Some years ago, my wife introduced me to a fellow named Larry who is the son-in-law of a good friend of hers. She didn't mention that this fellows nick name is "Ler" and he plays in a band. So at the time, I had no idea who I had just met!
Great call on Radiohead!! They are barely outside my top 3
The 2001 show at Hutchinson Field in Grant Park not to be confused with their Lallopallooza show years later was on another realm. Very few bands have taken me into that orbit but, that night they were on another level and were completely inspired by the dramatic backdrop of the Chicago skyline.
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Tough to pick just 3 as many have said, probably have to be: Pearl Jam U2 The Who
PJ needs no explanation here.
U2 always brings it live, even if some of the tours are a tad too scripted. They do usually vary things (just a few song) on multiple nights here in Boston, so I've seen some rare stuff (seen Crystal Ballroom performed one of only 2 times, saw them do a 3 encore show on my birthday on the Vertigo tour where they ended with Fast Cars). There's certain cities that they shake things up a bit in, and fortunately this is one as they first broke in the US on Boston radio (RIP WBCN).
Too young to have seen The Who with Keith, but saw them a number of times with John, that man was a force. First show I saw after he passed the opening notes of Baba were sorely lacking in the crunch they had with Entwhistle. The band played with a fury and energy that is largely unmatched in rock history.
Hard to leave Bruce and the E Street Band off the list, undeniably one of the great all time live acts. They'll be first runner up. Other runners up would include Van Halen, Iggy Pop, J Geils Band, Motley Crue and Scorpions.
Pearl Jam Radiohead (2018 shout-out - they really sounded the best I have ever heard them) My Morning Jacket
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Yep. Deftones are also great. McCartney put on the best concert I’ve ever seen. Those 3 are consistently the best for me too though.
Sir Paul is my #1 have-not-seen-gotta-see-play artist. I'm hoping to go w/ my family on a road trip somewhere to see him play once things get back to normal.
Pearl Jam Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band AC DC
The first two were a no brainer for me. Springsteen is the only live performance I feel is on par with PJ. Excellent live shows, varied set lists, generates huge energy from the audience, and plays epicly long setlists.
I wasn't sure on my #3. I went with AC/DC because there the only other band I would place in my top 5 concerts I've seen. The problem is that the show I rank was an outdoor show in Edmonton, where thunder/lightning storms were in almost every direction, and it pissed rain the whole time. The concern kind of became a fight of both the fans and the band to fight through it. It made for one helluva epic performance.
Yep. Deftones are also great. McCartney put on the best concert I’ve ever seen. Those 3 are consistently the best for me too though.
Sir Paul is my #1 have-not-seen-gotta-see-play artist. I'm hoping to go w/ my family on a road trip somewhere to see him play once things get back to normal.
How have you missed McCartney? Logistics or choice? He's been all over the country/globe multiple times over the last 20 years. Just curious. Anyways. Yes, you need to see him as soon as you get the chance!
Yep. Deftones are also great. McCartney put on the best concert I’ve ever seen. Those 3 are consistently the best for me too though.
Sir Paul is my #1 have-not-seen-gotta-see-play artist. I'm hoping to go w/ my family on a road trip somewhere to see him play once things get back to normal.
How have you missed McCartney? Logistics or choice? He's been all over the country/globe multiple times over the last 20 years. Just curious. Anyways. Yes, you need to see him as soon as you get the chance!
Agreed. McCartney was definitely one of the best live shows I have ever seen. The crowd energy was off the charts as well.
While they aren't my top three, I have to give a shout out to Iggy Pop & St Vincent.
I've only seen them once each, But Iggy & Annie Clark each owned their stages like no one I had ever seen, and had the crowd eating from the palm of their hands. It was really awesome to see as a fringe fan of each act.
Yep. Deftones are also great. McCartney put on the best concert I’ve ever seen. Those 3 are consistently the best for me too though.
Sir Paul is my #1 have-not-seen-gotta-see-play artist. I'm hoping to go w/ my family on a road trip somewhere to see him play once things get back to normal.
How have you missed McCartney? Logistics or choice? He's been all over the country/globe multiple times over the last 20 years. Just curious. Anyways. Yes, you need to see him as soon as you get the chance!
Good question. A little of both, I guess. A couple of years ago if finally hit me: Why in the world haven't I seen Sir Paul play? I'm in Birmingham so ATL or Nash are both easy road trips. Legacy acts, for the most part, weren't a big priority in my early adult years. Infants/young 'uns then limited travel to out of town shows. Now that the kids are a bit older and have been exposed to lots of The Beatles' music in the car/home/etc it's important to me for them (and me too) to see him while he's healthy.
Yep. Deftones are also great. McCartney put on the best concert I’ve ever seen. Those 3 are consistently the best for me too though.
Sir Paul is my #1 have-not-seen-gotta-see-play artist. I'm hoping to go w/ my family on a road trip somewhere to see him play once things get back to normal.
How have you missed McCartney? Logistics or choice? He's been all over the country/globe multiple times over the last 20 years. Just curious. Anyways. Yes, you need to see him as soon as you get the chance!
Agreed. McCartney was definitely one of the best live shows I have ever seen. The crowd energy was off the charts as well.
Always great seeing Paul live....especially since he has such a big catalog from which to choose his setlist!
I saw Paul McCartney live less than 10 years ago. It was at BC Place in Vancouver. The show was pretty good, but only the front of the floor was standing. Everyone else was sitting down.
Great show and great songs, but it wasn't like a PJ or Springsteen show when it feels like everyone in the vanue is on their feet rocking out. Then again I'm usually at the front of those shows so I wouldn't notice if people were sitting in the back. McCartney tickets were so expensive we bought 2nd row tickets on the upper deck to keep costs under control.
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ALPINE VALLEY MUSIC THEATRE 1998
UNITED CENTER CHICAGO1998
THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA KNOXVILLE 1998
ALPINE VALLEY MUSIC THEATRE 2000
ALLSTATE ARENA ROSEMONT 2000
ALPINE VALLEY MUSIC THEATRE 2003
HERSHEYPARK STADIUM 2003
TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA 2004
AIR CANADA CENTRE TORONTO 2005
UNITED CENTER CHICAGO 2006
UNITED CENTER CHICAGO 2006
VERIZON CENTER DC 2008
UNITED CENTER CHICAGO 2009
NATIONWIDE ARENA COLUMBUS 2010
PJ20 NIGHT 1 Alpine Valley Music Theatre 2011
PJ20 NIGHT 2 Alpine Valley Music Theatre 2011
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IWIRELESS CENTER MOLINE 2014
XCEL ENERGY CENTER ST. PAUL 2014
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CHICAGO 2 Wrigley Field 2016
CHICAGO 1 Wrigley Field 2018
CHICAGO 2 Wrigley Field 2018
BOSTON 2 Fenway Park 2018
ENTERPRISE CENTER SAINT LOUIS 2022
Eddie Vedder Auditorium Theatre CHICAGO 2008
Pearl Jam
U2
The Who
PJ needs no explanation here.
U2 always brings it live, even if some of the tours are a tad too scripted. They do usually vary things (just a few song) on multiple nights here in Boston, so I've seen some rare stuff (seen Crystal Ballroom performed one of only 2 times, saw them do a 3 encore show on my birthday on the Vertigo tour where they ended with Fast Cars). There's certain cities that they shake things up a bit in, and fortunately this is one as they first broke in the US on Boston radio (RIP WBCN).
Too young to have seen The Who with Keith, but saw them a number of times with John, that man was a force. First show I saw after he passed the opening notes of Baba were sorely lacking in the crunch they had with Entwhistle. The band played with a fury and energy that is largely unmatched in rock history.
Hard to leave Bruce and the E Street Band off the list, undeniably one of the great all time live acts. They'll be first runner up.
Other runners up would include Van Halen, Iggy Pop, J Geils Band, Motley Crue and Scorpions.
Springsteen
Roger Waters
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Radiohead (2018 shout-out - they really sounded the best I have ever heard them)
My Morning Jacket
2004 Boston I
2006 Boston I
2008 Bonnaroo, Hartford, Mansfield I
2010 Hartford
2013 Worcester I, Worcester II, Hartford
2016 Bonnaroo, Fenway I, Fenway II
2018 Fenway I, Fenway II
2021 Sea.Hear.Now
2022 Camden
2024 MSG I, Fenway I, Fenway II
Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band
AC DC
The first two were a no brainer for me. Springsteen is the only live performance I feel is on par with PJ. Excellent live shows, varied set lists, generates huge energy from the audience, and plays epicly long setlists.
I wasn't sure on my #3. I went with AC/DC because there the only other band I would place in my top 5 concerts I've seen. The problem is that the show I rank was an outdoor show in Edmonton, where thunder/lightning storms were in almost every direction, and it pissed rain the whole time. The concern kind of became a fight of both the fans and the band to fight through it. It made for one helluva epic performance.
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I've only seen them once each, But Iggy & Annie Clark each owned their stages like no one I had ever seen, and had the crowd eating from the palm of their hands. It was really awesome to see as a fringe fan of each act.
Great show and great songs, but it wasn't like a PJ or Springsteen show when it feels like everyone in the vanue is on their feet rocking out. Then again I'm usually at the front of those shows so I wouldn't notice if people were sitting in the back. McCartney tickets were so expensive we bought 2nd row tickets on the upper deck to keep costs under control.