Best Gigs of 1995
Since I have been going to concerts way back in 1973 there has always been one band that has always created a frenzy for tickets: The Rolling Stones. When they played Earls Court Arena in the 1970s the postal applications were very over-subscibed and each tour still sells out very quickly. Witness the 2003 tour which promises to be superb. The Stones at Brixton Academy were mega. Fantastic sound, classic songs and a long set. Another band who did some small shows that year were Blur and I got tickets for this amazing gig on Clacton Pier where it became so hot inside they had to open the doors behind the stage which meant you could see the sea while the band were on stage. This was the week when "Country House" was No1 and the Blur v Oasis debate was in full swing. Janet Jackson live in concert was just a total spectacle from start to finish. Loads of costume changes, colours, dancers and great songs and she put in 110% energy. Bon Jovi and Metallica both done great shows to confirm their status as stadium rock kings. Other great shows I went to this year included a trip to Los Angeles, USA where I caught some great acts in legendary venues, Slash's Snakepit at The Palace, Jimmy Page And Robert Plant at The Forum, James Cotton at House Of Blues, Black Crowes at the Pantages Theatre. In England I saw Adam Ants' first UK shows for 10 years since his LIVE AID gig. Other good gigs I saw were Stiff Little Fingers, Damned, Foreigner, Doobie Brothers, Stranglers, Sparks, Madness, Simple Minds, Tom Robinson Band, Bootsys Rubber Band, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Bryan Ferry, Godfathers, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Rod Stewart, Ramones, Bodycount feat Ice T, Jayne County, Counterfiet Stones, Alanis Morissette, Green Day, Christy Moore, Motorhead, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Morrissey, Human League, Roxette, M People and Blue Oyster Cult.
| # | Artists | Venue | Date | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1= | 2840 | Rolling Stones + Reef | Brixton Academy, London | 19.07.1995 | 10 |
| 1= | 2834 | Rolling Stones + Black Crowes | Wembley Stadium, London | 11.07.1995 | 9,75 |
| 2 | 2861 | Blur | Oscars, The Peir, Clacton | 17.09.1995 | 9,75 |
| 3 | 2806 + 2807 | Janet Jackson + MN8 | Wembley Arena, London | 19/20/.04.1995 | 9,75 |
| 4 | 2825 + 2826 | Bon Jovi + Van Halen + Thunder + Ugly Kid Joe | Wembley Stadium, London | 23/25/.06.1995 | 9,75 |
| 5 | 2855 | Metallica + Therapy + Skid Row + Slayer | Wembley Stadium, London | 26.08.1995 | 9,75 |