | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 12.12.1993 | 9,5 | Dio did a great 1 hour 35 mins rock gig |
2648 | Buffalo Tom + Bettie Serveert | Garage , London | 14.12.1993 | 8,5 | 75 mins kinda melodic Nirvana set |
2649 | Howard Jones | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 15.12.1993 | 8,5 | enjoyable 2 hour set . |
2650 | Gary Glitter + Trextasy | Wembley Arena , London | 16.12.1993 | 9,5 | GG is a great showman and the Xmas office parties loved it . |
2651 | Womack And Womack | Jazz Caf?, Camden , London | 17.12.1993 | 8,5 | cosy 90 mins set from this couple |
2652 | Kool And The Gang + Shakatak | Clapham Grand , London | 19.12.1993 | 9,25 | sadly singer James Taylor has left the band but KATG were great fun |
2653 | Brian Connollys Sweet | Bottom Line , London W12 | 22.12.1993 | 8 | due to illness it was a very short 30 mins greatest hits set |
2654 | Captain Sensible + Tribute To Nothing | Mean Fiddler, Harlesden,London | 23.12.1993 | 9 | very young support band.Captain did a 75 mins set of yobbish antics along with Damned classics and solo material |
2655 | Mega City Four | Clapham Grand , London | 07.01.1994 | 9 | really good 60 mins indie rock set . |
2656 | Sting + Vinx | Royal Albert Hall , London | 11.01.1994 | 9,5 | first of four sold out RAH shows .support act had some great vocals.1 hour 45 mins of Police + solo hits . |
2657 | Sarah Jane Morris | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 19.01.1994 | 8,5 | 75 mins set . Great voice . |
2658 | UB40 + Bitty McLean | Wembley Arena , London | 23.01.1994 | 9,25 | great 1 hour 45 mins dance vibe . |
2659 | Marcella Detroit | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 26.01.1994 | 8,5 | 50 mins slightly wacky set . |
2660 | Dodgy + Banco De Gaia | Garage , London | 27.01.1994 | 8,5 | support were up n coming techno act who did 40 mins ambient synth set .Dodgy did a short 45 mins set . |
2661 | Duran Duran | Wembley Arena , London | 28.01.1994 | 9,5 | First major London show for 3 years .Really enjoyable 2 hour set .Melle Mel came on White Lines |
2662 | Heitor | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 01.02.1994 | 9 | Heitor is current Simply Red guitarist .He did a really good 90 mins set of mainly instumentals with latin flavour .Mick Hucknall and other Simply Red members came on for the encore . |
2663 | Trextasy + Blade Chain | Princes Theatre , Clacton | 05.02.1994 | 9,25 | support did a good rockin set .Trextasy did a full 90 mins set of Marc Bolan classics. Really good . |
2664 | Ohio Players | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 08.02.1994 | 8 | sound should have been better .the band were well under rehearsed .good fun but should have been better . |
2665 | Roy Ayers Band | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 16.02.1994 | 9 | Nice and long 2 hours 10 mins set .Great atmosphere for this vibes legend. |
2666 | Limehouse Lizzy | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 19.02.1994 | 9,25 | The singer was Phil Lynotts double.Brilliant 90 mins of Thin Lizzy classics.The crowd were well up for it . |
2667 | Mick Karn Band | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 22.02.1994 | 8 | A mainly instrumental set from a band that featured 3 members of Japan . |
2668 | SWV + Intro | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 24.02.1994 | 9 | SWV did a really good 60 mins set .Mega 10 mins version of Right Here |
2669 | Eric Clapton | Royal Albert Hall , London | 02.03.1994 | 9,25 | 9th of 12 sold out RAH shows by EC .he did a 2 hour set which was an hour of blues cover versions and then an hour of his own best known material . |
2670 | Soundgarden + These Animal Men | Shepherds Bush Empire , London | 12.03.1994 | 8,5 | invite only opening night of this venue which is now under new ownership .support did a good 30 mins set .Soundgarden overall sound was good but I did not like the blurry vocal style . |
2671 | Shane McGowans Popes | Clapham Grand , London | 17.03.1994 | 9 | mad St Patricks Day party gig . the band did a 70 mins set .Nick Cave came on for a song . |
2672 | Luka Bloom | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 22.03.1994 | 8 | pleasant 2 hour set . |
2673 | Meat Loaf | Wembley Arena , London | 23.03.1994 | 9,75 | no support. 2 hours 15 mins set .one big anthem after another with some great stage theatrics .Superb . |
2674 | Peter Perrett + Then Jerico | Subterania , London | 24.03.1994 | 9,5 | really good double bill .Then Jerico did a great 60 mins set .This was Peter Perrett (Only Ones) first live show for about 10 years .PP and band did a brilliant 90 mins set that included 5 Only Ones classics. |
2675 | Compulsion + Shed 7 | Garage , London | 25.03.1994 | 8,5 | both bands are hotly tipped .Shed 7 did a good 30 mins .Compulsion did a good 45 mins . |
2676 | Maze | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 27.03.1994 | 9,5 | as usual a fantastic Maze show . |
2677 | Paul Young | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 30.03.1994 | 9,5 | brilliant 1 hour 40 mins set .this venue is great for live music . |
2678 | Manowar | Marquee Club , London | 07.04.1994 | 9,25 | the band as usual looked great with the bass player a right nutter but the 10 mins opus type track was crap but great to see them in a small venue . |
2679 | Godfathers | Camden Underworld , London | 09.04.1994 | 9,5 | blistering 65 mins set . |
2680 | Jah Wobble | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 11.04.1994 | 8,5 | ex Public Image Ltd bass player .nice set of bass heavy world music . |
2681 | Black Sabbath + Cathedral | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 13.04.1994 | 9,25 | sadly no Ozzy or Dio on vocals but all those classic riffs are still there . |
2682 | Beautiful South | Clapham Grand , London | 19.04.1994 | 9 | lively 90 mins set of old and new songs |
2683 | Glen Tilbrook | Garage , London | 20.04.1994 | 9,25 | really good 1 hour 50 mins acoustic set of Squeeze hits and cover versions . |
2684 | Crash Test Dummies | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 21.04.1994 | 9 | 80 mins debut UK show .Great fun . |
2685 | Peter Perrett | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 22.04.1994 | 9,25 | same set as Subterania last month.really great to see him back on stage . |
2686 | Tony Hadley | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 25.04.1994 | 9 | really good mix of solo material ,Spandau hits and cover versions . |
2687 | Pretenders | Garage , London | 28.04.1994 | 9,5 | 90 mins low key club show .The overall sound was superb. |
2688 | Mick Ronson Tribute Show feat sets by Glen Matlock Band + Big Audio + Steve Harley + Roger Taylor(Queen) And The Cross Joe Elliot with Spiders From Mars + Roger Daltry + Ian Hunter | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 29.04.1994 | 9,75 | really fantastic evening with all bands doing short sets then everyone on stage for All The Young Dudes but sadly David Bowie did not show . |
2689 | Dressed To Kill + City Kidds | Marquee Club , London | 30.04.1994 | 9 | really good 75 mins KISS tribute band but the sound was a bit dodgy . |
2690 | David Lee Roth + The Motherland | Regent Theatre , Ipswich | 01.05.1994 | 9,5 | First date on this solo UK tour .Sadly he has cut his long blonde hair .Mainly solo material but there was a few Van Halen rock anthems.Kinda bizarre to see him in Ipswich. |
2691 | Bryan Adams | Wembley Arena , London | 04.05.1994 | 9,75 | His only UK dates on this tour were |
2692 | Bryan Adams | Wembley Arena , London | 08.05.1994 | 9,75 | 6 shows at Wembley Arena .mammoth 2 hours 45 mins set .great catchy rock songs with the 30 mins encore of cover versions played in the centre of the arena . |
2693 | Galliano + Urban Species + Misty Oldfield | Clapham Grand , London | 09.05.1994 | 8,25 | jazz funk double bill . |
2694 | Neds Atomic Dustbin + Sheep On Drugs + Terrorvision | Clapham Grand , London | 10.05.1994 | 8,25 | all 3 bands did average 40 mins sets . |
2695 | Marillion | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 18.05.1994 | 9 | new singer now with the band and its mainly new material for the first hour and older material in the second hour . |
2696 | David Lee Roth | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 22.05.1994 | 9,5 | Last show of UK tour .1 hour 40 mins set .Great showman .Still has the gift of the gob. |
2697 | David Bryne Band | Palladium Theatre , London | 24.05.1994 | 9,25 | Sold out one off UK show .He played about 8 Talking Heads trax . |
2698 | Godfathers | Powerhaus , London | 26.05.1994 | 9 | Good but not one of their best gigs . |
2699 | Bubby Bryd And Vicki Anderson | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 13.06.1994 | 8,75 | Lively and funky set . |
2700 | Big Country + Big Corporation | Clapham Grand , London | 14.06.1994 | 9,5 | Fantastic 2 hour greatest hits set that the fans really did get into it madly . |
2701 | Tom Robinson Band + TV Smith + Andy White | Clapham Grand , London | 16.06.1994 | 9,25 | TRB did a really good 80 mins set and both supports did good 30 mins each . |
2702 | Hue And Cry | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 21.06.1994 | 9,25 | really good 1 hour 45 mins set . |
2703 | Jimmy Barnes | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 22.06.1994 | 9,25 | low key club 90 mins club show .great blues rock vocals . |
2704 | Paul Young + Dear James | Clapham Grand , London | 23.06.1994 | 9,5 | Excellent 1 hour 40 mins set . |
2705 | Pretenders + Manic Street Preachers + Boo Radleys + L7 +Spin Doctors + Blind Melon + Ian McNab | Glastonbury Festival , Somerset | 24.06.1994 | 9,75 | Superb weekend of live music .Best band today was The Pretenders . |
2706 | Elvis Costello + Bjork + M People + Sensor + Nick Cave +John Otway + Atilla The Stockbroker | Glastonbury Festival , Somerset | 25.06.1994 | 9,75 | So much going on at the festival .Best band today was Bjork . |
2707 | Peter Gabriel + James + Johnny Cash + Lemonheads + Jackson Browne + Dwight Yoakum | Glastonbury Festival , Somerset | 26.06.1994 | 9,75 | So well put together by Glasto staff .Best band today was Peter Gabriel . |
2708 | Limehouse Lizzy | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 28.06.1994 | 9,25 | low turn out but a great Lizzy night . |
2709 | Fish | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 29.06.1994 | 9,25 | Excellent 1 hour 45 mins set .He is such a great storyteller . |
2710 | Ten Pole Tudor | Garage , London | 07.07.1994 | 8,5 | 60 mins set of mad punk lunacy |
2711 | Crash Test Dummies + Out Of My Hair | Kentish Town Forum , London | 08.07.1994 | 9,25 | similar to Mean Fiddler show with a couple of extra couple of songs . |
2712 | Natalie Cole And 18 Piece Orchestra | Royal Festival Hall , London | 12.07.1994 | 8,5 | 90 mins set that was a tribute to the music fron her fathers era and she did do any of her own material . |
2713 | Family Cat + These Animal Men + Baby Chaos | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 14.07.1994 | 8 | 3 decent bands but nothing special . |
2714 | Killing Joke | Subterania , London | 15.07.1994 | 9,25 | low key secret gig .Jaz and Youth back together after 10+ years .rock with a dub bass feel and still with firebreather and chainsaw stage help .really hot and sweaty sold out show . |
2715 | Whitesnake + Pride And Glory | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 18.07.1994 | 9,75 | Emotional return to Hammersmith for David Coverdale to whom this venue is like a second home. Great vocalist . |
2716 | John Mayalls Bluesbreakers | Kentish Town Forum , London | 21.07.1994 | 8,5 | lots of blues and bottleneck guitar . |
2717 | Yothu Yindi + Commanche Park | Clapham Grand , London | 28.07.1994 | 9 | Really enjoyable and colourful set from Australias top aboriginee band . |
2718 | Whitesnake + Paddy Goes To Hollyhead | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 31.07.1994 | 9,5 | quick return for another sell out show .Excellent 1 hour 40 mins set . |
2719 | Madness + Ian Dury And The Blockheads + Aswad + Buzzcocks | Finsbury Park , London | 06.08.1994 | 9,5 | All bands did really good sets .Madness did 90 mins greatest hits . |
2720 | Terry Hall | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 08.08.1994 | 8,75 | Great lyrics in a dead pan vocal style . |
2721 | Bjorn Again | Subterania , London | 11.08.1994 | 9,25 | They are a fantastic night out .ABBA classics and costume changes |
2722 | Larry Adler performing The Glory Of Gershwin | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 15.08.1994 | 9,5 | 80 years old and probably the best |
2723 | Larry Adler performing The Glory Of Gershwin | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 18.08.1994 | 9,5 | mouth organ player in the world .At this time the album was in Top 10 .Loads of jokes and stories and great vocals by Issy Van Randwyck and Clive Rowe . Superb shows . |
2724 | Funkin Barstewards | Clapham Grand , London | 20.08.1994 | 8,5 | enjoyable party covers band . |
2725 | Ian Dury And The Blockheads | Clapham Grand , London | 21.08.1994 | 9,5 | Great atmosphere and the band were superb as ever . Fantastic gig . |
2726 | Average White Band | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 24.08.1994 | 9 | Reformed with 3 originals .Perfect venue for their smooth funk . |
2727 | Rev Horton Heat + Tribute To Nothing | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 25.08.1994 | 8,5 | support band are getting better .Rev Horton Heat did an interesting 90 mins set of psychobilly/blues rants . |
2728 | Bjorn Again | Subterania , London | 27.08.1994 | 9,25 | another night of 1970s dancing . |
2729 | Big Country ( Acoustic Shows ) | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 01.09.1994 | 9,25 | Big Country songs stripped down |
2730 | Big Country ( Acoustic Shows ) | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 08.09.1994 | 9,25 | for this great 1 hour 50 mins set .Great venue to see them up close .Great stories . The crowd loved it . |
2731 | Glen Tilbrook | Garage , London | 14.09.1994 | 8,75 | 1 hour 45 mins acoustic show . |
2732 | Omar | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 15.09.1994 | 8,5 | sold out show by UK soulster . |
2733 | Paladinos + The Surfing Brides | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 23.09.1994 | 9 | the support band were so much better than headliners . |
2734 | Ramones + Smash | Brixton Academy , London | 25.09.1994 | 9,5 | Ramones did a 70 mins set of mainly older material that was fast as usual . |
2735 | Swing Out Sister | Kentish Town Forum , London | 29.09.1994 | 9,25 | Really good 90 mins set . |
2736 | Duece ( KISS Tribute) | Captain Cook , Acton , London | 01.10.1994 | 9,5 | 75 mins set of KISS anthems in full make up and costumes . Great fun . |
2737 | Disco Associates + Electric Muthas | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 06.10.1994 | 8 | Funky headliners . |
2738 | Peroxide Blondie (Blondie Tribute) | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 13.10.1994 | 8,5 | Really good 60 mins of Blondie hits . |
2739 | Bruce Dickenson | Marquee Club , London | 18.10.1994 | 9,25 | Great songs and great vocals but no Iron Maiden songs played tonight . |
2740 | Hue And Cry | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 19.10.1994 | 8,5 | same set as last time . |
2741 | Pink Floyd | Earls Court Arena , London | 20.10.1994 | 9,75 | 7th show of a staggering 14 sold out Pink Floyd shows at Earls Court.Most other dates on this world tour have been in 60,000 seater stadiums . No support . 2 hours 30 mins set .On the first night 50 were injured when one of the seating blocks collapsed .Amazing effects and cicular screen . |
2742 | INXS | Brixton Academy , London | 28.10.1994 | 9,5 | One off UK show sold out in 1 day .Lovely stage set full of antique looking stage props . Excellent 85 mins set . |
2743 | Black Crowes | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 31.10.1994 | 9,5 | 90 mins set played tonight . |
2744 | Black Crowes | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 01.11.1994 | 9,5 | 100 mins set played tonight . low key club shows for 500 per night .great venue for their blues rock . |
2745 | Freak Power | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 03.11.1994 | 8,5 | good 70 mins of funky pop . |
2746 | The Kinks | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 08.11.1994 | 9,5 | no support . 1 hour 40 mins show .Loads of classics old and new . |
2747 | Brian Kennedy + Billy Rain | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 10.11.1994 | 8,75 | Brian Kennedy has such a great voice . |
2748 | Dr Hook | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 11.11.1994 | 9 | 2 hour show of older hits and songs from more recent albums . |
2749 | Crusaders | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 16.11.1994 | 7 | should have been a lot better . |
2750 | Sparks | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 17.11.1994 | 9,75 | Sold out one off UK show . Their first UK gig for 15 years .Fantastic 1 hour 45 mins of hi energy disco versions of old and new material . |
2751 | Maria Muldaur | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 18.11.1994 | 7,5 | A great blues voice but a bit boring . |
2752 | Shane McGowans Popes + Terry Woods | Kentish Town Forum , London | 20.11.1994 | 9,25 | mega Pogues songs in both bands . |
2753 | Cliff Richard | Wembley Arena , London | 22.11.1994 | 9,5 | A brilliant stage design based around a giant jukebox to celebrate 35 years of hit records .2 hours 30 mins hits set .4th of 10 sell out Wembley shows . |
2754 | Magic : A Tribute To Queen | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 30.11.1994 | 7 | not sure how they headlined such a big venue as they were just a pub band playing Queen songs with no lookalikes |
2755 | Pato Banton | Jazz Cafe , Camden, London | 01.12.1994 | 8,5 | 2 hour set of pop reggae . |
2756 | Joe Cocker + Sheryl Crow | Wembley Arena , London | 04.12.1994 | 9,5 | Good support and Joe did a 1 hour 40 mins set with that fantastic voice . |
2757 | Elton John with Ray Cooper | Royal Albert Hall , London | 05.12.1994 | 9,5 | one of 14 sold out RAH Elton shows on this tour .No support . 2 hours 30 mins no band just Elton on piano with some percussion help from Ray Cooper . |
2758 | Astrud Gilberto | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 06.12.1994 | 7 | Brazils jazz bosa nova queen . |
2759 | Ian McNabb + Jackie Leven | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 07.12.1994 | 8,5 | A long 2 hours 15 mins set with some great stories between the songs . |
2760 | Trextasy + Harlan The Jester | Marquee Club , London | 09.12.1994 | 9,5 | support band were really good .Trextasy did a fantastic 75 mins of Bolan anthems and album tracks . |
2761 | Secret Life | Subterania , London | 13.12.1994 | 8 | good but short 40 mins set . |
2762 | Gary Glitters Xmas Gang Show + Village People | Wembley Arena , London | 15.12.1994 | 9,75 | Great 1970s double bill .Village People did a good trashy set .GG huge set with all the hits with crowd that were totally up for it .Excellent . |
2763 | Blue Aeroplanes | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 16.12.1994 | 9,25 | 2 sets .First was 30 mins acoustic and second was 75 mins as a full band great set and massive 7 song encore . |
2764 | Status Quo | Wembley Arena , London | 17.12.1994 | 9,5 | nice big light show . 1 hour 45 mins set of mainly greatest hits heads down . |
2765 | Squeeze | Clapham Grand , London | 20.12.1994 | 9,25 | Really good 2 hours 15 mins set but the crowd kept on shouting for the oldies . |
2766 | ZZ Top | Wembley Arena , London | 22.12.1994 | 9,5 | six sexy female dancers on stage for every third song with a change of outfit was great . 1 hour 45 mins of distorted blues rock with hits at the end . |
2767 | Fish | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 28.12.1994 | 9,25 | Fish wore a kilt this evening .Lots of Marillion and solo material in the near 2 hour set .Great stories and Fish has a lovely rapport with fans . |
2768 | Damned | Powerhaus , London | 09.01.1995 | 9,75 | Best gig I have seen Damned for ages .Kris Dollimore (ex Godfathers) on guitar .Great punk atmosphere . Loads of great songs with a stunning encore of Pretty Vacant and Smash It Up mega stuff . |
2769 | Wolfgang Press + Dust Brothers / Chemical Brothers / | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 11.01.1995 | 8,5 | support stole the show . Soon after this gig Dust Brothers had to change their name to The Chemical Brothers |
2770 | Lisa Germano + Tim Keegan | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 17.01.1995 | 8 | lots of swearing in the 55 mins set , |
2771 | Edwin Starr | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 20.01.1995 | 8,5 | 90 mins of good time soul , |
2772 | World Of Leather | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 26.01.1995 | 8 | low turn out for this 60 mins set , |
2773 | The Men They Couldn’t Hang + Blaggers Ita | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 27.01.1995 | 8,25 | loyal sold out crowd but always seem to be in shadow of Shane and Pogues |
2774 | The Sultans Of Ping | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 28.01.1995 | 9 | Really good 80 mins set with singer an irish version of Iggy Pop , |
2775 | Mavis Staples | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 02.02.1995 | 8,5 | Still signed to Prince record label .80 mins set of originals and covers , |
2776 | Bootsys Rubber Band | Clapham Grand , London | 03.02.1995 | 9,25 | Fantastic 1 hour 50 mins set of funk from George Clintons old bass player , |
2777 | Siouxsie And The Banshees + Disco Inferno | Shepherds Bush Empire ,London | 04.02.1995 | 9,5 | crap support but The Banshees did a stunning 90 mins set of old and new , |
2778 | Bryan Ferry | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 07.02.1995 | 9,5 | sold out 90 mins set of Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry classics . Cool , |
2779 | Mike Peters | Garage , London | 09.02.1995 | 9,75 | stunning show lasting 2 hours 25 mins full of rousing Alarm anthems , |
2780 | Drizabone | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 10.02.1995 | 8 | up and coming pop soul , |
2781 | Godfathers + Speedway | Garage , London | 14.02.1995 | 9,75 | stunning 80 mins set from one of the the countrys best live bands , |
2782 | Richie Havens | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 16.02.1995 | 8 | only warmed up in the last 20 mins , |
2783 | Kirk Brandons 10:51 | Subterania , London | 23.02.1995 | 9 | Spear Of Destiny singer with yet another band . 70 mins set and fair play he still has that punk style snarl , |
2784 | Chuck Berry | Clapham Grand , London | 24.02.1985 | 9,5 | 60 mins set with no encore but this was quality from this rock n roll legend, |
2785 | Echobelly + Dodgy + Skunk Anansie + Reef | Astoria , London | 27.02.1985 | 8,75 | tv recording of 4 up and coming acts .Echobelly and Skunk were the best , |
2786 | Spike /Quireboys/ and Darryl /Dogs DAmour/ | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden, London | 01.03.1995 | 8,75 | 60 mins of blues covers and 4 Quireboys oldies |
2787 | Wayne Kramer | Garage , London | 02.03.1995 | 9 | really good 70 mins set with great encore of Kick Out The Jams |
2788 | Prince | Wembley Arena , London | 05.03.1995 | 9,5 | 3rd of 5 wembley arena Prince shows .he played a lot of newer funk songs and left out a lot of Purple Rain songs .2 hour set but our seats were crap , |
2789 | Brian Kennedy | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 06.03.1995 | 8,5 | enjoyable 90 mins set , |
2790 | Gravediggaz | Camden Palace , London | 07.03.1995 | 8,5 | great rap trio but a short 45 mins set , |
2791 | The Fall + Voodoo Queens | Kentish Town Forum , London | 10.03.1995 | 7 | whlle the band made some nice noises Mark Smith was totally out of it and the vocals were terrible , |
2792 | Siouxsie And The Banhees + Goya Dress | Kentish Town Forum , London | 12.03.1995 | 9,5 | last show of european tour .I always love seeing this band play.85 mins set of old and new material , |
2793 | Australian Pink Floyd | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 15.03.1995 | 9 | really good 2 hour Floyd tribute with first set the lesser known tracks and second set was the big Floyd songs , |
2794 | Foreigner + Doobie Brothers | Wembley Arena , London | 16.03.1995 | 9,75 | great rock double bill .Doobie Brothers did a good hour set .Foreigner did a really superb 90 mins set of their catchy rock songs , |
2795 | Stiff Little Fingers + Mike Peters | Kentish Town Forum , London | 18.03.1995 | 9,75 | Mike Peters did a great 30 mins and SLF did a storming 80 mins set .This line up of SLF inc Jake Burns Dave Sharp/Alarm/+ Bruce Foxton/Jam/ |
2796 | Kris Kristofferson | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 20.03.1995 | 8,5 | bizarre seeing this country legend in Harlesden but he a good 2 hour set , |
2797 | Adam Ant | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 23.03.1995 | 9,75 | amazing that these are his first UK shows since 1985 Live Aid show as he has been off making feature films .2nd of 3 sold out Bush Empire Marco on guitar and loads of screamingshows .girls and twin drums just like old days .Really good 1 hour 40 mins set , |
2798 | Sparks | Kentish Town Forum , London | 25.03.1995 | 9,75 | pretty much the same show as the Bush Empire gig a few months ago .non stop hi energy mix to old hits and the new material is really good as well , |
2799 | Simple Minds + Surfing Brides | Wembley Arena , London | 27.03.1995 | 9,75 | support were really good with the great tune Everythings Fine Simple Minds still have those big arena anthems that really do rock the house . |
2800 | Dick Dale + Biobollix | Garage , London | 29.03.1995 | 9 | venue was decorated in 1960s style with palm trees and go go dancers .90 mins of mainly instrumentals , |
2801 | Dream Warriors | Subterania , London | 05.04.1995 | 9 | rap vocals with some soul and ragga , |
2802 | Keziah Jones | Subterania , London | 10.04.1995 | 8 | trendy crowd for this hour set of funk rock similar in style to Livin Color , |
2803 | China Crisis | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 13.04.1995 | 8 | pleasant semi acoustic set and it was nice hearing all of their hits again , |
2804 | Chris Whitley | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 17.04.1995 | 8,75 | neat indie guitar tunes with some great bottleneck guitar playing , |
2805 | Buzzcocks | Camden Palace , London | 18.04.1995 | 9,5 | low key secret club show .55 mins back to basics set .loads of old anthems but because of some dodgy sound not their best gig , |
2806 | Janet Jackson + MN8 | Wembley Arena , London | 19.04.1995 | 9,75 | so good I went back for another dose , |
2807 | Janet Jackson + MN9 | Wembley Arena , London | 20.04.1995 | 9,75 | another fantastic JJ live production with 12 piece band and 10 dancers along with loads of costume changes and loads of really great songs .non stop energy and visually superb , |
2808 | Deana Carter | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 24.04.1995 | 8,5 | lovely country lyrics and steel guitar , |
2809 | Dionne Farris | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 25.04.1995 | 8,5 | good 80 mins set from this former member of Arrested Development |
2810 | China Black | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 26.04.1995 | 9 | enyoyable 65 mins of pop soul |
2811 | Slashs Snakepit + Brother Cane | The Palace , Los Angeles | 13.05.1995 | 9 | 90 mins solo show in a great venue |
2812 | Jimmy Page And Robert Plant | The Forum , Los Angeles | 16.05.1995 | 9,5 | set lasting over 2 hours in this legendary venue from these two Led Zep legends |
2813 | James Cotton | House Of Blues , Los Angeles | 17.05.1995 | 9 | enjoyable set but we only went as he was support to Page and Plant last night and we were hoping they might come on for a couple of songs /did not/ |
2814 | Black Crowes | Pantages Theatre , Los Angeles | 18.05.1995 | 9,25 | what a fantastic old theatre similar to Hammersmith Odeon / Apollo with downstairs and upstairs seating .Crowes did a great blues rock set , |
2815 | Chelsea | Garage , London | 23.05.1995 | 8,75 | 65 mins set from these punk rockers |
2816 | Brian Setzer Orchestra | Kentish Town Forum , London | 31.05.1995 | 9,5 | one off UK show .Fantastic 90 mins set with his 16 piece big band with a few Stray Cats classics thrown in as well , |
2817 | Jimmy Barnes + Diesel | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 01.06.1995 | 9,25 | a packed sold out show and very loud .Jimmy Barnes did a really good 75 mins set of old and new material , |
2818 | Big Country + Buzztonic | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 08.06.1995 | 9,25 | low key warm up show for Fleadh Fest BC just been dropped by their record company and struggling to convince fans with new material but those old hits are still great live as usual , |
2819 | ALT feat Tin Finn + Liam OMaonlai + Andy White | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 12.06.1995 | 8,5 | swopped vocals each song but Liams passion and the couple of Hothouse Flowers songs were best tonight , |
2820 | African Headcharge | Subterania , London | 15.06.1995 | 8,5 | nice 75 mins reggae vibe , |
2821 | Rod Stewart + Mike And The Mechanics | Wembley Stadium , London | 17.06.1995 | | support were really good Rod and band with 22 piece orchestra did a great 2 hours 10 mins set , |
2822 | Tricky + Gene + Spearhead + Cornershop | Astoria , London | 20.06.1995 | 8,5 | 4 band Glastonbury Festival showcase gig arranged by NME but none of the bands seemed that special to me , |
2823 | Evan Dando | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 21.06.1995 | 8,75 | sold out 70 mins acoustic set , |
2824 | LA Doors | Mean Fiddler, Harlesden,London | 22.06.1995 | 8,5 | 2 hour set with a great light show , |
2825 | Bon Jovi + Van Halen + Thunder + Ugly Kid Joe | Wembley Stadium , London | 23.06.1995 | 9,75 | ugly kid joe did a fun filled 30 mins set thunder did a 50 mins set but should have stuck to a greatest hits set |
2826 | Bon Jovi + Van Halen + Thunder + Ugly Kid Joe | Wembley Stadium , London | 25.06.1995 | 9,75 | Van Halen did a great 75 mins set .Did some early material as well .Bon Jovi did a 2 hours 30 mins set to confirm they are one of the biggest and best live rock bands on the planet |
2827 | Ramones + Anti Nowhere League | Astoria , London | 27.06.1995 | 9,5 | Ramones did a 75 mins set that is getting faster and faster |
2828 | Jason And The Scorchers | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 28.06.1995 | 9,25 | really good uptempo country rock , |
2829 | Craig Mack | Subterania , London | 29.06.1995 | 7,5 | only UK show by this New York rapper only on stage for 30 mins , |
2830 | Damned + Zodiac Mindwarp | Kentish Town Forum , London | 01.07.1995 | 9,5 | nice to see Zodiac back on the stage again for a good 35 mins set .Great Damned set of old and new with a great finale of Smash It Up |
2831 | Mike Peters | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 04.07.1995 | 9,5 | First show lasted 1 hour 35 mins set , |
2832 | Mike Peters | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 05.07.1995 | 9,5 | Second show lasted 1 hour 45 mins .just a man and his guitar featuring loads of classic Alarm anthems , |
2833 | Public Enemy | Kentish Town Forum, London | 10.07.1995 | 9,25 | 90 mins set of old and new material .Chuck D made loads of info raps , |
2834 | Rolling Stones + Black Crowes | Wembley Stadium , London | 11.07.1995 | 9,75 | Rolling Stones did a brilliant show lasting 2 hours 15 mins playing songs from all their 30+ years together .Fantastic large video screen above the stage with fireworks and inflatables , |
2835 | Mary Coughlan | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 12.07.1995 | 9 | really good bluesy set from this Irish singer in the Janis Joplin mould , |
2836 | EMF | Subterania , London | 13.07.1995 | 9,25 | warm up show for Phoenix Festival really good 65 mins set full of energy with great finale of Unbelievable and encores of Search And Destroy and Im A Believer |
2837 | Bodycount feat Ice T + Pitchshifter + Scrap Iron Scientists | Clapham Grand , London | 14.07.1995 | 9,5 | both supports were pretty good but Ice T really did the most amazing hard rock thrash set I have ever seen , |
2838 | Randy Crawford | Clapham Grand , London | 17.07.1995 | 9 | Fantastic sweet soul voice , |
2839 | Mike And The Mechanics | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 18.07.1995 | 9,5 | 90 mins set of quality pop rock songs with great vocals from all vocalists , |
2840 | Rolling Stones + Reef | Brixton Academy , London | 19.07.1995 | 10 | Spent over 2 hours in the queue yesterday to get these prized tickets and what a fantastic show it was .The sound quality was perfect for the 2 hours 10 mins set that was slightly different to Wembley Stadium shows .I was 10 feet from the stage .Mega , |
2841 | Del Amitri | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 20.07.1995 | 8,5 | The first 45 mins was really boring but the next 45 mins of hits was good , |
2842 | Kirsty McColl | Clapham Grand , London | 21.07.1995 | 8,5 | some good songs in the 80 mins set , |
2843 | Terence Trent DArby | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 26.07.1995 | 9,25 | 2 hour set with no support .that great voice is still intact , |
2844 | Tony Hadley | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 31.07.1995 | 9,5 | Surprisingly excellent show with a 2 hour set of Spandau classics with solo material and cover versions , |
2845 | Trextasy | Red Lion Pub , Brentford ,Middx | 03.08.1995 | 9,5 | Fantastic 85 mins set of Bolan tracks .This was a very special show as this was one of the few gigs where they had a Gloria Jones lookalike and soundalike with them on stage for backing vocals , |
2846 | Bi Jovi | Red Lion Pob , Brentford , Middx | 10.08.1995 | 8 | nice to hear those great Bon Jovi songs but the singer was a bit too average , |
2847 | Craig McLachlan | Borderline , London | 11.08.1995 | 8,5 | 80 mins set from this aussie soap star some mundane songs but some nice guitar playing and his fun stage manner made it a decent gig overall , |
2848 | Filter | Garage , London | 15.08.1995 | 9 | features ex members of Nine Inch Nails debut UK show really good rockin 50 mins set , |
2849 | Jayne Countys Electric Chairs + Broad Church | Bottom Line , London W12 | 17.08.1995 | 9,5 | really good ska rock support Jayne County was great . 55 mins set full of trashy talk and crazy songs , |
2850 | Jimmy Barnes | Clapham Grand , London | 21.08.1995 | 8,5 | 85 mins full throttle set but not as good as his last shows over here |
2851 | The Creation + These Animal Men | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 22.08.1995 | 8,5 | The Creation feat a couple of members from the original 1960s line up |
2852 | Carter TUSM + We Know Where You Live | Garage , London | 23.08.1995 | 9,25 | support feat ex members of Wonder Stuff .Carter did a really lively 70 mins |
2853 | Mudhoney + Paw | Garage , London | 24.08.1995 | 8,5 | warm up show for Reading Festival both bands did grunge sets , |
2854 | Fabulous Thunderbirds | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 25.08.1995 | 8,5 | texas bar room blues with superb mouth organ playing , |
2855 | Metallica + Therapy + Skid Row + Slayer | Monsters Of Rock Festival Donnington Race Track , UK | 26.08.1995 | 9,75 | Slayer and Therapy were boring .Skid Row did a really good 50 mins .Metallica did a superb 2 hours 20 mins set of heavy tunes with great riffs and fantastic drumming , |
2856 | Blind Melon | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 08.09.1995 | 8 | apart from a couple of really good songs I thought they were average |
2857 | Abbamania + The Royal Family + Beatlemania | Docklands Seafood Festival London | 09.09.1995 | 9 | 3 tribute bands , beatles were ok .queen were pretty good but the abba tribute was easily the most fun , |
2858 | D Angelo | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 14.09.1995 | 9 | up and coming from USA whose 60 mins RnB set brought the house down |
2859 | Midge Ure | Garage , London | 15.09.1995 | 8,5 | 80 mins acoustic set and played some Ultravox hits which were good , |
2860 | Counterfeit Stones | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 16.09.1995 | 9,5 | 90 mins of classic stones tracks with really funny stage banter , |
2861 | Blur | Oscars , The Pier , Clacton | 17.09.1995 | 9,75 | "part of a week long tour of seaside venues .so hot inside they had to open exit doors behind the stage which meant you could see the ocean while the band were on stage . Blur did a superb 85 mins set in the week that ""Country House"" was no 1 in charts . |
2862 | Babes In Toyland | Garage , London | 19.09.1995 | 7 | sold out but not to my liking , |
2863 | Joan Armatrading | Royal Albert Hall , London | 20.09.1995 | 9,25 | "really good 1 hour 45 mins set slower paced hits then newies then uptempo hits and a superb Willow |
2864 | Green Day + Riverdales | Brixton Academy , London | 21.09.1995 | 9,25 | great 65 mins of catchy american punk smashed up equipment at the end , |
2865 | Alanis Morissette | Subterania , London | 28.09.1995 | 9,5 | Sold out one off debut UK club show .current single is the fantasic You Oughta Know she has the lot .lyrics,looks, attitude .She comes on in a wig then tears into a stunning 70 mins set of great tunes and mad dancing .the drummer was Taylor Hawkins who soon after joined The Foo Fighters. |
2866 | Pogues (without Shane ) | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 29.09.1995 | 9,25 | sold out 95 mins show of old and new material that the crowd really loved , |
2867 | Gavin Friday | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 02.10.1995 | 8,5 | interesting 90 mins set of monotone singing and silly dancing , |
2868 | Temptations | Clapham Grand , London | 03.10.1995 | 9 | feat original member Dennis Edwards enjoyable songs and crowd partipation |
2869 | China Black | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 11.10.1995 | 8,5 | enjoyable 55 mins set of pop soul that included his 3 hit singles , |
2870 | Jimmy Somerville + Jilly | Clapham Grand , London | 12.10.1995 | 9 | First UK tour for 3 years .70 mins set of Communards and Bronski Beat hits mixed in with some of his cover versions |
2871 | Paul Brady + Sinead Lohan | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 18.10.1995 | 9 | Eric Clapton was next to me watching support did a really good set Paul Brady did a 1 hour 45 mins set of quality songs with great lyrics , |
2872 | Christy Moore + Eleanor Shanley | Clapham Grand , London | 19.10.1995 | 9,5 | Christys Live At The Dublin Point was one of the best sellers this year in Ireland , Fantastic songs mostly based on Irish themes and places. |
2873 | Billie Ray Martin | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 24.10.1995 | 8,5 | great white female soul voice , |
2874 | Nils Lofgren | Clapham Grand , London | 26.10.1995 | 8,5 | nice long 2 hour set but it only really got going in the last hour , |
2875 | Soul Collective + Blow + Scrap Iron Scientists | Garage , London | 31.10.1995 | 9 | S I Scientists did a superb 30 mins set Blow were ex Little Angels and they did an ok rock set .Soul Collective did a really good 80 mins of power riffing |
2876 | Motorhead + Cathedral | Kentish Town Forum , London | 02.11.1995 | 9,5 | Motorhead as usual did a superb 85 mins of hard rock anthems old and new |
2877 | Kim Fowley + BMX Bandits | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 03.11.1995 | 9 | bizarre to see this legendary song writer and manager of 1970s female rockers The Runaways in Harlesden .under rehearsed set but great fun , |
2878 | Joyce Sims | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 09.11.1995 | 8,5 | enjoyable 70 mins soul set that included her hit singles , |
2879 | Black Sabbath | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 10.11.1995 | 9,5 | even without Ozzy on vocals those classic rock songs and some amazing guitar riffs from Tony Iommi are mega , |
2880 | Young Gods | Kentish Town Forum , London | 11.11.1995 | 7 | 75 mins set that was pretty boring , |
2881 | David Bowie + Morrissey | Wembley Arena , London | 14.11.1995 | 9 | First of 4 wembley arena shows for this very interesting double bill .Morrissey did a good but not great set .Even though Bowie did warn everyone there would only be 3 or 4 old songs in the set this was the wrong venue to do that kind of set to be honest , |
2882 | Human League | Royal Albert Hall , London | 15.11.1995 | 9,5 | First UK tour for 7 years .Great seats down the front for this excellent 90 mins greatest hits set , |
2883 | Roxette + Paul Carrack | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 16.11.1995 | 9,25 | Invite only show via Capital Radio Paul Carrack did a good 30 mins set .Roxette did a 65 mins greatest hits set of their catchy pop rock songs , |
2884 | Blameless | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 23.11.1995 | 7,5 | some nice distorted guitar in a fairly average 45 mins set , |
2885 | M People | Royal Albert Hall , London | 24.11.1995 | 9,5 | First of 3 sold out RAH shows .When this tour arrived M People have had a dozen top 40 hit singles .Fantastic 90 mins dance atmosphere .Heather Small superb on vocals |
2886 | Rod Stewart | Wembley Arena , London | 28.11.1995 | 9,75 | 4th of 5 wembley arena shows on this tour performed in the round .Fantastic atmosphere for this 2 hours 15 mins set with so many great songs and his huge stage personality |
2887 | Gilbert O Sullivan | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 29.11.1995 | 9 | "nice to see him back on stage for this 1 hour 45 mins enjoyable set that inc hits like Claire and Get Down |
2888 | Howard Jones | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 30.11.1995 | 9 | amazing start here when during the second song a women walked on to the stage and smacked Howard full in the face which clearly shocked The bouncers then threw her out .him.Just him and his piano tonight against the full band he had recently at The Mean Fiddler show but still lots of hits , |
2889 | Human League | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 06.12.1995 | 9,5 | back in London by public demand following the success last month of the Royal Albert Hall shows .The same 90 mins set but still superb , |
2890 | Dave Vaniums Phantoum Chords + Captain Sensible | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 09.12.1995 | 9 | great double bill featuring 2 members of The Damned .Captain did a chaotic 45 mins of Damned and solo stuff .Vaniums band did an hour set of his rockabilly material but sadly there was no Damned reunion on the stage at end |
2891 | Blue Oyster Cult | Kentish Town Forum,London | 13.12.1995 | 9,25 | Not as heavy rock as they once were but they still have 3 original members for this 1 hour 50 mins set .Only UK show for their 25th anniversary .Good mix of old and hew material , |
2892 | Marc Almond | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 14.12.1995 | 9,5 | Excellent 2 hour glam set with lots of male and female dancers , |
2893 | Stranglers + Smalltown Heroes | Clapham Grand , London | 15.12.1995 | 9,5 | new singer has settled in well .90 mins set of mainly older material .JJ roaring bass as ever was great . |
2894 | Nick Lowe | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 18.12.1995 | 9 | 90 mins set of oldies , newies and some covers in a country style , |
2895 | Naughty By Nature | Subterania , London | 19.12.1995 | 8,5 | one of americas top hip hop acts . good 90 mins but the best bit was the crowd rapping competition , |
2896 | Sparks + Billie Ray Martin | Kentish Town Forum , London | 20.12.1995 | 9,75 | Totally fantastic 1 hour 45 mins set of old and new material with hi energy mix |
2897 | Tony Hadley | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 21.12.1995 | 9,25 | Really good 1 hour 50 mins set of Spandau hits , solo material and covers |
2898 | Madness | Wembley Arena , London | 22.12.1995 | 9,5 | non stop Madness hits show for 1 hour 35 mins in this great xmas atmosphere |
2899 | Alan Price | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 27.12.1995 | 8,5 | Freezing night meant a low turn out .played some Animals hits and covers |
2900 | Tom Robinson Band + TV Smith + Martyn Joseph | Wandsworth Town Hall, London | 29.12.1995 | 9,5 | invite only show for his mailing list .Tom was on stage all the time helping out with both short support sets and then TRB did a brilliant 90 mins of the best songs in his career .all |
2901 | Geno Washington | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 03.01.1996 | 8 | ok 75 mins set of mainly blues covers |
2902 | Coolio with LV | Clapham Grand , London | 04.01.1996 | 9 | "1 hour 40 mins rap set that started very slowly but got better with a great version of worldwide hit "" Gangsters Paradise""" |
2903 | Henry Rollins ( spoken word) | Kentish Town Forum , London | 05.01.1996 | 9,5 | no support for this well sold out show set lasted for 2 hours 30 mins . great rock n roll stories and experiences . |
2904 | Trextasy | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 12.01.1996 | 9,5 | a great 80 mins set of Bolan classics Danialz on vocals looks , acts and sounds really like Marc Bolan . |
2905 | Percy Sledge | Jazz Cafe, Camden , London | 17.01.1996 | 8,5 | soul legend with a crowd pleasing 80 mins set of covers and his own stuff . |
2906 | Blues Band | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 19.01.1996 | 8,5 | white blues outfit with some nice mouth organ and bottleneck guitar . |
2907 | CIV | Garage , London | 24.01.1996 | 9,25 | really energetic 50 mins set from these shaven headed pop punk rockers . |
2908 | Anthrax | Kentish Town Forum , London | 25.01.1996 | 8,5 | They now have a new singer who did some great stage diving off the amps . |
2909 | Gregory Issacs | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 02.02.1996 | 8,5 | nice to see a reggae legend in this venue . Short 60 mins set and really it should have been much better . |
2910 | Jazz Passengers feat Deborah Harry | Jazz Cafe ,Camden , London | 06.02.1996 | 9 | first of five nights at Jazz Cafe .really great to see Deborah Harry again .a bit older (age 50 ) but shes still got it mainly jazz tinged songs with a couple of Blondie songs jazzed/reggaed up . |
2911 | Maria McKee | Garage , London | 08.02.1996 | 8 | nice lyrics in the 75 mins set but it lacked something atmosphere wise . |
2912 | Raw Stylus | Jazz Cafe ,Camden , London | 12.02.1996 | 9 | Funked up brassy 75 mins set with a nice dance bass feel . |
2913 | Godfathers + Changingman | Astoria 2 , London | 14.02.1996 | 9,5 | Fantastic 90 mins set from this great band who always deliver live . |
2914 | Katrina And The Waves | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 17.02.1996 | 8 | 80 mins set that was pretty average apart from the 2 hit singles . |
2915 | Joan Osborne | Shepherds Bush Empire ,London | 18.02.1996 | 8,5 | "90 mins set of cool laid back rock with great version of hit "" One Of Us """ |
2916 | Mike Flowers Pops | Clapham Grand , London | 20.02.1996 | 9,25 | very entertaining 90 mins set of easy listening cover versions . |
2917 | Gwar | Kentish Town Forum , London | 22.02.1996 | 9,25 | really good live show with bizarre costumes and loads of fake blood spitting but the music was too thrashy |
2918 | Damned + Sham 69 + ATV + 999 + Chelsea | Kentish Town Forum ,London | 24.02.1996 | 9,5 | Fantastic punk / new wave evening .Damned line up was Vanium ,Scabies Sensible but their set ended promptly after 30 mins when bass player Paul Gray got a direct hit in the face from a hard plastic glass .Sham 69 did an excellent 50 mins set Chelsea and 999 were good but ATV should have been a lot better . |
2919 | Paul Brady | Jazz Cafe ,Camden , London | 26.02.1996 | 8 | Pretty good 75 mins set . |
2920 | Wedding Present | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 28.02.1996 | 9 | sold out 65 mins set that all the indie kids really loved . |
2921 | Goldie | Kentish Town Forum , London | 29.02.1996 | 8 | ok but not really my cup of tea . |
2922 | Pulp + Edwyn Collins + Denim | Wembley Arena , London | 02.03.1996 | 9,75 | really good sets by all 3 bands .Denim did a really good 30 mins set of their 1970s inspired songs .Edwyn Collins had Sex Pistols Paul Cook on drums which was great .Jarvis confirmed what a natural star he is by his funny dancing and poses .Fantastic I hour 40 mins of britpop . |
2923 | Boo Hewerdine | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 04.03.1996 | 8,5 | nice voice and lyrics from ex singer of The Bible .Superb version of Graceland |
2924 | Bootleg Beatles | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 08.03.1996 | 9,25 | Bealtles cover band did an 85 mins set with a great Sgt Pepper segment |
2925 | Ben Harper | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 11.03.1996 | 8 | not as rocky as Lenny Kravitz but lots of guitar in 1 hour 45 mins set . |
2926 | Joe Ely | Garage , London | 14.03.1996 | 8,5 | country rock from Texas who has played with The Clash and Springsteen over the years .Goo set . |
2927 | Stiff Little Fingers + China Drum | Kentish Town Forum , London | 15.03.1996 | 9,5 | The crowd went mental for SLF tonight .75 mins set with two thirds old material |
2928 | Moloko | Subterania , London | 21.03.1996 | 9 | great sold out buzz for this show .great vocals from the wiry female singer |
2929 | Specials | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 23.03.1996 | 9,5 | reunited again with 4 original members but sadly no Terry Hall but it was still a fantastic 90 mins of ska madness . |
2930 | Cocteau Twins | Subterania , London | 25.03.1996 | 7 | pretty boring 60 mins set to celebrate 20th anniversary of Rough Trade . |
2931 | Marianne Faithfull | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 27.03.1996 | 9 | she still has that swagger with some great stories in between the songs . |
2932 | Terrorvision + Love Nut | Kentish Town Forum , London | 03.04.1996 | 9,25 | really good and bouncy 75 mins set |
2933 | Gary Numan | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 07.04.1996 | 9,25 | Garys loyal fans again turn up in force. 4 hits played with a lot of newer material but overall a really good show . |
2934 | Bad Manners | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 13.04.1996 | 9,25 | still great fun with a few hits in this good time ska gig . |
2935 | Herbie Hancock | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 16.04.1996 | 7 | 2 hours of jazz instumentals was just too boring for me . |
2936 | Meat Loaf | Wembley Arena , London | 17.04.1996 | 9,75 | no support . 2 hours 30 mins show . good seats down the front to watch this show full of big rock songs and stage theatrics .great live show . |
2937 | Mike And The Mechanics | Royal Albert Hall , London | 18.04.1996 | 9,5 | really good 95 mins set of very catchy pop rock songs with great vocals . |
2938 | Sonic Youth | Kentish Town Forum , London | 19.04.1996 | 9 | loads of guitar feedback from these trendy new yorkers . |
2939 | Lloyd Cole + Trash Can Sinatras | Kentish Town Forum , London | 22.04.1996 | 9 | some great songs in this 85 mins set . |
2940 | Cypress Hill + Group Home + The Brotherhood | Kentish Town Forum , London | 23.04.1996 | 8,5 | both supports did 30 mins sets .lots of jumping around for Cypress Hill 70 mins set |
2941 | James Taylor Quartet | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 25.04.1996 | 8,5 | 4th of 6 JTQ shows at The Jazz Cafe .most songs based around Hammond organ with a couple of tv themes as well |
2942 | The Sultans | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 26.04.1996 | 8,5 | small crowd but a good trashy 50 mins set with a great singer who is cross between Iggy Pop and Jarvis Cocker . |
2943 | Trextasy | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 27.04.1996 | 9,5 | another great set from this mega Bolan tribute band but sadly it looks like the Gloria Jones lookalike has left the band |
2944 | Marillion | Kentish Town Forum , London | 28.04.1996 | 9 | no Fish era songs tonight I think apart from Market Square Heroes .good 1 hour 50 mins set . |
2945 | Rose Royce | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 29.04.1996 | 9 | played about 6 hit singles from her 1970s disco era in 75 mins set . |
2946 | Meat Loaf | Wembley Arena , London | 30.04.1996 | 9,75 | same set and same venue as show only a fortnight ago but still mega . |
2947 | Jonathan Richman | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 01.05.1996 | 9 | new wave star who was there at the start of East Coast scene in mid 70s .quirky lyrics and amusing stories made it a very enjoyable evening . |
2948 | Roger Chapman | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 08.05.1996 | 8,5 | Great white bluesy vocals in this a bit too long 2 hour set |
2949 | Wayne Kramer | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 10.05.1996 | 8 | only UK show . 75 mins set . |
2950 | Lighthouse Family | Kentish Town Forum , London | 14.05.1996 | 9 | "a lot of tracks were a bit bland but the 2 hit singles ""Lifted "" and ""Ocean Drive"" were simply excellent ." |
2951 | Tony Rich Project + Nu Colors | Clapham Grand , London | 16.05.1996 | 9 | support did a really good acapella 4 song 20 mins set .Tony Rich had a great band with some really strong songs . |
2952 | Buzzcocks | Kentish Town Forum , London | 18.05.1996 | 9,25 | really good 90 mins set of old and new but the vocals were too low in the mix . |
2953 | Ice T | Subterania , London | 19.05.1996 | 9,75 | one off UK club show by the OG .Totally stunning 90 mins rap set .Great tunes with great lyrics .Boxer Lennox Lewis was there . |
2954 | Dr Robert | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 20.05.1996 | 7,5 | Pretty boring show tonight . |
2955 | Average White Band | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 23.05.1996 | 9,25 | Really tight funky groove sound for their 90 mins set |
2956 | Ash + Bis | Kentish Town Forum , London | 24.05.1996 | 8,5 | support did an average 30 mins set and Ash did a good 65 mins set . |
2957 | Nowaysis | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 25.05.1996 | 8,5 | full house for this Oasis tribute band .55 mins set with no encore .pretty good . The crowd loved it . |
2958 | Manic Street Preachers + Gorkys Zygotic Mynci | Kentish Town Forum , London | 28.05.1996 | 9,5 | richie has not been seen for 15 months Keyboard based support were ok |
2959 | Manic Street Preachers + Gorkys Zygotic Mynci | Kentish Town Forum , London | 29.05.1996 | 9,5 | "stunning 75 mins set with great finale of ""A Design For Life ""+ ""You Love Us """ |
2960 | Cure | Earls Court Arena , London | 31.05.1996 | 9,25 | a massive stage and light display .no support . 2 hours 30 mins show .lots of old hits and even the new songs sounded pretty good . |
2961 | Fugees + De La Soul | Kentish Town Forum , London | 05.06.1996 | 9,25 | really good hip hop double bill .really great atmosphere . |
2962 | Nancy Boy | Powerhaus , London | 06.06.1996 | 9 | trendy new yorkers with Donovans son on vocals and Mike Nesbitts son on guitar. 50 mins of catchy glam pop . |
2963 | Paul Carrack | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 09.06.1996 | 8,5 | 80 mins set that started off a bit slow but got better halfway through . |
2964 | Lloyd Cole | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 10.06.1996 | 9 | last show of 77 date world tour .sprinkling of hit singles with some great lyrics to songs . |
2965 | Ricky Ross | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 11.06.1996 | 8,5 | "debut London show as a solo artist .60 mins set with only 2 Deacon Blue songs . Great encores of ""Roadrunner"" and ""Shake Some Action""" |
2966 | War | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 13.06.1996 | 8,5 | a 2 hour set with most songs lasting 10 mins of tight funk . |
2967 | ZZ Top | Brixton Academy , London | 14.06.1996 | 9,25 | first half of the show was poor due to a dodgy PA sound then it all came together for all the big songs . |
2968 | Elvis Costello And The Attractions with The Brodsky Quartet | BBC Studios , London W12 | 18.06.1996 | 9,5 | invite only TV recording special .2 hours 30 mins set feat all areas of his 20 years career in music. |
2969 | The Band | Kentish Town Forum , London | 20.06.1996 | 7,5 | pretty boring 90 mins set . |
2970 | AC/DC | Wembley Arena , London | 22.06.1996 | 10 | 5 years since Donnington headliner .stage set is a gothic castle Totally fantastic 2 hour set with one rock classic after another . |
2971 | Sex Pistols + Iggy Pop + Wildhearts + Buzzcocks | Finsbury Park , London | 23.06.1996 | 10 | "Pistols first UK show since Dec 1977 .This is part of the Filthy Lucre world tour spread over the next 6 months .The return of the greatest band of all time .Could they cut it ? Opening track ""Bodies "" confirmed they were back to claim their crown .A superb 75 mins set that included some of the greatest songs ever written. Iggy was superb as well with a 70 mins greatest hits set .There were other bands here but today it was all about The Sex Pistols ." |
2972 | Tom Robinson Band | Borderline , London | 27.06.1996 | 9,25 | really good 90 mins set of old and new and Toms stories / rants are great . |
2973 | Saw Doctors | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 28.06.1996 | 9,25 | 2 hours 10 mins of Irish themed songs for this sold out show which had most of the crowd dancing madly . |
2974 | Eric Clapton + The Who with Quadrophenia + Bob Dylan +Alanis Morissette | Hyde Park , London | 29.09.1996 | 9 | Too many of this huge 100,000+ crowd treated the day like a big picnic and not bothered about the bands that much so a lot of atmosphere was just lost.Alanis did an ok set and Bob Dylan did 60 mins but did not reach further than his hardcore fans down the front .Quadrophenia lasted 90 mins but it mostly went over the heads of this lot.Eric Clapton did an ok 90 mins set . |
2975 | Jose Feliciano | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 01.07.1996 | 9 | Legendary blind acoustic guitarist .Did a good set of his own material and some varied cover versions . |
2976 | Fred Schneider | Garage , London | 02.07.1996 | 9,25 | debut London show as a solo artist .The B52s singer did not play any B52s songs but he did a really good 55 mins set of solo album tracks and covers . |
2977 | Sex Pistols + The Sultans | Le Zenith , Paris , France | 04.07.1996 | 10 | a great venue holding about 5,000 and similar to Londons Brixton Academy .The Sultans did an ok 30 mins set .The Sex Pistols did another great set with all the crowd going mental at front |
2978 | Sex Pistols + Slayer + Bad Religion | Aquatica , Milan , Italy | 11.07.1996 | 10 | open air festival and it was very hot .venue held about 15,000 and was a mix of musical styles with even Massive Attack doing a midnight set Slayer and Bad Religion did ok sets but Sex Pistols again were great even though the band walked off halfway through when a couple of bottles were thrown on stage but thankfully they came back to play a full set . Funny sight was seeing John Lydon dancing on stage with one of his friends kids.Blagged the backstage area and had a great meet up with all the band . |
2979 | Sex Pistols + A | Shepherds Bush Empire ,London | 17.07.1996 | 10 | Alan McGee took out a full page ad in NME after seeing this saying it was the greatest rock show he had ever seen .The perfect venue of 2,000 in the back yard of where Steve ,Paul and Glen grew up and went to school .They were fully rehearsed , the sound was perfect .John teased the crowd and it is easily up there in my all time top 5 gigs of all time .Fantastic .Support band A here a long time before they had any hit singles . |
2980 | Neil Young + Alanis Morissette + Manic Street Preachers + Dodgy | Phoenix Festival , Stratford ,UK | 19.07.1996 | 9,5 | we missed the first night of this major festival feat David Bowie and Prodigy as along with thousands of others we got stuck in a 10 hour traffic gridlock which was the worst day I have ever spent in a car . There was no festival at Glastonbury this year and the sun came out and the venue could not cope.The Manics did a really good set.Alanis did a good 50 mins set .Neil Young did a really good 90 mins |
2981 | Bjork + Massive Attack + Nowaysis | Phoenix Festival , Stratford ,UK | 20.07.1996 | 9,25 | heat was unbearable so we stayed in comedy tent and watched celeb 5 aside football in the afternoon .Bjork did a 60 mins set that was full of fireworks exploding and Massive Attack did a good 60 mins dance set . |
2982 | Sex Pistols + Terrorvision + Echobelly | Phoenix Festival , Stratford ,UK | 21.07.1996 | 10 | Echobelly and Terrorvision did ok sets .Sex Pistols did another stunning 75 mins set .Although it was a huge gig like Finsbury Park there was more space down the front to jump around as this was not a hardcore Pistols crowd. |
2983 | The Pharcyde | Kentish Town Forum , London | 24.07.1996 | 8 | sold out show from these west coast rappers but it was a bit samey . |
2984 | Bryan Adams + Del Amitri | Wembley Stadium , London | 27.07.1996 | 9,75 | Del Amitri did a good mix of old + new Bryan Adams did a 2 hours 30 mins set full of stadium rock anthems .They also played 20 mins set in the middle of the stadium on a tiny little stage .Superb. |
2985 | Cowboy Junkies | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 07.08.1996 | 8,5 | sold out show .90 mins set .Female singer looked and sounded great . |
2986 | Patti Smith Group | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 08.08.1996 | 9,25 | "First London shows for over 15 years .This was 2nd of 2 sold out SBE shows Band included Lenny Kaye and Tom Verlaine .2 hours 15 mins set of songs and poetry .Still has plenty of and venom in her voice . She did a verypassion dodgy cover of "" Smoke On The Water""" |
2987 | Biohazard + Fear Factory | Garage , London | 16.08.1996 | 8,5 | warm up show for Donnington Festival where both bands are on the bill .FF did an ok 40 mins thrash set .Biohazard did a good 55 mins set of thrash with a funk feel . |
2988 | KISS + Ozzy Osborne | Donnington Race Track , UK | 17.08.1996 | 10 | What a great year for live gigs 1996 was First of all the original members of The Sex Pistols do a tour and now all the original members of KISS reform with full costumes and full make up .Ozzy did a crazed 1 hour 45 mins set of Black Sabbath and solo material which was really good but that could not compete with a fully blown KISS show .Stunning stage show with a 1 hour mins set feat all their classic material pre 1980 with fireworks , blood spitting,full costumes and full make up .Wow . |
2989 | Judie Tzuke | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 20.08.1996 | 8 | nice to see this singer from the 1970s playing live again .nice gentle vocals . |
2990 | Weezer + The Driven | Garage , London | 21.08.1996 | 9 | 70 mins set of pop grunge material .some songs were brilliant but others a bit average but a good club show . |
2991 | Gene + Divine Comedy | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 22.08.1996 | 9 | Reading Festival warm up double bill .Divine Comedy were a bit of a let down.Gene have really improved since I saw them a year ago . |
2992 | Billy Cobham | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 28.08.1996 | 9 | great venue to see this drumming legend up close .2 hour instrumentals set with a great band playing with him. |
2993 | Nowaysis | Kentish Town Forum , London | 30.08.1996 | 8 | short 50 mins set of Oasis covers . |
2994 | Big Country | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 31.08.1996 | 9,25 | Still with all original members .Lots of great oldies and a few covers .1 hour 45 mins set . |
2995 | Black Uhuru | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 02.09.1996 | 9 | Reggae stars of late 1970s did a lively and colourful 2 hour set |
2996 | Courtney Pine + Lewis Taylor | Kentish Town Forum , London | 06.09.1996 | 8 | support did a good set . Courtney did a set of jazz trumpet playing that was good but not very exciting . |
2997 | Billy Bragg | Roundhouse , London | 09.09.1996 | 9 | after being closed for years they are starting to have events again at this famous 1970s venue .Billy Bragg still an angry young man . 1 hour 50 mins . |
2998 | Steely Dan | Wembley Arena , London | 10.09.1996 | 9,25 | feat original members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen in their first London shows for over 20 years .2 hour set .Very mature crowd and the band had a slick and stylish soft soul sound |
2999 | Deep Blue Something | Garage , London | 13.09.1996 | 8,5 | "ok 70 mins set with the mega hit ""Breakfast At Tiffanys "" ." |
3000 | Trextasy | Standard Pub , London E17 | 15.09.1996 | 9,5 | Fantastic 90 mins set to celebrate Marc Bolans anniversary . |
3001 | Powerstation | Hanover Grand , London | 17.09.1996 | 9,5 | feat Robert Palmer on vocals and Andy Taylor on guitar .Debut UK show .Brilliant 50 mins set of their best songs The overall sound was perfect . |
3002 | Alison Limerick | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 19.09.1996 | 8,5 | Enjoyable 65 mins set from this UK soul talent . |
3003 | Amanda Marshall | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 23.09.1996 | 9,25 | Another Canadian rock chick with a great voice . Really good 70 mins set . |
3004 | Emmylou Harris | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 25.09.1996 | 8,5 | American country blue grass queen . |
3005 | Neurotic Outsiders + Stimulator | Astoria 2 , London | 26.09.1996 | 9,75 | "support did an ok 30 mins show .N Outsiders are a rock supergroup feat Steve Jones (Sex Pistols ) John Taylor (Duran Duran ) Duff and Matt (Guns And Roses ) This was a stunning 80 mins set .They played most of the tracks from their excellent debut album plus 2 DD tracks and "" Silly Thing "" and ""BlackLeather "" with a fantastic encore of Sex Pistols ""Bodies"" and finale of The Damneds ""New Rose "" with Simon LeBon on vocals . Brilliant stuff ." |
3006 | Peter Perrett | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 27.09.1996 | 8,5 | The 70 mins set was under rehearsed .5 Only Ones tracks were really good but the other stuff was a bit messy . |
3007 | Mike Flowers Pops | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 04.10.1996 | 9 | Huge 13 piece band doing a really good set of cover versions in their MOR style |
3008 | Christie Hennessy | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 08.10.1996 | 8,5 | Gentle Irish songs with lots of humour in this 1 hour 40 mins set . |
3009 | Rocket From The Crypt + Gallon Drunk | Garage , London | 09.10.1996 | 9,25 | support did ok 30 mins set uptempo garage rock that was really rockin in places .80 mins set . |
3010 | Metallica | Earls Court Arena , London | 12.10.1996 | 9,25 | in the round with lots of pyros .sound quality could have been better .good 2 hours 15 mins set but not as good as shows a few years back. |
3011 | Donovan | Dingwalls , London | 16.10.1996 | 9,25 | one off UK show .Sold out crowd loved it Just Donovan and acoustic guitar for a 70 mins set of old and new material . |
3012 | Trextasy | Redback Tavern , Acton , London | 17.10.1996 | 9,75 | Fantastic 85 mins set from easily the best tribute band out there . |
3013 | Holy Barbarians | Garage , London | 18.10.1996 | 9,25 | "feat Ian Astbury from The Cult on vocals with a few Cult tunes thrown inc a great encore of The Cults "" Wild Flower"" " |
3014 | Midnight Oil | Kentish Town Forum , London | 29.10.1996 | 9,25 | one off UK show .mad for it aussie crowd made this 1 hour 40 mins show |
3015 | Muttonbirds | Splash Club , London WC1 | 30.10.1996 | 8 | OK 70 mins set from New Zealand . |
3016 | Joe Cocker | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 31.10.1996 | 9 | a great set but too short at 80 mins as he left out 3 or 4 big songs . |
3017 | Rolf Harris | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 01.11.1996 | 9,5 | what a surprisingly great show . The crowd were like a Gary Glitter mob shouting Leader ,Leader and he dida fun filled 75 mins set with loads of hits and some dodgy cover versions . |
3018 | Social Distortion | Garage , London | 02.11.1996 | 9,25 | feat Mike Ness on vocals .sold out .really impressive 75 mins set from these California punk rockers . |
3019 | Joe Louis Walker | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 04.11.1996 | 9 | Really good blues rock set lasting nearly 2 hours . |
3020 | Hue And Cry | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 07.11.1996 | 9 | good 90 mins set . Newer songs have more of a jazz feel with lots of sax . |
3021 | Slade 2 + Mud + compere Suzi Quatro | Borderline , London | 10.11.1996 | 9,5 | Great 1970s glam rock double bill .Slade 2 sadly have no Noddy Holder but his replacement has a great voice. Dave Hill and Don Powell are still there and they did a 50 mins greatest hits set Mud feat Les Gray did a really good 40 mins of their hits . |
3022 | Vernon Reid | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 11.11.1996 | 8,5 | ex member of Livin Color did a 90 mins set of uptempo guitar songs but some were a bit too jazzy . |
3023 | Holly Cole | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 13.11.1996 | 8 | Trendy crowd and good lyrics but nothing special in the 80 mins set . |
3024 | Tina Turner | Wembley Arena , London | 19.11.1996 | 9,5 | Fantastic 1 hour 45 mins set that would have been even better if I had not been near the back with crap seats . |
3025 | KISS | NEC Arena , Birmingham | 20.11.1996 | 10 | Wow what a great night . KISS bring their entire Donnington production to the UK for 3 indoor arena shows .2 hour set of their classic early songs with full costumes and full make up . |
3026 | KISS | Nynex Arena , Manchester | 21.11.1996 | 10 | "another 2 hour visual treat from my favourite american rock band .so many great songs with full pyros and stunning encore of ""Detroit Rock City"" and ""Rock And Roll All Nite """ |
3027 | Skakalites + Laurel Aitken | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 22.11.1996 | 7,5 | this ska themed show should have been a lot better . |
3028 | KISS | Wembley Arena , London | 25.11.1996 | 10 | The KISS world tour for 1996 was the NO 1 biggest grossing tour that year .Got down to near the front for great view You Wanted The Best ,You Got The Best , The Hottest Band In The World KISS .Totally amazing 3 UK shows .Everyone should see a KISS concert . |
3029 | Def Leppard | Wembley Arena , London | 26.11.1996 | 9,75 | Both nights i had great seats .Brilliant 1 hour 45 mins set . |
3030 | Def Leppard | Wembley Arena , London | 27.11.1996 | 9,75 | Scaled down stage show compared to lasers and lights on last tour .Loads of great catchy rock songs . |
3031 | Christy Moore | Kentish Town Forum, London | 28.11.1996 | 9,5 | Mad for it Irish crowd created a great atmosphere for the 1hour 45 mins set full of humour and great stories . |
3032 | Alishas Attic | Subterania , London | 02.12.1996 | 8 | 55 mins set from this female duo from Essex . The 2 hit singles were good but the other songs were pretty average . |
3033 | Suede + Reef + Ray Davies + Alexander O Neal + Beth Orton | BBC Studios , London W12 | 03.12.1996 | 9 | TV recording for Jools Holland Later .Each band did 2 songs each and it was a nice change from normal gig set up . |
3034 | Specials | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 04.12.1996 | 9,25 | really good 75 mins set of ska tunes that the crowd really loved .Sadly Terry Hall is still not there . |
3035 | Billy Bragg | Kentish Town Forum , London | 05.12.1996 | 9,25 | 90 mins set full of humour and some political banter with those great lyrics . |
3036 | The Who with Billy Idol in Quadrophenia | Earls Court Arena , London | 06.12.1996 | 9,5 | First part was 75 mins of Quadrophenia with Billy Idol outstanding as The Face .Second part was 30 mins of Who hits which were all really great to hear again. |
3037 | Roy Ayers | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 09.12.1996 | 9 | really good 2 hour show by this jazz funk vibes supremo . |
3038 | Sting + Paul Carrack | Royal Albert Hall , London | 11.12.1996 | 9,75 | last night of 6 RAH sold out Sting gigs Paul Carrack did a good set . Stunning 1 hour 50 mins set feat mega songs from The Police and solo career .His band were superb with Dominic on guitar just outstanding . |
3039 | Bjorn Again | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 12.12.1996 | 9,5 | 90 mins ABBA tribute which had a great xmas party atmosphere with loads of classic songs and costume changes . |
3040 | Godfathers | Powerhaus , London | 14.12.1996 | 9,5 | 65 mins set full of loads of great Godfathers rock anthems . |
3041 | Corduroy | Jazz Cafe, Camden , London | 18.12.1996 | 8,5 | 90 mins set by these trendy acid jazz boys . |
3042 | Tina Turner | Wembley Arena , London | 19.12.1996 | 9,75 | same great show as last month but tonight I was much nearer the front so enjoyed it even more . |
3043 | Tony Hadley | Jazz Cafe , Camden , London | 23.12.1996 | 9,5 | as always a really enjoyable show with a great mix of Spandau hits , solo material and covers that tonight inc Tom Pettys Freefalling and RHCP Under The Bridge |
3044 | Death In June | Garage , London | 09.01.1997 | 6 | boring industrial goth . |
3045 | Gene Harris | Jazz Cafe , London | 13.01.1997 | 8 | over 50 albums out in 40 year career .some lovely piano playing . |
3046 | Descendents | Garage , London | 14.01.1997 | 8 | LA punk rockers did a 75 mins set . |
3047 | Link Wray | Garage , London | 15.01.1997 | 7 | should have been a lot better . he played too many cover versions. |
3048 | Trextasy | Clapham Grand , London | 17.01.1997 | 9,25 | really good set as usual but only did 50 mins tonight as disco took over . |
3049 | Lightning Seeds + Octopus + Mundy | Astoria , London | 19.01.1997 | 9 | both supports were boring . L . Seeds did a 60 mins set that had a few good hit singles but they lacked excitement and stage presence . |
3050 | Light Of The World | Jazz Cafe , London | 24.01.1997 | 9,25 | reunion show for this London funk band who did a good 1 hour 40 mins set of old and new songs with a great encore of London Town + The Other One |
3051 | Eels | Garage , London | 29.01.1997 | 9,25 | sold out show by this LA trio . 70 mins set with some cool indie tunes |
3052 | Us 3 | Jazz Cafe , London | 05.02.1997 | 8,5 | good 80 mins set from this American jazz rap act . |
3053 | Denim | 100 Club , London | 06.02.1997 | 9 | short 40 mins set but loads of 70s themes in songs made it good fun . |
3054 | Maximum Who | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden ,London | 07.02.1997 | 9 | Who tribute act who did not really look like them but played the songs great . |
3055 | Jamiroquai + Spice Girls | Alexander Palace , London | 13.02.1997 | 9,5 | invite only party for pre season launch of McClaren racing cars new livery . lots of celebs and free booze and both bands did really good 45 mins sets . |
3056 | Ocean Colour Scene + Paul Weller | Royal Albert Hall , London | 17.02.1997 | 9,5 | surprise guest support did a great 25 mins set . OCS did a really good 75 mins set with encore feat Paul Weller and Noel Gallacher on stage with them. |
3057 | Marky Ramones Intruders | Camden Underworld, London | 18.02.1997 | 8,5 | 45 mins set from ex Ramones member very NY punk kind of show . |
3058 | Steve Earle | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 21.02.1997 | 9,25 | solo acoustic country and western blues . 2 hour 30 mins set . |
3059 | Black Crowes | Garage , London | 22.02.1997 | 9 | 5.30 pm show lasted for 1 hour 35 mins and was more acoustic . |
3060 | Black Crowes | Garage , London | 22.02.1997 | 9,25 | 8.30 pm show lasted for 1 hour 45 mins and had more electric guitars . |
3061 | Steve Earle | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 23.02.1997 | 9,25 | 2nd show with great stories and lyrics about Southern States of USA . |
3062 | Courtney Pine | Jazz Cafe , London | 26.02.1997 | 9 | Fantastic jazz trumpet player with a great band giving it a rap/hip hop vibe . |
3063 | Sham 69 | Adrenalin Village , London SW11 | 02.03.1997 | 9,5 | 20th anniversary show from Sham 69 really good 55 mins set of old and new and Jimmy Pursey is still brilliant . |
3064 | Platinum Blonde | Redback , Acton , London | 06.03.1997 | 8,5 | Madonna tribute who did a good 55 mins set of her biggest tunes . |
3065 | Ray Davies | Queen Elizabeth Hall , London | 08.03.1997 | 9,5 | acoustic show . No support . superb 2 hours 15 mins set with loads of old hits mixed with new material and some great stories . |
3066 | Sam Brown | Jazz Cafe , London | 09.03.1997 | 8 | UK female vocalist who did a good 75 mins set inc a couple of 1990 hits . she is a very indemand backing singer for the major touring acts . |
3067 | Rosanne Cash | Jazz Cafe , London | 17.03.1997 | 8 | good country voice and lyrics . |
3068 | Mary Black | Jazz Cafe , London | 18.03.1997 | 9 | very popular female Irish singer . 80 mins set , great voice ,great lyrics . |
3069 | James | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 20.03.1997 | 9,5 | Excellent 90 mins set with lots of James anthems and a few new ones . |
3070 | Dana Bryant | Jazz Cafe , London | 25.03.1997 | 9 | 80 mins set of NY rap poetry with a great band and stage personality . |
3071 | Suzanne Vega | Kentish Town Forum, London | 28.03.1997 | 9 | First 30 mins was a bit boring but it got better and better in the 1 hour 45 mins set . |
3072 | Abba Gold | Redback , Acton , London | 03.04.1997 | 9 | really good fun night of Abba tunes . 60 mins set inc costume changes . |
3073 | Cheikh Lo | Jazz Cafe , London | 08.04.1997 | 8,5 | rising West African singer who did a good 1 hour 45 mins set . |
3074 | Bryan Adams | Wembley Arena , London | 10.04.1997 | 9,5 | no support . First of 5 Wembley shows . great 2 hours 30 mins set with 30 mins of that played on a small stage in the middle of the arena . |
3075 | Elves | Kentish Town Forum , London | 11.04.1997 | 9,25 | Mexican Elvis Presley tribute . full 90 mins set of costume changes , humour and great songs . |
3076 | Bryan Adams | Wembley Arena , London | 14.04.1997 | 9,75 | last of 5 Wembley Arena shows . same 2 hours 30 mins set as last week but more fun as we got near the front . so many great catchy pop rock songs . |
3077 | Specials | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 18.04.1997 | 9,5 | still no Terry Hall but a great 90 mins set of Specials hits and ska covers . Great dance atmosphere . |
3078 | Nils Lofgren | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 23.04.1997 | 9,25 | 90 mins unplugged set with lots of old and new songs and great guitar . |
3079 | Screaming Lord Sutch And The Savages | Station Tavern , London W10 | 25.04.1997 | 8,5 | an hour of blues covers but S L Sutch only came on for last 25 mins but was great fun and it was free admission . |
3080 | Horace Andy | Jazz Cafe , London | 28.04.1997 | 8 | Reggae Coxone legend from 60s/70s. good band but he had a weak voice . |
3081 | Eels + Tennage Fan Club | Shepherds Bush Empire ,London | 30.04.1997 | 9,5 | Eels did a superb 70 mins set and support did a good set .This was the first show I reviewed for the local West London paper that would continue off and on for the next 4 years . |
3082 | Billy Bragg | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 01.05.1997 | 9 | Election Special Concert . 90 mins set of superb lyrics . |
3083 | Beck + Brand New Heavies + Henry Rollins + David Bryne with Morcheeba( recording for Jools Holland later ) | BBC Studios , London W12 | 06.05.1997 | 9,5 | each act did 2 or 3 songs each and it was really enjoyable . |
3084 | The Plimsouls | The Garage , Barcelona , Spain | 09.05.1997 | 9 | feat Blondie drummer Clem Burke . 90 mins set of power pop that is really popular in Spain at present . |
3085 | Ian Hunter | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 14.05.1997 | 9,25 | really enjoyable 90 mins set . the 1970s oldies were mega though the new stuff was pretty average . He was joined by Queens Roger Taylor for a great encore of All The Young Dudes |
3086 | Brand New Heavies | Kentish Town Forum , London | 15.05.1997 | 9 | with new female american vocalist . filmed by MTV so lots of costume changes in the 80 mins funk set . |
3087 | Steve Harley | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 16.05.1997 | 9,5 | Fantastic 2 hour set full of passion and feeling from this 1970s star . |
3088 | Boz Skaggs | Jazz Cafe , London | 21.05.1997 | 8,5 | First UK show for 20 years . 90 mins set of jazz ,blues and soul . |
3089 | W.A.S.P. | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 28.05.1997 | 9,25 | TV screens showing porn videos and cutting up a pig on stage , yes it must be another WASP show .80 mins set . |
3090 | Average White Band | Jazz Cafe , Camden | 29.05.1997 | 9,25 | Lovely slick soul sound .1 hour 40 mins set of old classics and new material . |
3091 | Toots And The Maytals | Jazz Cafe , London | 02.06.1997 | 8 | Reggae legend but most of the set seemed a bit half hearted |
3092 | Specials | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 03.06.1997 | 9,5 | Another fantastic live band who really want to make everyone dance to their 1 hour 25 mins of bouncy ska . |
3093 | Aerosmith | Wembley Arena , London | 04.06.1997 | 9,75 | both shows sold out a month ago . totally stunning 1 hour 35 mins set . |
3094 | Aerosmith | Wembley Arena , London | 05.06.1997 | 9,75 | so many great rock songs from one of the worlds greatest live bands . |
3095 | Counterfeit Stones | Clapham Grand , London | 06.06.1997 | 9 | Fun filled 70 mins set of classic Rolling Stones tunes . |
3096 | Shane McGowan + Van Morrison + Lightning Seeds + Divine Comedy + Dreadzone + Brian Kennedy | Finsbury Park , London Fleadh Music Festival | 07.06.1997 | 9 | nice day out in the sunshine . Lightning Seeds stuck to a pure hits set and irish singer Brian Kennedy was really good .Shane and Van were good . |
3097 | KISS | Flanders Expo,Ghent,Belgium | 10.06.1997 | 10 | venue was similar to Wembley Arena but not as big . KISS in full make up . 1 hour 50 mins of the perfect rock show great songs , fireworks ,blood spitting , fire breathing ,explosions , rocket firing guitars . Excellent . |
3098 | Aerosmith + 3 Colours Red | Bercy , Paris , France | 11.06.1997 | 10 | support did an energy filled set .totally stunning Aerosmith show in this venue I think even better than last weeks Wembley Arena shows . |
3099 | ABC + Jai | Kentish Town Forum , London | 14.06.1997 | 9,5 | ok support but ABC did a really good 70 mins set with plenty of classics from Lexicon Of Love album. |
3100 | INXS | Wembley Arena , London | 18.06.1997 | 9,5 | really good 1 hour 45 mins set .Micheal is still the perfect looking rock star but the vocals could have been clearer. |
3101 | David Essex | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 24.06.1997 | 9 | 80 mins set full of his great 1970s pop singles and some new material |
3102 | Stevie Winwood | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 25.06.1997 | 9 | no support . 2 hour set . the older songs were great but new material seemed very average . |
3103 | Beck + Levellers + Echo And The Bunnymen | Glastonbury Festival ,Somerset | 27.06.1997 | 9,25 | 100,000 tickets all sold a month ago . really heavy rain on Thurs,Fri , Sat meant the entire site was very muddy. |
3104 | Ray Davies + Steve Harley + Billy Bragg + Nick Lowe + Attila The Stocbroker + John Otway . | Glastonbury Festival ,Somerset | 28.06.1997 | 9,25 | we did not see Prodigy on Fri and Radiohead on Sat because the area was too slippery to stand in . Honest . |
3105 | Sting + Kula Shaker + Van Morrison + Ash + Noel Fielding | Glastonbury Festival ,Somerset | 29.06.1997 | 9,5 | The great Glastonbury vibes overcame all the dreadful weather conditions |
3106 | Goldblade | Garage , London | 03.07.1997 | 8,5 | loads of energy in this soul punk gig but the set only lasted 40 mins . |
3107 | KISS + Rage Against The Machine + Skunk Anansie + Thunder + L7 + 3 Colours Red | Finsbury Park , London | 05.07.1997 | 10 | the sun came out and all support bands did good sets .KISS came on for their biggest London show ever to 25,000+ . Fantastic set lasting nearly 2 hours with all the usual stage production. |
3108 | Diana Ross | Wembley Arena , London | 07.07.1997 | 9,5 | no support . In the round show . really good 2 hour show of great songs and big glitzy dresses . |
3109 | Jazz Passengers feat Deborah Harry | Jazz Cafe , London | 09.07.1997 | 9,25 | great 90 mins set of New York jazz with stylish vocals by Deborah Harry . |
3110 | Alice Cooper + Tampasm | Guildhall , Southampton | 10.07.1997 | 9,75 | could not get tickets for London show that sold out and touts wanted ?60 so drove down to Southampton for this great venue that holds 1700 . support group were pretty dire . Fantastic 85 mins set of non stop entertainment with mega tunes like No More Mr Nice Guy + Elected +Schools Out + Poison. Superb show . |
3111 | Micheal Jackson | Wembley Stadium , London | 15.07.1997 | 9,25 | Long 2 hours 15 mins set but he used too many video clips between songs . Great tunes and dancing but he is still stuck in the 1980s . |
3112 | Dr John + Dr Robert | Kentish Town Forum , London | 16.07.1997 | 8 | Is there a doctor in the house ? both acts good but nothing special . |
3113 | Isaac Hayes + Groove Collective | Kentish Town Forum , London | 17.07.1997 | 9 | "Isaac and his great backing band did a really good 2 hour set with a finale of Theme From Shaft that was mega . |
3114 | Dog Eat Dog | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 19.07.1997 | 9,25 | much better than expected 70 mins set from these grunge pop rockers . |
3115 | Roy Wood Big Band | Beck Theatre , Hayes , Middx | 20.07.1997 | 9,5 | 70 mins greatest hits set with loads of classic Move and Wizzard songs His massive band were great feat a few females on sax and trombones etc . |
3116 | Terry Callier | Jazz Cafe , London | 23.07.1997 | 8 | rediscovered acid jazz legend but I found some of the 90 mins set boring . |
3117 | David Byrne | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 26.07.1977 | 9,5 | Really interesting 85 mins set with all Talking Heads songs remixed and new material full of dance energy . |
3118 | Sinead O Connor | Kentish Town Forum , London | 28.07.1997 | 9,25 | Really good 75 mins comback show with lots of irish and indian mixes. Did not play Nothing Compares To You |
3119 | Shola Ama | Jazz Cafe , London | 29.07.1997 | 8 | up and coming 18 year old with a sold out show .Good 55 mins set but not enough stand out material . |
3120 | Billy Cobham | Jazz Cafe , London | 04.08.1997 | 8,5 | still one of the worlds greatest jazz rock drummers .With bass and guitar but with no vocals and 10 mins songs . |
3121 | Saw Doctors | Astoria , London | 06.08.1997 | 9,25 | sold out show with a great atmosphere. 1 hour 55 mins set of irish based lyrics. |
3122 | David Bowie | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 11.08.1997 | 9,75 | 1st of 2 sell out Bowie shows at The Empire .This was another gig that I reviewed for the local paper . Superb 2 hours 10 mins set with a great backing band .Best show at The Empire since Sex Pistols gig last year . |
3123 | Mike Scott Band | Garage , London | 14.08.1997 | 9,25 | 1st of 5 Garage shows for Mike Scott Back with a rocking electric band . |
3124 | Mike Scott Band | Garage , London | 18.08.1997 | 9,25 | 80 mins set of great lyrics and great vocals . |
3125 | Eddie Reader And Bob Hewerdine | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 19.08.1997 | 9 | "Quality evening with 2 great singers with great lyrics . 90 mins set with final song Gracelands superb. |
3126 | Jose Feliciano | Jazz Cafe , London | 21.08.1997 | 9 | Legendary blind guitarist .Strange set of songs in 90 mins set but it was a very entertaining night . |
3127 | Leo Sayer | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 22.08.1997 | 9,25 | he seems to have been away for over 10 years hiding but he still looks the same and did a really good 90 mins set that had 6 or 7 hit singles from 1970s . |
3128 | U2 | Wembley Stadium , London | 23.08.1997 | 9,75 | 2nd of 2 Wembley Stadium sell outs . Featuring the worlds biggest video screen Fantastic 2 hour show from one of the greatest live rock bands . |
3129 | Metallica + Marilyn Manson + Terrorvision + Bush + Dinosaur Jr + 3 Colours Red + Descendants | Reading Festival | 24.08.1997 | 9,75 | Metallica did an awesome 1 hour 40 mins set and Marilyn Manson did a great shock rock hour set for all his fans who turned up in force. 3 Colours Red , Terrorvision and Bush were good . Dinosaur Jr were a let down. |
3130 | Percy Sledge | Jazz Cafe , London | 28.08.1997 | 8,5 | 85 mins standard soul set with a few of his own and a lot of cover versions . |
3131 | Nowaysis + Cavern Beatles + Counterfeit Stones + Abba Gold + One Step Behind + Spice It Up | Boston Manor Park, Brentford | 30.08.1997 | 9,5 | all day tribute bands festival promoted by TNT mag .Really good atmosphere . Best band were Counterfeit Stones with Nowaysis very disapointing . |
3132 | Jah Wobble And Invaders Of The Heart | Jazz Cafe , London | 01.09.1997 | 8 | former PIL bass player with a set that never really got going . |
3133 | 3 Colours Red + Nick Heywood | Garage , London | 02.09.1997 | 9 | Creation Records double bill ? 1980s pop star did a good 30 mins set . 3 Colours Red did a good rocky set . |
3134 | John Sebastian | Jazz Cafe , London | 07.09.1997 | 8,5 | Ex Lovin Spoonful and Woodstock survivor with a 80 mins ok set with some nice stories . |
3135 | Primal Scream | Victoria Park ,Hackney ,London | 12.09.1997 | 8 | "75 mins set that was a major let down. They played Rocks but all the new stuff was lost in this horrible huge tent that had no atmosphere whatsoever . |
3136 | Trextasy | The Complex, Islington, London | 16.09.1997 | 9,75 | mega show for the 20th anniversary of Marc Bolans sad death. Trextasy did a 60 mins greatest hits set and there was a Trex disco and videos all night with appearance of Bill Legend the original drummer from Marcs band . |
3137 | Supertramp | Royal Albert Hall , London | 18.09.1997 | 9,25 | 2nd of 5 Supertramp RAH shows . no support . 2 hour show |
3138 | Exponents | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 19.09.1997 | 9,25 | really good massive in Aussie band who did a rocking 75 mins set . |
3139 | Supertramp | Royal Albert Hall , London | 20.09.1997 | 9,5 | First hour of the 2 hour show was new material then it was old classics . CD quality show with mega varilites . Great seats at the front tonight . |
3140 | Gwar | Kentish Town Forum, London | 22.09.1997 | 9,25 | similar 90 mins show as last year . the music is 3rd rate thrash but the show is mega fun with mad costumes and fake gunge blood everywhere . |
3141 | Shakatak | Jazz Cafe , London | 23.09.1997 | 7,5 | apart from the 2 hit singles it was a pretty boring night . |
3142 | Pretend Pretenders | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 27.09.1997 | 8 | they started off badly but the singer did good with hit singles at the end . |
3143 | Trextasy with Micky Finn + Johns Children | Corn Exchange , Cambridge | 30.09.1997 | 9,75 | another mega tribute night to Bolan . this time to celebrate to the day what would have been his 50th birthday. Rolan Bolan was there to watch it . Trextasy did 2 sets . The first was an hour of lesser known Bolan gems . Second set was a 1 hour 25 mins set of greatest hits with Trex legend Micky Finn on trademark bongos . |
3144 | Nils Lofgren | Jazz Cafe , London | 02.10.1997 | 9 | "90 mins acoustic set with great songs like Keith Don’t Go and Shine Silently Nils is a great guitarist ." |
3145 | Whitesnake | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 07.10.1997 | 9,75 | 1st of 2 sell out shows at SB Empire . Billed as the Farewell Tour Fantastic 2 hour set feat all their great rock tracks with that great Coverdale bluesy rock n roll voice. |
3146 | D Influence | Jazz Cafe , London | 09.10.1997 | 9 | 4th of 5 sell out Jazz Cafe shows . Really good 90 mins set of pop soul . |
3147 | Godfathers | Garage , London | 18.10.1997 | 9,75 | Yet another stunning show from this great little band . 75 mins of rock n roll energy with a great encore of The Beasties Fight For Your Right To Party |
3148 | No Use For A Name + Suicide Machines | Garage , London | 20.10.1997 | 8,5 | Two of Americas top up and coming punk bands but they were nothing mega |
3149 | Smashmouth | Garage , London | 21.10.1997 | 7,5 | current hit single is really good but the rest of the hour set was not much good |
3150 | ELO 2 | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 27.10.1997 | 9 | sadly no Jeff Lynne but originals Bev Bevan on drums and Nick Kamanski are still here playing tonight . no support . 2 hour show loads of hits .pretty enjoyable . |
3151 | Del Amitri | Royal Albert Hall , London | 28.10.1997 | 9,5 | much better show than the last time I saw them .First set was 45 mins semi acoustic and Second set was 85 mins electric set with all the hits . |
3152 | Radish + Addict | Garage , London | 30.10.1997 | 8,5 | sold out show .Interesting support band Raddish did a pretty good set . |
3153 | Gary Numan | Shepherds Bush Empire , London | 09.11.1997 | 9 | 1 hour 40 mins set . He played 4 or 5 hits but concentrated on material that hinted at industrial goth but vocals were mixed down far too low . |
3154 | Tura Satana + Bullyrag | Garage , London | 13.11.1997 | 9,25 | support did a good rap metal set . Tura singer has a great mix of Courtney Love / Cyndi Lauper crazed attitude in the great 60 mins rock set . |
3155 | Connor Reeves | Jazz Cafe , London | 18.11.1997 | 9 | sold out show by this hot white soul singer with 2 top 30 hit singles . 55 mins set with a great voice . |
3156 | AC/Seedy ( AC/DC Tribute ) | Redback , Acton , London | 20.11.1997 | 9,25 | they did a fantastic 60 mins set of AC/DC rock classics and the Angus lookalike was just perfection . |
3157 | Spear Of Destiny | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 21.11.1997 | 9,25 | Really good 75 mins set . Kirk Brandon really gives it 100% |
3158 | Paul Young | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 25.11.1997 | 9,5 | He still looks the part and that great voice was intact for the 1hour 40 mins . |
3159 | Moodswings | Kentish Town Forum , London | 30.11.1997 | 9,25 | The venue was decorated with lots of lovely drapes and logos everywhere for this rave promotion. 60 mins set . Chrissie Hynde (Pretenders) came on for State Of Independance |
3160 | Project 1 /Ex King Crimson/ | Jazz Cafe , London | 01.12.1997 | 5 | This 90 mins set of instrumentals was the most boring gig i have seen for ages |
3161 | Stiff Little Fingers | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 02.12.1997 | 9,5 | Fantastic sold out punk atmosphere. Great 85 mins set that included loads of older classics and new material . |
3162 | Insane Clown Posse | Astoria 2 , London | 03.12.1997 | 9,25 | Sold out show for this hyped USA band . Mad rap rock duo with 2 female dancers 60 mins set full of rude lyrics as they squirted the crowd non stop with their green soda .yuk .great fun though . |
3163 | Mary Black | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 04.12.1997 | 9 | Really good 1 hour 40 mins set with most lyrics having an irish theme. |
3164 | Cast | Power Station , London SW11 | 05.12.1997 | 9 | 85 mins set in this super tent venue set up for loads of December shows . They played about 8 top 40 hit singles . |
3165 | Tom Robinson | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 07.12.1997 | 9,25 | Tom played 2 sets of 45 mins each and as usual had a lovely stage manner full of jokes and good stories . |
3166 | Dream Theatre | Kentish Town Forum ,London | 09.12.1997 | 9 | one off UK show .2 hours 10 mins set. Much better than expected . They were kinda like Rush with the most amazing drummer I have seen for years . |
3167 | Morrissey | Power Station , London SW11 | 10.12.1997 | 9,25 | Really good exciting show but he only played for 65 mins tonight . |
3168 | Gary Glitter + The Glitter Band | Wembley Arena , London | 11.12.1997 | 9,5 | First of 2 GG Wembley shows . Fantastic xmas atmosphere . 1 hour 40 mins totally over the top show from this great 1970s glam legend . |
3169 | Roy Ayers | Jazz Cafe , London | 12.12.1997 | 9 | week of sold out Jazz Cafe RA shows . London crowd always loves his 90 mins set of funk and vibes . |
3170 | Midge Ure | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 13.12.1997 | 8,5 | Good 80 mins set but was spoilt by sound problems and under rehearsed but there were a few good tunes . |
3171 | Shane McGowan | Kentish Town Forum,London | 14.12.1997 | 9,25 | Mental sold out drunken crowd made it a wild atmosphere for Shanes 80 mins set . Shane looks a bit rough but his loyal fans really do love him . |
3172 | Fish | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 15.12.1997 | 9,25 | Set lasted nearly 2 hours . Fish still has that great stage patter and his storytelling is pure magic . |
3173 | Oasis + Supergrass | Wembley Arena , London | 17.12.1997 | 9,75 | 2nd of 3 sold out Oasis Wembley gigs Critics have been writing Oasis off but this show was totally fantastic . 1 hour 40 mins of great distorted rock n roll anthems . |
3174 | Buzzcocks | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 20.12.1997 | 9,25 | sold out show by these punk legends . 90 mins set full of older classics and a sprinkling of new material . |
3175 | Bjorn Again | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 21.12.1997 | 9,25 | Fantastic xmas party atmosphere . 90 mins set of ABBA classics . |
3176 | Prodigy + Placebo | Power Station , London SW11 | 22.12.1997 | 9,5 | caught 20 mins of good support . Full on mental 85 mins set from the kings of dance rock . |
3177 | Imani Coppola | 100 Club , London | 15.01.1998 | 8 | current single is great but the set only lasted 30 mins with just 6 songs . |
3178 | 999 | Dublin Casle ,Camden, London | 18.01.1998 | 9,25 | Really good sweaty punk gig . 999 did an hour of short sharp songs with loads of the older faves from late 1970s . |
3179 | Georgie Fame | Jazz Cafe , London | 21.01.1998 | 8,5 | some of the 90 mins set was good but some of it was very muso . |
3180 | Light Of The World | Jazz Cafe , London | 22.01.1998 | 9 | 1 hour 40 mins set by this UK funk outfit from 1980s which included their 3 hit singles . Enjoyable evening . |
3181 | Muttonbirds | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 31.01.1998 | 8,5 | 90 mins set from one of New Zealands top indie rock bands . |
3182 | Nick Lowe | Jazz Cafe , London | 09.02.1998 | 9 | sold out show . Some lovely country tinged songs in the 95 mins set . |
3183 | Hellacopters | Garage , London | 10.02.1998 | 8 | good rocking guitars but the vocals were a bit of a letdown . |
3184 | Terry Callier | Jazz Cafe , London | 11.02.1998 | 9 | 2 hour set from this acid jazz legend .Enjoyed it more than last time I think . |
3185 | Sisters Of Mercy | Kentish Town Forum , London | 12.02.1998 | 9,25 | Massive stage show with chrome and lights everywhere |
3186 | Sisters Of Mercy | Kentish Town Forum , London | 13.02.1998 | 9,25 | All the smoke machines I think were used to cover up the fact there was no live drummer just a drum tape .Good 70 mins show for their loyal fans . |
3187 | Godfathers | Garage , London | 14.02.1998 | 9,75 | They usually play on Valentines Day .Totally quality show as always.75 mins set with great encores of Fight For Your Right and Pretty Vacant |
3188 | Lyndon David Hall | Jazz Cafe , London | 15.02.1998 | 8,5 | Promising UK soul talent who has a great voice did a good 70 mins set . |
3189 | Alannah Myles | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 17.02.1998 | 9 | Everyone enjoyed her 2 hour set with the highlight hit single ""Black Velvet"" Very sexy american female singer . |
3190 | Meredith Brooks | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 18.02.1998 | 9 | Another lovely looking female singer from across the Atlantic.First half of 90 mins set started a bit slow but second half as really good . |
3191 | Crown Heights Affair | Jazz Cafe , London | 25.02.1998 | 8 | American disco act who had a few hits in late 1970s but it was very average . |
3193 | Bernard Butler | Garage , London | 03.03.1998 | 9 | 45 mins acoustic show from ex Suede guitarist with 2 great singles . |
3194 | Space | Garage , London | 04.03.1998 | 9,25 | Really good 60 mins set that feat 4 hit singles and Cerys from Catatonia came on to sing with him for a song . |
3195 | Yes | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 05.03.1998 | 9,25 | Yes now feature 4 original members including Jon Anderson .They did a long 2 hours 40 mins set . |
3196 | Suicide | Garage , London | 08.03.1998 | 7 | arty NY synth rockers from late 1970s who were really boring . |
3197 | Dog Eat Dog | Garage , London | 09.03.1998 | 9 | Really good 80 mins set from this New York rap rock outfit. |
3198 | Steve Harley | Jazz Cafe , London | 10.03.1998 | 9,5 | acoustic show with 2 sets lasting 80 mins and 60 mins . Superb songs and great on stage banter . |
3199 | Godfathers | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 14.03.1998 | 9,75 | Same set as gig last month but still so really good with same encore of Fight For Your Right and Pretty Vacant |
3200 | Jimmy Webb | Jazz Cafe , Camden | 16.03.1998 | 9 | just him and his piano for 2 hours with some great vocals and good stories.Top quality American songwriter . |
3201 | The Men They Couldnt Hang | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 17.03.1998 | 8,5 | Lively St Patricks Day atmosphere .Good 75 mins set . |
3202 | Graham Parker | Jazz Cafe , London | 19.03.1998 | 8,5 | Seems to have been away from London for ages as he now lives in New York.Good but should have been better .. |
3203 | John Martyn | Jazz Cafe , London | 24.03.1998 | 8,5 | some lovely Les Paul guitar playing in this good 90 mins set . |
3204 | Dust Junkies + Manbreak | Garage , London | 26.03.1998 | 8,5 | support did a good set .Dust Junkies did a good 60 mins set of rap rock . |
3205 | Medievil Babes | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 27.03.1998 | 8 | very hyped up all female singing group . all 10 of them in white gowns but the 50 mins set was nothing special . |
3206 | Counterfeit Stones | The Venue, New Cross, London | 28.03.1998 | 9,25 | Excellent 60 mins set of Rolling Stones greatest hits material . |
3207 | Ricky Ross | Jazz Cafe , London | 30.03.1998 | 9 | Ex Deacon Blue singer with a solo gig with just piano and guitar.Good 90 mins . |
3208 | Echo And The Bunnymen | Brixton Academy , London | 03.04.1998 | 9,5 | sold out show . 1 hour 45 mins set . Ian still looks fantastic with loads of great songs old and new . |
3209 | London Community Gospel Choir | Jazz Cafe , London | 13.04.1998 | 9 | 2 sets lasting 2 hours 30 mins with 10 singers taking on the vocals . |
3210 | John Foxx | Subterania , London | 16.04.1998 | 8 | original singer of Ultravox who has been very quiet the last 15 years . 90 mins set of keyboard techno dance . |
3211 | James + The Audience | Brixton Academy , London | 18.04.1998 | 9,5 | 2nd of 2 sell out Brixton James shows .The Audience feat Sophie Ellis Baxter on vocals did a good 40 mins set inc their 2 hit singles .James did a superb 1 hour 40 mins greatest hits set . |
3212 | Spice Girls | Wembley Arena , London | 19.04.1998 | 9,5 | 2 hour show with lots of costume changes and all the hit singles .Spice Girls are massive everywhere .Much better than expected . |
3213 | Freestylers | Jazz Cafe , London | 26.04.1998 | 9 | Funky hip hop combo with their own breakdancers .Fun 65 mins set . |
3214 | Marcy Playground | Garage , London | 28.04.1998 | 8 | new york band whose current hit single is great but overall only pretty average . |
3215 | Imani Coppola | Garage , London | 05.05.1998 | 9 | 70 mins funky set that was much more better than the previous 100 club gig . |
3216 | Mike Peters Band | Shepherds Bush Empire ,London | 06.05.1998 | 8 | should have been a lot better . He only did 2 Alarm songs and all the solo stuff played tonight was not that exciting . |
3217 | Average White Band | Jazz Cafe , London | 07.05.1998 | 9,25 | 5 AWB Jazz Cafe shows to celebrate 25 years together as a band .really great funky 90 mins set . |
3218 | Fatback Band | Jazz Cafe , London | 14.05.1998 | 9 | First UK visit for around 10 years .Really enjoyable 80 mins set with a brilliant 15 mins of I Found Love |
3219 | Cramps | Astoria , London | 15.05.1998 | 9,25 | 75 mins set with lots of Iggy Pop type humping the amps and stripping . |
3220 | Insane Clown Posse | Astoria 2 , London | 17.05.1998 | 9,25 | same mad hour set as 6 months ago .great rap rock tunes with non stop squirting the crowd with ICP soda . |
3221 | Common + Rascalz | Jazz Cafe , London | 19.05.1998 | 9 | 2 hip hop acts from America .headliners did a cool 90 mins set . |
3222 | Super Furry Animals + Grandaddy | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 20.05.1998 | 8 | SFA are pretty hyped up at the moment but apart from a couple of songs I thought they fairly average . |
3223 | Saxon | Backpackers Pub , KX ,London | 21.05.1998 | 9,5 | low key gig in Kings Cross pub to launch a heavy rock radio station .fantastic 60 mins rock set . |
3224 | Nils Lofgren | Jazz Cafe , London | 24.05.1998 | 9 | same 90 mins set as 6 months ago but it was still really good . |
3225 | Alice Cooper | Astoria , London | 25.05.1998 | 9,75 | Different stage show to Astoria shows only 10 months ago. First class 85 mins of classic theatre rock . |
3226 | Dance Hall Crushers | Garage , London | 26.05.1998 | 9 | ska punk pop from California . very lively 60 mins with 2 girl singers . |
3227 | Placebo + Gomez | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 27.05.1998 | 9,5 | Gomez are a bit overated I think . Placebo did a brilliant but fairly short 55 mins set .Great upfront bass . |
3228 | Omar | Jazz Cafe , London | 28.05.1998 | 8,5 | 80 mins set of smooth UK soul . he played both his hit singles . |
3229 | The Creatures | Garage , London | 30.05.1998 | 9,25 | feat Siouxsie and Budgie from the Banshees .Siouxie lovely in PVC .really good 65 mins drum based set . |
3230 | George Clinton | Kentish Town Forum , London | 31.05.1998 | 8 | 2 hours 15 mins but George kept wandering off and on the stage to leave the band to play amongst themselves . |
3231 | Paul Carrack | Jazz Cafe , London | 01.06.1998 | 9,25 | really good 85 mins set from his 25 years making music feat his hits from Ace,Squeeze,Mike And The Mechanics |
3232 | John Martyn | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 02.06.1998 | 9 | warm up show for Fleadh Festival .90 mins set of great Gibson Les Paul guitar playing and throaty vocals . |
3233 | World Party | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 04.06.1998 | 8,5 | 90 mins set inc 2 hit singles but a little bit too shambolic at times . |
3234 | Elton John | Wembley Arena , London | 07.06.1998 | 9,5 | Billy Joel was due to co support but pulled out due to throat infection so Elton did an extended set lasting 3 hours of mainly greatest hits . |
3235 | Steve Harley | Jazz Cafe , London | 08.06.1998 | 9,5 | 2 sets lasting 60 mins + 80 mins that really was an entertaining evening . |
3236 | Selecter | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 13.06.1998 | 9,25 | really enjoyable lively 80 mins set from this ska outfit with 4 hit singles . |
3237 | Janet Jackson | Wembley Arena , London | 17.06.1998 | 9,75 | Fantastic lavish set with lots of dancers and cosume changes in this 2 hour set.Janet always puts on a great live show . |
3238 | De La Soul | Jazz Cafe , London | 18.06.1998 | 9,25 | old skool hip hop pioneers . 2 hour set with guest DJs .Great fun . |
3239 | Black Sabbath + Ozzy Osbourne Band + Foo Fighters + Thereapy | The Bowl , Milton Keynes | 20.06.1998 | 9,75 | Sabbath back together with all four original members but it was Ozzys day as he did a 45 mins set with his own band then a great 90 mins greatest hits set with Black Sabbath .Foo Fighters did a great set but Therapy were a bit of a let down . |
3240 | Dream Theatre | Kentish Town Forum , London | 23.06.1998 | 9 | it may be prog rock but they did a good 2 hour set with one of the most amazing drummers and his massive drumkit . |
3241 | Jose Feliciano | Jazz Cafe , London | 24.06.1998 | 8,5 | 80 mins set of mainly cover versions with some strange choices in there . |
3242 | The Roots | Jazz Cafe , London | 09.07.1998 | 8,5 | 90 mins of pure live rap but some of it was too shouty , shouty for me . |
3243 | Damned | Astoria , London | 10.07.1998 | 9,25 | really good hour set of old and new material from these punk legends . feat Dave Vanian + Captain Sensible . |
3244 | Herbie Hancocks Headhunters | Jazz Cafe , London | 20.07.1998 | 8,5 | 2 hours 30 mins reunion gig for this legendary 1970s jazz funk legends . |
3245 | Richie Sambora | Shepherds Bush Empire ,London | 22.07.1998 | 9,75 | solo show from Bon Jovi guitarist .fantastic rock set feat 5 Bon Jovi songs some cover versions and the best of his solo material . Amazing encore had Jon Bon Jovi on stage with him for 2 songs . One off UK show . |
3246 | Pulp + Catatonia + Bernard Butler + Bentley Rhythm Ace | Finsbury Park , London | 25.07.1998 | 9,5 | Jarvis really is a diamond front man .Great Pulp set of old and new .Catatonia Cerys has a really great voice Bernard Butler did a good set.BRA did cool funky instrmental set . |
3247 | Sean Oliver | Jazz Cafe , London | 28.07.1998 | 8 | hyped up american r n b singer who was pretty average really . |
3248 | Kylie Minogue | Shepherds Bush Empire ,London | 30.07.1998 | 9,75 | SBE shows were the only European dates on this world tour .Stunning show with lots of great tunes and sexy and camp costume changes. |
3249 | Run DMC | Kentish Town Forum , London | 31.07.1998 | 9,25 | 80 mins set in this hot atmosphere .great old skool hip hop legends . |
3250 | Then Jerico | Jazz Cafe , London | 03.08.1998 | 9,25 | very loud 75 mins set . Good rock tunes with their 2 fantastic big hit singles . |
3251 | Elvis Presley Tribute | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 08.08.1998 | 9 | he did a good hour set of Elvis in his rhinestone Las Vegas years . |
3252 | Thin Lizzy | Kentish Town Forum, London | 16.08.1998 | 9,25 | reformed with 3 original members . John Sykes on lead vocals .great to hear those classic songs again |
3253 | Prince + Larry Graham | Wembley Arena , London | 26.08.1998 | 9,75 | old school funk did a good support set. Prince was on top form .He played lots of hits and danced and played so cool for this 1 hour 45 mins set . |
3254 | Rocket From The Crypt | Virgin Megastore , London | 27.08.1998 | 9 | Great 50 mins set of fast uptempo energetic rock n roll .Reading warm up . |
3255 | Jimmy Page And Robert Plant + Ash + Manson | Reading Festival , Berks | 28.08.1998 | 9,5 | Page n Plant did a great set which included Led Zep songs .The weather was sunny all weekend . |
3256 | Beastie Boys + Prodigy + Foo Fighters + Echo And The Bunnymen | Reading Festival , Berks | 29.08.1998 | 9,75 | Prodigy did a totally awesome show that totally blew away Beastie Boys .Foo Fighters did another great set . |
3257 | Garbage + New Order + Bluetones + Monaco | Reading Festival , Berks | 30.08.1998 | 9,5 | Garbage did a good set but New Order blew them away with a brilliant set that included some Joy Division songs. |
3258 | Nik Kershaw | Jazz Cafe , Camden | 02.09.1998 | 9 | First London show for a few years .90 mins set from this 1980s singer .Great to hear those hit singles again . |
3259 | Dandy Warhols | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 04.09.1998 | 9,25 | Really good 85 mins set from this trendy and mega cool american band. |
3260 | Sinead Lohan | Jazz Cafe , London | 10.09.1998 | 8,5 | voted Irelands best female newcomer .70 mins set full of strong songs and she has a great voice . |
3261 | Marillion | Jazz Cafe , London | 14.09.1998 | 9,25 | low key club show via their website .80 mins set of Steve Hogarth era songs amazing to see them in this jazz venue |
3262 | Alison Limerick | Jazz Cafe , London | 15.09.1998 | 8 | lovely soul voice . 80 mins set . |
3263 | Roger Chapman | Jazz Cafe , London | 22.09.1998 | 9 | classic blues rock voice from the 1970s really good 1 hour 40 mins set . |
3264 | Backyard Babies | Garage , London | 24.09.1998 | 9 | like a swedish new york dolls .fast, trashy,lively and fun 60 mins set . |
3265 | Rachid | Jazz Cafe , London | 30.09.1998 | 8,5 | son of Kool ( and the Gang ) 45 mins set in a Prince /S Wonder vein |
3266 | Rocket From The Crypt + You Am I | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 09.10.1998 | 9,5 | RFTC did a full throttle great 70 mins rock n roll set that never slacked . |
3267 | Deep Purple | Wembley Arena , London | 14.10.1998 | 9,5 | 4 original Deep Purple members with a stunning new guitarist Steve Morse from american band Dixie Dreggs .1 hour 45 set was much better than expected. |
3268 | Alexander O Neal | Jazz Cafe , London | 15.10.1998 | 9,5 | great to see him at this intimate venue .80 mins set from this american soul star who has always been loved by UK. |
3269 | Hazel O Connor | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 17.10.1998 | 8,5 | 80 mins set of old and new material .the 2 hit singles were really good . |
3270 | Ian Dury And The Blockheads | Kentish Town Forum , London | 18.10.1998 | 9,5 | sold out homecoming show .fantastic 90 mins set full of those great old songs and Ian was just magic . |
3271 | Brian Kennedy | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 20.10.1998 | 9,25 | irish singer with a great white soul voice great songs in the 80 mins set .Joined for encore by boxer Barry McGuigan and singer Micheal Ball . |
3272 | Dio + Uriah Heep | Kentish Town Forum,London | 22.10.1998 | 9,75 | great classic rock double bill .Uriah Heep did a good 50 mins set.Dio did a fantastic 1 hour 35 mins set with his classic rock from Rainbow ,Black Sabbath and his solo material . |
3273 | Shane McGowan | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 25.10.1998 | 9 | Shane slurred his way through the 70 mins set but everyone still loved it . |
3274 | Carmel | Jazz Cafe , London | 26.10.1998 | 8 | a bit too jazzy and low tempo for me . |
3275 | Ian McNabb | Jazz Cafe , London | 28.10.1998 | 9 | Lots of Icicle Works great songs in the 2 hour set . |
3276 | Bob Mould + Mercury Rev | Kentish Town Forum ,London | 29.10.1998 | 9 | Mercury Rev did a good set .Bob Mould did an 80 mins set that had great noisy guitars but poor vocals . |
3277 | Glen Matlock Band | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 30.10.1998 | 9,5 | First Glen London gig since Sex Pistols 1996 reunion shows .Superb 60 mins set of mainly solo material plus No Lip,Pretty Vacant and 3 Rich Kids songs .Great to see him playing live again . |
3278 | T Pau | Jazz Cafe , London | 03.11.1998 | 9,25 | Really good 90 mins set with all the hits Carol Decker looks and sounds great . |
3279 | Rockbitch + Leech Women | Garage , London | 05.11.1998 | 9 | Kinky and wacky all girl rock band .This gig got a lot of publicity as they held a raffle where one member of the crowd should shag the drummer .They played topless and snogged each other so it was a fun evening for sure . |
3280 | Robert Plant And Jimmy Page | Wembley Arena , London | 06.11.1998 | 9,5 | similar 1 hour 45 mins set to Reading Festival .Robert Plant vocals were great and Jimmy Page guitar was superb.old Zep songs and solo stuff mixed well |
3281 | Dave Sharp | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 07.11.1998 | 8 | ex guitarist from The Alarm.been stuck in New Orleans for the last 5 years meant a less rockier sound and he only played 2 Alarm tunes. |
3282 | Bluetones | Kentish Town Forum, London | 13.11.1998 | 9 | good 75 mins set that included all the hit singles . |
3283 | Tony Hadley | Jazz Cafe , London | 16.11.1998 | 9,5 | excellent 80 mins set that had lots of covers , solo stuff and Spandau hits . |
3284 | Alexander O Neal | Jazz Cafe , London | 17.11.1998 | 9,5 | back again after a great show last month from this american soul star .superb encores of Fake and Criticize |
3285 | Snoop Dogg | Subterania , London | 24.11.1998 | 9 | an hour set from this top LA rapper .a great packed out atmosphere . |
3286 | AC/Seedy /AC DC Tibute/ | Redback , Acton , London | 26.11.1998 | 9,25 | fantastic 60 mins set of AC/DC tunes from this mega tribute band . |
3287 | Godfathers | Garage , London | 27.11.1998 | 9,5 | Kris Dollimore returned for all this gig . Under rehearsed but a great hour set |
3288 | Roy Ayers | Jazz Cafe , London | 02.12.1998 | 9,25 | week of 6 sold out Jazz Cafe shows .1 hour 40 mins set each night . |
3289 | Thunder | Kentish Town Forum , London | 05.12.1998 | 9,5 | 90 mins set of good time UK rock n roll First album material was excellent . |
3290 | Roy Ayers | Jazz Cafe , London | 06.12.1998 | 9,5 | fantastic last night atmosphere .the king of the vibes is back . |
3291 | James Taylor Quartet | Jazz Cafe , London | 07.12.1998 | 9 | 90 mins moog keyboard funksters .they have a lovely new vocalist . |
3292 | Nashville Pussy | Garage , London | 08.12.1998 | 8 | feat a couple of foxy females but the overall sound was too thrashy for me . |
3293 | Damned + Jolt | Kentish Town Forum , London | 10.12.1998 | 9,5 | loads of great punk anthems in this 75 min set .Better than Astoria show . |
3294 | Rod Stewart | Earls Court Arena , London | 11.12.1998 | 9,5 | 2nd of 5 Rod shows at Earls Court .great seats near the front tonight .Rod still looks and sounds great .Loads of classic Rod anthems . |
3295 | Rod Stewart | Earls Court Arena , London | 12.12.1998 | 9 | no support . 2 hours 30 mins set .crap seats near the back tonight . |
3296 | Counterfeit Stones | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 13.12.1998 | 9,25 | 80 mins set full of Stones classics and costume changes and fun . |
3297 | Marc Almond | Albery Theatre , London | 16.12.1998 | 9,25 | Excellent intimate venue for 2 hour set that was really enjoyable |
3298 | Culture Club + Human League + ABC | Wembley Arena , London | 17.12.1998 | 9,75 | Fantastic 3 band 1980s mega bill .ABC did a superb 40 mins set .Human League did a great 50 mins set.Culture Club did a great 70 mins set .All bands played greatest hits sets. |
3299 | Funkin Barstewards | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 19.12.1998 | 8 | 80 mins set of disco glam covers but the novelty has worn off a bit . |
3300 | Howard Jones | Jazz Cafe , London | 20.12.1998 | 9,25 | really good 1 hour 45 mins set with all the old hits and some new material . |
3301 | Georgie Fame | Jazz Cafe , London | 22.12.1998 | 8 | 80 mins set from this jazz legend but some parts were a bit boring . |
3302 | Tom Robinson Band + TV Smith + Miles Hunt | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 27.12.1998 | 9,5 | fanclub xmas show 3pm to 6pm both supports did good short sets .TRB did a fantastic 2 hour set of great songs and great on stage banter . |
3303 | Courtney Pine | Jazz Cafe , London | 29.12.1998 | 9 | 1 hour 45 mins set from this trumpet and sax king who has added a more hip hop and rap feel to the band . |
3304 | Ruby Turner | Jazz Cafe , London | 08.01.1999 | 7 | 90 mins set but her backing band really looked pretty bored to be here. |
3305 | They Might Be Giants | Garage , London | 18.01.1999 | 8,5 | sold out show for these american college boys 90 mins quirky set. |
3306 | Ian McNabb | Jazz Cafe , London | 24.01.1999 | 8,5 | was not as good as the show at this venue last October. |
3307 | David McAlmont | Jazz Cafe , London | 02.02.1999 | 8,5 | an hour of slow tempo material but he has a lovely high voice. |
3308 | Selecter | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 06.02.1999 | 9 | lots of skinheads here tonight to help make it a great ska dance party. |
3309 | Belinda Carlisle | Jazz Cafe , London | 08.02.1999 | 9,5 | Belinda looks great for her age 40 . Excellent 85 mins of 1980s pop. |
3310 | Belinda Carlisle | Jazz Cafe , London | 09.02.1999 | 9,5 | Great to see a big act in a lovely small venue that holds about 400. |
3311 | Godfathers | Borderline , London | 14.02.1999 | 9,75 | yet another cracking 75 mins set with an encore of Pistols Pretty Vacant |
3312 | John Hammond | Jazz Cafe , London | 15.02.1999 | 8,5 | one of americas top white blues men . enjoyable 90 mins set. |
3313 | Jonathan Richman | Jazz Cafe , London | 18.02.1999 | 9 | last of 3 JR jazz Cafe shows . 85 mins set of fun , quirky lyrics. |
3314 | Pat Travers Band | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 19.02.1999 | 9 | 90 mins set by this Canadian rocker who was massive in the 1970s. |
3315 | Yardbirds | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 20.02.1999 | 8,5 | 85 mins set from these 1960s legends . a few hit singles in their blues rock set. |
3316 | Blackbyrds | Jazz Cafe , London | 23.02.1999 | 8 | First UK shows since 1976 which should have been a lot better . They played 2 hits but there was no feeling. |
3317 | Stiff Little Fingers | Tower Records,Piccadilly,London | 26.02.1999 | 9 | 6pm SLF did a great 6 song 25 mins set inc a blisterung Alternative Ulster |
3318 | Robbie Williams | Wembley Arena , London | 26.02.1999 | 9,75 | 8pm 1st of 3 sell out Robbie shows . 90 mins set that was excellent from start to finish. He is a great showman. |
3319 | Paul Young with Los Palaminos | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 27.02.1999 | 8,5 | ok 90 mins set of cover versions done in a tex mex style. |
3320 | Alanis Morissette | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 01.03.1999 | 9,5 | sold out one off UK show . 1 hour 40 mins set of old and new material that was really great. |
3321 | Dave Edmunds Allstars feat Chris Farlowe , Albert Lee , Dave Berry , Pete Wingfield . | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 06.03.1999 | 8,5 | gig to coincide with 40th anniversary of the death of Buddy Holly .2 hour set of Buddy Holly and 50s/60s classics. |
3322 | Cliff Richard with the RPO . | Royal Albert Hall , London | 08.03.1999 | 9,5 | Really entertaining 2 hours 15 mins set. In the round with so many hit singles. |
3323 | Neil Diamond | Wembley Arena , London | 11.03.1999 | 9,25 | no support and in the round . 2 hours 15 mins set of perfect 1970s MOR classics .slick and enjoyable. |
3324 | Brian Setzer Orchestra | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 12.03.1999 | 9,75 | Fantastic 75 mins set with his big band rockabilly sound .Only UK show . Played some great Stray Cats hits. |
3325 | Uriah Heep + Deadline | Kentish Town Forum,London | 13.03.1999 | 8,5 | 90 mins set .The crowd only seemed interested in the old 1970s songs. |
3326 | Shane McGowan And The Popes | Kentish Town Forum, London | 17.03.1999 | 8,5 | great atmosphere for this hour set but it was a bit too messy soundwise. |
3327 | Jimmy Smith | Jazz Cafe , London | 18.03.1999 | 8,5 | hammond organ legend from L.A . 4th of 6 Jazz Cafe shows for Jimmy . 80 mins set of mainly instrumentals but with lots of swearing and attitude. |
3328 | Cardiacs | Garage , London | 20.03.1999 | 7 | I thought Cardiacs were pretty boring. |
3329 | KISS + Buck Cherry | Bercy , Paris , France | 22.03.1999 | 10 | just when I thought KISS shows could not get any better they announce that this Pyscho Circus tour will feature 3D segments where you will put on 3D glasses to get the full effect .Totally over the top as plectrums and drum sticks came straight at you . Superb. Support did a good 35 mins set . Stunning 2 hour set with Paul Stanley speaking loads of french on stage. |
3330 | KISS + Buck Cherry | Wembley Arena , London | 25.03.1999 | 10 | only UK show as part of European tour. Kerrang mag brought out 4 different covers on each of the band similar to the 4 solo album covers 20+ years ago. Got near the front for this mega show . Same 2 hours as Paris with only 3 new album tracks in the mainly old classics album tracks in the mainly old classics set .Costumes,fireworks,firebreathing, fantastic catchy rock songs.Everyone should see KISS live at least once. |
3331 | Meat Loaf | Wembley Arena , London | 28.03.1999 | 9,5 | 1st of 3 Meat Loaf Wembley shows . 2 hours 30 mins set of big songs but it was a mistake to do the 3 crap cover versions included in the set |
3332 | Tuck And Patti | Jazz Cafe , London | 30.03.1999 | 8 | They are massive in France . Pretty enjoyable set from this duo. |
3333 | Drugstore + Paradise Motel | Garage , London | 01.04.1999 | 9 | support were rubbish . Drugstore did a really good 65 mins set with clear sound and a lovely singer. |
3334 | Godfathers | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 02.04.1999 | 9,75 | another fantastic 70 mins set . I saw them from the front row .Superb. |
3335 | Mick Taylor Band | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 03.04.1999 | 8,5 | blues set lasting nearly 2 hours feat some great bottleneck guitar playing. |
3336 | All Points Bulletin | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 08.04.1999 | 9,25 | APB features Lynyrd Skynyrd 1970s drummer Artimus Pyle on drums . They did great 2 hour set of blues and southern boogie with about 6 Skynyrd songs inc a mega Freebird and Sweet Home Alabama |
3337 | Fun Loving Criminals | Kentish Town Forum , London | 12.04.1999 | 9,25 | Really good 1 hour 35 mins set from these kings of New York cool . When they played big hit Scooby Snacks the place went nuts |
3338 | Jason And The Scorchers | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 17.04.1999 | 9 | Really good uptempo 90 mins set. |
3339 | Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 19.04.1999 | 9,25 | 1st of 2 SBE shows . Only UK gigs . no support . 2 hours 30 mins set . loads of great songs in the set but he should have dropped a few of the boring album tracks that plodded. |
3340 | Ian Hunter | Astoria , London | 23.04.1999 | 9,5 | Excellent 2 hour show from this 1970s legend .Loads of classic oldies played along withsome new material. |
3341 | Scotty Moore | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 24.04.1999 | 8,5 | Guitarist on loads of Elvis Presley hits. This was his first ever Uk tour . He has not got the best voice but it was a rare treat for all the Elvis fans here. |
3342 | Maze | Royal Albert Hall , London | 26.04.1999 | 9,5 | First UK shows for 7 years . Fantastic 90 mins set featuring all their best stuff and Frankie Beverleys voice. |
3343 | Scorpions | Astoria , London | 28.04.1999 | 9,25 | The first hour of the two hour set was pretty average but the second hour had loads of their great rock songs. |
3344 | Terrorvision | Kentish Town Forum, London | 29.04.1999 | 9,25 | lively 85 mins set of bouncy pop rock songs with lots of hit singles. |
3345 | Roger McQuinn | Jazz Cafe , London | 05.05.1999 | 9 | 80 mins set of mainly Byrds classics . He has a very nasal voice like Dylan. |
3346 | Counterfeit Stones | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 07.05.1999 | 9,5 | Great 90 mins set of Stones anthems . They are so funny on stage. |
3347 | Bjorn Again | Kentish Town Forum , London | 08.05.1999 | 9 | 80 mins set of fun ABBA unes. |
3348 | Suede | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 09.05.1999 | 9,5 | Fantastic 75 mins set with great vocals great guitar and great songs. |
3349 | Catatonia + Deus | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 10.05.1999 | 9,5 | Cerys looked and sounded great . The queen of indie did a great 75 mins. |
3350 | Average White Band | Jazz Cafe , London | 13.05.1999 | 9,25 | Slick 90 mins set that always gets you in a nice groove. |
3351 | Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band | Earls Court Arena , London | 18.05.1999 | 9,5 | 1st of 4 Bruce shows at Earls Court . 2 hours 40 mins set each night . Jungleland and Born To Run Mega |
3352 | Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band | Earls Court Arena , London | 21.05.1999 | 9,75 | This current tour was the reunion for Briuce And The E Street band for the first time in 10 years . Nearer the front tonight compared to first show position halfway back. |
3353 | Jungle Brothers | Jazz Cafe , London | 25.05.1999 | 8,5 | old skool american hip hop . lively 55 mins set. |
3354 | Guana Batz + Demented Are Go | Garage , London | 29.05.1999 | 8 | The crowd loved it but their rockabilly thrash never really got me going. |
3355 | Steve Harley | Jazz Cafe , London | 01.06.1999 | 9,25 | 2 sets of an hour each . loads of old and new material with some great storytelling between songs . semi acoustic unplugged show. |
3356 | Thunder | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 03.06.1999 | 9,25 | 1 hour 40 mins set that started off really slow but got much better with loads of catchy pop rock songs. |
3357 | Rolling Stones | Wembley Stadium , London | 11.06.1999 | 9,5 | Excellent 2 hours 15 mins set . Great selection of Stones classics . MickJagger has got so much energy. |
3358 | Rolling Stones | Wembley Stadium ,London | 12.06.1999 | 9,75 | Got into the pit with a mega view 10 rows from the stage . At the end they played a few songs on a mini stage out on the pitch. |
3359 | Squeeze | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 13.06.1999 | 9 | 80 mins set that had a few oldies but new material seemed weak . warm up show for Blondie tour. |
3360 | Jah Wobble | Jazz Cafe , London | 17.06.1999 | 8 | ex Public Image Ltd bass player . still doing his own thing and currently involved in trance type material. |
3361 | Blondie | Wembley Arena , London | 22.06.1999 | 9,75 | Lucky we had seats near the front but Blondie are not really an arena band . Great 90 mins set of catchy songs . Debbie and Clem both look fab . Best aftershow party for ages. |
3362 | Glen Matlock Band | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 25.06.1999 | 9,5 | Glen and band did a great 70 mins set . mainly solo material with 2 Pistols and 2 Rich Kids tracks played as well. |
3363 | Aerosmith + Lenny Kravitz + Stereophonics + Black Crowes +3 Colours Red | Wembley Stadium , London | 26.06.1999 | 9,75 | mega line up for this big rock event . all bands did really good sets . Lenny Kravitz stage and outfits were all white and he really rocked . Aerosmith did an awesome 2 hour set. |
3364 | Roger Daltrey + Alice Cooper + Paul Young with the Briish Rock Symphony Orchestra. | Royal Albert Hall , London | 28.06.1999 | 9,5 | all songswere classic british rock. Roger Daltry sang 8 songs . Alice Cooper and Paul Young both sang 4 songs each in the 2 hour show. |
3365 | Paul Young | Jazz Cafe , London | 30.06.1999 | 9,25 | 1 hour 40 mins acoustic show . he still has that great voice. |
3366 | Patti Smith | Kentish Yown Forum,London | 01.07.1999 | 9,5 | no support . 2 hour set . female punk icon from New York. |
3367 | Patti Smith | Kentish Yown Forum,London | 02.07.1999 | 9,5 | great songs,great lyrics,great attitude better than Empire show 2 years ago. |
3368 | Tubes | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 05.07.1999 | 9,25 | only UK show . 1 hour 35 mins set . still very theatrical with lots of costume changes by Fee Waybill .Seemed a bit under rehearsed but the finale of White Punks On Dope was superb. |
3369 | Ron Sexsmith | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 06.07.1999 | 7 | highly respected Canadian artist but I thought the 85 mins set was boring. |
3370 | Brian Kennedy | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 07.07.1999 | 9,25 | Really good 1 hour 45 mins set from this irish singer with the great voice. |
3371 | Saw Doctors | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 09.07.1999 | 8,5 | mad for it packed out irish crowd . enjoyable 90 mins set. |
3372 | Metallica + Marilyn Manson + Placebo + Terrorvision + Ben Harper | The Bowl , Milton Keynes | 10.07.1999 | 9,75 | lovely sunny day but no video screens . Metallica did a brilliant 2 hour rock set . M Manson did a 55 mins set of synth rock madness that was really good . Placebo set should have been better . Terrorvision and Ben Harper did ok sets of 30 mins each. |
3373 | Alanis Morissette | Wembley Arena , London | 14.07.1999 | 9,25 | shes always really good live but the crowd only want the big songs off her mega debut album and are not that interested in second album material. |
3374 | Blind Boys Of Alabama | Jazz Cafe , Lndon | 27.07.1999 | 9 | Enjoyable and soulful 75 mins set from this legendary blind gospel group. |
3375 | Simply Red | Hyde Park Arena , London | 31.07.1999 | 8,5 | 1 hour 45 mins greatest hits set but our seats were too far at the back to really enjoy the show as usual. |
3376 | Black Market Clash + X Pistols + Pork Dukes | Dublin Castle,Camden,London | 07.08.1999 | 9,25 | very rare show by Pork Dukes who did a great 30 mins set .Making Bacon . X Pistols did a good 40 mins set of Pistols anthems .BMC did a good 45 mins of Clash songs . Great night. |
3377 | Suede | Sound , London WC1 | 09.08.1999 | 9,5 | invite only show via XFM radio . fantastic 45 mins greatest hits set. |
3378 | Smoke City | Jazz Cafe , London | 12.08.1999 | 8,5 | enjoyable 70 mins of bossa nova trance |
3379 | Buck Cherry + Fungus | Garage , London | 17.08.1999 | 9,25 | sold out club show . 65 mins of some distorted guitars that really rocked . the singer is a rock n roll star for sure. |
3380 | McCoy Tyner Trio | Jazz Cafe , London | 19.08.1999 | 8 | 90 mins of quality instrumental jazz. |
3381 | Charlatans + Chemical Brothers + Reef + Echo And The Bunnymen Beth Orton | Reading Festival | 27.08.1999 | 9 | Weather for the weekend was perfect. Lovely and sunny with no rain . Did not think much of Chemical Bros . Charlatans and others were good. |
3382 | Blur + Catatonia + Fun Loving Criminals + Divine Comedy +Kevin Roland + Pavement | Reading Festival | 28.08.1999 | 9,5 | one of those bizarre Reading moments . Dexys legend Kevin Rowland singing 3 crap cover versions in a dress with strippers either side of him. Blur and Catatonia did really great sets. |
3383 | Red Hot Chilli Peppers + Offspring + Terrorvision + Silverchair +Feeder + Buck Cherry + Backyard Babies + Living End + Auteurs | Reading Festival | 29.08.1999 | 9,5 | Rock day at Reading was really good .RHCP and Offspring did sets that had the kids all totally going mental. |
3384 | Public Enemy | Kentish Town Forum , London | 03.09.1999 | 9 | Fantastic atmosphere for these hip hop legends .1 hour 50 mins set of great tunes but the vocals were muffled. |
3385 | Sparklehorse | Garage ,London | 06.09.1999 | 8,5 | Interesting 75 mins set with Neil Young like vocals and fuzz guitar. |
3386 | John Martyn | Jazz Cafe , London | 09.09.1999 | 7 | very disapointing 90 mins set . John Matyn looked pretty bored tonight. |
3387 | Shootz Groove | Garage , London | 14.09.1999 | 8,5 | 9pm. 65 mins set of rap rock from NYC that was pretty good. |
3388 | Cyclefly | Camden Palace , London | 14.09.1999 | 9,25 | midnight. short but stunning 30 mins set from one of my fave new bands. Their debut album is a rock classic. |
3389 | Tony Hadley | Jazz Cafe , London | 20.09.1999 | 9,5 | great 1 hour 50 mins set of Spandau hits , cover versions and solo material. |
3390 | Culture Club | Embassy Rooms , London W1 | 22.09.1999 | 9 | they have reformed and played a good hour set of mainly greatest hits. |
3391 | Damned | Camden Barfly , London | 24.09.1999 | 9,25 | sweaty 60 mins set of old and new material in this tiny club venue. |
3392 | Apollo 440 | Astoria , London | 25.09.1999 | 9,25 | midday show for japanese television. excellent 55 mins of dance rock. |
3393 | Deep Purple with LSO . | Royal Albert Hall , London | 25.09.1999 | 9,25 | 7.30pm 1st of 2 RAH Purple shows both with a full orchestra.2 hours 30 mins set . No support .3 songs sung by Ronnie James Dio. |
3394 | Pretenders + Paddy Casey | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 27.09.1999 | 9,5 | 1st of 2 SBE Pretenders shows .90 mins mainly greatest hits set .Chrissie Hynde is still so sexy and cool and the band are still top notch. |
3395 | Cyclefly + Rico | Garage , London | 29.09.1999 | 9,75 | what a superb rocking show this was . 55 mins set inc all the tracks from that fantastic debut album and 2 new tracks |
3396 | Iggy Pop | Astoria 2 , London | 30.09.1999 | 9,75 | no support for this small club show . what a fantastic 75 mins set from this punk legend with loads of great songs . Totally in your face punk rock show. |
3397 | Megadeth + Godsmack | Kentish Town Forum, London | 01.10.1999 | 9 | goth metal support did an ok set . Megadeth did a 90 mins set with a great encore of Paranoid and Anarchy In UK |
3398 | B.C Sweet | Hard Rock Cafe , London | 05.10.1999 | 9,5 | special show to celebrate new Sweet items at Hard Rock . The band did a great 80 mins set and original Sweet bass player Steve Priest came on . free drinks and free food all night too . Special show for Brian Connolly who sadly passed away in 1997 .R.I.P. |
3399 | Bryan Adams | Wembley Arena , London | 06.10.1999 | 9,5 | 1st of 3 Wembley Bryan Adams gigs . stripped down to a 3 piece with Bryan on bass and vocals .Great 2 hour set full of his catchy pop rock songs. |
3400 | Buzzcocks + Pachinos | Astoria , London | 08.10.1999 | 9,5 | After a long tour they were really tight and the 90 mins set was full of great old songs and a few new ones. |
3401 | Supergrass + Add N To X | Kentish Town Forum , London | 11.10.1999 | 9 | good 70 mins set that featured about 5 hit singles .support were crap. |
3402 | Charlatans + Jeff Beck + Bernard Butler + Lynn Shelby + Oslo Recording of Later With Jools Holland BBC 2 music show . | BBC Studios , London W12 | 18.10.1999 | 9 | all bands did 2 or 3 songs and it was a really enjoyable evening. |
3403 | Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros | Astoria , London | 21.10.1999 | 9,75 | somehow this was Joe Strummers first live London shows for over 10 years. |
3404 | Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros | Astoria , London | 22.10.1999 | 9,75 | Both these sold out shows were superb. Pure passion from ex Clash vocalist . Altmosphere was electric 90 mins set with loads of Clash tunes. |
3405 | Rachel Stamp | Camden Palace , London | 26.10.1999 | 9 | really good 50 mins set by these NY Dolls type glam rock band. |
3406 | Fish | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 02.11.1999 | 8,5 | 1 hour 45 mins set but now he only plays 2 Marillion songs . Still tells those great stories on stage. |
3407 | Gomez | Kentish Town Forum , London | 05.11.1999 | 8 | 1 hour 40 mins set that apart from hit singles was pretty average. |
3408 | Flaming Lips | Kentish Town Forum , London | 10.11.1999 | 9 | Really good 85 mins set from these arty americans inc the 3 really good singles |
3409 | Morrissey | Kentish Town Forum , London | 14.11.1999 | 9 | 1st of 3 Morrissey Forum shows . still an icon to his very loyal fans. |
3410 | Morrissey | Kentish Town Forum , London | 16.11.1999 | 9 | sadly I did not hear any Smiths songs in the 80 mins set I don’t think. |
3411 | Everything But The Girl | Kentish Town Forum , London | 19.11.1999 | 8,5 | pretty good 90 mins set of low fi dance music. |
3412 | Mark King (Level 42) | Jazz Cafe , London | 22.11.1999 | 8,75 | 1st of 5 Mark King Jazz Cafe shows. nice to see him playing live again. still has a magical bass playing style . new songs mixed with Level 42 hits. |
3413 | Fu Manchu + AB/CD | Garage . London | 23.11.1999 | 8,5 | support did a great 35 mins set of AC/DC songs. Fu Manchu did a pretty good 60 mins rock set. |
3414 | Damned | Kentish Town Forum , London | 26.11.1999 | 9,25 | really good 90 mins set from these punk rock legends with old and new material. |
3415 | Sparks | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 27.11.1999 | 9,5 | 1970s legends Sparks did a brilliant 90 mins set of old and new songs all done to a great hi energy beat. |
3416 | Roy Ayers | Jazz Cafe , London | 29.11.1999 | 9 | 90 mins entertaining set from this jazz vibes legend. |
3417 | Violent Femmes | Kentish Town Forum, London | 30.11.1999 | 8,5 | 1 hour 40 mins set of country swamp music that was good in parts. |
3418 | David Bowie | Astoria , London | 02.12.1999 | 9,75 | mega one off UK show .loads of celebs came out to see this special show . great small venue to watch this superb 90 mins set of old and new material. |
3419 | Echo And The Bunnymen + Clint Boon Experience | Kentish Town Forum, London | 03.12.1999 | 9 | support did an ok set . Bunnymen did an 80 mins set full of old classics and Ian McCulloch swagger. |
3420 | Black Sabbath | Astoria , London | 05.12.1999 | 9,75 | billed as last ever London show with all the original Sabbath members .Fantastic 90 mins of Sabbath anthems. |
3421 | Iggy Pop | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 07.12.1999 | 9,75 | no support act.both these shows were 100% pure rock n roll shows. |
3422 | Iggy Pop | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 08.12.1999 | 9,75 | 90 mins set each night for this 50 year old punk legend who still delivers. |
3423 | Thunder | Kentish Town Forum, London | 11.12.1999 | 9,25 | billed as last ever show b4 they split up. nice full house for this emotional 1 hour 50 mins set of UK pop rock. |
3424 | James | Wembley Arena , London | 12.12.1999 | 9,75 | Stunning 1 hour 45 mins greatest hits set that really came over well tonight. |
3425 | David Essex | Royal Albert Hall , London | 13.12.1999 | 9 | simple pop songs in this 90 mins set but David still has that cheeky attitude. |
3426 | Billy Bragg | Kentish Town Forum, London | 15.12.1999 | 8 | a couple of good songs but it should have been a lot better. |
3427 | Black Sabbath | N.E.C. , Birmingham | 21.12.1999 | 9,75 | 1st of 2 home coming arena shows billed as last shows ever ??? same fantastic 90 mins set as The Astoria show 3 weeks ago but this had full arena production stage set. |
3428 | Who | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 23.12.1999 | 9,75 | no support . 2 hours 10 mins set . lots of celebs here for this special show back to their West London roots . so many great songs in their set. |
3429 | Rage Against The Machine + Asian Dub Foundation | Wembley Arena , London | 28.01.2000 | 9,5 | great double bill .ADF did a good 40 mins set and the place went totally mental for RATM 85 mins mega set , |
3430 | The Jamm + Whos Who | Garage , London | 29.01.2000 | 9 | both bands did good hour tribute sets but the Who band seemed to have more of a cool attitude working for them, |
3431 | The The | Garage , London | 31.01.2000 | 7 | really boring 75 mins set , |
3432 | Queensryche | Brixton Academy , London | 06.02.2000 | 8,5 | Queensryche did a good set but they seem to have lost it a little bit |
3433 | Yes | Royal Albert Hall , London | 19.02.2000 | 8,5 | no support . 2 hours 15 mins set .a few good songs in the set .funniest sight of the night was looking down and seeing so many bald patches amongst the crowd here tonight |
3434 | Counting Crows | Royal Albert Hall, London | 22.02.2000 | 8,5 | singles were good but a lot of the show just plodded along and got a bit boring , |
3435 | Bush + Cyclefly | Hammersmith Palais , London | 29.02.2000 | 9,5 | first rock show that I have been to at this venue for years .great double bill.Cyclefly did a superb 40 mins set .Bush did a great rocking 1 hour 40 mins |
3436 | Foo Fighters | Scala , Kings Cross ,London | 04.03.2000 | 9,75 | invite only show via XFM radio . stunning 80 mins set from this really fantastic live rock n roll band .small venue that holds about 500 people |
3437 | Steve Vai + Eric Sardinas | Astoria , London | 08.03.2000 | 9 | 1st of 2 Astoria Steve Vai shows .double bill of guitar masters .support was pretty good .Steve Vai did a 2 hours 10 mins and proved what a great guitar showman he still is .his backing band were excellent |
3438 | Harry Connick Junior And His Big Band | Royal Albert Hall , London | 13.03.2000 | 8 | sold out 2 hour jazz big band show that never really got me that excited , |
3439 | Hothouse Flowers + Paul Brady + Sharon Shannon + Jack L | Royal Albert Hall , London | 14.03.2000 | 7,5 | all acts did 30 mins each but the half empty RAH made it a non even really |
3440 | Asian Dub Foundation | HMV , Oxford St , London W1 | 20.03.2000 | 8 | 35 mins set to promote new album release that should have been better |
3441 | Van Morrison + Bobby Bland | Royal Albert Hall , London | 21.03.2000 | 9 | blues legend support did a good 45 mins set for a 70 year old . |
3442 | Van Morrison + Bobby Bland | Royal Albert Hall , London | 22.03.2000 | 9 | Van did a 1 hour 40 mins set and Chris Farlowe came on for 3 songs |
3443 | Beck | Wembley Arena , London | 23.03.2000 | 9 | indie funk king returns to UK to a venue that does not suit his style at all .Really good 90 mins set but he should have played a smaller venue , |
3444 | Henry Rollins Band | Kentish Town Forum, London | 25.03.2000 | 8 | Henry was great as a front man but his band were too thrashy for me . Best bits were 2 Thin Lizzy cover versions , |
3445 | Status Quo | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 27.03.2000 | 9,25 | one off show for new album release .show of two halves really .First set was a horrible 45 mins of the new album which was all cover songs.Second set was just like the old days at Hammy Odeon where they did a 60 mins greatest hits set that rocked .of gigs by Sting at Royal Albert Hall , |
3446 | Sting | Royal Albert Hall , London | 28.03.2000 | 9,5 | I went to 5 nights of this 10 show run |
3447 | Sting | Royal Albert Hall , London | 31.03.2000 | 9,5 | totally fantastic 2 hour show full of Sting solo hits and Police hits |
3448 | Sting | Royal Albert Hall , London | 02.04.2000 | 9,5 | The old Police songs still seem to get the best reaction from the crowd |
3449 | Sting | Royal Albert Hall , London | 04.04.2000 | 9,5 | His backing band are superb esp Dominic Miller on guitar |
3450 | Sting | Royal Albert Hall , London | 07.04.2000 | 9,5 | Sting just does it all in his stride and makes it all look so very easy |
3451 | Bryan Ferry | Royal Albert Hall , London | 11.04.2000 | 9 | backed by a jazz blues band and an 8 piecs orchestra . No support .90 mins set split between the jazz covers from his current album and Roxy hits done in a jazz blues style |
3452 | Dressed To Kill (KISS Tribute) | Standard Pub , London E17 | 15.04.2000 | 9,75 | how can a tribute band be this great?? stunning 1 hour 40 mins of KISS mega tunes with costumes, fireworks and perfect stage chat and routines |
3453 | Dee Dee Ramone + Janus Stark | Garage , London | 19.04.2000 | 9,25 | fast and furious 65 mins set from Dee Dee and band that was 80 % Ramones classics .Good ole punk show |
3454 | Cure | Wembley Arena , London | 22.04.2000 | 8 | only UK show . No support .2 hours 45 mins set that feat too many slow and boring songs in there .some good hit singles but Robert Smith vocal style really got on my nerves |
3455 | Bobby Whitlock with Eric Clapton + Embrace + Doves +Lynden David Hall with Hilda Hicks + Ute Hemper BBC 2 Later With Jools Holland TV Show | BBC Studios , London W12 | 25.04.2000 | 9 | very rare live appearance in UK for Bobby Whitlock . Each act did 2 or 3 songs and it was a really good night |
3456 | Dr Feelgood | Borderline , London | 27.04.2000 | 9 | 80 mins blues rock set with a few old Feelgood classics played as well |
3457 | Trextasy | Standard Pub , London E17 | 29.04.2000 | 9,5 | another great tribute band . They did a great 85 mins of hits and rare Bolan |
3458 | Moody Blues | Royal Albert Hall , London | 30.04.2000 | 8 | no support . 2 hour show .Good show but nothing exciting |
3459 | Buddy Guy | Royal Festival Hall , London | 01.05.2000 | 9 | blues legend with a really good 90 mins set of classic material |
3460 | Paul Weller | Royal Albert Hall , London | 03.05.2000 | 9 | I love Paul Wellers attitude but some of tonights 1 hour 45 mins set was boring but there were loads of great songs too |
3461 | Simply Red | Wembley Arena , London | 04.05.2000 | 9,5 | Good seats near the front for this 1 hour 50 mins set .Micks singing is still just the sweetest white soul voice around .Mainly a greatest hits set tonight |
3462 | Dio | Kentish Town Forum, London | 07.05.2000 | 9 | not as good as previous Dio shows as he started off with an hour of weaker newer material before the big classics. He is still a great rock singer |
3463 | James + Kent | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 08.05.2000 | 9,5 | not as good as the Wembley Arena show last December but still a very good 1 hour 45 mins set |
3464 | Bush + Muse | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 09.05.2000 | 9,25 | support did a good set .85 mins set by Bush who have got some good songs and Gavin is a really great rock star front man |
3465 | Hardcore Superstar | Madame Jo Jos , London W1 | 10.05.2000 | 8,5 | 40 mins set by this swedish version of Buck Cherry .trash rock and tattoos |
3466 | Ricky Martin + Gabrielle | Royal Albert Hall , London | 11.05.2000 | 9 | many acts played this charity concert .Ricky Martin did a 25 mins set of hits with loads of dancers in sexy outfits .Gabrielle did an ok 25 mins set of hits |
3467 | Lou Reed | Royal Albert Hall , London | 18.05.2000 | 9,25 | no support . 2 hours 20 mins show .Lou Reed is still so super cool |
3468 | Lou Reed | Royal Albert Hall , London | 19.05.2000 | 9,25 | Loads of great songs in the main set before a mega encore of Sweet Jane Vicious Dirty Blvd Perfect Day |
3469 | Richie Blackmores Night | Cambridge Theatre , London W1 | 25.05.2000 | 9,25 | surprisingly good show this one .Richies dungeons and dragons style of music was a bit naff but his lovely blonde wife on vocals did a brilliant job of keeping it all together plus they did one Purple track and one Rainbow track |
3470 | Nigel Kennedy | The Dome,Docklands,London | 27.05.2000 | 9,25 | really good show that was hosted by Sex Pistols ex manager M McClaren .Nigels first set was 90 mins of popular classical pieces and his second set was 75 mins of Jimi Hendrix classics done on the violin . Fantastic violinist |
3471 | Mick Hucknall + Emma Bunton + Rolf Harris +Tony Hadley BBC Music Live Show | BBC Studios , London W12 | 28.05.2000 | 9 | They all did 1 or 2 songs each . Amazing to watch Mick Hucknall sing live in front of you only 5 feet away |
3472 | Pearl Jam | Wembley Arena , London | 30.05.2000 | 9,25 | Great atmosphere for this 2 hour show . Sound quality was great and the band were superb.The crowd really loved it |
3473 | John Mayalls Bluesbreakers + Peter Greens Splinter Group | Royal Albert Hall , London | 02.06.2000 | 8,5 | double bill of 1960s British Blues .Peter Green did a good 80 mins set .John Mayall did a 1 hour 40 mins set with John playing some great keyboards and his Texan guitarist playing some awesome blues guitar |
3474 | Undertones | Mean Fiddler,Harlesden,London | 09.06.2000 | 9,25 | reunion show which is their first in London for over 15 years but sadly Feargal Sharkey is not on vocals . The band did a 75 mins greatest hits set and played Teenage Kicks twice |
3475 | Shirley Bassey | Royal Festival Hall , London | 11.06.2000 | 9,5 | 3rd of 7 sold out Shirley Bassey shows at The Royal Festival Hall |
3476 | Shirley Bassey | Royal Festival Hall , London | 13.06.2000 | 9,5 | She is still a true mega star who has a great voice and looks fantastic .Full orchestra for this 1 hour 45 mins |
3477 | Santana | Wembley Arena , London | 14.06.2000 | 9,25 | sold out show due to success of the Supernatural album . 2 hour show .Carlos Santana is still a fantastic guitarist with some great songs |
3478 | Iron Maiden | Earls Court Arena , London | 16.06.2000 | 9,5 | sold out show as this was the first UK show by Maiden with Bruce back on the vocals .Great to see this Great British rock band back together playing all those classic rock oldies and the new stuff sounds good as well |
3479 | Lynyrd Skynyrd + Company Of Snakes | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 20.06.2000 | 9,5 | superb rock double bill.one off Skynyrd UK show .support did a really good 50 mins set of Whitesnake songs as they featured ex members of rhe band .Skynryd did a great set just like the old days |
3480 | Elliot Smith | Royal Festival Hall , London | 21.06.2000 | 7,5 | pretty average 80 mins set by this trendy New Yorker |
3481 | Nine Inch Nails + Moby + The The + Bloodhound Gang +Methods Of Mayhem + Fu Manchu + A Perfect Circle | Glastonbury Festival , Somerset | 23.06.2000 | 9,5 | Tommy Lee was OTT as per usual .Nine Inch Nails did a good rocky set .Moby has lots of catchy hit tunes |
3482 | Travis + Pet Shop Boys + Ocean Colour Scene + Reef + Semisonic + Brand New Heavies + Asian Dub Foundation | Glastonbury Festival , Somerset | 24.06.2000 | 9,5 | Travis got everyone singing along .The sun was out for most of the festival. Nice to see The Pet Shop Boys again |
3483 | David Bowie + Muse + Dandy Warhols + Willie Nelson +David Gray + Jools Holland | Glastonbury Festival , Somerset | 25.06.2000 | 9,75 | David Bowie was the best act of the entire weekend with a stunning 1 hour 50 mins greatest hits set .Willie Nelson got a heroes welcome.Dandy Warhols are so cool it hurts |
3484 | BB King | Hammermith Apollo , London | 29.06.2000 | 9 | 74 year old blues legend still going strong .90 mins set of licks and chat |
3485 | Burt Bacharach And Hal David tribute show feat Dionne Warwick+Elvis Costello + Bob Geldof + Brian Kennedy | Royal Albert Hall , London | 30.06.2000 | 9,5 | They wrote so many classic songs together that were performed tonight over the 2 hours . Bacharach and David both were here on stage tonight |
3486 | Radiohead | Royal Festival Hall , London | 01.07.2000 | 9,25 | sold out in an hour small venue show .good 1 hour 40 mins show but I think it could have been a lot better |
3487 | Blur | Royal Festival Hall , London | 02.07.2000 | 9,25 | 85 mins set with album material and a few hits .Maybe it was the venue but like Radiohead this should have been a bit better as it lacked atmosphere |
3488 | Manhattan Transfer | Royal Festival Hall , London | 12.07.2000 | 7,5 | 1 hour 40 mins by this famous vocal harmony group |
3489 | Eels | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 14.07.2000 | 9 | really fun and quirky 90 mins set but this venue does not suit them |
3490 | Uriah Heep | Astoria , London | 15.07.2000 | 8,5 | 3pm start for a 2 hour show that was filmed for a live concert video .Good mix of old and new material |
3491 | Tina Turner + Lionel Richie + John Fogerty | Wembley Stadium , London | 16.07.2000 | 9,75 | a rare UK showing by John Fogerty who played a few Creedence Clearwater Revival hits from the 1960s/1970s Lionel Richie did a stunning 60 mins greatest hits set with a voice that was so clear you could hear every word.Tina Turner did a fantastic 2 hour show.So many great songs and dancing .All 3 acts were excellent today |
3492 | Alice Cooper | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 19.07.2000 | 9,75 | Alice Cooper never does an ok show .So many great songs and his fun and theatre always makes a good night , |
3493 | Buzzcocks | Camden Underworld , London | 20.07.2000 | 9,5 | now going for over 20 years The Buzzcocks did a 75 mins set of old punk classics and a few new ones |
3494 | Oasis + Happy Mondays | Wembley Stadium , London | 21.07.2000 | 9,75 | mega celebration shows to confirm Oasis are as popular as ever .This was the night when Noel and Liam kept moaning at each other on stage |
3495 | Oasis + Happy Mondays | Wembley Stadium , London | 22.07.2000 | 9,75 | Happy Mondays did a good hour set that started slow but got much better .Oasis on both nights did a greatest hits set lasting 1 hour 40 mins set .Both nights I got into front stage pit area .Fantastic rowdy , footie atmosphere |
3496 | 999 + Red Letter Day | 100 Club , London | 27.07.2000 | 9,25 | Lively punk rock atmosphere .999 did a really good energetic 50 mins set of all their best material |
3497 | Motorhead + Terrorvision | Guildford Festival , Surrey | 28.07.2000 | 9,5 | Terrorvision did a bouncy 60 mins set Motorhead did a great 70 mins set inc new single God Save The Queen |
3498 | Culture Club + Aswad + Marc Almond + Stiff Little Fingers +Bad Manners | Guildford Festival , Surrey | 29.07.2000 | 9,25 | all the bands today did really good sets all lasting between 60 and 70 mins .Poured with rain for Culture Club set |
3499 | Joan Armatrading + Lonnie Donegan + David Gray + Abba Gold + The Hamsters | Guildford Festival , Surrey | 30.07.2000 | 9 | I saw Lonnie Donegan do a great set in the small tent instead of watching Van Morrison on the main stage .David Gray did another boring set .Joan Armatrading did a good set |
3500 | Trextasy + B.C.Sweet | Olympia Beer Festival , London | 04.08.2000 | 9,25 | BC Sweet did a really good 55 mins set of Sweet songs and Trextasy did a great 65 mins set of Bolan hits .Great 1970s glam rock memories |
3501 | Alvin Stardust | Roadhouse ,Cov Garden,London | 12.08.2000 | 9 | he did a crowd pleasing hour set of hit singles and some cover versions , |
3502 | Glen Matlock ( Acoustic Show ) | Borders Book Shop , London W1 | 17.08.2000 | 9,25 | unusual setting to hear Pretty Vacant but it was a really good 45 mins set that feat solo material and Rich Kids |
3503 | Glen Matlock And The Philistines | Borderline , London | 17.08.2000 | 9,75 | Special London gig for launch of new album Open Mind which was a totally rockin 65 mins set feat solo material + 2 Rich Kids hits + Pretty Vacant . Patti Palladin was on backing vocals and Mick Jones(Clash) was here. |
3504 | Bon Jovi | Wembley Stadium, London | 19.08.2000 | 9,5 | These Bon Jovi shows are the last at Wembley Stadium before it gets torn down to make way for the new one |
3505 | Bon Jovi | Wembley Stadium , London | 20.08.2000 | 9,75 | Bon Jovi did a fantastic 2 hour show of their catchy pop rock anthems. We enjoyed the second show more as we got into the front of stage pit area |
3506 | Foo Fighters + Queens Of The Stone Age | Rex , Stratford , London | 24.08.2000 | 9,5 | warm up show for Reading Festival for both bands .QOTSA did a good set .Foo Fighters did a great 90 mins set but it was not as mega as The Scala show a few months go |
3507 | Oasis + Primal Scream + Foo Fighters + Bluetones + Limp Bizkit +Asian Dub Foundation | Reading Festival ,Berkshire | 25.08.2000 | 9,75 | The place went mental for Limp Bizkit afternoon set . Foo Fighters and Oasis both did really great rockin sets |
3508 | Pulp + Beck + Idlewild + Queens Of The Stone Age + Black Star+Supersuckers | Reading Festival , Berkshire | 26.08.2000 | 9,5 | Pulp and Beck both did really good sets and Jarvis really is such a cool pop star as ever . |
3509 | Stereophonics + Placebo + Slipknot + Rage Against The Machine+Blink 182 + A | Reading Festival , Berkshire | 27.08.2000 | 9,5 | really mental atmosphere for set by Slipknot who looked great but the music was not very nice . Rage Against The Machine were the best band today |
3510 | Sparks | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 01.09.2000 | 9,25 | really good 1 hour 40 mins set of old +new songs similar to last years shows |
3511 | Lou Reed | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 05.09.2000 | 9,25 | no support . 2 hours 10 mins set .same set as RAH shows in May 2000, |
3512 | Glen Matlock And The Philistines + Chelsea + Spizz Energi +Menace + TV Smith + Alternative TV | Garage , London | 09.09.2000 | 9,5 | mega punk rock event . Chelsea and Spizz both did really good sets .Glen Matlock and band did a really good 45 mins set with Gene October coming on for the encores , |
3513 | Bond | Royal Albert Hall , London | 20.09.2000 | 9 | mega hyped debut show by these 4 pretty girls playing classical material with a pop feel to it .75 mins set that was really enjoyable , |
3514 | Trisha Yearwood + Kim Richey | Royal Albert Hall , London | 25.09.2000 | 8 | 90 mins set by this massive in USA country artist . Pretty good , |
3515 | Reef + Placebo + Coldplay+ Toploader + Manson + Space | The Dome , Docklands , London | 26.09.2000 | 9,25 | all the bands did 30 mins set apart from Reef who did 45 mins .Placebo and Reef were the best bands tonight |
3516 | Jeff Healey Band + Alex Lloyd | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 04.10.2000 | 9 | NZ support was pretty good .90 mins set from this amazing blind blues guitarist who has not played over here for a good few years |
3517 | Bob Dylan | Wembley Arena , London | 06.10.2000 | 9 | 2nd of 2 sold out Wembley Bob shows.no support . 2 hours set .the sound and band were superb and there are some great songs but his vocal style is too blurry for me |
3518 | John Otway + Dr Feelgood + Eddie And The Hot Rods +The Hamsters | Beck Theatre , Hayes ,Middx | 17.10.2000 | 9,25 | another gig review for the local paper .Naughty Rhythms Package Tour .All the bands did good 40 mins sets but John Otways fun and lunacy stole the show . Great evening |
3519 | Paul Simon | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 23.10.2000 | 9,5 | Paul had a 12 piece band with him .no support . 2 hours 10 mins show .the band and sound quality was great .much better show than I expected .so many great songs from his career |
3520 | Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros | 100 Club , London | 27.10.2000 | 9,5 | low key warm up show for The Who tour and Q Mag awards show next week .what a great sweaty 70 mins gig .14 songs played , first 6 were solo stuff then 8 on the bounce that The Clash recorded inc London Calling , White Man Palais and White Riot. Superb |
3521 | Ronan Keating | Royal Albert Hall , London | 30.10.2000 | 8,5 | loads of screaming girls as expected .Ronan played a 85 mins set with a good mix of solo material , covers and 3 Boyzone hits . |
3522 | Placebo | Brixton Academy , London | 31.10.2000 | 9,5 | Placebo did a great 90 mins set with songs from their 3 albums .1st of 2 Placebo Brixton shows |
3523 | Magnetic Fields + Departure Lounge | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 01.11.2000 | 8,5 | The critics love these two bands .Marc Almond came on for 2 songs .Magnetic Fields singer is really cool but I did not feel the earth move |
3524 | Daniel O Donnell | Royal Albert Hall , London | 02.11.2000 | 9 | my mum loves him so I went along to keep her company ( honest ) . This irish singer did a pleasant 2 hours 40 mins set and as usual he stayed behind after the show for over an hour talking to any fans that wanted to say hello .This is how he retains such a very strong fanbase .My mum loved it |
3525 | Smashing Pumpkins | Wembley Arena , London | 03.11.2000 | 9 | last ever UK tour before they split up .no support . 2 hour show .Set featured all their best songs but the use of non stop strobes in the light show spoilt the presentation |
3526 | Robbie Williams | Docklands Arena , London | 05.11.2000 | 9,75 | this was one of an amazing 6 nights for Robbie at Doclands Arena .He is a great arena entertainer with non stop 90 mins of catchy pop songs |
3527 | James | Brixton Academy , London | 08.11.2000 | 9,5 | sold out 2 hour show . several new songs played tonight but the last 75 mins was non stop big tunes |
3528 | Who + Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros | Docklands Arena , London | 13.11.2000 | 9,75 | Fantastic double bill of legends . Joe Strummer did a good 40 mins set but a lot of the crowd not interested.The Who did 2 hours 15 mins that was superb and we were 3 rows from front with a brilliant view all night |
3529 | Jazz Passengers feat Deborah Harry and Elvis Costello | Royal Festival Hall , London | 14.11.2000 | 8,5 | no support . 80 mins show .enjoyable set of jazz and blues |
3530 | The Who + Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros | Wembley Arena , London | 15.11.2000 | 9,75 | Both bands played the same sets as the great Docklands show 2 days ago.Both were again really excellent .Got into the aftershow party tonight |
3531 | Bon Jovi | Continental Airlines Arena ,New Jersey , USA . | 16.11.2000 | 9,5 | went straight from JFK into New York centre then the bus to the venue the venue is similar to Earls Court .Great 2 hours 10 mins show with loads of their pop rock anthems .Shame my seat was not nearer the stage |
3532 | Black 47 | Connollys Bar , New York , USA | 18.11.2000 | 9,5 | They are New Yorks version of The Pogues . Great irish themed songs that made the 1 hour 50 mins set really fun and a great atmosphere |
3533 | David Essex | Royal Albert Hall , London | 23.11.2000 | 9 | he did a 90 mins set that featured lots of his 1970s hits and material from the albums he still brings out . The ladies still love his cheeky chappie persona |
3534 | The Who with guests Noel Gallagher + Eddie Vedder + Bryan Adams + Paul Weller + Kelly Jones | Royal Albert Hall , London | 27.11.2000 | 9,75 | End of tour charity show for ""The Tennage Cancer Trust"" 2 sets lasting 2 hours 40 mins with guests coming on for 1 or 2 songs and all those great classic Who anthems . |
3535 | Thin Lizzy | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 29.11.2000 | 9,25 | all those great songs and the twin guitar attack .1 hour 40 mins set John Sykes is still doing the vocals . Met Eddie Jordan (Formula 1) at the neat aftershow party |
3536 | Tom Jones | Wembley Arena , London | 03.12.2000 | 9,5 | no support . 1 hour 55 mins set .Tom is now even a bigger star after the success of his ""Reload"" album .Loads of hits and cover versions .Great vocals and stage persona . |
3537 | AC/DC | Wembley Arena , London | 04.12.2000 | 10 | Really looking forward to these shows and of course AC/DC deliver the best shows of the year . Totally stunning |
3538 | AC/DC | Wembley Arena , London | 05.12.2000 | 10 | Great views near the stage both nights as AC/DC did a very loud 2 hour set of riff laden rock anthems . Classic |
3539 | Halford | Astoria 2 , London | 06.12.2000 | 9,25 | Really good to see his ex singer with Judas Priest playing live again .1 hour 35 mins set of new album songs and classic Judas Priest songs . encore had Bruce Dickinson (Maiden) and Geoff Tate (Queensryche) on stage |
3540 | Reef + Crashland | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 08.12.2000 | 9,25 | Reef did a great 85 mins back to basics indie rock set full of their hit singles |
3541 | Alarm | Shepherds Bush Empire , London | 15.12.2000 | 9,5 | This was billed as greatest hits so we got 1 hour 55 mins of classic Alarm anthems that were just excellent . |
3542 | Counterfeit Stones + Circus Of Horrors | Shepherds Bush Empire , London | 16.12.2000 | 9,25 | special Xmas show had the support doing a 45 mins set of body torture routines not for the faint hearted. C .Stones did a really enjoyable 1 hour 45 mins set of classic Stones material |
3543 | Duran Duran | Wembley Arena , London | 17.12.2000 | 9,5 | DD did a fantastic 1 hour 45 mins set of all their greatest pop songs .superb |
3544 | Hawkwind | Astoria , London | 29.12.2000 | 8 | it seems like years since I last saw these legends of space rock but the main set was pretty boring and only the encores set the place alight |
3545 | Iron Maiden + Dirty Deeds | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 06.01.2001 | 9,75 | warm up shows for south american shows next week inc Rock In Rio . both shows sold out in one day. |
3546 | Iron Maiden + Dirty Deeds | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 07.01.2001 | 9,75 | Maiden did a brilliant 2 hour set of old classics and new songs and it was great to see them in a venue even smaller than their great Hammy Odeon shows of a decade or so ago. |
3547 | Marilyn Manson + Disturbed | Docklands Arena , London | 24.01.2001 | 9,5 | support did a good 45 mins set . M.Manson did an 85 mins set that was his full american stage show with a band that really rocked. |
3548 | David Johansen And The Harry Smiths + Glen Matlock | Garage , London | 27.01.2001 | 9,5 | great punk legends double bill with a New York Doll and a Sex Pistol . This was David Johansens first UK gig for 18 years .Glen Matlock did a really good 30 mins acoustic set . David Johansen did a great white boy blues 1 hour 45 mins set that was really cool and he still looks great and he finished off with 3 New York Dolls classics as well. |
3549 | Andy Williams | Royal Festival Hall , London | 01.02.2001 | 9 | His first UK tour for 20 years by this now 72 year old crooner .Really enjoyable 90 mins show plus some great film clips and so many great songs from the 1950s,60s,70s |
3550 | Eric Clapton | Royal Albert Hall , London | 04.02.2001 | 9,5 | Eric did 6 sold out Royal Albert Hall shows this time around. |
3551 | Eric Clapton | Royal Albert Hall , London | 06.02.2001 | 9,25 | The first night for me was the best of the four as that was the best seat I had. |
3552 | Eric Clapton | Royal Albert Hall , London | 09.02.2001 | 9,25 | the other 3 shows I was in the gallery which is not very nice to watch bands. |
3553 | Eric Clapton | Royal Albert Hall , London | 10.02.2001 | 9,25 | he played a 2 hours 10 mins set in 3 stages. 1.Eric playing acoustic guitar. 2. New material with The Impressions. 3.Eric on electric guitar playing all his best known tunes inc Layla |
3554 | Jools Holland Band + Gabrielle + Mike And The Mechanics +Damon Hill Band + Five + Spandau + Chris Rea | Royal Albert Hall , London | 12.02.2001 | 9 | Grand Prix Party billed as cars and guitars .Show lasted 2 hours 20 mins and each act did 1,2 or 3 songs . Really enjoyable mixed music event . |
3555 | PJ Harvey | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 13.02.2001 | 8 | totally sold out show .90 mins set . some good songs there but I just expected something better. |
3556 | Joe Jackson | Royal Festival Hall , London | 17.02.2001 | 9 | great to see him playing live again . 2 sets lasting 2 hours in total . he played a lot of the old songs but they had more of a jazz feel to them with some violins and percussion too. |
3557 | Ocean Colour Scene | 100 Club , London | 20.02.2001 | 8 | low key show for Virgin Radio . 65 mins set that had far too much boring new material in it. |
3558 | Trextasy | Standard Pub, London E17 | 24.02.2001 | 9,5 | Fantastic 85 mins set of Bolan tracks . Lovely atmosphere and a great night. |
3559 | Paul Rodgers | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 25.02.2001 | 9 | He did a 80 mins set that started off a bit slow then it kicked in with classics like All Right Now and Cant Get Enough |
3560 | Shed 7 | Astoria , London | 03.03.2001 | 8,5 | 1pm show for Japanese TV . they did a good 60 mins set that had a few hit singles in there. |
3561 | B.C. Sweet + Usual Suspects | Standard Pub , London E17 | 10.03.2001 | 9,25 | They did a really good 55 mins set of Sweet classics then we stuck into the glam rock disco after. |
3562 | Soft Cell + Add N To X | Ocean , Hackney , London | 15.03.2001 | 9,25 | first ever show at this new venue . this was an invite only show the day before the 2 official Soft Cell shows at this venue in East London . Tonight was an hour set which was a bit shorter than the official shows . Bedsitter + Tainted Love + Say Hello were all played tonight .Free drinks during and after the show for all. |
3563 | Dee Dee Ramone | Garage , London | 16.03.2001 | 9 | great to hear so many classic Ramones tunes again even though Dee Dee is not much of a singer and the set was a messy stop start 65 mins. |
3564 | Kylie Minogue + Dimestars | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 17.03.2001 | 9,75 | 1st of a 6 night run for Kylie at Apollo . Reviewed this show for the local paper . Kylie as always looked amazing. |
3565 | Kylie Minogue + Dimestars | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 18.03.2001 | 9,75 | A stunning huge production with loads of costume changes and 8 dancers . This 1 hour 45 mins set really was a total visual treat.Lots of great tunes. |
3566 | Bootleg Beatles + Counterfeit Stones + Fabba + Tribute To Elvis+DJ Tony Blackburn . | Royal Albert Hall , London | 05.04.2001 | 9 | all this tribute acts did a 40 mins set each but I would say the best tonight was The Counterfeit Stones. |
3567 | Badly Drawn Boy | Royal Albert Hall , London | 06.04.2001 | 9,25 | voted NME fave solo artist .he played for an amazing 3 hours . loads of amusing stories between songs big gig for BDB but a total success. |
3568 | Black Crowes | Scala , Kings Cross , London | 09.04.2001 | 9 | invite only secret secret club show . an hour set of mainly new material . neat video footage displaying all the mag front covers they have had and sales of 18m + albums. Noel Gallagher came on for 1 song. |
3569 | Livewire ( AC/DC Tribute ) | Spotted Dog , Willesden, London | 12.04.2001 | 9,25 | really loud and they look and sound great .Fantastic 1 hour 45 mins set feat loads of early Bon Scott songs that the real AC/DC have not played for 20 years. |
3570 | Television | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 15.04.2001 | 9 | 1 hour 40 mins of pure New York cool . Marquee Moon songs still get the big cheers of the night. |
3571 | The Blockheads with Suggs and Robbie Williams + Starsailor +Goldfrapp + Stereo MCs + Blind Boys Of Alabama Later With Jools Holland TV Show . | BBC Studios , London W12 | 18.04.2001 | 9 | each band did 2 or 3 songs for this great mix of musical styles . Best song played was Starsailor Good Souls |
3572 | Van Morrison + Chris Farlowe . | Royal Albert Hall , London | 19.04.2001 | 9 | 1st of 3 Van shows at Royal Albert Hall. support did a good set . Van did a 90 mins set with all his best songs played. |
3573 | Five + Hearsay + A1 | Ocean , Hackney , London | 21.04.2001 | 8 | I won some tickets (honest) for this via Time Out mag so brought the kids.Five did an ok 50 mins set . Hearsay did an ok 20 mins set A1 did a dreadful 30 mins set. |
3574 | Ash | Virgin Megastore , London W1 | 22.04.2001 | 8,5 | invite only gig for Ash new cd release . 40 mins set full of great tunes . record store gigs are never as good as proper gigs in a proper venue. |
3575 | Tom Tom Club | Electric Ballroom , London | 23.04.2001 | 9,25 | only UK show and their first show here for over 10 years . 90 mins set of lively , funky pop that got everyone moving with great versions of Wordy, Genius Of Love,Take Me To The River |
3576 | R.E.M .+ The Corrs + Atomic Kitten + Labi Siffre + Dave Stewart +Ladysmith Black Mambazo + Beverley Knight + Hugh Masakela + speech by Nelson Mandela | Trafalgar Square , London | 29.04.2001 | 9,25 | invite only show for 17,000 to celebrate South Africa Day.A cold and rainy day. Each act did 1 to 3 songs apart from REM who did a good 6 song 30 mins set but highlight of the day for me was Labi Siffre singing Something Inside So Strong which was just stunning . |
3577 | Paul Carrack 50th Birthday Show with friends Nick Lowe +Barry McGuigan + Chris Difford + Glen Tilbrook + BA Robertson + Rod Argent . | Royal Albert Hall , London | 04.05.2001 | 9 | nice to have your birthday party at The Royal Albert Hall I must say . 2 hours 15 mins set of his solo material mixed in with duets from his friends/bands inc 3 Squeeze hits , 4 Mike And The Mechanics hits and finally How Long |
3578 | Lionel Richie | Wembley Arena , London | 07.05.2001 | 9,75 | Lionel Richie returns to London and he is simple mega .So many classic songs and you can hear every word sung. |
3579 | Manic Street Preachers + Nick Cave + Neil Finn + Shaggy + Sunshine Anderson + Spek . Later With Jools Holland BBC 2 TV | BBC Studios , London W12 | 08.05.2001 | 9,25 | Manics did 4 great songs . Spek single is just superb . Met everyone in hospitality room after. |
3580 | Lionel Richie | Wembley Arena , London | 09.05.2001 | 9,75 | Both Lionel shows I had great seats down the front .2 hours 15 mins set each night .All the oldies played. |
3581 | Cliff Richard | Royal Albert Hall , London | 13.05.2001 | 9,25 | this was the 2nd of 12 Cliff Richard shows at The Royal Albert Hall. |
3582 | James + Nelly Furtado + Buju Banton + Matthew Jay Later With Jools Holland BBC 2 TV Show | BBC Studios , London W12 | 15.05.2001 | 9 | James did 3 really good songs . Nelly Furtados new single is superb. As usual a great mix of bands. |
3583 | Cliff Richard | Royal Albert Hall , London | 16.05.2001 | 9,25 | Each night he did 2 sets lasting a total of 2 hours 15 mins .Lots of good songs and he looks great for his age /60/ |
3584 | Deacon Blue | Royal Albert Hall , London | 17.05.2001 | 9 | reformed for a sell out RAH show as part of their first UK tour for a few years. The crowd loved the 1 hour 50 mins set esp the few really big hit singles. |
3585 | Alice Cooper + Dio | Wembley Arena , London | 18.05.2001 | 9,5 | mega classic rock double bill . Dio did a really good hour set . Alice Cooper did a great 1 hour 50 mins show full of fun and theatre. |
3586 | Steve Harley And Cockney Rebel | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 20.05.2001 | 9 | no support . 2 hour show . a great mix of old and new songs with some nice story telling between tunes. |
3587 | Mark B and Blade | Virgin Megastore , London W1 | 21.05.2001 | 8,5 | enjoyable 40 mins set from these UK hip hop newcomers. |
3588 | Echo And The Bunnymen | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 22.05.2001 | 9 | Macca is still so cool . 90 mins set of 1980s classics and tracks off their new album. |
3589 | Motorhead | Kentish Town Forum , London | 23.05.2001 | 9,5 | totally rocking 90 mins set from Lemmy and the gang . The real deal. |
3590 | Motorhead + Backyard Babies | Kentish Town Forum , London | 25.05.2001 | 9,5 | They played Sex Pistols GSTQ and my fave the mega Killed By Death Support did a good 30 mins set . |
3591 | Black Sabbath + Slipknot + Tool + Disturbed + Amen + Mudvayne OZZFEST 2001 | The Bowl , Milton Keynes | 26.05.2001 | 9,75 | lovely sunny day for this big rock event . around 50,000 must have been here . Black Sabbath did a superb 90 mins set of all their classic tunes . All supports did good sets but today belonged to Black Sabbath. |
3592 | Mark Knopfler | Royal Albert Hall , London | 04.06.2001 | 9,25 | 2nd of 3 sold out MK shows at RAH . Mark and band did 2 hours 10 mins. |
3593 | Mark Knopfler | Royal Albert Hall , London | 05.06.2001 | 9,25 | His band were superb and he played loads of Dire Straits classics. |
3594 | Limp Bizkit | Wembley Arena , London | 07.06.2001 | 9,25 | full blown rock show production with lasers , fireworks , fire cannons and the loudest explosive bangs I have heard for ages . The floor was a huge moshpit for the first 50 yards and quite a sight . Fred Durst milked the crowd a bit too much but overall a really good gig. |
3595 | AC/DC + Offspring + Queens Of The Stone Age | The Bowl , Milton Keynes | 08.06.2001 | 10 | only UK show this year . QOTSA did a 45 mins set that had a couple of good tunes but they did too much guitar twaddle . Offspring did a good 65 mins set that started slowly but got much better . AC/DC as always did a 2 hour set of great fiff laden rock anthems with a great stage show |
3596 | Radiohead, Later With Jools Holland BBC 2 TV Special | BBC Studios , London W12 | 09.06.2001 | 9,75 | this gig was so much better than the recent Royal Festival Hall show . for the tv it was an hour special but the band actually played for 1 hour 40 mins and they really treated it like a big gig . We also went to the aftershow party. |
3597 | Anatasia | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 10.06.2001 | 9,25 | sold out show .only on stage for 75 mins but she loves the stage and has a great voice . Played tracks from her big selling album and 3 cover versions. |
3598 | Matchbox 20 | Hammersmith Apollo, London | 12.06.2001 | 8 | nothing special 90 mins set .Hard Rock Caf? event. We all went to the big aftershow party with free drinks for 300. |
3599 | Eagles | Earls Court Arena , London | 13.06.2001 | 9,25 | last of 4 Eagles shows at Earls Court . ticket prices were steep for these gigs. they played 2 sets lasting a total of 2 hours 40 mins of great songs . band includes Don Henley ,Glen Fry and Joe Walsh (he did 2 of his own Rocky Mountain Way + Lifes Been Good which were superb) Great harmonies and they sound fab. |
3600 | Rocket From The Crypt | Electric Ballroom , London | 14.06.2001 | 9,25 | They are a real rockin live band . 75 mins of high tempo rock n roll . the singer is a great front man. |
3601 | Judas Priest | Astoria , London | 15.06.2001 | 9,25 | new singer used to be in a Judas Priest tribute band so he did sound like him and it was great to hear lots of old JD rockers in the 1 hour 40 mins set. |
3602 | Neil Young And Crazy Horse + Waterboys + Gary Moore + Starsailor | Finsbury Park , London | 16.06.2001 | 9,5 | We had free alchohol all day from The Ballygowan tent which was fun . Starsailor did a good 40 mins set in non stop pouring rain .Gary Moore is still a great guitar player .Waterboys did a good irish tinged 60 mins set . Neil Young did a 2 hours 15 mins set of acoustic and electric songs . Loads of cool guitar distortion. |
3603 | Dave Gilmour + Sparklehorse | Royal Festival Hall , London | 22.06.2001 | 9 | First solo show for 15 years .sold out . support did a good 40 mins set . The Floyd fans loved this 80 mins show as he played Crazy Diamond and Wish You Were Here |
3604 | Roxy Music | Wembley Arena , London | 23.06.2001 | 9,75 | First gigs as Roxy Music for 15 years . Got into the aftershow tonight ,met all the band , free drinks etc .superb. |
3605 | Roxy Music | Wembley Arena , London | 24.06.2001 | 9,5 | last of 3 Roxy Wembley Arena shows . Fantastic 1 hour 40 mins set each night with loads of early classic Roxy songs . Chris Spedding was on lead guitar. |
3606 | Dead Men Walking feat Glen Matlock ( Sex Pistols ) + Mike Peters ( The Alarm) + Pete Wylie (Mighty Wah) + Kirk Brandon ( Spear Of Destiny ) | Camden Dingwalls , London | 25.06.2001 | 9,5 | first time I saw this really interesting supergroup. 1 hour 50 mins acoustic set with each singing about 5 each of own songs with a great Pretty Vacant reviewed it for www.sex-pistols.net |
3607 | Elvis Costello | Royal Festival Hall , London | 26.06.2001 | 9 | 3 sets lasting a total of over 2 hours . 1.solo with Steve Nieve 2.with Brodsky Quartet . 3.then with The Attractions . started a bit slow but got better. |
3608 | Lieber And Stoller Tribute show featuring Tom Jones+ Ben E King +Dave Gilmour + Bob Geldof + Leo Sayer + Paul Carrack + Steve Harley + Heather Small + Jimmy Tarbuck + Elkie Brooks | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 29.06.2001 | 9,25 | they wrote a lot of famous tunes inc lots of Elvis Presley hit singles so the guests did covers of their songs . really entertaining show and we had free drinks at the aftershow party. |
3609 | David Byrne | Kentish Town Forum , London | 01.07.2001 | 8,5 | 1 hour 45 mins set that should have been a lot better .Only 2 Talking Heads songs and new material did not stand out and finished with a bizarre encore of I Wanna Dance With Somebody by Whitney Houston . |
3610 | Madonna | Earls Court Arena , London | 04.07.2001 | 9,5 | opening night of Madonna 6 nights . no support . 1 hour 45 mins set . Madonna has 20 dancers , 6 costume changes and a huge stage production with ticket prices to match. |
3611 | BB King | Royal Albert Hall , London | 05.07.2001 | 8,5 | BB King is now 74 years old and still playing some cool blues guitar. |
3612 | Madonna | Earls Court Arena , London | 09.07.2001 | 9,75 | The songs she played came mainly from last 3 albums and I think a lot of the crowd wanted more of the old hits but that’s Madonna for you I suppose . First night I was halfway back but I was very near to the stage tonight . Madonna really worked hard tonight. |
3613 | Suzi Quatro | Roadhouse,Cov Garden,London | 14.07.2001 | 9,25 | Suzi still looks so great and she did a superb 70 mins set feat all her big hits. |
3614 | Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros | HMV, Oxford Street , London | 16.07.2001 | 9,25 | invite only gig to launch their 2nd album Global A Go Go which Joe kindly signed for me after they did their set . They did a 40 mins 8 songs all from the new album that sounded really good . |
3615 | Black Crowes | Brixton Academy , London | 20.07.2001 | 9,25 | They they a 2 hours 10 mins set of great and very average retro rock Great atmosphere and Noel Gallagher came on for the last two songs . Got some free drinks at the party after. |
3616 | Run DMC + Mis-teeq + Phi Lite Cypher | Finsbury Park , London Anti Racism Festival | 21.07.2001 | 9 | Phi Lite Cypher did a great 30 mins set of UK hip hop . Mis-teeq did a mega 15 mins as their backing tapes failed they had to sing their 3 songs acapella which was just magical . Run DMC did a great 45 mins of old skool hip hop. |
3617 | Status Quo + Beach Boys | Hyde Park Arena , London | 22.07.2001 | 9,5 | a great double bill out in the sunshine . Beach Boys did a really good 75 mins set of their pop classics .Everyone just had a really great time headbanging to Quo as they played a mainly 90 mins greatest hits set . Lovely evening. |
3618 | Patti Smith Band | Ocean , Hackney , London | 23.07.2001 | 9 | no support . 2 hour show . she may be age 54 but there is still plenty of punk rock spirit in there . the first hour was pretty average but the second hour was vintage material. |
3619 | Tom Jones + Supersister | Hyde Park Arena , London | 26.07.2001 | 9,5 | support did a 6 song set of pop girlie tosh .1 hour 50 mins set from this total showman .Great voice and great tunes. |
3620 | Sting + Jeff Beck | Hyde Park Arena , London | 28.07.2001 | 9,5 | 7pm show start Jeff Beck is a great guitar player but its all instrumentals . last shows of 18 month Sting world tour. Sting and his great backing band did a really good 1 hour 50 mins set. |
3621 | 53rd and 3rd ( Ramones Tribute) | Goldsmith Tavern , London SE New Cross | 28.07.2001 | 8,5 | midnight show start they did a messy 40 mins set of Ramones songs that was great fun. |
3622 | Stereo MCs | Sound , London WC1 | 30.07.2001 | 9,25 | invite only show for XFM radio. superb sound quality for this 70 mins set with full on funky rock beats. |
3623 | Tom Robinson Band | Olympia Beer Festival , London | 01.08.2001 | 9,25 | 2 sets lasting 1 hour 45 mins with Tom selling loads of his own cds during the interval .Loads of old and new songs played along with great stage banter. |
3624 | Pulp + Alabama 3 | Guildford Festival , Surrey | 03.08.2001 | 9,5 | Alabama 3 did a super 50 mins set . Pulp did a great 80 mins set of old and new material . Jarvis is our leader. |
3625 | James + Cast + Saw Doctors + Chumbawumba + Chameleons + Bjorn Again | Guildford Festival , Surrey | 04.08.2001 | 9,5 | all the support bands did enjoyable sets but James did a superb 85 mins set of big indie rock anthems. |
3626 | Dead Men Walking + Roland Gift + The Blockheads + Eddie And The Hot Rods + Mull Historial Society | Guildford Festival , Surrey | 05.08.2001 | 9,5 | Eddie And The Hot Rods did a great 45 mins set with a fab Do Anything You Wanna Do Roland Gift did his first live show for ages .Dead Men Walking did a non stop 70 mins set of top tunes. |
3627 | Achtung Baby ( U2 Tribute ) | Swan Pub , Stockwell, London | 17.08.2001 | 9 | they did a really good 90 mins of U2 anthems that acted as a neat warm up for the real thing tomorrow night. |
3628 | U2 | Earls Court Arena , London | 18.08.2001 | 10 | the first of four U2 shows at Earls Court Arena that were a real hot ticket . I reviewed it for the local paper . sadly I did not get into the heart area at the front of the stage but it was still an awesome show .So many high points but Bonos voice and Edge guitar still sends a shiver down my spine .Mega. |
3629 | Amen | Camden Underworld , London | 21.08.2001 | 9,25 | fast and messy 60 mins rock set that was really good . Casey Choas still keeping it real. |
3630 | D12 with Eminem | Astoria , London | 23.08.2001 | 9,25 | D12 played for 50 mins and Eminem was on stage for 40 mins of it . Really good shouty hip hup show. |
3631 | Travis + Green Day + PJ Harvey + Iggy Pop + Eels + Run DMC + The Strokes + The Donnas + The Parkinsons | Reading Festival , Berks | 24.08.2001 | 9,75 | Iggy Pop was the best act today . He did a wild show with mega songs . Parkinsons are the bastard sons of Iggy The Strokes were moved to the big stage and were just out of their depth . Eels were very boring this afternoon. |
3632 | Manic Street Preachers + Fun Loving Criminals + Supergrass + Feeder + Rancid + Dropkick Murphys + Dirty Harry | Reading Festival , Berks | 25.08.2001 | 9,75 | All the support bands did really good sets . The Manics did a great set . Supergrass were full of hit singles . FLC playing ""Scooby Snacks"" always makes the crowd go mental . Feeder are always good live . |
3633 | Eminem + Marilyn Manson + Queens Of The Stone Age + Cult + Papa Roach + Fear Factory + Seafood + System Of A Down | Reading Festival , Berks | 26.08.2001 | 9,75 | Eminem was really good but used too many video clips .Marilyn Manson did his mega full theatrical stage production Nice to see The Cult back again with some great rock songs .Some of the supports were too thrashy for me. |
3634 | Cult | Brixton Academy , London | 27.08.2001 | 9,5 | They did a full 90 mins set that totally rocked out . Loads of old classics and we got into the aftershow party as well. |
3635 | Steps + Bond + Swing Out Sister | Brixton Academy , London | 03.09.2001 | 8 | freebie gig for japanese tv programme . they all did short 25 mins sets but all the backing was taped and only the vocals were acually live on the night. |
3636 | Ocean Colour Scene + Faithless + Paul Weller + Alabama 3 + Shea Segar + Gene | Brixton Academy , London | 04.09.2001 | 9,25 | freebie gig for japanese tv programme . each band did 20 to 30 mins set but they all played live .Gene were boring . Paul Weller and Alabama 3 did good sets . Faithless did a great set .OCS did a perfect 30 mins greatest hits set. |
3637 | Papa Roach + Therapy + Feeder + Embrace + Elbow + Gay Dad | Brixton Academy , London | 05.09.2001 | 9,25 | freebie gig for japanese tv programme . most played short sets under 30 mins . Gay Dad did a good indie rock set . Elbow and Therapy were boring . Feeder are always good live . Papa Roach did a full on 50 mins set that really rocked out. |
3638 | Bangles | Shepherds Bush Empire ,London | 06.09.2001 | 9 | reunited again after splitting up a few years ago . Still one of the best all girl bands who can actually play live . some great songs in the 90 mins set. |
3639 | Crazy Jay And The Part Timers | Ace Caf? , Park Royal , London | 07.09.2001 | 9 | opening party to celebrate this bikers caf? reopening on the original site . really good hour set from the 1960s themed rock n roll band. |
3640 | Stereophonics | Scala , Kings Cross , London | 11.09.2001 | 9 | short 55 mins greatest hits set . the band did not appear to be totally into it tonight as this was the day the planes flew into world trade twin towers. |
3641 | Residents | Royal Festival Hall , London | 14.09.2001 | 8 | arty san fransisco combo with mad video displays and odd head gear but nothing that exciting song wise for me. |
3642 | One Way System + Warriors + Only Alternative + Argy Bargy | 100 Club , London | 18.09.2001 | 7,5 | 3 day punk festival at The 100 Club to celebrate 25 years since the original 2 day punk festival in Sept 1976 . sadly headliners UK Subs and Menace pulled out so tonight was not much. |
3643 | 999 + The Troggs + Spizz Energi + Tenpole Tudor + TV Smith | 100 Club , London | 19.09.2001 | 9,5 | this is more like it with 5 name bands doing good sets .The Troggs went down really well and 999 did a really good set of catchy punk rock. |
3644 | Chelsea + Alternative TV + Emergency | 100 Club , London | 20.09.2001 | 9,5 | still trying to figure out why glamour model Jo Guest has been here all 3 nights yet I never see her at any other gigs .She looks lovely though . a couple of bands pulled out tonight but Chelsea did an extended hour set with a few punk covers at the end. |
3645 | Lamont Dozier And Friends Roachford + Mis-Teeq + Damage + Jmelia | Royal Festival Hall , London | 22.09.2001 | 9 | he was co writer of over 50 Motown hits so we had a few acts doing covers with Mis-Teeq doing a great Supremes 3 song tribute which was my fave. |
3646 | Gary Numan | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 23.09.2001 | 9 | still has all those great loyal fans . 90 mins set that started off with the newer goth metal stuff before the last 30 mins had a few of the old hits. |
3647 | LA Guns | Camden Underworld , London | 25.09.2001 | 9 | First UK shows for 10 years .Yet another 1980s rock band to reform . Singer Phil Lewis still looks the part . Good solid live 85 mins set. |
3648 | Roxy Music | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 01.10.2001 | 9,5 | these were last shows of world tour . great 1 hour 45 mins set similar to Wembley but this was a better venue. |
3649 | Roxy Music | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 02.10.2001 | 9,75 | this show was filmed for xmas DVD and was better than yesterdays with everyone up and dancing for the cameras .I reviewed the show for the local paper and met the band at the aftershow but Bryan was not there. |
3650 | Micheal McDonald | Royal Albert Hall , London | 03.10.2001 | 8,5 | pleasant 1 hour 45 mins set but some of the new album was pretty boring but the old classics were great and it was nice to see Petula Clark come on and sing 2 songs for the encore. |
3651 | Saw Doctors | O Neills Pub , Soho , London | 04.10.2001 | 9 | invite only megabash to celebrate the opening of this new super pub with free drinks and food all night . Saw Doctors did 2 sets of an hour each and everyone jigged along happily. |
3652 | Oasis | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 07.10.2001 | 9,5 | First of 2 London small venue shows as part of the 10 Years Of Noise And Confusion Tour .The only way to get tickets was to camp out for them but luckily I got to review it for local paper and got a guest ticket .Fantastic atmosphere for the 1 hour 50 mins set . Avoiding a greatest hits set they played a few lesser known songs and tonight Paul Weller came on for a stunning Champagne Supernova . |
3653 | New Order | Brixton Academy , London | 10.10.2001 | 9,5 | First of 3 sell out Brixton shows . Fantastic 90 mins set feat lots of New Order classics , a couple of newies and a few stunning Joy Division songs . Hooky is still a mega bass player. |
3654 | Spiritualized | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 11.10.2001 | 7 | 13 band members on stage for the first of their 2 shows at Hammersmith . trendy and critically loved but I thought their 2 hour show was the most boring event I have seen for months. |
3655 | Saxon | Mean Fiddler LA2 , London | 13.10.2001 | 9 | a 1 hour 45 mins set . They look a bit dated but they did a really good set of old and new material. |
3656 | Lulu + Marc Almond + Graham Norton + Julian Clary + others | Royal Albert Hall , London | 14.10.2001 | 8,5 | Stonewall Equality Show . About 15 acts in all but my faves were Lulu and Marc Almond who both did a few songs each. |
3657 | Baaba Maal | Royal Festival Hall , London | 16.10.2001 | 8,5 | Fantastic colourful costumes and lots of dancing to the african beats . 2 hours 15 mins set. |
3658 | Brian Setzer 68 Special | Shepherds Bush Empire ,London | 18.10.2001 | 9,5 | Stray Cat singer still looks so cool as a 1950s rocker . Loads of Stray Cats classics in this great 85 mins set. |
3659 | Air | Royal Albert Hall , London | 19.10.2001 | 8,5 | One of the coolest bands ever to come out of France .Their 90 mins set of soft dance music was ok but only got good with the 3 hit singles encore. |
3660 | Feeder | Water Rats ,Kings Cross,London | 22.10.2001 | 9,25 | invite only secret club show . 50 mins set full of brilliant rockin tunes. last month they were voted best UK live rock act by Kerrang mag. |
3661 | Corrs | Royal Albert Hall , London | 25.10.2001 | 9,25 | show for Princes Trust with Prince Charles up in the Royal box .All the girls in the band look great as usual . Pleasing 95 mins of Irish folk,pop,rock. |
3662 | Dressed To Kill ( KISS Tribute ) | Cartoon Club , Croydon, Surrey | 26.10.2001 | 9,75 | What an amazing show this was . This was the best gig I had ever seen by ANY tribute band . Stunning 1 hour 45 mins set with full KISS costumes, fireworks , explosions ,firebreathing and best of all loads of classic KISS tunes . Well worth the 2 houe trek each way to get to this venue from West London . |
3663 | Errol Brown + Oliver Darley | Royal Festival Hall , London | 29.10.2001 | 9,25 | support did an ok 30 mins covers set . Errol is still a winner with the ladies . Smooth pop soul 85 mins set with lots of those great 1970s hit singles. |
3664 | Soft Cell | Brixton Academy , London | 31.10.2001 | 9 | Soft Cell did a 90 mins set of new material and older classics .Started slow but got better and better. |
3665 | Nancy Griffith And The Blue Moon Orchestra | Royal Albert Hall , London | 01.11.2001 | 8 | 1 hour 40 mins set of country folk . lots of great stories between songs . tight band and it was enjoyable. |
3666 | Neil Sedaka | Royal Festival Hall , London | 02.11.2001 | 8 | just Neil and his piano doing 2 sets of 50 mins each with some great songs. |
3667 | Dead Men Walking feat Glen Matlock + Pete Wylie + Mike Peters + Kirk Brandon | The Stables , Milton Keynes | 03.11.2001 | 9,5 | they did 2 sets of 45 mins and 50 mins in this lovely seated venue . They each play about 4 or 5 songs each from their own collection of songs and end with a superb Pistols Pretty Vacant and Alarm 68 Guns Really good . |
3668 | Sting | BBC Radio Theatre , London W1 | 05.11.2001 | 9,75 | invite only show for Radio 2 .This great venue only seats 400 people . Sting and his great band did a superb 75 mins set of Police and solo hits. |
3669 | Dead Men Walking feat Glen Matlock + Pete Wylie + Mike Peters + Kirk Brandon | The Swan , High Wycombe | 06.11.2001 | 9,5 | The same set as the show 3 days ago but it was still a brilliant evening . Rich Kids Ghosts Of Princes was my fave track tonight . |
3670 | Ocean Colour Scene | Shepherds Bush Empire , London | 08.11.2001 | 9,25 | better than expected 1 hour 45 mins set as they stuck to greatest hits as it was recorded for a future live DVD. |
3671 | UB40 + Pretenders | Wembley Arena , London | 09.11.2001 | 9,75 | Great double bill who first toured together over 20 years ago . Pretenders did a brilliant 55 mins set wth a stunning I ll Stand By You Chrissy Hynde still looks so cool . UB40 did a really good 1 hour 40 mins set that got everyone up and dancing . |
3672 | Dead Men Walking feat Glen Matlock + Pete Wylie + Mike Peters + Kirk Brandon | Civic Hall , Guildford , Surrey | 11.11.2001 | 9,5 | the songs are still the same but they are really top quality classics that I just never get tired of hearing live. |
3673 | Dead Men Walking feat Glen Matlock + Pete Wylie + Mike Peters + Kirk Brandon | Town Hall , Reading , Berks | 12.11.2001 | 9,5 | lovely old venue with great acoustics . Glen sings Pistols , Rich Kids and solo material , Mike Peters does Alarm and solo material , Pete Wylie does some Mighty Wah stuff and Kirk Brandon does Spear Of Destiny , all really good. |
3674 | Paul Young + Kim Wilde + Curiosity + Heaven 17 + Go West + Nick Heywood + Carol Decker | Wembley Arena , London | 15.11.2001 | 9,5 | really good idea where each of these 1980s acts do a short greatest hits set. Paul Young and Kim Wilde both seem to have lost their voices a bit but there were enough good songs to keep things going . For the encore Micheal Aspel came on with his red book to surprise Paul Young. |
3675 | Stereophonics + Feeder | Wembley Arena , London | 18.11.2001 | 9 | second of two Wembley shows . Feeder did a great 45 mins set . Stereophonics did a mostly good set but there were a few dull bits in there. |
3676 | Midge Ure | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 22.11.2001 | 9,25 | This was his first London show for a good few years .Not many here tonight . Nice idea to have a 30 mins video of his career highlights .He played lots of Ultravox hits and it was really good. |
3677 | Slaughter And The Dogs + Dickies | Astoria , London | 24.11.2001 | 9,5 | 6pm show Dickies did their 30 mins comic punk . Slaughter And The Dogs did a superb 55 mins set of old and new material. |
3678 | Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros | Brixton Academy , London | 24.11.2001 | 9,5 | 9pm show I left the Astoria early to catch the Strummer show which meant missing Stiff Little Fingers at Astoria . Joe and band did a 1 hour 50 mins set of Clash anthems and solo material . Great sold out atmosphere and we got into the aftershow party as well. |
3679 | Jools Holland And His Orchestra with Marc Almond + Suggs + Sam Brown | Royal Albert Hall , London | 25.11.2001 | 9 | enjoyable 1 hour 45 mins set . guest vocalists were a great idea. |
3680 | Australian Pink Floyd | Royal Albert Hall , London | 26.11.2001 | 8 | they did 2 sets of 40 mins and 80 mins good light show and some good songs. |
3681 | David Essex | Royal Albert Hall , London | 27.11.2001 | 9 | the ladies still love him that’s for sure. simple pop songs feat new material and loads of those 1970s hit singles . 90 mins set that was enjoyable. |
3682 | Pulp + Fat Truckers | Brixton Academy , London | 28.11.2001 | 9,25 | First of 3 sold out Brixton Pulp shows . They avoided a greatest hits set by playing material mainly from the last 2 albums . Jarvis is a pure star |
3683 | Bootleg Beatles | Royal Albert Hall , London | 01.12.2001 | 9 | they did 2 sets of 45 mins and 85 mins. amazing how much they look like the Beatles .Loads of great costumes . Very emotional evening as it was just 2 days after death of George Harrison. |
3684 | Rammstein | Brixton Academy , London | 02.12.2001 | 9,75 | What an amazing show this was . All their lyrics are in German but the stage show was out of this world . I never seen so much fire used at a rock show ever . Every song rocked along to fireworks ,explosions and fire. 90 mins of pure entertainment. |
3685 | Nitin Sawhney | Royal Albert Hall , London | 04.12.2001 | 8,5 | Nitan takes his music seriously for his 1 hour 45 mins set that feat rapper JC0001 , Courtney Pine and a great encore with guitar legend Jeff Beck. |
3686 | White Stripes + Von Bondies | Kentish Town Forum , London | 06.12.2001 | 9,5 | ok support did a 30 mins set . White Stripes dressed in red and white looked fantastic and their 65 mins set of punk rock blues was superb and all done with just the two of them. |
3687 | 999 + Girls On Top | Camden Underworld , London | 09.12.2001 | 9,25 | support did a good set . 999 did a great 60 mins set of their catchy punk rock tunes. |
3688 | James | Wembley Arena , London | 10.12.2001 | 9,5 | last tour with Tim Booth as singer . James did a mainly greatest hits set lasting nearly 2 hours . Always a great live band so I will miss them. |
3689 | Ronnie Wood Band with Slash + Glen Matlock And The Philistines | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 11.12.2001 | 9,5 | really good double bill UK rock legends. Glens band did a 30 mins set that went down well with Ronnies fans . Ronnies band did a 1 hour 45 mins set of solo material mixed in with a few Rolling Stones and Faces classics . Slash was on stage playing guitar for the last 30 minutes. |
3690 | Paul Weller | Royal Albert Hall , London | 12.12.2001 | 9,25 | solo acoustic show .Paul Weller still has a really strong set of loyal fans . 1 hour 40 mins set of mainly solo stuff with a couple of Jam and Style Council hits . Noel from Oasis came on for the Beatles cover version. |
3691 | Ronnie Wood Band ( 1 song played live) + 10 mins interview. | BBC Studios , London W12 | 13.12.2001 | 9 | Ronnie was on great form and really funny but just the one song . For Jonathan Ross BBC1 TV show. |
3692 | Status Quo | Wembley Arena , London | 14.12.2001 | 9,25 | sadly they are not the classic rock band live that they were in the 1970s but when they played their older songs in this 1 hour 40 mins set Wembley really did bounce along to it. |
3693 | Sus-sex Pistols(Sex Pistols Tribute)+ Mamones(Ramones Tribute) | Cartoon Club , Croydon , Surrey | 15.12.2001 | 9,25 | Mamones did an ok 40 mins set . Sus-sex Pistols did a really good 55 mins of Sex Pistols anthems.Singer is best with plenty of stinging one liners to wind up the crowd.The others could look a bit more like The Pistols but the overall sound was great. |
3694 | Hives + International Noise Conspiracy | Astoria , London | 16.12.2001 | 9,25 | swedens top 2 garage rock bands . support did a really good 40 mins set . The Hives did a really fast rockin 40 mins set of 3 minute anthems . all dressed sharply in black and white with a cool mouthy singer. |
3695 | Hives | Virgin Megastore , London W1 | 17.12.2001 | 9,25 | 7pm show . 20 mins set that feat the 2 best songs Main Offender and Hate To Say I Told You So only about 200 people here tonight . |
3696 | Tubes | Astoria , London | 17.12.2001 | 9,5 | 8pm show . The Tubes did a mega 2 hour set . Not the force they once were but Fee Waybill puts so much effort and theatre into the stage show with numerous costume changes and 2 very sexy female dancers .Finale of a 10 mins White Punks On Dope was superb. |
3697 | Slade 2 | Roadhouse,Cov Garden,London | 22.12.2001 | 9,25 | one of those bands that are great to see at xmas time because of that mega Merry Xmas Everybody single . Really good 65 mins set . Dave Hill and Don Powell are still in the band and they have a new singer with a great throaty rock voice .Great atmosphere . |
3698 | Trextasy | Half Moon , Putney,London | 31.12.2001 | 9,25 | special show as this venue is less than a mile away from Marcs fatal car crash. 2 sets of 45 mins each that was great . Lovely new year party atmosphere . |
3699 | Tom Robinson | Rutlish School , London SW19 | 06.01.2002 | 9 | fan club only show .Tom did 2 sets of 50 mins each with most of his best songs played and lots of great stories and rants as usual . |
3700 | Glen Matlock (Acoustic Show) | Cockpit Theatre , London NW9 | 12.01.2002 | 9 | good but short 30 mins acoustic set .first play of a new song tonight . |
3701 | Dave Gilmour Band + Ghostland | Royal Festival Hall , London | 16.01.2002 | 9,25 | support band were pretty boring .first of 3 sell out shows .his backing band are superb . |
3702 | Dave Gilmour Band + Ghostland | Royal Festival Hall , London | 17.01.2002 | 9,25 | half the set was Pink Floyd classics .90 mins set was longer and better than the show at RFH 6 months ago . |
3703 | Dave Gilmour Band + Ghostland | Royal Festival Hall , London | 18.01.2002 | 9,25 | "special guest each night to sing Comfortably Numb were Wed 16 = Robert Wyatt Thur 17 = Bob Geldof Fri 18 = Kate Bush |
3704 | Alanis Morissette | Kings College,Strand,London | 23.01.2002 | 9,5 | invite only show for 400 fans .really good 75 mins set with a great band and a few classics from that classic first album .Arms waving as usual but shes a great performer . |
3705 | Dream Theatre | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 26.01.2002 | 9 | no support . 2 hours 30 mins set .got into second row for a great view .lots of 10 mins prog rock songs but they have a fantastic drummer and they do the music they want to play . |
3706 | Brian Wilson | Royal Festival Hall , London | 27.01.2002 | 9,75 | very rare shows from the main member of The Beach Boys .all 4 shows are all sold out . |
3707 | Brian Wilson | Royal Festival Hall , London | 28.01.2002 | 9,75 | after all Brian has been through no one expected these shows to be as superb as they were . |
3708 | Brian Wilson | Royal Festival Hall , London | 29.01.2002 | 9,75 | his backing band were fantastic .2 sets lasting 60 mins and 70 mins .so many great songs with the second set starting off with all of Pet Sounds album in track order . Stunning . |
3709 | Brian Wilson | Royal Festival Hall , London | 30.01.2002 | 9,75 | tonight I blagged the aftershow party which included Eric Clapton , Roger Daltry , Elvis Costello , Chris Difford and Glen Tilbrook from Squeeze ,Glen Matlock . |
3710 | Embrace + Witness | Royal Albert Hall , London | 01.02.2002 | 9 | support band were pretty boring .Embrace did a set lasting nearly 2 hours for their student following .They have about 6 hit singles and other good tunes . |
3711 | Echo And The Bunnymen | Royal Festival Hall , London | 03.02.2002 | 8 | Loads of great songs but a totally crap lightshow ruined the gig for me . |
3712 | Travis + Starsailor + Ryan Adams | Astoria , London | 04.02.2002 | 9 | Ryan Adams did stop start 45 mins of mainly new songs . Starsailor did a good 45 mins set . Travis did a 65 mins set of greatest hits . |
3713 | Marti Pellow With Friends + Belinda Carlisle | Royal Albert Hall , London | 05.02.2002 | 8,5 | First of 5 shows at Royal Albert Hall for Teenage Cancer Trust Charity .support did a good 30 mins set .Marti still has his loyal female fans .Lots of duets tonight with Emma Bunton Sam Brown ,Dina Carroll , Lesley Garrett ,Betty Boo . Enjoyable show . |
3714 | Oasis + Richard Ashcroft | Royal Albert Hall , London | 06.02.2002 | 9,5 | Richard Ashcroft did a 3 song acoustic set .Missed other support BRMC .1hour 40 mins set that was pretty much the same as Bush Empire a few months ago. Amazing to see them in this respected venue .Great atmosphere . |
3715 | Who | Royal Albert Hall , London | 07.02.2002 | 9,5 | Both nights they did a mainly greatest hits set lasting 2 hours 15 mins .What a great rock n roll band they are . |
3716 | Who | Royal Albert Hall , London | 08.02.2002 | 9,75 | Tonight was even better as we were nearer the stage and we blagged the aftershow party as well . Superb . |
3717 | Paul Weller + Robert Plant Band + Gary Moore Band | Royal Albert Hall , London | 09.02.2002 | 9,25 | Gary Moore band did a 25 mins set with some great lead guitar playing . Robert Plant Band did a 45 mins set .Robert sings and looks fantastic .Paul Weller did a good set with duets with Noel Gallagher + Roger Daltry +Kelly Jones and Carleen Anderson .Encore had Jimmy Page coming on with Paul Wellers Bang for a mega Dazed And Confused complete with violin solo but no Robert Plant . |
3718 | Andrew WK + Lost Prophets | Astoria , London | 10.02.2002 | 9,25 | support did a good 40 mins set .Andrew WK did a brilliant 50 mins set of uptempo catchy pop rock songs .Young , loud and snotty and great fun. |
3719 | Charlatans + Cooper Temple Clause | Astoria , London | 11.02.2002 | 9 | support did a boring 30 mins set .Charlatans did a 70 mins set that had some good songs . |
3720 | Jools Holland And His Orchestra with Mick Hucknall +Atomic Kitten + Eddie Jordan And Daman Hill Allstars +Ronnie Wood + Marc Almond + Edwin Starr | Royal Albert Hall , London | 12.02.2002 | 9,25 | A night of guitars and rock stars to launch the new Grand Prix season .2 sets of 70 mins and 90 mins set .each guest doing 1 or 2 songs each .really enjoyable evening . |
3721 | Slipknot + One Minute Silence | Brighton Centre , Brighton | 18.02.2002 | 9,25 | could not get to the Docklands Arena show a couple of days before this one .support did an ok 40 mins set .Slipknot did an 80 mins set .This was a full on mega stageshow with fire columns, fireworks , bangs and a full tilting drum kit . Amazing .Shame that the music is so rubbish . |
3722 | BRIT AWARDS 2002 Sting + Dido + Ali G with Shaggy + Kylie Minogue + Strokes +The Gorillaz + Mis-Teeq + So Solid Crew + Jay K with Anatasia | Earls Court Arena , London | 20.02.2002 | 9,75 | we watched it from the front row .each act really pulled out the stops .we blagged the aftershow party which was really good and had a great time . |
3723 | Cyclefly + Cortizone | Garage , London | 21.02.2002 | 9,25 | support did ok 40 mins set .Cyclefly did a great but short 50 mins set to promote their second album .Their first album is a rock classic . |
3724 | Louise | Catford Theatre , London | 26.02.2002 | 8,5 | first proper solo tour ( I think ) from this lovely female pop singer Only 2 costume changes in the 85 mins set.Simple catchy pop songs . |
3725 | Glen Matlock + Topper Headon | Studio Club , London W1 | 27.02.2002 | 9,25 | Opening party night of this new club .Glen did a really good 10 song 40 mins acoustic set .Topper Headon who was Clash drummer in their best line up did his first show for years as drummer for 30 mins of blues instrumentals .Mick Jones( Clash) was here to see it . |
3726 | Princess Superstar | Fabric , London EC1 | 01.03.2002 | 8 | white female rapper did a good 50 mins set inc great single Babysitter |
3727 | Stranglers | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 02.03.2002 | 9 | no support .they did 2 sets .the first 30 mins was a pretty boring acoustic session before they got stuck into the classics we love . JJ still has that great big dirty bass sound. |
3728 | Jamiroquai | Wembley Arena , London | 03.03.2002 | 9,25 | They did a 1 hour 45 mins set with a full blown mega production stageshow which was spread over 3 levels .Jay is still such a funky mover .A great sold out dance atmosphere . |
3729 | Bryan Adams | Wembley Arena , London | 10.03.2002 | 9,5 | Fantastic 2 hour set of catchy pop rock songs . |
3730 | Suzanne Vega | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 13.03.2002 | 8,5 | Nice 1 hour 45 mins set with some great story telling between songs . |
3731 | Pop Idol with Gareth Gates , Will Young , Darius Dinesh and others | Wembley Arena , London | 16.03.2002 | 8,5 | 2pm show start.Won 2 tickets to this .All 10 finalists did 3 songs each .The stage was a copy of tv show set .Show lasted 2 sets of an hour each.Comeback king Darius was the best . |
3732 | Nickleback + Vega 4 | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 16.03.2002 | 8,5 | 8pm show start. support were pretty boring .Nickleback did an 80 mins set .2 or 3 really good songs but all the rest were a bit blurry . |
3733 | Mike Fab Gear + Trextasy | Cambridge Palace , London W1 | 17.03.2002 | 9 | Trextasy sadly only did 5 songs. Mike Fab Gear did an enjoyable 90 mins of disco and rock covers . |
3734 | Iron Maiden | Brixton Academy , London | 19.03.2002 | 9,75 | 3 benefit shows for original drummer .these gigs were just like those classic Hammy Odeon shows of the 1980s . |
3735 | Iron Maiden | Brixton Academy , London | 20.03.2002 | 9,75 | each night Maiden did a fantastic show lasting nearly 2 hours . these were their only shows in 2002 . |
3736 | Iron Maiden | Brixton Academy , London | 21.03.2002 | 9,75 | this proved to the new rock crowd that old skool rock like Maiden still rocked .Got into the aftershow where all the band chatted and mingled with fans . |
3737 | Dead Men Walking feat Glen Matlock + Pete Wylie + Mike Peters + Kirk Brandon | Lomax , Liverpool | 22.03.2002 | 9,75 | Tonight in Pete Wylies home city it was his birthday so tonight was my fave show of the bunch .each night 2 sets of 40 mins+ 60 mins . |
3738 | Dead Men Walking feat Glen Matlock + Pete Wylie + Mike Peters + Kirk Brandon | Central Station , Wrexham | 23.03.2002 | 9,5 | Where as the first DMW tour was acoustic they have a proper drummer for this tour which really moves all the songs up a gear or two . |
3739 | Dead Men Walking feat Glen Matlock + Pete Wylie + Mike Peters + Kirk Brandon | Camden Underworld , London | 26.03.2002 | 9,5 | so many great songs each night .it works out that they each sing 5 songs per night with the other 3 joining in on backing guitar and vocals. |
3740 | Dead Men Walking feat Glen Matlock + Pete Wylie + Mike Peters + Kirk Brandon | Zodiac Club , Oxford | 27.03.2002 | 9,5 | it would be cool for the next tour if they could write 1 or 2 songs as DMW . |
3741 | Four Tops + Temptations | Royal Albert Hall , London | 28.03.2002 | 9 | motown double bill special . Temptations had 1 original member .Four Tops had 2 original members .just a huge karoke night for middle aged white folk but enjoyable anyway . |
3742 | Mis-Teeq + Cassius Henry | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 30.03.2002 | 9 | support did an ok set .Mis-teeq did a 55 mins with loads of quality British r n b vocals . |
3743 | Liza Minnelli + Graham Norton | Royal Albert Hall , London | 02.04.2002 | 9,5 | opening night of 5 RAH shows by Liza .Graham did a 15 mins comedy set .Liza has a large loyal gay following . |
3744 | Liza Minnelli + Graham Norton | Royal Albert Hall , London | 04.04.2002 | 9,5 | 2 sets of an hour each . this time last year she was in a wheel chair but she is looking great . |
3745 | Liza Minnelli + Graham Norton | Royal Albert Hall , London | 07.04.2002 | 9,5 | this was a proper old skool event that was full of big names who turned up to see her inc Joan Collins , Tony Bennett,Pet Shop Boys , Jonathan Ross ,Cliff Richard , Vanessa Redgrave ,Andrew Lloyd Webber ,Frank Skinner . |
3746 | Atomic Kitten | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 08.04.2002 | 8 | not really my cup of tea but my friend had a couple of guest tickets .3 or 4 ok tunes but they look great . |
3747 | Spencer Davis Group + Troggs + Yardbirds | Royal Albert Hall , London | 10.04.2002 | 8,5 | Good 3 band line up from 1960s .Yardbirds did a good 40 mins set .Troggs were really good and Reg Presley has really good stage banter .Spencer Davis did a 50 mins set that included a few hits . |
3748 | David Cassidy | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 12.04.2002 | 8,5 | after the success of pop idol on tv, here is one of the original 1970s pop idols back for his still loyal fans .He did 2 sets of an hour each .Today was Davids 52nd birthday and a huge cake was brought on stage .He still looks great and it was fun to hear some of those old tunes again . |
3749 | Elvis Costello with band | Astoria , London | 16.04.2002 | 8,5 | this should have been a lot better .he did a 90 mins set that was good in parts but some was so boring . |
3750 | Bootleg Beatles + Fabba Girls + Elvis Tribute | Royal Albert Hall , London | 18.04.2002 | 8,5 | Elvis tribute was pretty average .Bootleg Beatles did an enjoyable 80 mins set of classic Beatles tunes . |
3751 | Counterfeit Stones + Fabba Girls + Elvis Tribute | Royal Albert Hall , London | 19.04.2002 | 9 | Fabba girls looked pretty and did a fun 40 mins set each night .C . Stones are always great live and they did a 75 mins set . |
3752 | Teenage Fan Club with Jad Fair + Arab Strap | Barbican , London | 22.04.2002 | 7,5 | both bands did boring sets and the stuffy seated venue made it worse .TFC did not do their normal set .best moment of the evening was when a wag shouted out Is This A Joke? |
3753 | Alarm + Spear Of Destiny + Mighty Wah | Garage , London | 24.04.2002 | 9,5 | great three band 1980s tour package .Spear Of Destiny + Mighty Wah both did good 45 mins sets .The Alarm did a fantastic 60 mins set full of their biggest anthems . |
3754 | Spandau Ballet + ABC + Belinda Carlisle + Go West +Howard Jones + Toyah + China Crisis | Wembley Arena , London | 25.04.2002 | 9,5 | really good 1980s tour package .all the bands did really good short greatest hits set with ABC and |
3755 | Glen Matlock And The Philistines | Arts Centre , Norwich | 29.04.2002 | 9,5 | I will see 7 shows by Glen and his band over the next 10 days . 60 mins set that was very loud tonight . |
3756 | Glen Matlock And The Philistines | Fibbers , York | 30.04.2002 | 9,5 | a really nice little venue .same 60 mins set as yesterday .nice mix of solo ,Rich Kids n Pistols . |
3757 | Glen Matlock And The Philistines | Springhead Pub , Hull | 01.05.2002 | 9,75 | this was the best show so far on tour .They played a couple of extra songs tonight as there was a really good vibe.glens last album Open Mind just gets better and better . |
3758 | Glen Matlock And The Philistines | Trillions , Newcastle | 02.05.2002 | 9,5 | the venue was a proper rock venue with a nice loud jukebox .a lot of driving but its all been well worth it . |
3759 | Glen Matlock And The Philistines | Bar Cuba , Macclesfield | 03.05.2002 | 9,25 | not the best atmosphere tonight in the venue but the band still did a really good full set . |
3760 | Glen Matlock And The Philistines | Cavern , Liverpool | 05.05.2002 | 9,75 | another really great city and venue . spent the afternoon in Cavern watching Beatles tribute acts . Glen and the band really seemed to enjoy it tonight . |
3761 | Lambchop + Vic Chestnut + St Thomas | Royal Albert Hall , London | 07.05.2002 | 8,5 | St Thomas did a funny set full of pop humour from Norway .Vic Chestnut did a set from his wheelchair .Lambchop won album of year 2000 in Uncut mag by playing low fi country music with some great vocals . |
3762 | Glen Matlock And The Philistines | Marrs Bar , Worcester | 10.05.2002 | 9,5 | tonight was the only time they did not play Pretty Vacant but it was still a superb collection of songs . |
3763 | Enrique Inglesis | Royal Albert Hall , London | 14.05.2002 | 9,25 | no support . Sold over 20m records .the girls and women of all ages tonight are screaming their heads off |
3764 | Enrique Inglesis | Royal Albert Hall , London | 15.05.2002 | 9,25 | much better show than expected .90 mins set of Latin rock pop . |
3765 | Sex Pistols Press Conference | Cobden Club , London | 16.05.2002 | 10 | John Lydon on his own to confirm details to the press of The Sex Pistols C.Palace event on 27 July 2002 .John gives as good as he gets over 3 sessions lasting over 2 hours . Superb . |
3766 | Blue Oyster Cult + Carl Palmer Band | Astoria , London | 17.05.2002 | 9 | Carl Palmer did some drumming that was pretty boring .BOC did a 1 hour 45 mins set but they have mellowed out a bit since the last visit . |
3767 | Moody Blues | Royal Albert Hall , London | 19.05.2002 | 8 | no support . 2 sets of 65 mins each .second set had all the best songs including Nights In White Satin |
3768 | Neil Young | Brixton Academy , London | 21.05.2002 | 9,25 | sadly missed support BMRC. Neil Young did a long set lasting 2 hours 15 mins of cool guitar and great vocals with a nice mix of old and new . |
3769 | Kylie Minogue | Wembley Arena , London | 24.05.2002 | 9,5 | 4 sold out Wembley shows for Kylie .always has been a fantastic stage performer and this was the usual mix of costume changes and dancers .2 hour set with a huge production . |
3770 | Sus-sex Pistols | The Thames , London | 29.05.2002 | 9,5 | invite only boat trip for pr company .surprised how much the band have improved since I last saw them 65 mins set of Sex Pistols classics with loads of free drinks as well . |
3771 | Glen Matlock And The Philistines + Imperial Vipers | 100 Club , London | 30.05.2002 | 9,5 | London show of the tour in the same week Pistols God Save The Queen is re-released .Great to see this band in the club the Pistols made famous.70 mins set of solo , Rich Kids,Pistols and Small Faces material . |
3772 | Joe Cocker | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 05.06.2002 | 9,5 | Fantastic 90 mins set from this great vocalist and his great band . The sound overall was just perfect . Excellent . |
3773 | Ted Nugent | Astoria , London | 06.06.2002 | 9,75 | His first UK show for over 15 years .1 hour 50 mins of pure classic rock .he still has that motor mouth that is so funny when he starts to rant .Great guitar , great vocals and we missed you so come back soon Ted . |
3774 | Sus-sex Pistols + Marones | The Thames , London | 08.06.2002 | 9,75 | special afternoon event to celebrate 25 years since the original Pistols trip and we are using the same boat too .100+ hardcore Pistols who really did have a fantastic day . Went passed the Houses Of Parliament and had a police boat come up alongside the boat.May have been that huge yellow NMTB banner at the front of the boat .Thanks to Fred and the band who were great . |
3775 | Pogues + Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros | Finsbury Park , London Fleadh Festival | 08.06.2002 | 9,25 | 7pm onwards after Pistols boat trip .Joe Strummer and band did a really good 60 mins set of solo and Clash .Shane and The Pogues did a good but messy 80 mins set . |
3776 | Brian Wilson | Royal Festival Hall , London | 09.06.2002 | 9,5 | back again after the success of his shows here at RFH in Jan 2002 .no support .2 sets of 60 mins each . |
3777 | Brian Wilson | Royal Festival Hall , London | 10.06.2002 | 9,5 | the same great set as before with Pet Sounds in full but the buzz was not as big as the last shows . |
3778 | Lenny Kravitz | Wembley Arena , London | 17.06.2002 | 9,5 | good and proper rock show from Lenny.First UK show for 3 years .1 hour 45 mins set that was full of all his best songs .Really good . |
3779 | Destinys Child | Wembley Arena , London | 19.06.2002 | 9 | massive stage production with loads of fire columns and costume changes.90 mins set . Great atmosphere . |
3780 | Primal Scream | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 20.06.2002 | 9 | 80 mins set of indie dance based indie rock but why so many strobes? great encore of Born To Loose |
3781 | Terry Edwards Band + Langley Schools Proect | Royal Festival Hall , London | 21.06.2002 | 8,5 | 6pm show in RFH foyer .Terry Edwards did some ska Bowie and the school kids did some Beatles and Beach Boys . Both enjoyable . |
3782 | Fischerspooner + Gonzales | Royal Festival Hall , London | 21.06.2002 | 9,25 | Gonzales did a 60 mins set of hip hop .Fischerspooner have been mega hyped.Used backing tapes for all of the 70 mins but at least it was lavish , mad and messy but all good fun . |
3783 | Suede + Peaches | Royal Festival Hall , London | 23.06.2002 | 9,25 | Raunchy female rapper support was fun.First London Suede show for 2 years .Suede did a 90 mins set with lots of new album material and old classics .Brett sounds and looks really great . |
3784 | Aha | Royal Albert Hall , London | 25.06.2002 | 8 | 90 mins set that was very average apart from the 3 hit singles at the end . |
3785 | Roger Waters | Wembley Arena , London | 26.06.2002 | 9 | no support . 2 sets of 80 mins and 70 mins .First tour for a few years .Great band and a great back drop .Half the set was classic Floyd and the other half was pretty good . |
3786 | Supergrass + Bobby Conn +Yeah Yeah Yeahs | Royal Festival Hall , London | 28.06.2002 | 9 | Bobby Conn was rubbish but Yeah Yeah Yeahs were really good with a singer with a Siouxsie style voice .Supergrass did a 60 mins greatest hits set that was really good . |
3787 | David Bowie + Dandy Warhols | Royal Festival Hall , London | 29.06.2002 | 9,75 | one off London Meltdown show for David Bowie that sold out in 2 hours .Dandy Warhols were too laid back .David Bowie and his great band did a stunning 2 hours 20 mins show which mainly featured tracks from his new album Heathen and Low allbum.with a 5 song hits encore . Superb . |
3788 | NERD + Kelis + DJ Westwood | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 01.07.2002 | 9 | Great atmosphere for one of Americas biggest hip hop production teams .NERD fused rap , rock and funk . |
3789 | Andy Williams | Royal Albert Hall , London | 02.07.2002 | 8,5 | no support .2 sets of 50 mins each .one of the kings of easy listening .he sung some great songs with some great stories and lovely footage of him from the 1950s and 1960s . |
3790 | Rod Stewart | Wembley Arena , London | 03.07.2002 | 9,75 | 2nd of 4 Rod shows at Wembley Arena.2 sets of 60 mins and 70 mins .he still has that great voice and he still looks great . So many good songs were played tonight .Nearly every song was a massive singalong . |
3791 | Tony Bennett | Royal Albert Hall , London | 04.07.2002 | 8 | good while it lasted but after 45 mins it was cancelled after a fire broke out in the sound area at back of the hall . |
3792 | Oasis + Charlatans | Finsbury Park , London | 05.07.2002 | 9,5 | First of 3 sold out open air shows at Finsbury Park by Oasis .Charlatans did an ok 60 mins set .Oasis did a great 95 mins set of their anthems to a pretty wet crowd . |
3793 | Culture Club | Royal Albert Hall , London | 07.07.2002 | 8,5 | Nice to see Boy back with Culture Club.The 1 hour 40 mins set was ok but I did not feel any real passion on stage . |
3794 | John Lydon (Sex Pistols) | TV Centre , London SE1 Graham Norton Show . | 09.07.2002 | 10 | this was a great evening . I supplied some Sex Pistols items for the show so the producers gave me a couple of tickets for the show and for the drinks reception after where we chatted to John and his mate John Rambo for a cool 30 mins . Great evening . |
3795 | Siouxsie And The Banshees + Ex Girl | Shepherds Bush Empire, London | 10.07.2002 | 9,5 | Their first UK tour for 7 years .Wacky 3 girl Japanese support were good fun . Siouxsie still sings great and for age 45 looks amazing .Really good 1 hour 40 mins set of old and new material but no HK Garden .Paul Cook (Sex Pistols ) was there . |
3796 | Rod Stewart | Wembley Arena , London | 11.07.2002 | 9,5 | Last of 4 Rod at Wembley shows .Same set as last week so I knew what was to happen but still really good fun . |
3797 | Sex Pistols | Rehearsals, North London | 12.07.2002 | 10 | had to pinch myself this did happen .2pm to 4pm The Sex Pistols playing most of the songs that would form the setlist of 27 July 2002 London show. |
3798 | Damned + Brian James Gang | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 12.07.2002 | 9,5 | Brian James should have been better .The Damned did a great 90 mins set Stage was designed with a hula hula tropical Hawaii theme to it . First half of set was mainly Grave Disorder material then it was 45 mins of some of the greatesrt punk rock songs ever . |
3799 | Iggy Pop + Pitchshifter | Brixton Academy , London | 13.07.2002 | 9,5 | Pitchshifter did a crap 40 mins set .Iggy Pop was as mental as ever .He did a 70 mins set full of great solo and Stooges songs . A girl stripped naked ,jumped on the stage and danced around Iggy for a few seconds . |
3800 | Suede | Electric Ballroom , London | 16.07.2002 | 9,5 | invite only show for fan club .Suede did a stunning near 2 hour set .The first 45 min was new album then the rest was greatest hits chosen via the spin the wheel on the stage .much better than recent RFH show . |
3801 | Green Day | Wembley Arena , London | 17.07.2002 | 8,5 | 90 mins set from these comic book punk rockers .The very young crowd really loved it .Short catchy songs .Best but was when they got 3 kids on stage to take over their playing for 1 song . |
3802 | Idlewild | Hanover Grand , London | 18.07.2002 | 8 | invite only gig for XFM radio .short 50 mins set with 3 or 4 good songs but the muffled vocals made it drag a bit . |
3803 | Bryan Adams | Hyde Park Arena , London | 20.07.2002 | 9,5 | 2 hour set that for the first 30 mins started a bit slow then it was one great pop rock song after another . |
3804 | Mark Knopfler And Friends | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 23.07.2002 | 9 | no support . 1st of 3 bush empire gigs .he did a 2 hour set .First 50 mins set was Notting Hillbillies songs then it was non stop Dire Straits. |
3805 | Meat Loaf | Hyde Park Arena , London | 24.07.2002 | 9,25 | got a great view near the front .he did a 2 hours 15 mins set .he is still a great showman .loads of big rock songs played tonight . |
3806 | Mark Knopfler And Friends | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 25.07.2002 | 9,5 | Mark is still a great guitar player .Jimmy Nail sung on a couple of songs .great party after the show with loads of free drinks and food for 200 people which was really good . |
3807 | Pork Dukes | Castle Tavern,Tooting,London | 26.07.2002 | 8,5 | these cheeky punk rockers did a good 60 mins set of their naughty songs . |
3808 | Sex Pistols + Rapture | Sports Arena,C.Palace,London | 27.07.2002 | 10 | Their first show since 1996 Filthy Lucre tour .The Pistols at The Palace .What a great day on what was the hottest weekend of the year so far .I got to C Palace area at noon and did not get back home until after 5am .Sadly missed all the support bands apart from Rapture who were ok .I had backstage passes so was there before and after the band did their 90 mins stunning set feat songs they had never played live before .I watched them from the front .Anarchy In The Uk,God Save The Queen and Pretty Vacant are the 3 greatest singles of all time .After there was a great party at the venue then on to another party for the band at a venue in SW London . What a mega day . |
3809 | Psychodrama | Shabeen , Acton, London | 01.08.2002 | 8 | went along to see one of mates bands .they did a good 60 mins set with a couple of Ramones and Iggy covers . |
3810 | Pretenders + Black Rebel Motorcycle Club + 3 Colours Red | Bulldog Bikers Bash ,Long Marsden Airfield, Stratford | 09.08.2002 | 9,5 | First time I have been to this event .Arrived in typical pouring rain conditions 3 Colours Red did a good set .BRMC did a really good 55 mins set .Chrissie and the Pretenders were just fantastic .So many great songs and she is such a cool rock chick and singer. |
3811 | Gary Moore + Wildhearts + One Minute Silence + Spear Of Destiny | Bulldog Bikers Bash ,Long Marsden Airfield, Stratford | 10.08.2002 | 9 | Kirk and SOD did a good 30 mins .One Minute Silence did a lively set .Wildhearts were good and poor Danny was being sick on stage after nearly every song . Not sure why .Gary Moore is still a great guitarist . |
3812 | Reef + Eighties Matchbox B Line Disaster | Virgin Megastore , London W1 | 20.08.2002 | 8,5 | Record shop appearences are never the best place to see a band live .support did a great messy 30 mins garage rock n roll set . Reef did a really good 40 mins set of old and new . |
3813 | Strokes + Pulp + Janes Addiction + Vines + White Stripes | Reading Festival , Berks | 23.08.2002 | 9,75 | Great atmosphere as usual .Sadly missed Mercury Rev set .My fave 3 bands of the day were 1st Pulp 2nd White Stripes 3rd Vines generally good weather over the weekend with just odd rain bursts . |
3814 | Foo Fighters + Muse + Ash + Sum 41 + Hives + A +Libertines + Andrew WK + Sahara Hotnights | Reading Festival , Berks | 24.08.2002 | 9,75 | Every day had loads of quality acts .My fave 3 bands of the day were 1st Foo Fighters did a stunning set .2nd Hives are always great live .3rd Andrew WK . Good time r n roll .Libertines did a nightmare set where their equipment kept breaking down . |
3815 | Prodigy + Offspring + Slipknot + Incubus + NOFX + Puddle Of Mudd + Hundred Reasons + Amen | Reading Festival , Berks | 25.08.2002 | 9,75 | Third day and I am feeling dirty .My fave 3 bands of the day were 1st Prodigy do a fantastic set which was their first UK shows for 4 years .The whole place was going mental .2nd Hundred Reasons . At last the UK produce a really good young rock band.3rd NOFX were really good because they just were so much fun and just had a laugh . |
3816 | Guns And Roses | Docklands Arena , London | 26.08.2002 | 9,75 | First UK shows for 8 years here at Docklands and at Leeds Festival .Guns And Roses did a great 2 hour set with 75% classic older tunes .Huge stage show with fire columns and explosions and I blagged the aftershow. |
3817 | Kerrang Rock Music Awards | Hilton Hotel , London W1 | 27.08.2002 | 10 | fantastic dinner and drinks with 500 seated and 100 standing guests from 7pm to 2am . Loads of rockers here tonight Brian May and Roger Taylor from Queen , members of Puddle Of Mud , Foo Fighters , Stereophonics ,Amen , Hundred Reasons ,Gary Numan Offspring , Placebo , Muse , A , Hives and others . Really great watching all the suits checking in to their nice posh 5 star hotel with all these rockers stumbling around pissed up everywhere. |
3818 | Ash | Ocean , Hackney , London | 30.08.2002 | 9 | 8am show .XFM Radio , London breakfast show with free drinks and Ash did 5 songs in their short set. |
3819 | Foo Fighters | University Of London,London | 30.08.2002 | 9,75 | 8pm invite only show for XFM Radio for about 600 people in this small venue.Foo Fighters did a stunning 80 mins set that really was superb . Lots of older songs and a few off new album. |
3820 | Primal Scream | Marquee Club, London | 05.09.2002 | 9 | The opening of this legendary club now set in an Islington shopping mall ?? The venue has a large floor area that holds about 800 downstairs and 200 upstairs.Primal Scream did a good 90 mins set but seemed vexed that the invite crowd were more interested in the all night free drinks being offered . |
3821 | Deep Purple + Planets | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 06.09.2002 | 9,5 | Support group were a bit odd .Deep Purple did a 1 hour 40 mins set each night and they were the best I have seen them for years . |
3822 | Deep Purple + Planets | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 07.09.2002 | 9,5 | Don Airy played keyboards for the first 30 mins of each show then the lights went down and surprise surprise Jon Lord was standing there and played for the next 30 mins and then they both were up there together . Nice one . |
3823 | Sex Pistols + Offspring + Social Distortion + Bad Religion +Buzzcocks + Blink 182 + New Found Glory + X + Damned | Glen Helen Blockbuster Pavillion,Devore , California , USA | 14.09.2002 | 10 | What an amazing location to see The Sex Pistols . Sold out 65,000 venue set in the desert of the Californian mountains in 100 degrees midday sun.It was great to see The Damned and The Buzzcocks here after they had missed out on the C Palace show .Bands like Social Distortion and Offspring are huge in California. In fact punk rock is now huge over here .Sex Pistols did a 65 mins greatest hits set that was just amazing . Johnny was on great form as usual and those punk classics came fast and furious . |
3824 | Who + Counting Crows | Greek Theatre , Hollywood ,Los Angeles , USA | 17.09.2002 | 9,75 | Amazing outdoor venue in the Hollywood Hills that holds about 6000 seats and is surrounded by trees .Counting Crows should have been better to be honest .The Who did a fantastic 2 hour greatest hits set with new bass player as John Entwistle died recently .The had a nice video montage of John near the end . |
3825 | Purple Reign (Prince Tribute) | Boardwalk Casino And Hotel ,Las Vegas , USA | 19.09.2002 | 9,5 | 3 sets lasting 2 hours in total .He looked perfect and he had a very sexy female singer with him.His brother came on to do 3 Morris Day songs .Great mix of old and new stuff . |
3826 | Purple Reign (Prince Tribute) | Boardwalk Casino And Hotel ,Las Vegas , USA | 20.09.2002 | 9,5 | This was so good I had to come back for a second night .Total quality . |
3827 | Moby | Astoria , London | 27.09.2002 | 9,25 | special show for Radio 1 and warm up for the European Arena tour .Moby did a really good 95 mins set .This was the full arena show in a small venue so it looked great .Loads of energy and good songs . Encore of Ramones Blitzkreig Bop . Like The Prodigy he has done a great job of mixing rock with dance music . |
3828 | Orb | Ocean , Hackney , London | 28.09.2002 | 7 | Really boring 85 mins set of knob twidling that just was not my scene. |
3829 | MOBO Music Awards LL Cool J + Ashanti + Ja Rule + Chaka Khan + Jimmy Cliff + Sugarbabes + Mis-teeq + Ms Dynamite + Craig David | Docklands Arena , London | 01.10.2002 | 9,5 | The main black music event in the UK .Got tickets for the VIP area which meant free booze and entry to one of the aftershow parties . Good one . |
3830 | David Bowie | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 02.10.2002 | 10 | All tickets sold out in 3 hours .Bowie and his fantastic band did a stunning 2 hour 45 mins set .We got near the front to hear so many great classics and material from his new album "" Heathen"" .Encores included Ziggy Stardust and the rarely played Bewley Brothers |
3831 | Prince | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 03.10.2002 | 9,75 | This show lasted 2 hours 30 mins .Amazing set that went from jazz to pop to funk to rock as he felt like it . |
3832 | Prince | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 04.10.2002 | 9,75 | This show lasted 2 hours 15 mins .Prince has got a great voice and he moves and dances so cool . |
3833 | Prince | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 05.10.2002 | 9,75 | This show lasted 2 hours 30 mins .First and Third shows included a 15 mins jam session encore .All the front 15 rows each night were fan club members so there was a great atmosphere to these sold out shows . |
3834 | Bryan Ferry + Rosie Thomas | Royal Albert Hall , London | 07.10.2002 | 9,25 | support did a boring 30 mins set .Bryan did a good mix of solo and Roxy.Ferry and his band did a really good 1 hour 35 mins set .Started with the slower songs then shifted up a gear to the uptempo Roxy Music material .Featured Chris Spedding on guitar and Paul Thomson on drums . |
3835 | Bryan Ferry + Rosie Thomas | Royal Albert Hall , London | 08.10.2002 | 9,5 | after watching his hardcore fans run down the front last night we were ready to follow them tonight which worked perfectly .Brian Ferry had left his wife in the summer to be with one of his backing singers on this tour . |
3836 | Johnny Thunders Tribute | Fusilier And Firkin , Camden ,London | 11.10.2002 | 9,5 | band members inc Chris Musto from Glen Matlock Band who has played with Johnny Thunders and Victor from The Parkinsons .Chaotic and messy energy filled 60 mins set .To hear all those great Thunders and NY Dolls songs live was just fantastic . |
3837 | JJ72 | Virgin Megastore , London W1 | 14.10.2002 | 8,5 | sadly it was only a quick 30 mins set .the singer has a great voice that seems to go from boy like to girl like . |
3838 | Roger Waters + Jon Lord + others Countryside Alliance Charity Concert | Royal Albert Hall , London | 16.10.2002 | 9 | Roger Waters appearance here was kept very low key .He played with his full touring band for 3 songs -20 mins .1. Wish You Were Here .2. Flickering Flame = a new song .3. Comfortably Numb .Jon Lord played piano on 2 songs that I had never heard before . |
3839 | Sparks | Royal Festival Hall , London | 19.10.2002 | 9,25 | one off UK show .Sparks played 2 sets . The first set was debut of the whole of new album Little Beethoven which was average .The second set was greatest hits that everybody loved and danced to . |
3840 | Coldplay | Wembley Arena , London | 20.10.2002 | 9,25 | Missed support who were Idlewild .Coldplay have taken off worldwide and this is their first UK arena tour .Really good 90 mins set with great use of large video screens and lasers . |
3841 | Q Magazine Music Awards one live song by Polyphonic Spree | Old Saatchi Gallery,London NW8 | 21.10.2002 | 10 | Wow this was a great day out that started at noon and finished at midnight.we sat at a table with Casey Spooner and all his PR people .Champagne reception and free food and booze for the next 12 hours .Celebs at tables inc Tom Jones , Radiohead , Sparks ,Coldplay , Tori Amos , The Hives ,Sugarbabes , Moby , Jimmy Cliff , Depeche Mode .At 5pm everyone was put in limos to the aftershow party in Shepherds Bush. |
3842 | Glen Matlock And The Philistines + Blender | 100 Club , London | 25.10.2002 | 9,5 | like a big reunion party as everyone that I had met at Sex Pistols show in California in Sept was here tonight .great atmosphere for this 70 mins set .he did not play Pretty Vacant |
3843 | Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band | Wembley Arena , London | 27.10.2002 | 10 | one off UK show .tickets sold out in an hour .The band did a fantastic 2 hour 40 mins set of old and new tunes but the best bit was we got into the reserved front pit and watched it from 10 yards back .My fave 3 songs tonight were Born To Run + Badlands + Born In The USA |
3844 | Alison Moyet | Royal Festival Hall , London | 28.10.2002 | 9 | First UK tour for a few years .Alison still has a great voice and is so down to earth on stage .The first 10 songs were slow and mournful then the hits all kicked in but sadly she did not play Invisible in the 90 mins set . |
3845 | Supergrass + Libertines | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 29.10.2002 | 9,25 | second of three sold out Bush shows .Libertines look cool but they still need a couple more really good tunes .The first 30 mins of the Supergrass set started a bit slow then it was full tilt with all their best known songs . |
3846 | Robert Plant | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 30.10.2002 | 9,5 | Robert Plant and his stunning band did a great 2 hour set .He still looks fab and that blues rock voice is still there .He played 3 Led Zep classics .1. Going To California .2.. Ramble On.3. Whole Lotta Love . |
3847 | Level 42 | Royal Albert Hall , London | 31.10.2002 | 9 | First shows as Level 42 since 1994 .Mark King is only original member .He still has that fantastic bass style .90 mins set of white disco funk of the 1980s with the last 30 mins of big hits. |
3848 | ZZ Top + Headway | Hammrsmith Apollo , London | 01.11.2002 | 9 | pretty boring young support group.1 hour 40 mins set that chugged a bit with too many slow blues boogies .they left the 4 big songs to the end which were really great . |
3849 | Vines | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 03.11.2002 | 9,25 | 2nd of 3 Bush Empire sell out shows for one of the most hyped bands of the year . |
3850 | Vines | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 04.11.2002 | 9,25 | they are a really great live act with a 65 mins set full of great guitar and some crazy vocals .The singer needs to push over the equipment as often as he can for some reason . |
3851 | Morrissey + Libertines | Brixton Academy , London | 05.11.2002 | 9,25 | support comes from Londons latest cool band who are being produced by Mick Jones of The Clash .some good songs in the 30 mins set Morrissey is without a record deal but he has a fantastic loyal fanbase who lapped up his 80 mins set .A good mix of old and new with some great chat between all the songs .Earlier in the year The Smiths had been voted NME mag most important band . |
3852 | Sinead O Connor | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 09.11.2002 | 8,5 | her first London show for years was well sold out in advance .Great vocals and great band but not much real excitement in the 90 mins set . |
3853 | Bryan Adams with Brian May + Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros | Royal Opera House , Covent Garden , London | 10.11.2002 | 9,75 | benefit concert for Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund .This was the first ever proper rock concert at the amazing venue .There were a few famous actors who made speeches between the acts . The first set included 3 songs by the lovely looking and sounding Opera Babes then Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros did a great 5 song set which were 3 Mescaleros tunes + Rudie Dont Fail and a stunning White Riot . To see and hear it in this venue as unreal .Afterwards Joe Strummer said to me Well it had to be done In the second half of the show Bryan Adams did a 10 song 45 mins set and was joined by Brian May for the last 5 tunes with a mega finale of Queens Crazy Little Thing Called Love.the sound for the whole event was just crystal clear and the aftershow in The Vilar Flora Hall was very 5 star with free champagne and drinks for 500 guests for a couple of hours .Superb. |
3854 | Ryan Adams | Royal Festival , London | 11.11.2002 | 8,5 | solo show by Ryan with just a piano .Ryan did a 1 hour 45 mins set which had some great lyrics but I prefer him with a full band .He had some quirky chat between songs and played covers of Brown Sugar and Wonderwall. |
3855 | Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros | Acton Town Hall , London | 15.11.2002 | 9,75 | This was a low key benefit show for the striking fireman in a venue that has not been used for rock shows for years .Fantastic atmosphere as a fair amount of the 600 here were firemen and the rest were hardcore Strummer fans .Andy Gilchrist the firemens union leader made a rousing speech .Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros did a really great 75 mins set but the 3 song encore was unreal as Mick Jones came on stage to play with Joe on stage for the first time in over 15 years for Clash anthems Bankrobber +White Riot + Londons Burning an amazing night but sadly less than 6 weeks later Joe Strummer died of a heart attack aged only 50 . |
3856 | Foo Fighters + Cave In | Wembley Arena , London | 22.11.2002 | 9,75 | First ever UK arena tour by The Foos .Support band were pretty average .Both nights Foos did a fantastic 1 hour 40 mins set that really rocked . |
3857 | Foo Fighters + Cave In | Wembley Arena , London | 23.11.2002 | 9,75 | The Foos now have so many great rock n roll songs After the Sat show we went backstage for the aftershow which the band did not attend as I found out that they were going to the trendy Met Bar for their party . We blagged our way into the Met Bar and the band were there for an hour . |
3858 | Glen Matlock And Ian McLagan | Record Fair , Wembley | 01.12.2002 | 9,25 | 1pm one off acoustic set from these 2 rock n roll legends . 45 mins set with guitar and piano and great songs by Glen , Small Faces , Ronnie Lane and a great finale of Pretty Vacant |
3859 | Elton John With Full Orchestra | Royal Opera House , Covent Garden , London | 01.12.2002 | 9,25 | 7pm Elton played 2 sets of 45 mins and 75 mins but there were a few too many slow songs in the first set .Second set had loads of great uptempo songs and was joined by members of his band as well as the orchestra .The aftershow was a pure 5 star treat with Elton , Lulu , Glen Hoddle and 500 guests being served free drinks and food for a couple of hours |
3860 | Bob Geldof + Rosie Wilby | Bloomsbury Theatre , London | 05.12.2002 | 9 | This was Bobs first London show in 10 years at this 500 seated venue .support was not much cop really .Bobs band were really good and were very irish sounding with lots of violin and accordian in the 2 hours 15 mins set .Some pleasant solo songs with a few Boomtown Rats hits such as RatTrap and "" I Dont Like Monday . |
3861 | Manic Street Preachers + Ian Brown | Wembley Arena , London | 07.12.2002 | 9,5 | Tour for recent Greatests Hits release.Ian Brown has a bit of a gob on him but he has a couple of good tunes .Manics had great big screen videos .Had drinks and food at the aftershow . |
3862 | Manic Street Preachers + Kinesis | Brixton Academy , London | 08.12.2002 | 9,5 | Both nights the Manics did a 1 hour 45 mins set with no encores .They a reat live band withso many good songs over the last 10 years . |
3863 | Cranberries | Hammersmith Apollo , London | 10.12.2002 | 8,5 | never really a big fan but it is great they can still sell out Hammersmith .there seems to be more fans from mainland Europe than British fans here tonight .They did a 90 mins set but their sound seems a bit dated although there were 3 or 4 really good songs Good aftershow as well where all the band turned up and were friendly . |
3864 | Oasis + Electric Soft Parade | Brighton Centre , Brighton | 11.12.2002 | 9,5 | not many bands would get me out of London on a cold December day but Oasis are one of them . Not many seem interested in support even though they come from Brighton .Oasis did a really good 90 mins set of songs even though it is clear that Noel and Liam are not really enjoying it for whatever reason .Noel stopped Wonderwall after 2 lines because he did not want any fans singing along to it which is asking for the impossibe really . The band held a party for 200 at the venue after that was pretty good as well . |
3865 | Slade 2 + BC Sweet | Blackheath Hall , London | 13.12.2002 | 9,25 | Christmas for me just would not be the same without at least one glam rock event so here we are in SE London .BC Sweet did a good hour set but they have no original members now but it was great to hear those Sweet gems .Slade 2 still feature originals Dave Hill on guitar and Don Hill on drums . They did a glam rockin 70 mins set that had everyone dancing .Loads of great hits and finale with Merry Xmas Everybody with a fun glam rock disco after as well . |
3866 | Status Quo | Wembley Arena , London | 14.12.2002 | 9,25 | Quo are on a mammoth 6 week tour of the UK and as always there is a great Quo atmosphere .This is the Heavy Traffic tour .Really good 1 hour 50 mins set even though a couple of the cover versions they play are rubbish but there are still plenty of 1970s Quo classics in there . |
3867 | Elton John | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 16.12.2002 | 9,5 | Two small shows for Aids charities.The venue holds only 2000 and reminds me of those great Hammersmith Odeon Xmas shows Elton did in the mid 1970s. |
3868 | Elton John | Shepherds Bush Empire,London | 17.12.2002 | 9,5 | Elton and his superb band did a 2 hour 15 mins set that was non stop great songs of his from his 30 year career .His band still feature 2 members from those magical 1970s concerts . Davey Johnson on guitar and Nigel Ollson on the drums . |
3869 | Blondie + INXS | Wembley Arena , London | 18.12.2002 | 9,25 | For INXS it is their first UK tour since the sad death of Micheal Hutchence .The new singer does a decent job as the band go through a 75 mins hits set but it was nice to hear 2 new songs .Blondie do a great set but they are simply not an arena band and should stick to Brixton or Bush Empire as there are a lot of empty seats tonight .Blondie still have 4 original members with Debbie looking great for age 58 and Clem Burke just stunning on drums .They do a really good 80 mins set .Aftershow was really good as well . |
3870 | Roy Wood Army | Roadhouse ,Cov Garden ,London | 21.12.2002 | 9,25 | Another slice of 1970s glam rock with Roy Wood of Wizzard fame and his 10 piece band doing a really good set Lots of Wizzard hits and guest singer.Carl Wayne who was in The Move with Roy in the 1960s came on to play 3 classic Move songs Blackberry Way,I Can See The Grass Grow ,Flowers In The Rain . Another really good glam rock xmas evening . |
3871 | Madness | Docklands Arena , London | 22.12.2002 | 9,25 | Second of 2 sell out shows by Madness at The Docklands Arena with an Oasis type atmosphere in the venue with lots of groups of men all beered up .Still have all 7 original members here .90 mins of pop and ska based tunes.although there was a bit of a sound problem halfway through that held the show up for 10 mins they got right back into it with to yet another killer tune |
3872 | Ellis Hooks | Dingwalls , London | 01.01.2003 | 9 | featured Glen Matlock from The Sex Pistols on bass . This show was being broadcast live on Radio 3 .Really good 50 mins set .Ellis is a 28 year old from Alabama with a great soul voice and he looks great as well . |
3873 | Tom Robinson + TV Smith | Fircroft School , London SW17 | 12.01.2003 | 9 | Afternoon show for Toms email list . Tom did 2 sets lasting nearly 2 hours feat great banter and songs like ; Days That Shook The World and Yuppie Scum .TV Smith did 4 songs inc a frantic ; One Chord Wonders |
3874 | Arthur Lee And Love | Royal Festival Hall , London | 15.01.2003 | 9 | This legendary 1960s psychedelic rock singer back on stage after spending 5 years in jail for firearms offences . He looks super cool for a 58 year old . Tonight features his 1967 classic album; Forever Changes and this Mojo crowd lap up every minute of it . 2 hour set that was really good . Encore featured ex Blur guitarist Graham Coxon on guitar . |
3876 | Supergrass + Datsuns + Polyphonic Spree | Wembley Arena , London | 25.01.2003 | 9 | Great collection of bands tonight . Only saw 20 mins of Poly Spree 40 mins set but they were joyous pop . Datsuns did a good 40 mins of garage rock n roll . Supergrass did a good 90 mins set from their 10 year career. |
3877 | Saxon | Astoria, London | 26.01.2003 | 9,25 | one-off UK show as part of a short european tour that was full up inside . They have had better days but this was a great show that lasted over 2 hours and featured all their best 1980s rock anthems and they dusted off their giant eagle has landed stage prop . |