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Gig List: 1989

# Band(s) Venue Date Rating Comments
2031Alarm,Escape ClubBrixton Academy , London04.01.19899.75 fantastic I hour 50 mins set .
2032Big Country,Diesel Park WestHammersmith Odeon , London22.01.19899.5security . Brilliant 2 hour set .
2033Big Country,Diesel Park WestHammersmith Odeon , London23.01.19899.5security . The fans really loved it .
2034Big Country,Diesel Park WestHammersmith Odeon , London24.01.19899.5security .
2035Johnny Thunders,VaynesMarquee Club, London09.02.19899.5much 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
2036Ian Hunter And Mick Ronson Band,Dogs D'Mour Dominion Theatre , London15.02.19899.52nd of 2 Dominion shows .
2037Scorpions,VixenHammersmith Odeon , London18.02.19899.5security .great rock double bill .
2038Scorpions,VixenHammersmith Odeon , London19.02.19899.5security .all girl support were good .
2039Scorpions,VixenHammersmith Odeon , London20.02.19899.5security .Scorpions 1 hour 40 mins set
2040Four TopsHammersmith Odeon , London23.02.19899security . Wih 14 piece orchestra .
2041Four TopsHammersmith Odeon , London24.02.19899security . Short but good 75 mins set .
2042Scorpions,House Of LordsHammersmith Odeon , London04.03.19899.5security .support keyboards ex Angel .
2043Mike And The Mechanics,IQHammersmith Odeon , London06.03.19898.25security . Should have been better .
2044BB King,Horse Hammersmith Odeon , London09.03.1989990 mins set of classic blues guitar .
2045Anthrax,Living ColorHammersmith Odeon , London13.03.19898.75security . Support were good
2046Anthrax,Living ColorHammersmith Odeon , London14.03.19898.75security . Still a bit too thrashy for me
2047Brother Beyond,SevenHammersmith Odeon , London15.03.19898security . Loads of screaming girls .
2048Brother Beyond,SevenHammersmith Odeon , London16.03.19898security . Extra security required .
2049Blue Oyster Cult,Miss DaisyHammersmith Odeon , London18.03.19899security . Good but not great show .
2050Mike And The Mechanics,IQHammersmith Odeon , London19.03.19899security . Better than gig 2 weeks ago
2051Then Jerico,Bim Bam BooHammersmith Odeon , London20.03.19899security . 2 or 3 really great songs .
2052Europe,DareHammersmith Odeon , London01.04.19899.5security . Really good 2 hour rock show .
2053Wrathchild Hippodrome Club , London05.04.1989950 mins set with loads of pyros .
2054Kool And The Gang,ReidHammersmith Odeon , London08.04.19899security . 5.30pm show start .
2055Kool And The Gang,ReidHammersmith Odeon , London08.04.19899security . 8.30pm show start .
2056Marlena Shaw,Roadside Picnic Hammersmith Odeon , London09.04.19898.5security . Nice 90 mins jazzy soul
2057Jeff Healey Band,Johnny Diesels InjectorsTown And Country Club , London14.04.19899.25amazing blues guitarist who is blind .
2058Johnny MathisHammersmith Odeon , London15.04.19898security . With 28 piece orchestra .
2059Johnny MathisHammersmith Odeon , London16.04.19898security .
2060GodfathersMarquee Club, London18.04.19899.5fantastic 80 mins set .
2061Commodores,Dark SecretHammersmith Odeon , London19.04.19899security .crowd pleasing set .
2062Monkees,SevenHammersmith Odeon , London20.04.19899.25security . 3 originals in this fun gig .
2063Duran Duran,Thrashing DovesDocklands Arena , London22.04.19899.25Tonight was grand opening of this venue
2064Queensryche,Little AngelsHammersmith Odeon , London27.04.19899.25security . I hour 45 mins set .
2065Yazz,ReidHammersmith Odeon , London01.05.19898.5security .encore of hits was really good
2066Yazz,ReidHammersmith Odeon , London02.05.19898.5security .
2067Yazz,ReidHammersmith Odeon , London03.05.19898.5security .
2068Ozzy Osbourne,Udo,SlammerHammersmith Odeon , London04.05.19899security . Lots of sound problems .
2069Ozzy Osbourne,Udo,SlammerHammersmith Odeon , London05.05.19899.75security . Geezer Butler on bass .
2070Hue And Cry,SenatorsHammersmith Odeon , London11.05.19898.75security . Got invites to party after .
2071W.A.S.P.,Zedyago Hammersmith Odeon , London14.05.19899
2072W.A.S.P.,Zedyago Hammersmith Odeon , London15.05.19899security . Got invites to aftershow in Acton . Iron Maiden all turned up .
2073Bananarama,Perfect DayHammersmith Odeon , London18.05.19899security . First ever tour .
2074Bananarama,Perfect DayHammersmith Odeon , London19.05.19899security . Much better than expected .
2075Then Jerico,Skin GamesHammersmith Odeon , London21.05.19899.5security . Stunning 90 mins set .
2076Gary Morre,DareHammersmith Odeon , London23.05.19899security .
2077Deacon BlueHammersmith Odeon , London24.05.19898.75security . No support .
2078Deacon BlueHammersmith Odeon , London25.05.19898.75security . 2 hours 30 mins set .
2079Deacon BlueHammersmith Odeon , London26.05.19898.75security .
2080Everly Brothers,Mark GerminoHammersmith Odeon , London27.05.19898security . Disapointing 60 mins set .
2081Everly Brothers,Mark GerminoHammersmith Odeon , London28.05.19898security .
2082R.E.M .,Blue AeroplanesHammersmith Odeon , London29.05.19899.5security . Much anticipated shows
2083R.E.M .,Blue AeroplanesHammersmith Odeon , London30.05.19899.5security . by all the music press .
2084Karyn White,TissamHammersmith Odeon , London01.06.19898security . Short 55 mins set .
208510,000 Maniacs,Kevin McDermott Orchestra Hammersmith Odeon , London02.06.19898security . Not my cup of tea .
2086Stray Cats,Guana BatzHammersmith Odeon , London10.06.19899.5security . Reformed after 5 year split .
2087Stray Cats,Guana BatzHammersmith Odeon , London11.06.19899.5security . Stunning 80 mins set . on 10th show Lemmy and Robert Plant both came on for rock and roll encore .
2088Claytown Troupe,We're Going To Eat YouMarquee Club , London13.06.19898.5
2089Tom Jones,Jeff StephensonHammersmith Odeon , London17.06.19899.5security . Full Las Vegas stageshow .
2090Tom Jones,Jeff StephensonHammersmith Odeon , London18.06.19899.5security . The ladies all still love him .
2091Emmylou HarrisHammersmith Odeon , London19.06.19897.5security . One off UK show . 2 hour set
2092Youssou N'Dour Hammersmith Odeon , London22.06.19898.5security . 'Shaking The Tree' was best.
2093ShadowsHammersmith Odeon , London23.06.19898security . 90 mins set .
2094Santana Hammersmith Odeon , London25.06.19899.25security . No support . 3 hour show .
2095Santana Hammersmith Odeon , London26.06.19899.25security . Superb guitar and percussion
2096Roachford,The Four Of UsHammersmith Odeon , London28.06.19899great singer .
2097Chaka Khan,Clive GriffinHammersmith Odeon , London29.06.19898.5security . Only hit singles were good .
2098Chaka Khan,Clive GriffinHammersmith Odeon , London30.06.19898.5security . the rest was a bit messy ..
2099Chaka Khan,Clive GriffinHammersmith Odeon , London01.07.19898.5security .
2100Damned,Claytown TroupeBrixton Academy , London02.07.19899.25reunion gig with original line up captain played the encore totally naked
2101Bobby Bland,Johnny Taylor,Denise Lasalle Hammersmith Odeon , London08.07.19898.5security . Malaco blues night .
2102Blues Brothers Band,Boogie BrothersHammersmith Odeon , London09.07.19899security . Good time 60s soul .
2103Blues Brothers Band,Boogie BrothersHammersmith Odeon , London10.07.19899security .
2104Little FeatHammersmith Odeon , London11.07.19898security . 2 hour set .10th anniverary
2105Little FeatHammersmith Odeon , London12.07.19898security. since death of Lowell George
2106Peabo Bryson,Chapter 8,Lavine HudsonHammersmith Odeon , London15.07.19899security . Surprisingly good soul show
2107Simple MindsWembley Arena , London26.07.19899.75fantastic with loads of anthemic songs.
2108Simple MindsWembley Arena , London27.07.19899.75Simple Minds were huge at this stage .
2109Wolfsbane,Dawn After DarkCorn Exchange , Cambridge01.08.19898.570 mins set .
2110Bon Jovi,Europe,Skid Row The Bowl , Milton Keynes19.08.198910yet 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'
2111Black Sabbath,AxxisHammersmith Odeon , London09.09.19899.5security . Cozy Powell on drums .
2112Black Sabbath,AxxisHammersmith Odeon , London10.09.19899.5security . Classic riffs by Mr Iommi
2113Jean Carne,Ronnie Laws,Lonnie Liston Smith,Norman SmithHammersmith Odeon , London16.09.19898security .transatlantic jazz festival
2114B' 52s,OneTown And Country Club , London18.09.19899.5fantastic fun filled atmosphere
2115Public Image Limited,Philip BoaHammersmith Odeon , London19.09.19899.5security .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 .
2116Wishbone Ash,Spirit Hammersmith Odeon , London23.09.19898security .
2117Jethro TullHammersmith Odeon , London27.09.19898.25security . No support . 2 hour show .
2118Jethro TullHammersmith Odeon , London28.09.19898.25security .
2119Jethro TullHammersmith Odeon , London29.09.19898.25security .
2120Nuclear Assualt,Candlemass,Dark AngelHammersmith Odeon , London04.10.19897security . Far to thrashy for me .
2121Ramones,Almighty Town And Country Club , London09.10.19899.51st of 3 shows . 30 songs in 75 mins .
2122Temptations,One NationHammersmith Odeon , London11.10.19898.5security . 80 mins set .
2123Temptations,One NationHammersmith Odeon , London12.10.19898.5security . A bit too cabaret at times .
2124Joe JacksonHammersmith Odeon , London13.10.19899.5security . No support . 2 hours 30 mins
2125Joe JacksonHammersmith Odeon , London14.10.19899.5security . First UK shows in 5 years .
2126Betty Wright Hammersmith Odeon , London21.10.19898.25security . 90 mins american soul .
2127Regina Belle,Steve Williamson Quartet Hammersmith Odeon , London22.10.19898.25security . Fantastic voice .
2128Alarm,AnhrefnShaw Theatre ,Euston , London23.10.19899.5welsh benefit night . Sung 2 in welsh .
2129Junior Walker,Jimmy Ruffin,Edwin Starr Hammersmith Odeon , London24.10.19898.5magic of motown revue .
2130Gary Numan,YenHammersmith Odeon , London25.10.19899.25security . His loyal fans are great .
2131Gary Numan,YenHammersmith Odeon , London26.10.19899.25security .1 hour 40 mins set .
2132Transvision Vamp,And Why Not Hammersmith Odeon , London27.10.19899.25security . 80 mins set .
2133Transvision Vamp,And Why Not Hammersmith Odeon , London28.10.19899.25security . Better than expected .
2134Transvision Vamp,And Why Not Hammersmith Odeon , London29.10.19899.25security . Catchy pop rock songs .
2135Dogs D'Mour,Underneath WhatHammersmith Odeon , London30.10.19898.75security .good 75 mins set .
2136Fine Young Cannibals,The La'sBrixton Academy , London02.11.19899really good but short 70 mins set .
2137FM,Romeos Daughter Hammersmith Odeon , London03.11.19899security . Big headline gig for FM .
2138Maze,Mothers FinestHammersmith Odeon , London09.11.19899.75security .What a fantastic live band .
2139Maze,Mothers FinestHammersmith Odeon , London10.11.19899.75security . 90 mins pure soul groove .
2140Maze,Mothers FinestHammersmith Odeon , London11.11.19899.75security . Frankie Beverleys voice.Wow
2141Skid Row,VainHammersmith Odeon , London13.11.19899.5security . Great rock double bill . Lemmy and Steve Harris on for encore
2142Aerosmith,QuireboysHammersmith Odeon , London14.11.198910security . 12 years since last UK gigs
2143Aerosmith,QuireboysHammersmith Odeon , London15.11.198910security . Aerosmith back at the top . 'Pump' had gone mega worldwide . both bands did excellent sets.
2144Maze,Mothers FinestHammersmith Odeon , London16.11.19899.75security . Recorded for live gig video .
2147Runrig + Big Picture Hammersmith Odeon , London 22.11.19898.5security . Huge in Scotland band .
2146Jerry Lee Lewis Hammersmith Odeon , London 21.11.19898.5security . Only uk show .
2145David Essex Hammersmith Odeon , London 19.11.19899security . All the hits were still there .
2148Cult + Claytown Troupe Wembley Arena , London 24.11.19899.5great and loud 90 mins set.
2149Alyson Williams + Rick Clarke Hammersmith Odeon , London 25.11.19899security . Enjoyable soul show.
2150Alyson Williams + Rick Clarke Hammersmith Odeon , London 26.11.19899security .
2151Deborah Harry + One Town And Country Club , London 30.11.19899.5Deborah still as lovely as ever .
2152Clannad + Mary Kelley Hammersmith Odeon , London 01.12.19897security . Most boring show for ages .
2153Clannad + Mary Kelley Hammersmith Odeon , London 02.12.19897security .
2154Hawkwind Hammersmith Odeon , London 07.12.19898security .
2155Natalie Cole + Gerald Alston Hammersmith Odeon , London 09.12.19899.25security . Support was really good .
2156Natalie Cole + Gerald Alston Hammersmith Odeon , London 10.12.19899.25security . She did 1 hour 45 mins set .
2157David Peaston + Gerald Alston Hammersmith Odeon , London 11.12.19899security . winner of NY Apollo show .
2158Neil Young Hammersmith Odeon , London 12.12.19899.25security . One off acoustic UK show .
2159Faster Pussycat + Almighty + Dangerous Toys Hammersmith Odeon , London 13.12.19899.25security . Sleaze rock headliners .
2160Manowar + Sabbat Hammersmith Odeon , London 14.12.19899.5security . Real men play on ten.LOUD.
2161Pat Methany Band Hammersmith Odeon , London 15.12.19898security . 2 hour 30 mins set .
2162Imagination + Bobby Styles Hammersmith Odeon , London 17.12.19899.25security . Still very enjoyable .
2163Marillion + Little Angels Hammersmith Odeon , London 18.12.19899.5security . Marillion have new singer .
2164Motorhead + Thunderhead + Mournblade Hammersmith Odeon , London 19.12.19899.5security . Fantastic 75 mins set .
2165Motorhead + Thunderhead + Mournblade Hammersmith Odeon , London 20.12.19899.5security .
2166Steve Harley And Cockney Rebel Hammersmith Odeon , London 22.12.19899security . 2 hour 15 mins set .
2167It Bites + Blunder Hammersmith Odeon , London 23.12.19898.5security .