Best Gigs of 1982
Because I was now working at Hammersmith Odeon when my fave bands played for 3 or 4 night stints I could see all of the shows. The shows above tell you how popular the Odeon was as a live venue. Also that year Status Quo played 7 nights there in May and Elton John played 14 nights there in Dec. It was THE venue to play in England and the probably the top live venue in Europe. Other highlights this year were Sammy Hagar, Kid Creole And The Coconuts, Motorhead, Maze, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Damned, Iggy Pop, Johnny Thunders, Scorpions, UB40, Slade, Frank Zappa, Saxon, Japan, ABC and Ultravox.
| # | Artists | Venue | Date | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1084 to 1087 | AC/DC + Y n T | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 13 to 16.10.1982 | 9,75 |
| 2 | 996 to 997 | Alice Cooper + Sapphire | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14 to 16.02.1982 | 9,75 |
| 3 | 1049 | Rolling Stones + J Geils Band | Wembley Stadium, London | 26.06.1982 | 9,75 |
| 4 | 1072 | Billy Idol + Matt Fretton | Heaven Nightclub, London | 20.09.1982 | 9,75 |
| 5 | 1110 to 1113 | Duran Duran | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14 to 16.11.1982 | 9,75 |