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Gig List: 1988

# Band(s) Venue Date Rating Comments
1889Marillion,JadisHammersmith Odeon , London16.01.19889.5security .Fantastic 30 mins encore .
1890Marillion,JadisHammersmith Odeon , London17.01.19889.5security Fish is such a great front man
1891Marillion,JadisHammersmith Odeon , London18.01.19889.5security I hour 50 mins on stage .
1892John Cougar MellencampHammersmith Odeon , London24.01.19889.5security .Fantastic all white stage . .
1893John Cougar MellencampHammersmith Odeon , London25.01.19889.5security .First UK shows for 10 years .
1894That Petrol Emotion,Voice Of The BeehiveTown And Country Club , London02.02.19888should have been better .
1895O'Jays,LevertHammersmith Odeon , London04.02.19889security Levert were sons of O'Jays..
1896O'Jays,LevertHammersmith Odeon , London05.02.19889security . O'Jays only did 65 mins set .
1897O'Jays,LevertHammersmith Odeon , London06.02.19889security .
1898Alarm,SilencersHammersmith Odeon , London09.02.19889.75security .great crowd atmosphere .
1899Alarm,SilencersKilburn National , London10.02.19889.75superb 1 hour 45 mins set each night .
1900Chuck Berry,Panic BrothersHammersmith Odeon , London12.02.19889security . Chuck did a 70 mins set .
1901Godfathers,Jack RubiesTown And Country Club , London14.02.19889.5great gig .encore of Anarchy In The UK
1902Curiosity Killed The Cat,EmpireHammersmith Odeon , London20.02.19889security . Lots of screaming girls .
1903Curiosity Killed The Cat,EmpireHammersmith Odeon , London21.02.19889security .
1904Warren ZevonHammersmith Odeon , London25.02.19888.5security . No support .I hour 45 mins .
1905Bobby Womack,ChynaHammersmith Odeon , London01.03.19889security . 1st of 3 ham odeon shows .
1906Bobby Womack,ChynaHammersmith Odeon , London03.03.19889security .
1907Wishbone Ash,Peter HaycockHammersmith Odeon , London04.03.19888security .
1908Zodiac Mindwarp And The Love Reaction,Wonder StuffHammersmith Odeon , London06.03.19889security . Both bands did good sets .
1909AC/DC,DokkenWembley Arena , London11.03.19889.75new album was 'Blow Up Your Video'
1910AC/DC,DokkenWembley Arena , London12.03.19889.75as usual AC/DC were totally superb.
1911Shakin Stevens,Red ShoesHammersmith Odeon , London13.03.19888.5security .
1912Aswad Hammersmith Odeon , London15.03.19889security . Lively atmosphere .
1913Fall,ShackHammersmith Odeon , London18.03.19888.5security . Was expecting better .
1914Ace Frehleys Comet,John Norum BandHammersmith Odeon , London19.03.19889.5security . 80 mins set inc KISS songs .
1915Ted Nugent,KrokusHammersmith Odeon , London20.03.19889.5security . Fantastic rock double bill .
1916Meat Loaf,ShogunHammersmith Odeon , London22.03.19889.5security .Meat did 2 hours 50 mins set .
1917Meat Loaf,ShogunHammersmith Odeon , London23.03.19889.5security .
1918Magnum,Kingdom ComeHammersmith Odeon , London25.03.19889security . Magnum did 2 hour set .
1919Magnum,Kingdom ComeHammersmith Odeon , London26.03.19889security.
1920Temptations,Mike StevensHammersmith Odeon , London28.03.19889security . 2nd of 3 ham odeon shows .
1921T'PauHammersmith Odeon , London30.03.19888.5security .a 4th show on 02 April was
1922T'PauHammersmith Odeon , London31.03.19888.5security .postponed to April 20 when
1923T'PauHammersmith Odeon , London01.04.19888.5security .Carol Decker got sore throat .
1924Toto Hammersmith Odeon , London03.04.19889security . 2 hour 15 mins set .
1925Joyce Sims Hammersmith Odeon , London08.04.19888.5security . 2nd of 2 ham odeon shows .
1926Def Leppard,LoverboyWembley Arena , London12.04.19889.75fantastic laser show . Great rock gig .
1927AC/DC,DokkenWembley Arena , London13.04.19889.75as usual AC/DC were totally superb.
1928Manhatten Transfer Hammersmith Odeon , London14.04.19888security . No support .2 hour set .
1929Robert Plant,It BitesHammersmith Odeon , London17.04.19889.25security . Jimmy Page on for encores .
1930T'Pau,The TruthHammersmith Odeon , London20.04.19888.75security . Slightly better this time .
1931Hawkwind,Tubilah DogHammersmith Odeon , London22.04.19888.25security . 2nd of 2 ham odeon shows .
1932Morris Day,November OneHammersmith Odeon , London24.04.19888.75security . Ex The Time and Ex Prince
1933Miriam MakebaHammersmith Odeon , London25.04.19887.5security .Lots of costume changes .
1934Zapp,Force MDsHammersmith Odeon , London29.04.19888.75security . 2nd of 2 ham odeon shows .
1935Erasure,ZipHammersmith Odeon , London05.05.19889.5security . Better than expected .
1936Erasure,ZipHammersmith Odeon , London06.05.19889.5security . 75 mins perfect pop music .
1937Erasure,ZipHammersmith Odeon , London07.05.19889.5security . Support Zip feat Buzzcock
1938Erasure,ZipHammersmith Odeon , London08.05.19889.5security . Pete Shelley on vocals .
1939Van Morrison,The ChieftansHammersmith Odeon , London09.05.19889.25security This was my fave Van gig .
1940Van Morrison,The ChieftansHammersmith Odeon , London10.05.19889.25security Joint encore by both bands .
1941Bonnie Tyler,Beltane FireHammersmith Odeon , London11.05.19888.5security .Great voice ..
1942Saxon,KoogaHammersmith Odeon , London12.05.19889.5security .
1943All About Eve,The BolshoiHammersmith Odeon , London14.05.19888.5security .
1944Icicle Works,Fire Next TimeHammersmith Odeon , London16.05.19889.25security .1 hour 45 mins set .
1945Megadeth,SanctuaryHammersmith Odeon , London18.05.19888security .Encore of Anarchy In The UK
1946Billy Ocean,BasiaHammersmith Odeon , London22.05.19888security .
1947ImaginationHammersmith Palais , London26.05.19888.590 mins 80s party night .
1948David SylvianHammersmith Odeon , London28.05.19888.5security . First solo live shows since
1949David SylvianHammersmith Odeon , London29.05.19888.5security . Japan split a few years ago.
1950David SylvianHammersmith Odeon , London30.05.19888.5security . Band inc 2 Japan members .
1951Christians,RoachfordHammersmith Odeon , London01.06.19889.25security . Both bands did good sets .
1952Christians,RoachfordHammersmith Odeon , London02.06.19889.25security .
1953Alexander O'Neal,View From The HillHammersmith Odeon , London03.06.19889.5security .short notice charity show .
1954Joe CockerHammersmith Odeon , London04.06.19889security . One Off UK show .
1955Dire Straits Hammersmith Odeon , London08.06.19889.75security .Eric Clapton on guitar .
1956Dire Straits Hammersmith Odeon , London09.06.19889.75security .Warm up for Nelson Mandela show at Wembley Stadium 11 July 88 .
1957Judas Priest,Bonfire Hammersmith Odeon , London13.06.19889.25security Lots of .leather and chrome
1958Judas Priest,Bonfire Hammersmith Odeon , London14.06.19889.25security . Brought the Harley out .
1959Melissa Morgan,NajeeHammersmith Odeon , London18.06.19889security . Better than expected .
1960Melissa Morgan,NajeeHammersmith Odeon , London19.06.19889security . The new Whitney Houston ?
1961Godfathers,RoachfordTown And Country Club , London21.06.19889.5both bands did superb 60 mins sets .
1962Saxon,Honeymoon SuiteTown And Country Club , London22.06.19889short 60 mins set fot TV by Saxon ..
1963Stevie Ray VaughanHammersmith Odeon , London23.06.19889.25security . Fantastic guitarist .
1964Stevie Ray VaughanHammersmith Odeon , London24.06.19889.25security .
1965Bruce Springsteen And The E Street BandWembley Stadium , London25.06.19889.75amazing 3 hours 30 mins show .
1966Bo Diddley And Ronnie Wood Allstars,Buddy CurtessHammersmith Odeon , London28.06.19888.5security . Should have been better .
1967Bros,Empire Hammersmith Odeon , London30.06.19888.5security . Better than expected .
1968Bros,Empire Hammersmith Odeon , London01.07.19888.5security . Loads of screaming girls .
1969Bros,Empire Hammersmith Odeon , London02.07.19888.5security . Top teen band at present .
1970Los Lobos,Word To GoHammersmith Odeon , London04.07.19888.25security .
1971Was Not Was,Joan Collins Fan ClubHammersmith Odeon , London05.07.19889.25security . Support was Julian Clary .
1972Cheap Trick,Living ColourHammersmith Odeon , London06.07.19889.5security . Both bands did good sets .
1973Al Green,Clive GriffinHammersmith Odeon , London08.07.19888.5security . Should have been better .
1974John Lee Hooker,Ted HawkinsHammersmith Odeon , London09.07.19888.5security . Blues Legends Bill .
1975Sly And Robbies Allstars Featuring Yellowman Hammersmith Odeon , London12.07.19888.5security .
1976Micheal Jackson Wembley Stadium , London16.07.19889.75fantastic show by Jacko at his best . this show was 1 of his 7 sold out shows at Wembley Stadium this summer .
1977Georgia Satellites,Broken EnglishTown And Country Club , London19.07.198892 hour set of boogie .
1978Prince Wembley Arena , London26.07.1988102nd of 7 Wembley Arena shows .
1979Horhouse Flowers Hammersmith Odeon , London28.07.19889security .
1980Prince Wembley Arena , London29.07.198810stage was in the middle of Wembley .
1981Prince Wembley Arena , London01.08.198810This 'Lovesexy' tour was fantastic.
1982Prince Wembley Arena , London03.08.198819no support . 2 hours 10 mins st .
1983Iron Maiden,KISS,David Lee Roth ,Megadeth,Guns And Roses,HelloweenMonsters Of Rock Festival ,20.08.198810Iron 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 .
1984David Lee Roth,Great WhiteHammersmith Odeon , London30.08.198810security . With Steve Vai on guitar .
1986David Lee Roth,Great WhiteHammersmith Odeon , London31.08.198810security .This is how its done .Perfect .
1986Micheal Jackson The Bowl , Milton Keynes .10.09,19889.75another great MJ stadium show .
1987Freddie Jackson Hammersmith Odeon , London11.09.19888.5security . Last of 4 ham odeon shows .
1988Sweet,Mud,Glitter BandHammersmith Palais , London12.09.19889.5great 1970s glam rock package .
1989Bill WithersHammersmith Odeon , London18.09.19888.5
1990KISS,Kings Of The SunWembley Arena , London24.09.19889.5very good even without make up .
1991Robert Palmer,Jo JoHammersmith Odeon , London26.09.19888.5should have been better .
1992Joan Armatrading Hammersmith Odeon , London30.09.19889no support .1st of 4 ham odeon shows .
1993Cliff RichardHammersmith Odeon , London07.10.19889.25no support .4th of 5 ham odeon shows .
1994Metallica,DanzigHammersmith Odeon , London09.10.19889.5security . Metallica did 2 hours 15 mins.
1995Metallica,DanzigHammersmith Odeon , London10.10.19889.5security . Danzig drummer was great
1996Metallica,DanzigHammersmith Odeon , London11.10.19889.5security . Both bands did great sets .
1997Robert Cray Band,Brendan Crocker Hammersmith Odeon , London17.10.198892 hour set . 3rd of 4 ham odeon shows .
1998Spear Of Destiny,Bicycle DogsHammersmith Odeon , London27.10.19888.5security . Short 80 mins set .
1999All About Eve,The LasHammersmith Odeon , London29.10.19888.5security . Both bands did ok sets .
2000Helloween,V2Hammersmith Odeon , London01.11.19888security .
2001Kieth Sweat,Steven DanteHammersmith Odeon , London04.11.19889security . Short but sweet soul set .
2002Uriah Heep,Dogs D'mourHammersmith Odeon , London06.11.19888.5security .
2003Micheal McDonald,One Hand One Heart Hammersmith Odeon , London12.11.19888.75security .
2004David Lee Roth,ZinatraWembley Arena , London15.11.198810The number one rock show man .
2005Godfathers,Diesel Park West,Glen Matlock BandTown And Country Club , London16.11.19889.53 really good live bands , glens band included Steve New And Rat Scabies .
2006Will Downing,Clive GriffinHammersmith Odeon , London20.11.19888.5security .
2007Sade Wembley Arena , London21.11.19889.25no support . 1 hour 45 mins set .
2008CinderellaDominion Theatre , London23.11.19889singer has a great voice .
2009Jimmy Page,Dare Hammersmith Odeon , London24.11.19889.25security . 2 hour show .
2010Jimmy Page,Dare Hammersmith Odeon , London25.11.19889.25security . Jason Bonham on drums .
2011Alvin Lee,Wishbone Ash,Randy California,Steve HoweHammersmith Odeon , London26.11.19888.25security . Night of Rock Guitars .
2012Bruce Hornsby And The RangeHammersmith Odeon , London30.11.19888.75security . 2 hours 30 mins show .
2013Proclaimers,WinHammersmith Odeon , London03.12.19889security .
2014Iron Maiden,Killer DwarfsHammersmith Odeon , London06.12.19889.75security .massive stage and light show .
2015Iron Maiden,Killer DwarfsHammersmith Odeon , London07.12.19889.75security .1 hour 50 mins set . Superb.
2016Bon Jovi,Lita FordWembley Arena , London08.12.19889.751st of 4 wembley arena shows .
2017Fatback,EasyHammersmith Odeon , London10.12.19888.5security .Not as good as previous gigs .
2018Iron Maiden,Killer DwarfsHammersmith Odeon , London12.12.19889.75security .got invite to mega party after .
2019Cliff RichardHammersmith Odeon , London13.12.19889.5excellent xmas charity show .
2020Hawkwind Hammersmith Odeon , London14.12.19888security .
2021Natalie Cole,Wild WeekendHammersmith Odeon , London15.12.19889security .
2022Natalie Cole,Wild WeekendHammersmith Odeon , London16.12.19889security .
2023Gary Glitter,GirlschoolBrixton Academy , London17.12.19889.5fantastic xmas party show by GG .
2024Iggy Pop,The SeersTown And Country Club , London18.12.19889.5fantastic 90 mins set by Iggy .
2025Magnum,Stage DollsHammersmith Odeon , London19.12.19888.5security .
2026Magnum,Stage DollsHammersmith Odeon , London20.12.19888.5security .
2027Magnum,Stage DollsHammersmith Odeon , London21.12.19888.5security .
2028Motorhead,Death AngelHammersmith Odeon , London22.12.19889.5security. 'Killed By Death' was mega
2029Motorhead,Death AngelHammersmith Odeon , London23.12.19889.5security .Bomber came out at the end .
2030AswadHammersmith Odeon , London30.12.19889security . 2nd of 2 ham odeon shows .