Best Gigs of 1983
The David Bowie show at Hammersmith Odeon was very special as it was the first time he had played a show here since his famous 1973 Ziggy Stardust gig. He was a massive star at the time and after this show he played 3 outdoor shows at Milton Keynes Bowl. It was clear U2 would be mega. Indoor venues could barely contain their anthemic tunes. Other highlights I saw this year included Whitesnake, Stranglers, Def Leppard, UFO, Maze, OMD, Iron Maiden, Dire Straits, Big Country, Depeche Mode, UB40, Culture Club, Paul Young, Judas Priest, Public Image Ltd, New Order and Ozzy Osbourne.
| # | Artists | Venue | Date | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1212 | David Bowie + Amazulu | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 30.06.1983 | 9,75 |
| 2 | 1169+1172 | U2 + Nightcaps | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 14/03 + 21/03.1983 | 9,75 |
| 3 | 1262 to 1264 | Kid Creole And The Coconuts | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 22/11 to 24/11.1983 | 9,75 |
| 4 | 1165to1168 | Thin Lizzy + Mamas Boys | Hammersmith Odeon, London | 09/03 to 12/03.1983 | 9,5 |
| 5 | 1235 | Johnny Thunders + Jayne County + Chelsea | Lyceum Theatre, London | 09.10.1983 | 9,5 |