damn, tough thread. So many shows. Here goes...
1. AC/DC - Who Made Who - 1986, Northlands Coliseum
I've loved them as far back as I can remember. Their music is not complicated. And neither are they. I've seen every tour since then and they NEVER disappoint. I just love their stage energy.
2. Metallica - hard to choose here, but I'll have to select the Load tour - 1996 -Saddledome. (I had 1st row) Unreal stage show, great setlist and fantastic seats.
3. Paul McCartney - 2005 US Tour - Seattle Key Arena
A Beatle. In his 60's. Kicking it for 3 hours on stage. Took my inlaws to this one, they've never stopped thanking me. Incredible songwriter.
4. Billy Idol - Devil's Playground 2005 - The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas, NV
I got tickets to this expecting to see a sad imitation of 80's nostalgia. What a happy surprise! Billy and Steve Stevens were awesome. Small venue, the whole band was into it. Anyone who saw the show at Fort Calgary a year or twp later knows what I am talking about.
5. Mark Knopfler - Kill to Get Crimson - 2007 - Jack Singer in Calgary
Telegraph Road. In it's entirety. That's all I need to say.
Honourable mentions:
Megadeth, Testament and Judas Priest in 1990. Alice in Chains opening for a ####ty Van Hagar in 1991. Any of the 5 times I've seen Motorhead, Elton John in Vegas.....
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