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My Best Gigs of 2018

I went to an incredible 148 live music events & gigs in 2018.

This makes the grand total of 6880 gigs seen by me since 1973.

Here are the stand out Top dozen gigs of 2018 for me...

  • Gun Control - The Rocket Pub, Acton - 10 Nov 2018.
  • Gun Control with me on drums played our first gig in 36 years.
  • Rolling Stones - London Stadium - 22/25 May 2018. The four main members have a combined age of nearly 300 years but are still fantastic live.
  • U2 - 02 Arena - 23 Oct 2018...a totally mega stage production from these Irish legends.
  • Paul McCartney - 02 Arena - 16 Dec 2018...a stunning three hour show from this Beatles legend...
  • Foo Fighters - London Stadium - 22 June 2018...The Foo's played a perfect stadium show.
  • Def Leppard + Cheap Trick - 02 Arena 06 Dec 2018 and Wembley Arena 18 Dec 2018. This pairing of classic rock bands was the best double bill of the year.
  • Steven Tyler - Forum - 07 Aug 2018...debut UK solo show that was a short but very sweet 80 mins.
  • Queen with Adam Lambert - 02 Arena - 02 July 2018...Queen are still amazing even without Freddie.
  • Iron Maiden - 02 Arena - 10 Aug 2018...British Rock Legends still on top form.
  • Kylie Minogue -02 Arena - 27 Sept 2018 - a dazzling show by this Aussie pop Princess.
  • Nile Rodgers & Chic - Serpentine Gallery Summer Party - 19 June 2019 - front row dance party.
  • Roger Waters - Hyde Park - 06 July 2018 - Pink Floyd legend with a visual treat.