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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 1:12:41 GMT 1, Had a quick flick threw some old ticket stubs. Thought I would post pics of the best gig and sporting day I've been lucky enough to see.
Seeing England win the Ashes for the first time in 17 years (ish), with a friend opening the batting for England, will never be beaten.
Watching Bjork from the front row in a tiny venue with just her and a string quartet will also be very hard to top.
How about you guys?.
Had a quick flick threw some old ticket stubs. Thought I would post pics of the best gig and sporting day I've been lucky enough to see. Seeing England win the Ashes for the first time in 17 years (ish), with a friend opening the batting for England, will never be beaten. Watching Bjork from the front row in a tiny venue with just her and a string quartet will also be very hard to top. How about you guys?. |
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by fattyramone on Nov 13, 2014 2:40:49 GMT 1, This is a web stolen image , but mine is somewhere in the house kicking around.
Two of my all time favorite bands on the same bill was an irresistible lure for me to travel to London to see it.
Suprisingly The Damned for me stole the show as they had become a little lack lustre over the last few years I had seen them , but this support slot made them up their game and turn out a blinder...
whereas The Ramones who I had never seen give a duff show were a bit of a disappointment for me that night , I think this was about the stage where they kinda metamorphisised into a punk/thrash outfit rather than the surf/punk sound they were always loved for.
Looking back I can't say I blame them for trying to catch the zeitgeist of the time as the more "surf-y" sound hadn't bought them the success they so richly deserved ...not really.
I will never forgive America for not recognising their own sons as the legends they were destined to become ...well not until they had more or less split up , finished and died.
Nowadays they kind of refute that and claim they always loved them...bullshit , they were too busy disco dancing or chanting "Born in the USAโ ad infinitum.
Kick it Dee Dee...wan, chew , Tree , Faw......
This is a web stolen image , but mine is somewhere in the house kicking around. Two of my all time favorite bands on the same bill was an irresistible lure for me to travel to London to see it. Suprisingly The Damned for me stole the show as they had become a little lack lustre over the last few years I had seen them , but this support slot made them up their game and turn out a blinder... whereas The Ramones who I had never seen give a duff show were a bit of a disappointment for me that night , I think this was about the stage where they kinda metamorphisised into a punk/thrash outfit rather than the surf/punk sound they were always loved for. Looking back I can't say I blame them for trying to catch the zeitgeist of the time as the more "surf-y" sound hadn't bought them the success they so richly deserved ...not really. I will never forgive America for not recognising their own sons as the legends they were destined to become ...well not until they had more or less split up , finished and died. Nowadays they kind of refute that and claim they always loved them...bullshit , they were too busy disco dancing or chanting "Born in the USAโ ad infinitum. Kick it Dee Dee...wan, chew , Tree , Faw...... |
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alexdb
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by alexdb on Nov 13, 2014 7:43:06 GMT 1, Orbital in Royal Albert Hall on 10th of April in 2012. Went there with a friend and standing front row.
Orbital in Royal Albert Hall on 10th of April in 2012. Went there with a friend and standing front row.
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by jlf on Nov 13, 2014 9:09:48 GMT 1, Hong Kong Sevens 2006, the last time England won it. Best sporting event I've been to by miles!!
Hong Kong Sevens 2006, the last time England won it. Best sporting event I've been to by miles!!
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by loother on Nov 13, 2014 10:08:36 GMT 1, South Korea 2-1 Italy at the 2002 World Cup is probably my all-time sporting No1. It had the triple whammy of an incredible atmosphere, great drama and plentiful dried squid (the mid-match snack of choice there, it seemed).
South Korea 2-1 Italy at the 2002 World Cup is probably my all-time sporting No1. It had the triple whammy of an incredible atmosphere, great drama and plentiful dried squid (the mid-match snack of choice there, it seemed).
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robertjones
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by robertjones on Nov 13, 2014 10:52:19 GMT 1, Chemical brothers at cream fields was one of mine.
Chemical brothers at cream fields was one of mine.
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Coach on Nov 13, 2014 10:59:27 GMT 1, My first Glastonbury.
Seeing Palace beat Man U at old Trafford.
My first Glastonbury.
Seeing Palace beat Man U at old Trafford.
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Dr Plip on Nov 13, 2014 11:07:16 GMT 1, 2008 British Grand Prix. Probably the wettest and happiest I've ever been.
2008 British Grand Prix. Probably the wettest and happiest I've ever been. |
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by balibob on Nov 13, 2014 11:11:43 GMT 1, Music - Coldplay at the Emirates a few years ago. I'm not a huge fan, but the show they put on was immense with every fan handed an electronic bracelet to wear as they arrived, and this provided a light show throughout the gig. The whole of the crowd were singing on the way out as well. The best on a purely musical note for me, any Stereophonics or Muse gig I have attended.
Sport - Dallas v The Jags at Wembley last weekend. Its a 2 day event with the players, cheerleaders, coaching staff and former players coming out to speak to the crowd on the Saturday, everyone but the players doing the same on the Sunday pregame tailgate party. The atmosphere was superb and even the play being held up for the American TV stations to cram their adverts in didn't spoil it.
Music - Coldplay at the Emirates a few years ago. I'm not a huge fan, but the show they put on was immense with every fan handed an electronic bracelet to wear as they arrived, and this provided a light show throughout the gig. The whole of the crowd were singing on the way out as well. The best on a purely musical note for me, any Stereophonics or Muse gig I have attended.
Sport - Dallas v The Jags at Wembley last weekend. Its a 2 day event with the players, cheerleaders, coaching staff and former players coming out to speak to the crowd on the Saturday, everyone but the players doing the same on the Sunday pregame tailgate party. The atmosphere was superb and even the play being held up for the American TV stations to cram their adverts in didn't spoil it.
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 11:12:17 GMT 1, My first European game following Leeds, in the Stadio Olimpico, v Roma. ( Not going to be doing any more European games for a while! )
Pistols at Brixton Academy.
My first European game following Leeds, in the Stadio Olimpico, v Roma. ( Not going to be doing any more European games for a while! )
Pistols at Brixton Academy.
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by glutenberg on Nov 13, 2014 11:23:48 GMT 1, Prince at Madison Square Garden, NYC - Dec. 29th 2010..... utterly mind blowing experience.
I found it randomly online while checking for gigs before a Christmas trip with my wife. Was sure it would be well sold out, but unbelievably there were 2 tickets left on the US Seatwave site. It was obviously meant to be. Memories of hands in the air wailing through Purple Rain after several bottles of white wine - too cool.
Also saw Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings in Times Square on New Years Eve, a few hours after meeting Ant and Dec in a wine shop! #bonkers
Prince at Madison Square Garden, NYC - Dec. 29th 2010..... utterly mind blowing experience.
I found it randomly online while checking for gigs before a Christmas trip with my wife. Was sure it would be well sold out, but unbelievably there were 2 tickets left on the US Seatwave site. It was obviously meant to be. Memories of hands in the air wailing through Purple Rain after several bottles of white wine - too cool.
Also saw Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings in Times Square on New Years Eve, a few hours after meeting Ant and Dec in a wine shop! #bonkers
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 11:32:46 GMT 1, My first Glastonbury. Seeing Palace beat Man U at old Trafford.
My first Glastonbury. Seeing Palace beat Man U at old Trafford. What year was the Glastonbury Coach. My first was '85. |
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oxomo
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by oxomo on Nov 13, 2014 11:39:03 GMT 1, Arsenal vs Man Utd - 04/05 FA Cup Final - battered all game, and won on penalties.
There is nothing like winning a trophy when you have been outplayed.
Arsenal vs Man Utd - 04/05 FA Cup Final - battered all game, and won on penalties.
There is nothing like winning a trophy when you have been outplayed.
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by johnnyh on Nov 13, 2014 12:11:52 GMT 1, Def the World Cup in South Africa. Toured the whole tournament watching England and loads of other games saw England hammered by the Germans but what an atmosphere so followed the Germans through on what I hoped would be England's. Germany v Argentina, Germany v Spain Then Germany Holland in the final
south African was mega
Final day spent it with the Dutch fans in Soweto where Mandela lived then went to the stadium getting hammered as the day went on. Mandela appeared which was awesome perfect day at the final a life ambition
game was a bit shit mind but it didn't matter.
Def the World Cup in South Africa. Toured the whole tournament watching England and loads of other games saw England hammered by the Germans but what an atmosphere so followed the Germans through on what I hoped would be England's. Germany v Argentina, Germany v Spain Then Germany Holland in the final south African was mega Final day spent it with the Dutch fans in Soweto where Mandela lived then went to the stadium getting hammered as the day went on. Mandela appeared which was awesome perfect day at the final a life ambition game was a bit shit mind but it didn't matter. |
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by porkus on Nov 13, 2014 12:26:23 GMT 1, Best - Santana, Hammersmith Odeon, Early Seventies ( I was a teenager & it was still called The Odeon )
Loudest - Dire Straits, Brothers in Arms Tour, Wembley Conference Centre
Best Sporting - Enland vs South Africa 2002, Twickenham, most violent game I've ever seen but we smashed them by 50pts.
Happy Days 
Best - Santana, Hammersmith Odeon, Early Seventies ( I was a teenager & it was still called The Odeon ) Loudest - Dire Straits, Brothers in Arms Tour, Wembley Conference Centre Best Sporting - Enland vs South Africa 2002, Twickenham, most violent game I've ever seen but we smashed them by 50pts. Happy Days |
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Trevorm on Nov 13, 2014 12:31:57 GMT 1, Cream at The Marquee club - nearly 50 years ago (BH!!).
If I can recall correctly, Ginger Baker initiated a drum solo with his feet just using the two bass drums. As he put the drum sticks to one side, the recently and sadly departed Jack Bruce nodded to Eric whereupon they set their guitars to one side and 'went to the bar' to let him get on with it.
Cream at The Marquee club - nearly 50 years ago (BH!!).
If I can recall correctly, Ginger Baker initiated a drum solo with his feet just using the two bass drums. As he put the drum sticks to one side, the recently and sadly departed Jack Bruce nodded to Eric whereupon they set their guitars to one side and 'went to the bar' to let him get on with it.
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 13:40:47 GMT 1, France v England Euro 2004 in Portugal. Great game crap result but to watch every French player just look for Zidane at any opportunity and see him in the flesh was an honour.
Plus getting a call two days before the game from my friend in the F.A saying he had some tickets, trying and failing to get flights, jumping on the Eurostar renting a car and driving like lunatics to meet my friend in a deserted lay by to get the tickets to be told if anyone asked how we got tickets we were under strict instructions to mention a random competition only added to the fun.
He managed to sort out more tickets for other games too and we bumped into Eusebio. Happy days
France v England Euro 2004 in Portugal. Great game crap result but to watch every French player just look for Zidane at any opportunity and see him in the flesh was an honour.
Plus getting a call two days before the game from my friend in the F.A saying he had some tickets, trying and failing to get flights, jumping on the Eurostar renting a car and driving like lunatics to meet my friend in a deserted lay by to get the tickets to be told if anyone asked how we got tickets we were under strict instructions to mention a random competition only added to the fun.
He managed to sort out more tickets for other games too and we bumped into Eusebio. Happy days
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by auzzie on Nov 13, 2014 16:26:35 GMT 1, best gig- Nirvana at the Palace in Melbourne waaaay back in 92 (had to use mates id as was only 17)
sport- lots of pissed up test matches at the MCG
best gig- Nirvana at the Palace in Melbourne waaaay back in 92 (had to use mates id as was only 17)
sport- lots of pissed up test matches at the MCG
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by t3c on Nov 13, 2014 16:44:53 GMT 1, There's been so many over the past 20 odd years
Nirvana @ Reading 93
Orbital/Plastikman/Autechre @ Glastonbury 95
The Orb All nighter (Happy Happy Joy Joy Tour) @ The Forum 95
Various Hawkwind gigs involving too much acid
Various Gong gigs involving too much acid
Spurs Vs Arsenal FA Cup Semi final when Gazza blasted in a free kick from 35 yards
Lost @ The Royal Docks with Jeff Mills/Autechre/Fumiya Tanaka
Jeff Mills 9hr set @ Corsica Studios in 2012
Warp 10th Anniversary Party with Aphex Twin/Squarepusher/Boards of Canada/Autechre/Mira Calix
Aphex Twin live @ Essential Festival & Big Love
Tribal Gathering 95, 96 & 97 (too many artists to list really but Kraftwek in 97 a notable highlight obviously)
Richie Hawtin plays Concept series on Queen Elisabeth Hall Rooftop
All the Reclaim the Streets parties
Various London squat raves in Kentish Town/Tottenham/Park Royal
Spiral Tribe parties circa 1993-1994 before they shot town and moved to France
thats just off the top of my head, i could do this all day long tbh..
There's been so many over the past 20 odd years
Nirvana @ Reading 93
Orbital/Plastikman/Autechre @ Glastonbury 95
The Orb All nighter (Happy Happy Joy Joy Tour) @ The Forum 95
Various Hawkwind gigs involving too much acid
Various Gong gigs involving too much acid
Spurs Vs Arsenal FA Cup Semi final when Gazza blasted in a free kick from 35 yards
Lost @ The Royal Docks with Jeff Mills/Autechre/Fumiya Tanaka
Jeff Mills 9hr set @ Corsica Studios in 2012
Warp 10th Anniversary Party with Aphex Twin/Squarepusher/Boards of Canada/Autechre/Mira Calix
Aphex Twin live @ Essential Festival & Big Love
Tribal Gathering 95, 96 & 97 (too many artists to list really but Kraftwek in 97 a notable highlight obviously)
Richie Hawtin plays Concept series on Queen Elisabeth Hall Rooftop
All the Reclaim the Streets parties
Various London squat raves in Kentish Town/Tottenham/Park Royal
Spiral Tribe parties circa 1993-1994 before they shot town and moved to France
thats just off the top of my head, i could do this all day long tbh..
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 17:26:23 GMT 1, My best music concert by far was Guns n Roses at the old Wembley Stadium in 1992. Support acts were Faith No More and Soundgarden. As a 16 year old the atmosphere blew me away.
My best music concert by far was Guns n Roses at the old Wembley Stadium in 1992. Support acts were Faith No More and Soundgarden. As a 16 year old the atmosphere blew me away.
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Lesson1 on Nov 13, 2014 17:33:37 GMT 1, I have many many gigs but the best would have to be Prince at the London hippodrome for an after show. He came on at around 2am and played over 3 hours to near 6am. Absolutely knackered but with a clear view just 3m away from the stage it was great in a relaxed atmosphere. Very obscure songs played with one lasting over 20mins
I have many many gigs but the best would have to be Prince at the London hippodrome for an after show. He came on at around 2am and played over 3 hours to near 6am. Absolutely knackered but with a clear view just 3m away from the stage it was great in a relaxed atmosphere. Very obscure songs played with one lasting over 20mins
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by zbubble on Nov 13, 2014 18:55:18 GMT 1, Had an incredible weekend with 4 of my friends in Augusta. What a beautiful course.
Had an incredible weekend with 4 of my friends in Augusta. What a beautiful course. |
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by dreadnatty on Nov 13, 2014 19:07:24 GMT 1, 
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by dreadnatty on Nov 13, 2014 19:11:04 GMT 1, 
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by delano on Nov 13, 2014 19:26:12 GMT 1, 
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 19:42:17 GMT 1, Australia playing ulster at ravenhill belfast, i was about 12, the aus players were split up and stayed in different peoples houses, legendary aus no 7 David Wallace was staying with my Uncle so after the match i got to go down to the changing rooms to see some of the players, Willie Ofahengaue came dandering up the corridor, man was a beast but had a very gentle way about him....off the field!!
Australia playing ulster at ravenhill belfast, i was about 12, the aus players were split up and stayed in different peoples houses, legendary aus no 7 David Wallace was staying with my Uncle so after the match i got to go down to the changing rooms to see some of the players, Willie Ofahengaue came dandering up the corridor, man was a beast but had a very gentle way about him....off the field!!
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Hubble Bubble on Nov 13, 2014 19:42:22 GMT 1, Been looking for stubs, programme etc but can't find 'emโฆ so stock photo.
Best day everโฆ
Been looking for stubs, programme etc but can't find 'emโฆ so stock photo. Best day everโฆ |
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Deleted on Nov 13, 2014 20:02:02 GMT 1, Been looking for stubs, programme etc but can't find 'emโฆ so stock photo. Best day everโฆ 
Been looking for stubs, programme etc but can't find 'emโฆ so stock photo. Best day everโฆ </div>I prefered Englands next match as defending world champions |
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Nov 13, 2014 20:49:59 GMT 1, Been looking for stubs, programme etc but can't find 'emโฆ so stock photo. Best day everโฆ </div>I prefered Englands next match as defending world champions
I watched this in the bondi pavilion hundreds of Aussies and about 5 English!! Being Welsh I didn't really want England to win but laughed when I saw these 5 English lads celebrate, the Aussies weren't happy..
From the same World Cup,Wales v all blacks was amazing game 80k people and we played really well and pushed them. Following Wales around OZ foe the world cup was fun. The British lions deciding last game in Sydney last year - amazing game, gave the Aussies a proper hiding and we had platinum seats free beers all night :)Wembley twice to watch Swansea city and being now in the premier league flew I home to watch fulham away and we won 2-1, love fulhams old ground.
So many gigs and glastonbury's to mention the raves/clubs were memorable probably because on the drugs standouts gigs were massive attack in the phoenix festival, the sun setting ,what an amazing night. Stone roses in Newport, NYE in the Milkweg club Amsterdam early 90's and a NYE party 2001 in a mansion on top of mountain in Goa overlooking the beaches, somehow we got invited there as VIP's, bizzare night, Loved Goa..
Been looking for stubs, programme etc but can't find 'emโฆ so stock photo. Best day everโฆ </div>I prefered Englands next match as defending world champions I watched this in the bondi pavilion hundreds of Aussies and about 5 English!! Being Welsh I didn't really want England to win but laughed when I saw these 5 English lads celebrate, the Aussies weren't happy.. From the same World Cup,Wales v all blacks was amazing game 80k people and we played really well and pushed them. Following Wales around OZ foe the world cup was fun. The British lions deciding last game in Sydney last year - amazing game, gave the Aussies a proper hiding and we had platinum seats free beers all night :)Wembley twice to watch Swansea city and being now in the premier league flew I home to watch fulham away and we won 2-1, love fulhams old ground. So many gigs and glastonbury's to mention the raves/clubs were memorable probably because on the drugs standouts gigs were massive attack in the phoenix festival, the sun setting ,what an amazing night. Stone roses in Newport, NYE in the Milkweg club Amsterdam early 90's and a NYE party 2001 in a mansion on top of mountain in Goa overlooking the beaches, somehow we got invited there as VIP's, bizzare night, Loved Goa.. |
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Best gig and sporting events you've been at. , by Coach on Nov 13, 2014 21:19:43 GMT 1, My first Glastonbury. Seeing Palace beat Man U at old Trafford.
Not only did we beat man u, but Ambrose scored this screamer! One of the best goals I've seen. Even Gary Nev conceded that it was one of the best goals he'd seen scored at old trafford
My first Glastonbury. Seeing Palace beat Man U at old Trafford. Not only did we beat man u, but Ambrose scored this screamer! One of the best goals I've seen. Even Gary Nev conceded that it was one of the best goals he'd seen scored at old trafford |
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