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By *eyond vanilla OP   Man 2 weeks ago

walsall

Let's get the ball rolling first was Spizz Energy supported by Department S Digbeth Civic Hall April 1981. Last one Echo and the Bunnymen and the Liverpool Philharmonic orchestra performing ocean rain at the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham...going to see the bunnymen at Piece Hall Halifax in August

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By *inkyycurvyyWoman 2 weeks ago

Manchester

First gig was Linkin Park when I was 14

Last gig was Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium in January.

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By *eyond vanilla OP   Man 2 weeks ago

walsall

My Bloody Valentine what excellent taste

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple 2 weeks ago

Manchester-ish

First was Guns n Roses, supported by Faith No More and Soundgarden at Maine Road in Manchester.

Last was Father John Misty at Manchester Apollo.

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By *ookie46Woman 2 weeks ago

Deepest darkest Peru

Bros back in 1988 was my first and last was Harry Styles with my daughter

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By *imply_SensualMan 2 weeks ago

Cheshire

First - China Crisis at the Philharmonic in Liverpool

Last - The K's, Liverpool

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By *ittlebirdWoman 2 weeks ago

The Big Smoke

Prince - at Earls Court 1991

AC/DC - at Wembley 2025

100s in between ♥️

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By *ongAndThick123Man 2 weeks ago

Leeds

Right don’t judge me…

First: Steps at Blue Peter live

Last: FKA Twigs @ factory Manchester

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By *agnar1884Man 2 weeks ago

Preston

Linkin park & the enemy

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By *rincess SasTV/TS 2 weeks ago

Middlesbrough

Very late to the live gigs

Stereophonics 2020

Sam Ryder dec 24

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By *obwithkiltMan 2 weeks ago

Belton

First Gig: toyah 1983 rebel run tour Birmingham Odeon

Last Gig: Soft Play 2024 rock city Nottingham

Next Gig: hopefully Download

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By *om and JennieCouple 2 weeks ago

Chams or Socials

1st was New Kids on the Block when I was 13

Last was Cayley Hammack & Scotty McCreery on Tuesday - they were both brilliant

J x

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By *zeroMan 2 weeks ago

Glasgow

First was Jay Z when I was 17 at the SECC

Last gig was Franz Ferdinand at the Barrowland Ballroom

Next gig is Steel Panther at 02 Academy in Glasgow. Recently bought tickets for Metallica at Hampden

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By *azza72Man 2 weeks ago

Leeds

1st….Bruce Springsteen Roundhay Park Leeds 1985

Last…..Richard Ashcroft Royal Albert Hall last October

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By *at_Noodle_69Man 2 weeks ago

Lincs

First gig ever - Aswad at Lincoln castle in the mid 90's. My mum took me which is my excuse...

Last gig - Mr Scruff in Manchester several months back. 👍

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By *ackformore100Man 2 weeks ago

Tin town


"Let's get the ball rolling first was Spizz Energy supported by Department S Digbeth Civic Hall April 1981. Last one Echo and the Bunnymen and the Liverpool Philharmonic orchestra performing ocean rain at the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham...going to see the bunnymen at Piece Hall Halifax in August "

Spizz energy... Bloody hell that's a blast Spizz oil at one point?

1st was the jam, cock sparrer and the new hearts at wycombe Town Hall, last was huey Morgan at Dingwalls

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By *ackformore100Man 2 weeks ago

Tin town


"Linkin park & the enemy "

Always wanted to see the enemy

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By *mileyculturebelfastMan 2 weeks ago

belfast

A mod revival all dayer in the early 80s. Conflict last week.

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple 2 weeks ago

Swansea

First gig was Roxette in Birmingham NEC in 1991.

Last gig was Usher in O2 (this month), with my daughter.

Mrs

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By *ike2228Man 2 weeks ago

manchester

Jackson 5 ..Kings Hall 1972… Andrea Bocelli last month…

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By *atnip make me purrWoman 2 weeks ago

Reading

First was Jesus and the Mary chain. Last was Frank Turner.

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By *hortyscotWoman 2 weeks ago

Glasgow

First - Bon Jovi

Last - Loreen

Next? Metallica

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By *acktopervMan 2 weeks ago

Stourport-On-Severn

First gig was The Grounhogs at Kings cross cinema in 1974.

Last gig was "Fred Zeppelin" at Wolverley social club a few weeks ago.

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By *rad670Man 2 weeks ago

South Lakes

First was U2 early 80s after one chart single at Lancaster uni for £5, last was June 2024 Gary numan at Manchester ritz. Smaller gig this year seeing from big country acoustic with Simon gough with the original big country drummer, bass player from icicle works and guitarist from steelers span, proper treat.

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By *ie n MashCouple 2 weeks ago

Back in Malice

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By *ie n MashCouple 2 weeks ago

Back in Malice

First was John Otway in Aylesbury Market Square in ‘77, last was The Molotovs 6 weeks ago.

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By *ositiveVibesWoman 2 weeks ago

here there and everywhere

I am seriously sad… first was steps in London when I was like 13… last was Bryan adams a couple weeks ago…😂

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By *osmicRobMan 2 weeks ago

Chorlton cum Hardy

First: Michael Jackson, Cologne

Last: Scowl at Rebellion Club Manchester

Perhaps Iggy Pop tonight if I can get hold of a cheap ticket.

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By *eo PublicMan 2 weeks ago

Lincoln

First was Slade supported by The Depressions in 1978, last was Oysterband on Saturday night. Off to see UK Decay tonight though in Northampton.

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By *aftarse59Man 2 weeks ago

workington

First gig was Status Quo in 1974 and last was slipknot (I’m not a fan but daughter had a spare ticket. I have to say the stage show was quite spectacular ).

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By *ilkynmyzzyCouple 2 weeks ago

Bridlington

First gig was Sparks at The Palace Manchester in 1974.

Last gig was Stanley Brinks supported by The Wave Pictures at YES in Manchester.

As an aside for the OP, we saw Father John Misty at Piece Hall a few years back. What she fantastic venue.

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By *olden RatioWoman 2 weeks ago

Buckinghamshire

First gig was Bush circa 1995 (can't even rememeber the name of the venue!) and most recent was Soulwax at the Roundhouse.

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By *enbelfast2019Man 2 weeks ago

Belfast

First gig - The Wedding Present

Last gig - Paul Weller

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By *ic loves to lickMan 2 weeks ago

Birmingham

Dont judge me...Mud....Catford Town Hall circa 1976

Saw Doctors Manchester CastlefieldsBowl last year

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By *alcon2Man 2 weeks ago

North

First gig, suzi quattro, taken by my mum & dad when i was about 11.

Last gig, 'a guy called gerald'.

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By *ib.Man 2 weeks ago

Hampshire


"Last gig, 'a guy called gerald'."

Daaamn! Are they still going? I loved Essence in my late teens.

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By *ib.Man 2 weeks ago

Hampshire

To answer the OP...

I can't remember first or last.

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By *carlet SeductionWoman 2 weeks ago

Maidstone

First was George Michael faith tour at wembly,1986. Last was limp bizkit at wembly in March. Not hugely different!

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By *lim Jim MKMan 2 weeks ago

Milton Keynes

1st: Alvin Stardust

Last: The Manfreds

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By *alcon2Man 2 weeks ago

North


"Last gig, 'a guy called gerald'.

Daaamn! Are they still going? I loved Essence in my late teens."

yes.. it's mainly just one bloke. And his name is gerald.

What i went for was a 'lecture' i guess - He played his music and then stopped every once in a while to explain how he was using his equipment..kinda fascinating.

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By *ib.Man 2 weeks ago

Hampshire


"yes.. it's mainly just one bloke. And his name is gerald.

What i went for was a 'lecture' i guess - He played his music and then stopped every once in a while to explain how he was using his equipment..kinda fascinating."

That actually sounds pretty cool. Bit jealous.

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By *utley74Man 2 weeks ago

swindon

1st, Michael Jackson at Wembley Stadium (about) 1992. Dangerous Tour

Last, Bryan Adams in Birmingham. (2 weeks ago)

4 concerts for the rest of the year...

Sting, McFly and Coldplay twice

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By *99cjbMan 2 weeks ago

Grantham

1st Heavy Metal Kids at West Runton Pavilion, last AC/DC Wembley last year, next Iron Maiden London Stadium

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By *forfuntimesCouple 2 weeks ago

Sheffield

Mr - first Tina Turner - Bham somewhere...

Last - Those Damn Crows - Sheffield 25

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By *uziTV69TV/TS 2 weeks ago

Newcastle

Def Leppard

Michael Monroe

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By *ouble-SidedCouple 2 weeks ago

Voldsøy

First: Westlife

Last: Twenty One Pilots. (It was the best show I've ever been to!)

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By *olarbear73Man 2 weeks ago

Glasgow

First: Dave Lee Roth 1987

Last: Dinosaur Jr Week before last

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By *eardedguy83Man 2 weeks ago

Kidderminster

Hawkwind 1st

Elbow, Villagers and Nadine Shah last

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By *asilyled1Man 2 weeks ago

ogmore valley

Haven’t been to a gig for a while now. First was the manics,last was the lemonheads

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By *obby1Man 2 weeks ago

newcastle

Wings city Hall Newcastle. Last Paul McCartney o2

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By *urFantasy21Couple 2 weeks ago

Shrewsbury

First V festival if that counts

Last Greenday x

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By *ewtfaceMan 2 weeks ago

Bracknell

1st was AC/DC in may '78

Last was Grandaddy in march 2017.....don't get out so much these days

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By *mileyculturebelfastMan 2 weeks ago

belfast


"To answer the OP...

I can't remember first or last."

Witty comment in your head I'm sure

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By *parkle1974Woman 7 days ago

Leeds

Can't remember the first

Last was yesterday = Kaiser Chiefs

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By *ugarandspice9569Couple 7 days ago

Doncaster

First (Mr) Madness Manchester Apollo 1982.

Last was Panic Shack at Yellow Arch in Sheffield mid May.

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By *2000ManMan 7 days ago

Worthing

Saxon 1982 was first.

Cats in Space a year or so ago.

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By *bearcalledbobMan 7 days ago

Birstall, West Yorkshire

First was Showaddywaddy 1989 I think. Frontier, Batley

Last was Deacon Blue in Scarborough in 2024

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By *issolvedOrdersMan 7 days ago

Bristol

First gig Reading ‘96, last one Desertfest

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By *P_80Man 7 days ago

Waterford

MC Hammer in 1991

Iron Maiden in 2023

Both in the same venue

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS 7 days ago

1127 walnut avenue

First...1981....vice squad... London 100 club

Last..jan..2025...GBH.... LONDON 100 club

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By *enguin73Man 7 days ago

Aberdeen

First - Wet Wet Wet

Last - Paul Heaton

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By *oralltherightreasonsCouple 7 days ago

WELLINGBOROUGH

First was Aerosmith in 1997 @ Wembley Arena

And last was February with Pantera @ Birmingham Nec (or whatever its called nowadays)

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