# |
Band(s) |
Venue |
Date |
Rating |
Comments |
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 . |