[marianne237]

Early 60's ... Frank Sinatra at the Chicago Ampitheater. Had seats in the nose bleed section. He wasn't someone I actually wanted to see at the time, but was my "steady boy friends" favorite. Well, that old guy really rocked and brought down the house. The air was electric. Buddy Rich was on the drums and I'd never known that drums could really be a musical instrument before that! Wow! What a memory!

And another great act though not a concert was Nureyev live on stage. Fantastic!

[Sidney Lanier]

The thread says 'live entertainment show,' so not necessarily music: We watched an acrobatic performance in Shanghai that absolutely stunned us; in fact, we found ourselves holding our breath during some of the acts. And the performers were all children, teens, maybe a few young adults who all came out to the lobby after the performance to greet the audience members and have photos taken. Smiling, sweet, delightful, and clearly unimpressed with themselves. I still get goose-bumps thinking about it!

[ejp52]

Pink Floyd 1971 Syria Mosque Pittsburgh,PA 8)
Best show ever.
2nd best concert,guitarist Roy Buchanan,1972 Syria Mosque Pittsburgh,PA 8)
Led Zepplin, 1975 Pittsburgh,Pa civic arena

[bowtie]

Elvis - Lake Tahoe, 1973

Not an ounce of fat on him.
Sounded better in person than any recording,
and I had them all.

Truly Great!

[bowtie]

Next to Elvis......

Danny Gatton (Guitarist)

Anyone ever see him?

[travelstiles]

I had second row seats to see Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Liza Minelli at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island around 1989-90(not sure of date). We were so close I could see the diamonds on Sammy's rings - he was the best, and Liza was a dynamo! I wore the t-shirt I bought at that show till it fell apart!

[l2ridehd]

I have seen many, Peter Paul and Mary, Crystal GAyle, Lee Greenwood, Melissa Manchester, Alabama, Irish Rovers, Celtic Women, Everly Brothers, Neil Diamond and probably a couple others. But the very best was at the Greek Theator in LA and it was Chris Issac. GREAT

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by marianne237

And another great act though not a concert was Nureyev live on stage. Fantastic!

Marianne,

You just reminded me.

I saw Mikhail Baryshnikov long before his stint on "Sex and the City."

I had forgotten. Hey! Maybe I do have a little class after all.

Boomer

[nONIE]

Without a doubt,
La Nuba Cirque du sole,

Phenomenal display of acrobatic artistry. And so close to the Villages in Downtown Disney.
(and they use no animals) :bigthumbsup:

[HankD]

In high school in the sixties I won front row tickets to the Hermans Hermits concert in Memphis, TN and then in the 80's I lucked into second row seats at the Hank Williams Jr. concert in Jacksonville, FL.
Both concerts were OUTSTANDING!! :hot: 040

[Rokinronda]

I think, 1973? Elvis in Providence. Santana several times. Hub went to Woodstock, only to be turned away because of 60 mile traffic jam. He did see Janis Joplin 1968?at Rocky Point Park, RI. It is hard to choose a favorite. I have been to hundreds of concerts and enjoyed all!!

[billethkid]

We have been to many of them and for us the Beach Boys are #1...........

BTK

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by chelsea24

I'm with you Chuck. The Rolling Stones, Soldier's Field Chicago. I have loved Mick Jagger since I was 14 and my hubby got us great seats. Then, I don't know what came over me, but I walked right up to the stage. Others were stopped and it was as if I was invisible, I got to the side of the stage just as Mick came strutting over that way and he leaned over and SANG RIGHT INTO MY FACE! OMG! I was 14 again and swooning! My husband couldn't believe I walked through the rows ahead of us and wasn't stopped. It was meant to be!

***For real Christmas spirit, don't miss the Rocketts at Christmas tour. I felt like a kid again.

Chelsea:

Was that Soldier's Field - - - I better correct my post - at least I got the year and the Chicago part right!

I saw them again in Candlestick in SF in about 1981.

My wife recently mentioned that she has a patient, she is a dental hygienist in Oakland, that claims to have gone to over 700 Greatful Dead concerts!

[chuckinca]

I should also mention the Ashland, Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Summer, Outdoors in a park, replica English Tudor Stage - truly a memory not to be forgotten. And I am, by no means, know for a classical education or inclination.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_...peare_Festival

[TallerTrees]

Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Bill Haley and the Comets, Bo Diddly, Eagles, Willie Nelson, Elton John. Drum roll -- Elton John Red Piano Concert in Las Vegas is the greatest show on earth.