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My girlfriend at the time and her college dorm roommate were able to get four tickets for one of the two sold out shows at the Worcester Centrum. (Worcester is about 30 miles west of Boston. The Worcester Centrum was a new stadium, opened in 1982. For the next 13 years, until The Boston Fleet Center opened, very few, if any bands touring the Boston area went to the old, non air conditioned, poor sounding Boston Garden. You had to drive down the Mass Pike to Worcester.) Now I was not a big fan of Duran Duran, but my girlfriend and her roommate (like very virtually every girl in America at the time) LOVED them, so that means Iâ€^TMm going. They had just won two Grammyâ€^TMs for their videos and Princess Diana had named them as her favorite band. Not to mention it seemed every third video on MTV (when MTV actually played videos all the time) was Duran Duran. If nothing else they were POPULAR. I rolled a couple of joints to take with me to the show figuring Iâ€^TMd enjoy it more with a bit of a buzz. Every concert I had been to had always featured major ganja usage. Unfortunately, when we got to the show, the two major categories of the audience were 13 year old girls and their parents! I took my seat surrounded by pre-teens, young teens and their parents. Iâ€^TMm not smoking anything tonight and will just have to watch the show in an unadultered state. They played all their major hits (Hungry Like the Wolf, Girls on Film, New Moon on Monday etc) but what I really remember is the constant scream from 10,000 plus pre-pubescent voices! The funny thing is, 23 years later, I actually like their music a lot. I had more respect for them after John and Andy Taylor showcased their talents in Power Station (with Robert Palmer). They were a great 80â€^TMs band (maybe THE 80â€^TMs band) and I always turn up the volume when one of their songs comes on now.

Back in the 80's, the city of Boston used to have concerts on the Boston Common. They would fence off an area of the Common and there were seats for maybe several hundred people. At the time I was dating a girl (whose name, like the exact date of this concert has been lost to the tides of time) whose best friend had tickets to see Huey Lewis and the News. Back to the Future had just come out, and Sports was still a fairly recent album (having gone number 1 the year before), so to see him in such a venue meant a great time was guaranteed. I canâ€^TMt remember the exact playlist except to say it included all their most well known songs at the time. The concert itself was great, Huey Lewis and the News were sharp and they were backed by the Tower of Power horn section. I remember the crowd was standing on its feet for much of the show. Unfortunately, the old biddies who lived in the neighborhood (posh Beacon Hill) complained about the noise from the Concerts on the Common held that summer, so they were soon brought to an end. And to this day, no additional concerts (featuring popular bands) have played on the Common. But at least I can say I saw one of the most popular bands of the 80â€^TMs play in one of the most famous spots in America on a great summerâ€^TMs night.

Sullivan Stadium (formerly Schaefer Stadium) in Foxboro, Massachusetts (home of the New England Patriots) had not held a concert in several years when the Police rolled in for a single show on August 10, 1983, so it was a pretty big deal. And luckily enough, we were able to score 16 seats (with 8 on the floor) for the biggest concert that year! We headed up early in a caravan of four cars, making sure we had plenty of beer and food for what was going to be an all day event. We got to the parking lot at around Noon for a show that would start at 3:00 PM. By three o'clock, everyone had a good buzz going and we could hear the chords of The Fixx (one of the bands playing that day) coming from inside the stadium. We decided it was time to go in and enjoy the show. The stadium was about 1/3 full as The Fixx played their tunes. Those of us with floor seats decided to head down to the stadium floor and then I hit on an idea. I grabbed the stubs from those with floor seats and went up to my friend in the stands, passing them out. Before you knew it, we were ALL on the stadium floor for the show. We made our way up to the stage as A Flock of Seagulls began their set. I remember is started getting more and more crowded and as A Flock of Seagulls finished their set, it was a**hole to belly button on the stadium floor. Never having been on a stadium floor for a show before, it was a bit unnerving as hundreds of people packed like sardines pushed and shoved, fell over or fell down. But once the Police started their set (roaring onto the stage with Synchronicity I) the crowd seemed to settle down and enjoy the music. I don't remember the exact playlist, but they played all their most well know songs. It was terrific show in a terrific setting. A warm summer's evening in the Foxboro countryside. We left the show that evening, bought our T-Shirt and headed home. The bonus came the next day as we read the Boston Herald story about the show, there in the center spread was a picture of the audience on the stadium floor as seen from the stage. And there in the middle was myself, arms extended in the air in a triumphant pose, my friends all around me!

This was a defining moment in my life. This was during the "Hysteria" tour, and till this date, I've never seen such an amazing show. The band sounded like nothing I've ever heard before. Not many bands can exceed their recorded sound live, but Def definately did. Technically, they were at the top of their game, and definately the best sounding band of the time!

I was holidaying at Coffs Habour (NSW east coast Aussie land), when I saw a advertisement that Men at Work where playing at the local pub. At this stage they had just hit it big in Australia, pre Land down under. I had already purchased the Bussiness as usual album, (if you have not heard it you should have a listen great music). Anyway the concert blew me and my mates away. We had the greatest time ever, it was our first concert at rite old age of 18.

The 23 year wait to see this band back together with all 4 original members was well worth the wait! My favorite all time band was finally playing together again since September of 1983! They were 23 years older, wiser, and blew everyone away with their musicianship. These 4 giants of the 1970's British Progressive Rock Goldenage (John Wetton: lead vocals and bass, Steve Howe: Guitars, Carl Palmer: Drums, and Geoffrey Downes: Keyboards) rocked the house down at all 4 shows I attended. They sounded EXACTLY as they did on their albums Asia from 1982, and Alpha from 1983. You will hear all the hits including "Heat of the Moment", "Only Time Will Tell", "Sole Survivor", "Don't Cry", and "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes". In addition, they performed a 15 minute 3 song acoustic set that was amazing. The band even played 1 song from each of the members past bands.....Yes, King Crimson, ELP, and the Buggles! They will be touring the US again this summer with Foreigner, Styx, and alone. If you want to see masters of their musical craft in action, DON'T MISS ASIA!!!!The SUPERGROUP of the 1980's back together again and rocking the world!

i was lucky enough to see the crue 3 times in the 80s.the theater of pain ,girls girls girls and dr feelgood tours.the were the absolute masters of kick ass rock and roll showmanship. the props ,lasers and pyro were unforgettable.the vocals and music sounded as good or better live than on the albums,which is a rarity in itself ,but the shows as a whole were truly an experience.too bad that the large scale ,stage shows are almost a thing of the past.i never felt like i paid enough for my tickets when it was over .those were the days ! all three times i saw them were sell outs with 13-15000 screaming maniacs singing the words to every song.yep those were the days

I'm only 17, but I like this bands very much since i saw them first time. They performed in vilnius, lithuania.I will never forget that amazing show.The bands vere playing almost 4 hours.Especially I was charmed by Suzi. When she came on a stage whole hall was screaming and get crazy. She was so strenuous. Also she was playing the guitar, piano and drums :).I will never forget that concert.p.s I love 80's :)

What can I say, that already hasn't been said about Live Aid. It really was a special day. I was at the Philly show. High Points: *Madonna, right after her nude pictures were published said she wasn't gonna take off anything so they wouldn't hold it against her in 10 years...too late babe. *Hall & Oates with the Temptations. OK, well Eddie couldn't hit the notes, but David's voice was as smooth as ever. *George Thorogood & Albert Collins. Great blues set Low Points: *Dylan, Keith Richards and Ron Wood sounding like they just rolled out of bed *Led Zeppelin with Phil Collins. The worst part was that Phil was the best part. These guys coulda used a couple more rehearsals.

Fun. Alot of Hippie's. When "Shakin'" started, the girl in front of me either was so excited she passed out, or something else was going on(?) Eddie's hair was in his face the whole time---but the music was outstanding. Not a fancy show, but it was the music that shone.

Another tale from Seattle....Jan/Feb 1986, it is snowing hard in Seattle. The Circle Jerks play Gorilla Gardens (the Fremont version of Gorilla Gardens, not China Town original), anyway this is a very small underground punk club...one entrance, one exit....your basic Fire Marshall nightmare. So all the opening bands play, and the Circle Jerks finally get on stage and play one maybe two songs. The Fire Marshall's come in and shut down the show. The crowd gets very upset, bottles flying through the air, etc...then this flood of cops comes through the front door. The last thing I remember is this guy standing in front of me trying to get out, I see a billy club in the air and crack down on his head....blood everywhere. It turned into a full blown riot. We ran outside where people were running everywhere, cops everywhere. Some people had set several dumpsters on fire, and started to build a large bon fire in the middle of the street. We tried several times to sneak out of the area, but it was hard due to all the police. Right before we found a fence to hop near an alley I remember seeing about 20 people tipping a car over into one of the bon fires.

Seattle-Hub Ballroom. The Ramones were in a surly mood and kept stopping in the middle of songs getting angry with the audience about one thing or another. Then during "sedated" a red ladies pump flew out of the audience and smaked DeDe Ramone in the head. He threw down his guitar and randomly picked some guy out of the audience and pounced on him. He beat the crap out of this poor kid, and he wasn't even the one who threw it! Then about 15 minutes later the fire marshals shut down the show.

Seattle/Paramount Theater, Fall 1984-John Lydon (AKA Johnny Rotten) came out in pajama's, drinking champagne and spit all over the audience. Classic Lydon move. Was a fantastic show.

Madison Wisco, 1984 small orchestra hall. The Hooters opened. HA. Cosi Fan Tuti Fruti. Super-good show - performance was spot-on. Heald best live show slot for quite a while - except Black Flag at the 227!

Switzerland, August 5 2006 2 days of cold rain have ended the hotest summer on record. It has taken 5 days to build the 5 story high stage on the military airstrip at Dubendorf. The Stones on what some hold to be thier farewell tour, (age related, certainly not enery) 60000+ sold out and the largest concert in swiss history. Show is preceeded by a good roking band that i cant remember the name of(will follow) The stones or "Mick" jumped onto stage with, and didn't stop moving for 2 hours straight ,changing cotumes more than Tina Turner, The stage an enourmous collosas of some 5 stories with the first 2 for back stage 3 lighting and the rest show. The swiss present went nuts for 2.5 hours and not one i spoke to had a word of critique. Myself and another american felt a little disappointed expecting more power and show out of them, which i felt was more present in '82 Candlestick Park SF and Halloween Oakland Colloseum'93, but all in all I still have to say no other band will ever attrack those kind of crowds anytime and anywhere as the Stones have for more than 30 years!!! I think they have one last tour in them say when mick is say 70.

I remember this concert as being the most eagerly awaited gig in years in Ireland.. it was in the RDS simmonscourt arena and it was on the chilliest january night ever. I watched an interview of the band years later and they remarked on the fact that there was STEAM coming off the audience in Dublin that night. They have to be one of the most under rated bands in the history of the world...Morten harket is amazing to look at and as for the voice,ay caramba!

Went to see Loverboy in a small town in Missouri. Mike Reno can still hit every single note. The band ROCKED! I am a new big fan and will travel to Florida in September to see them again.

I'm only 15, but I've been a Crue head for the past few years. One of my all time favorite bands gave one of my all time favorite performances. That show was like the old Motley music videos-chicks, leather, spandex, hair for days- totally awesome. They had three opening bands, which didn't even give a tiny glimpse as to how amazing the real show would be. There were dancers on ropes and chains, goofy backstage cameras, and everyone came out on a motorcycle for Girls, Girls, Girls. And how could you forget Tommy Lee's special camera? There's more breasts on there than there are in every Hooter's across the US. Tommy had his usual awesome solo-and in the air. He used garbage cans and all sorts of stuff. Everyone was fantastic-I was pleased to hear Mick better than ever. Almost better than Aerosmith...ALMOST.