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Gig List: 1987

# Band(s) Venue Date Rating Comments
1734LindisfarneHammersmith Odeon , London03.01.19877security .half empty xmas show .
1735Kathy Vincent,Blah Blah BlahHammersmith Odeon , London09.01.19878security .half empty show .
1736Human League,Drum TheatreHammersmith Odeon , London12.01.19879.25security .first uk shows for 5 years .
1737Human League,Drum TheatreHammersmith Odeon , London13.01.19879.25security .80 mins greatest hits set .
1738Freddie Jackson,5th Of HeavenHammersmith Odeon , London23.01.19879.25security . Much better than expected .
1739Freddie Jackson,5th Of HeavenHammersmith Odeon , London24.01.19879.25security . 85 mins set each night .
1740Freddie Jackson,5th Of HeavenHammersmith Odeon , London25.01.19879.25security .american soul .
1741Freddie Jackson,5th Of HeavenHammersmith Odeon , London26.01.19879.25security .
1742Luther VandrossHammersmith Odeon , London03.02.19879.25security . First of 8 ham odeon shows .
1743Luther VandrossHammersmith Odeon , London11.02.19879.25security . Luther was big news now.
1744Luther VandrossHammersmith Odeon , London13.02.19879.25security .
1745Anthrax,Metal Church,Crimson GloryHammersmith Odeon , London15.02.19878.5security . Anthrax played G S T Queen .
1746Psychedelic Furs,Ward BrothersHammersmith Odeon , London19.02.19879.5security . Excellent 3 Furs shows .
1747Psychedelic Furs,Ward BrothersHammersmith Odeon , London20.02.19879.5security .1 hour 40 mins set .
1748Psychedelic Furs,Ward BrothersHammersmith Odeon , London21.02.19879.5security .
1749Europe,StrangewaysHammersmith Odeon , London22.02.19879security .all the girls love the singer .
1750Europe,StrangewaysHammersmith Odeon , London23.02.19879security .both shows sold out ..
1751Cyndi Lauper,Midnight Hammersmith Odeon , London24.02.19879security . Love that New York accent .
1752Meat Loaf,ShyWembley Arena , London02.03.19879.25entertaining 2 hours 30 mins set .
1753Big Audio Dynamite,Chiefs Of ReliefAstoria , London 04.03.19879.5ex Clash and ex Pistols . Great .
1754Megadeth,Flotsam And JetsamHammersmith Odeon , London06.03.19878security .
1755Magnum,Heavy PettinHammersmith Odeon , London13.03.19878security .
1756Cult,Gaye Bikers On Acid,CrazyheadHammersmith Odeon , London14.03.19879.5security .3 great shows by The Cult .
1757Cult,Gaye Bikers On Acid,CrazyheadHammersmith Odeon , London15.03.19879.5security . Great aftershow party at the
1758Cult,Gaye Bikers On Acid,CrazyheadHammersmith Odeon , London16.03.19879.5security . Kensington Roof Gardens .
1759Maze,5th Of HeavenHammersmith Odeon , London19.03.19879.5security .4 ham odeon shows added
1760Maze,5th Of HeavenHammersmith Odeon , London20.03.19879.5security .after 2 wembley arena shows
1761Maze,5th Of HeavenHammersmith Odeon , London21.03.19879.5security .Sold out last month .
1762Maze,5th Of HeavenHammersmith Odeon , London22.03.19879.5security .Maze were always fantastic.
1763Simply Red,Terence Trent D'Arby Hammersmith Odeon , London23.03.19879.5security . Great shows by both bands .
1764Simply Red,Terence Trent D'Arby Hammersmith Odeon , London24.03.19879.5security . Right Thing was new single .
1765Simply Red,Terence Trent D'Arby Hammersmith Odeon , London25.03.19879.5security . Mick has a great voice.
1766Simply Red,Terence Trent D'Arby Hammersmith Odeon , London26.03.19879.5security .
1767Meat Loaf,StrangewaysHammersmith Odeon , London28.03.19879.25security .Another good long set .
1768Stranglers,HurrahHammersmith Odeon , London29.03.19879secutity .90 mins set each night .
1769Stranglers,HurrahHammersmith Odeon , London30.03.19879security Gone a bit mellower .
1770Stranglers,HurrahHammersmith Odeon , London31.03.19879security .
1771Gary Moore,ShyHammersmith Odeon , London01.04.19879security . Great guitarist .
1772Gary Moore,ShyHammersmith Odeon , London02.04.19879security . Very loud shows.
1773Southside Johnny And The Dukes,LarksHammersmith Odeon , London13.04.19879security . 2 hour set .
1774Micheal McDonald,MoontwistHammersmith Odeon , London16.04.19879
1775Eddi ArmarniMarquee Clob , London17.04.19878
1776Millie JacksonHammersmith Odeon , London18.04.19879security . 2nd of 4 ham odeon shows .
1777Slayer,Malice Hammersmith Odeon , London22.04.19879security . Better than expected .
1778Barclay James Harvest,Roy Harper Hammersmith Odeon , London25.04.19877security .
1779Spear Of Destiny,Flesh For LuluHammersmith Odeon , London30.04.19879security .
1780Gap Band,Well RedHammersmith Odeon , London01.05.19878.5security .
1781Blow Monkeys,Ed Keupper Hammersmith Odeon , London08.05.19878.5security .Curtis Mayfield came on
1782Blow Monkeys,Ed Keupper Hammersmith Odeon , London09.05.19878.5security .stage with them for 3 songs .
1783Helloween,OverkillHammersmith Odeon , London10.05.19878security . Bit too thrashy for me .
1784Alarm,Wire TrainKilburn National , London13.05.19879.75fantastic sweaty 90 mins set .
1785SantanaHammersmith Odeon , London16.05.19879security . 6pm show start .
1786SantanaHammersmith Odeon , London16.05.19879security . 9pm show start .
1787SantanaHammersmith Odeon , London17.05.19879security . 7pm show start .
1788Suzanne VegaHammersmith Odeon , London18.05.19878.5security . Luka was new single .
1789Suzanne VegaHammersmith Odeon , London19.05.19878.5security .
1790Paul Brady Band Hammersmith Odeon , London20.05.19877.5security . 2 hour set .
1791Run DMC,Beastie BoysBrixton Academy , London24.05.19879.5great tension filled sets by both acts .
1792Gary Moore,ShyHammersmith Odeon , London26.05.19879security .
1793Thompson Twins,Ten TenHammersmith Odeon , London27.05.19879security .
1794Stryper,BriarHammersmith Odeon , London30.05.19879security . Christian Rock Act .
1795U2,HurrahWembley Arena , London02.06.198710fantastic warm up for stadium tour .
1796Bruce Hornsby And The Range,Deacon BlueHammersmith Odeon , London04.06.19878security . One off uk show .
1797Manowar,Chariot Hammersmith Odeon , London06.06.19879.5security . Fantastic 75 mins set .
1798Fatback,Steve Walsh ( DJ )Hammersmith Odeon , London12.06.19879.25security .
1799U2,Lou Reed,PoguesWembley Stadium , London13.06.198710totally awesome U2 stadium show .
1800David Bowie,Big Country Wembley Stadium , London20.06.19879.5glass spider tour . 2 hours 10 mins set .
1801Husker Du,World Domination Ents,ShamenTown And Country Club , London21.06.19879Husker Du only did 70 mins set .
1802Iggy Pop,Then JericoHammersmith Odeon , London23.06.19879.5security . Iggy on top form.
1803Iggy Pop,Then JericoHammersmith Odeon , London24.06.19879.5security . Both bands did great sets .
1804Troublefunk,Society Hammersmith Odeon , London01.07.19879.5security . Fantastic 2 hour set .
1805Go West,Ordinary ManHammersmith Odeon , London04.07.19879security .
1806Go West,Ordinary ManHammersmith Odeon , London05.07.19879security .
1807Go West,Ordinary ManHammersmith Odeon , London06.07.19879security .
1808Van Morrison,ProclaimersHammersmith Odeon , London07.07.19878.5security .
1809Nils LofgrenHammersmith Odeon , London08.07.19878.5security .2 hour show without band ..
1810Chuck Berry,Steve Marriot Hammersmith Odeon , London09.07.19879security . Great double bill .
1811Autograph,DialogueHammersmith Odeon , London10.07.19877security . Russian Rock Bands Night .
1812Mental As Anything,HunterHammersmith Odeon , London11.07.19878security . Aussie Rock Bands Night .
1813Lillo Thomas,ChynaHammersmith Odeon , London17.07.19879security . Looks and sounds like
1814Lillo Thomas,ChynaHammersmith Odeon , London18.07.19879security . Smokey Robinson .
1815Terence Trent D'ArbyHammersmith Odeon , London22.07.19879.25security . What a great voice .
1816Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Jonah MayoHammersmith Odeon , London23.07.19878.5security .
1817U2,Pretenders,AlarmCardiff Arms Park Stadium 25.07.198710another fantastic U2 stadium show .
1818Society,London Posse,Romeo Street GandAcklam Hall , London W11 30.07.19878.5UK hip hop package .
1819Bill Bruford,IQ,KoogaKensington Olympia , London31.07.19878.5
1820Madonna,Hue And Cry Wembley Stadium , London18.08.19879.5first of 3 Wembley Stadium shows .
1821Hawkwind,Naz Nomad (Damned Playing Covers ),Pink Fairies,Dr And The Medics,Gaye Bikers On Acid,Pop Will It ItselfFinsbury Park , London23.08.19879.5security . Really good all dayer . Acid Daze Festival In Super Tent.
1822Wet Wet Wet,Then Jerico,Black,Rick Astley,T'PauBBC Sudios , London W12 26 08.19878.5Top Of The Pops Recording .
1823Alice Cooper,StranglersReading Festival , Berkshire30.08.19879.5great 75 mins theatrical show by Alice
1824Little Steven And The Disciples Town And Country Club , London01.09.19879.251 hour 50 mins set .
1825Roy Ayers,Cheryl LynnFinsbury Park , London06.09.19878.5security . Held in Super Tent .
1826Def Leppard,TeslaHammersmith Odeon , London07.09.19879.5security . Fantastic 3 Def Lep shows
1827Def Leppard,TeslaHammersmith Odeon , London08.09.19879.5security .
1828Def Leppard,TeslaHammersmith Odeon , London09.09.19879.5security . Brian May on for encore .
1829REM,10,000 ManiacsHammersmith Odeon , London12.09.19879.25security . One off uk show .
1830Guana BatzClarendon Pub , London W612.09.1987811pm show . Went here after REM .
1831Atlantic Starr,Look TwiceHammersmith Odeon , London17.09.19879security .slow start but got better .
1832Atlantic Starr,Look TwiceHammersmith Odeon , London18.09.19879security .
1833Atlantic Starr,Look TwiceHammersmith Odeon , London19.09.19879security .
1834GodfathersThe Wag Club , London23.09.19879.5fantastic gig by new EPIC signing ..
1835Gary Numan,West OneHammersmith Odeon , London25.09.19879.25security .Garys loyal fans always
1836Gary Numan,West OneHammersmith Odeon , London26.09.19879.25security .make his gigs an event .
1837Public Image Limited,Blood UnclesAstoria , London29.09.19879.5played Public Image and H In The Sun.
1838Squeeze,Apple MosiacHammersmith Odeon , London30.09.19879.25reall good 1 hour 45 mins set .
1839CommunardsHammersmith Odeon , London02.10.19879security . Better than expected .
1840CommunardsHammersmith Odeon , London03.10.19879security .
1841Guns And Roses,Faster Pussycat,QuireboysHammersmith Odeon , London08.10.19879.5security . Great 3 band rock package.
1842Motorhead,Gaye Bikers On Acid,SwordHammersmith Odeon , London10.10.19879.5security . Phil Taylor back on drums .
1843Motorhead,Gaye Bikers On Acid,SwordHammersmith Odeon , London11.10.19879.5security .Excellent 90 mins set .
1844Regina Belle,Wayne HernandezHammersmith Odeon , London14.10.19879like Anita Baker .2nd of 2 shows .
1845Wet Wet Wet,MontanasHammersmith Odeon , London15.10.19878.5security . Too many screaming girls .
1846Rory Gallagher Hammersmith Odeon , London16.10.19879security .2 hours 30 mins set .
1847Bryan Adams,T'PauWembley Arena , London19.10.19879.75First of 4 Wembley Arena shows .
1849Bryan Adams,T'PauWembley Arena , London23.10.19879.75Fantastic 2 hour set from Block A .
1850Whispers,Keni StevensHammersmith Odeon , London25.10.19878.5
1851Ramones,Flesh For LuluBrixton Academy , London26.10.19879should have been better .
1852Jethro TullHammersmith Odeon , London29.10.19877.52 hour set .
1853Celtic Frost,Kreator,VirusHammersmith Odeon , London31.10.19877security . German thrash metal .
1854LL Cool J,Public Enemy,Eric B And RakimHammersmith Odeon , London01.11.19879.5security .only played hit single tonight ..
1855LL Cool J,Public Enemy,Eric B And RakimHammersmith Odeon , London02.11.19879.5security .Fantastic noisy atmosphere .
1856LL Cool J,Public Enemy,Eric B And RakimHammersmith Odeon , London03.11.19879.5security .Def Jam records package .
1857Little Steven,Silent RunningHammersmith Odeon , London04.11.19879security .
1858Bad News,Head Hammersmith Odeon , London05.11.19879security . spoof heavy metal band .
1859Alexander O'Neal,ZuiceHammersmith Odeon , London07.11.19879.25security . 1st of 5 ham odeon shows .
1860Alexander O'Neal,ZuiceHammersmith Odeon , London09.11.19879.25security . Short 75 mins set .
1861Alexander O'Neal,ZuiceHammersmith Odeon , London10.11.19879.25security .Huge brass bed was fun .
1862David EssexHammersmith Odeon , London13.11.19879security . Last gig of a huge tour .
1863Anthrax,TestamentHammersmith Odeon , London16.11.19879security . Thrash encore of Sex Pistols
1864Anthrax,TestamentHammersmith Odeon , London17.11.19879security . 'God Save The Queen'
1865Tom WaitsHammersmith Odeon , London19.11.19878.5security .1st of 4 ham odeon shows .
1866Alarm,The Las Town And Country Club , London23.11.19879.75fantastic warm up for american tour .
1867Style Council,Porky The PoetHammersmith Odeon , London24.11.19878.75security .
1868Style Council,Porky The PoetHammersmith Odeon , London25.11.19878.75security .
1869King Diamond,Wolfsbane,Chrome MollyHammersmith Odeon , London27.11.19878.75security . Danish thrash metal .
1870Cult,Balaam And The AngelWembley Arena , London29.11.19879.5great rock show .
1871Johnny Thunders BandTown And Country Club , London02.12.19878.5johnny was drugged out of it tonight .
1872Dio,WarlockHammersmith Odeon , London05.12.19879.5security . Fantastic rock show ,
1873Dio,WarlockHammersmith Odeon , London06.12.19879.5security . lasers , monsters , fireworks
1874Dio,WarlockHammersmith Odeon , London07.12.19879.5security . Vinnie Appice mega drumkit .
1875CureWembley Arena , London08.12.19878.5no support . 2 hours 45 mins show .
1876T'Pau,EmpireHammersmith Odeon , London12.12.19878security .
1877INXS,Sinead O'ConnorHammersmith Odeon , London13.12.19879.25security .Singer always looked so cool.
1878INXS,Sinead O'ConnorHammersmith Odeon , London14.12.19879.25security .Sineads band inc 2 exSmiths
1879Suzanne Vega,View From The HillHammersmith Odeon , London17.12.19879security .1st of 2 ham odeon shows .
1880Big Audio Dynamite Brixton Academy , London18.12.19879.5security . Encore of Prince '1999'
1881CommunardsHammersmith Odeon , London19.12.19879security .
1882CommunardsHammersmith Odeon , London20.12.19879security .
1883Jonathan Butler,Andy SheppardHammersmith Odeon , London21.12.19878.5security .
1884Boy George,Brother BeyondHammersmith Odeon , London22.12.19879security . His first ever UK solo show .
1885Fatback,Luddy AdamsHammersmith Odeon , London23.12.19879security . Xmas party shows .
1886Fatback,Luddy AdamsHammersmith Odeon , London24.12.19879security . 20 mins 'I Found Love'
1887Whitesnake,McAuley Schenker Group Wembley Arena , London29.12.19879.25current 1987 went mega everywhere .
1888Whitesnake,McAuley Schenker Group Wembley Arena , London31.12.19879.25really good 90 mins set .