[Patty55]

Originally Posted by BarryRX

The Temptations and the Four Tops together at the Westbury Music Fair on Long Island. Jay and The Americans and The Young Rascals at (I Think) the Lido Beach Club on Long Island. The Ronettes at the Moulin Rouge in the Catskills.

Whoa, forgot all about Westbury, saw so many shows there going way back to when it was a tent. I saw Peter Allen there just before he passed away, he was obviously not well and when he sang "Once before I go" it took on new meaning.

[Ecuadog]

I remember seeing Jackie Wilson perform at Community Gardens in Queens Village, NY, about 50 years ago. He was a showman.

[skyguy79]

The greatest, most entertaining show I ever saw was at the Colonie Coliseum in Latham NY back in the 70's. I saw numerous shows there but the one that stood out was when Ben Vareen appeared. I never before saw a more energic, multi-talented singer, dancer and all around performer and haven't since. Ben Vereen - IMDb

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

I remember seeing Jackie Wilson perform at Community Gardens in Queens Village, NY, about 50 years ago. He was a showman.

Loved Jackie Wilson's Lonely teardrops - YouTube. Hope you'll "say you will" too!

[LndLocked]

WAIT!!!!!! how could I possible have forgotten this one!

Little Feat, 1978 Orlando Jai alai Fronton ( it was the Waiting for Columbus Tour, complete with the full Tower of Power horn section!! ..... truly one of my all time fav concert experiences / memory's)

[John_W]

In October 1969 a group of us went to the Bayfront Center in St. Petersburg to see George Carlin, the show was sold out. We headed up Pinellas County about ten miles to a club by the airport called the Electric Zoo. We paid a $3 door charge and walked in to see a band with two drummers, a guy on keys singing, and a fellow with long blonde hair playing a red guitar. We watched them for about 3 hours until the club closed, although I was only 19 and hadn't seen too many live acts, I was totally blown away. When they finished, the singer said, "we're the Allman Brothers, and our debut album comes out next month, I hope you buy it."



Another show comes to mind, it was at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland in 1997. The group Boston, which had only made 3 albums over 20 years, came out with a greatest hits with a couple of new songs. They very rarely toured, this time they had both singers. The original Brad Delp, now deceased, and Fran Cosmo, the vocalist on their third album. Their leader and guitarist Tom Scholtz is such a perfectionist, which is why they release so few albums, he was the same way when they toured. The music sounded like you were listening to a loud stereo version of their records. Every note and vocal was perfect, there was no opening act, just Boston performing for over two hours of pure rock.

[marennorge]

Barbra Streisand, 2006, Boston TD Gardens. She was relaxed and easy going with none of the stage fright she has suffered from over the years. Il Divo opened for her. A great night.

[jackz]

1. Elvis in Honolulu 1973
2. Sonny and Cher in Hyannis, Mass. 1970
3. Lionel Hampton at VFW Club in Okinawa 1969
4. Tony Bennett at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater circa 2003

[eremite06]

Anyone go to the rock festival at the Garden State racetrack? This was in New Jersey 1969 just before Woodstock? They announced the Woodstock date and most of the performers went there as well. Hendrix, Joplin, The Byrds,...can't remember them all. Hey,......it was the 60's!

I was in the Navy stationed in Philly.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I saw the Beatles live in 1966 so that's pretty much impossible to top. But, after that, I saw Paul McCartney in 2002 from the eleventh row. That was the best I've seen in recent history. Clapton in 2001 from the 20th row was probably second after that. Although Clapton's "A Night of Nothing but the Blues" in 1995 was maybe better. There have been so many, it's hard to say, but The Beatles in '66 and Paul in 2002 were definitely the top two.

I was in a band back in the sixties that opened for a number of big name acts so I got to see a lot of them from the wings which was pretty cool.

[gregntam]

Originally Posted by LndLocked

WAIT!!!!!! how could I possible have forgotten this one!

Little Feat, 1978 Orlando Jai alai Fronton ( it was the Waiting for Columbus Tour, complete with the full Tower of Power horn section!! ..... truly one of my all time fav concert experiences / memory's)

We saw the same show in Atlanta. They are still one of my top 5 bands. A great group of musicians!

[Jaggy]

Wasn't the greatest show I ever saw, but it is the 1st show I remember seeing... It was Atlantic City Steel Pier.. Dick Clark's Caravan of Stars ( something like that).. . The Supremes were one of the acts.. We somehow got right in front of stage. I was with my Mom , since I was only 10 or so.. and my Mom kept saying.. look at them.. look at them .. LOOK AT THEM.. OMG.. they had to sew those dresses on.. how did they get in them. etc etc. it is a great funny memory but I remember that at the time I was embarrassed.. Mom got Dick Clark's autograph on the program..
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[DAnder2829]

Earth, Wind & Fire at Madison Square Garden.

[Jaguarj4]

Michael Jackson! And no one else that I have seen has ever been close!!!

I will say that Elton John, Rod Stewart, ZZ Top, The Doobie Bros (with Michael McDonald), and Donna Summer were very good 2nds.

[CEWLLW]

My husband and I saw Elvis in 1974 or 75 in Las Vegas, by far the most exciting show I've ever seen. As a die-hard Elvis fan it was like being 16 again. We sat 2 seats from the stage and the young women crawled over everyone to get near the stage. I did get handed a "scarf" that he hands out to many. He started to hand it to one young lady and looked at her and said "no honey, you got one at the first show." Lucky for me.