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Old but famous bands today; worth seeing?

Dogdeacon said:
It is subjective obviously, but I once was in your camp and now mostly disagree. I saw the Stones 1990-ish and fully realized it was past their prime, likewise the Who around that period. Saw the Stones again in Raleigh 2016 or so (free ticket) and although it was fun, it clearly was something way different. Nowadays I don't want to taint my memories of seeing U2 in 1988 with the over-the-hill version or see another Springsteen show that crowds out memories from seeing the Born in the USA tour in NJ back in the day. And they are clearly over-priced.

I'm against the whole cash grab conceptually and really hate how it takes up room, arena space and mostly attention space for new bands. The 50's & 60's bands weren't monopolizing the arenas back when I was going to my first concerts in early 80s & I think it hurts the music industry that bands from 70-90s still dominate the biggest stages.

Hypocritically, I did see Billy Joel (for first time so maybe that's the difference) at Fenway in 2016 and would like to go again. It was great and worth the ridiculous price!
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My last U2 show was last May in Vancouver - opening night for the Joshua Tree Tour. They were fantastic. It seemed nothing like a cash/grab to me. My last Springsteen tour was The River at MSG and I almost missed my train home because he played so long. I was exhausted watching him. And I feel blessed (corny, but true) to have seen The Eagles again (easily my 15th time seeing them over their career) while Frey was still alive.

I get your point - some do come out of retirement because they need the money. But these guys I've mentioned clearly don't need it.
 
Dogdeacon said:
It is subjective obviously, but I once was in your camp and now mostly disagree. I saw the Stones 1990-ish and fully realized it was past their prime, likewise the Who around that period. Saw the Stones again in Raleigh 2016 or so (free ticket) and although it was fun, it clearly was something way different. Nowadays I don't want to taint my memories of seeing U2 in 1988 with the over-the-hill version or see another Springsteen show that crowds out memories from seeing the Born in the USA tour in NJ back in the day. And they are clearly over-priced.

I'm against the whole cash grab conceptually and really hate how it takes up room, arena space and mostly attention space for new bands. The 50's & 60's bands weren't monopolizing the arenas back when I was going to my first concerts in early 80s & I think it hurts the music industry that bands from 70-90s still dominate the biggest stages.

Hypocritically, I did see Billy Joel (for first time so maybe that's the difference) at Fenway in 2016 and would like to go again. It was great and worth the ridiculous price!
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I wonder if Billy Joel was as good as the first time I saw him in the 70’s in the Quinnipiac College gym?
 
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Dogdeacon said:
It is subjective obviously, but I once was in your camp and now mostly disagree. I saw the Stones 1990-ish and fully realized it was past their prime, likewise the Who around that period. Saw the Stones again in Raleigh 2016 or so (free ticket) and although it was fun, it clearly was something way different
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I thought the stones were better last year than the first year I saw the in 1981
 
I saw U2 last year at Gillette Stadium for the Joshua Tree anniversary Tour. The show was really good. Bono's voice is better than ever. I am going to see them at the Belle Center in Montreal in June for the "Innocence/Experience" Tour. This will be my 14th time seeing U2 since the War Tour in 1983. The Band still brings it and puts on a really good show. I highly recommend seeing them if you have the opportunity.

Another old band that still rock and puts on a really good show is Rush.
 
mhshuskies said:
I wonder if it was as good as the first time I saw him in the 70’s in the Quinnipiac College gym?
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Clearly not right. That's part of how the pricing is determined. People who never saw X band and really regret missing out buy the experience now and feel a little better. So now when I listen to Songs in the Attic my pretense that its 1982 and I'm in Nassau Coliseum listening to Miami 2017 is slightly enhanced.
 
All I ever see is old codgers (and codgettes). The Fare Thee Well shows in Chicago were ok, but those Dead and Co shows were exponentially better.

Then there's this... Which prompts the question, how many grandmothers look good in a catsuit? (Saw her in Ess a year or so back, it was her first US show; although she used CBGB as a backdrop to the video for the remake of Nur Getraumt.)
 
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Waquoit said:
+1 on Cheap Trick. Robin Zander can still sing.

I was also darn near blown away by Toto when I caught them recently. Steve Lukather is a great guitarist. They even did a Robin Trower cover.
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Jeff Porcaro and I believe a few others were session musicians before they started Toto. They’re professional musicians, *probably* better than most other artists at their respective crafts. I caught them live a dozen or so years ago. They’re phenomenal live. Of course, I just might throw a beer across the bar at the next guy who plays ‘Africa’ on the jukebox...
 


Dokken just released new music last week :)

George Lynch can still shred.
 
My wife and I saw Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire at Mohegan Sun.
Chicago still had the original Horn section, obviously Terry Kath wasn't there, but they were good.
Philip Baily was with EWF...nothing but hits, was great.
 
My favorite is John Fogarty. Have seen him at least a half dozen times. Looking forward to seeing him with ZZ Top on 5/27 at Mohegan.
Best concert I ever saw was Paul McCartney at the xl center!
 
Kitaman said:
Saw EW&F two years ago at Tanglewood, when they had 3 original members remaining. Turned it out, they added one of the member's son. They are one of those groups that you can sing every song, which to me is important for longevity.

My daughter (26 at the time) who didn't know or care for them, never sat down, they are that good!
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How right you are. Saw them at the American Music Theater in Lancaster PA. Front row middle seats. Although after the first song everyone was off their butts. Amazing show.
 
my2cents said:
My wife and I saw Chicago and Earth, Wind and Fire at Mohegan Sun.
Chicago still had the original Horn section, obviously Terry Kath wasn't there, but they were good.
Philip Baily was with EWF...nothing but hits, was great.
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Saw Chicago myself. My wife was taking a picture of one of the guys, he grabbed her cellphone and took her picture. Funny. That dude playing the trombone is like 5"1.
Chicago will shake your hand, knuckles, high fives, but no autographs.
 
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AtlantaHusky said:
I've been to countless shows in my life. The Metallica show I went to last year was jaw dropping.

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Totally agree on Metallica. Saw them in 1986 at Monsters of Rock and then in 2016. 2016 was one the best show I've ever seen. Go see BOC and have fun!
 
GoUconn7961 said:
Let’s be honest, U2 and Springsteen are old and they’re worth every penny. Saw U2 last May and went to Springsteen’s last tour. Never sat down and had the time of my life at both.. saw The Eagles before Frey passed on, but can’t get myself to go now..
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I agree with both, but U2 isn't close to Bruce. I have seen Bruce a few times and there is no comparison. Unfortunately until his Broadway run is over, he won't have a "real" tour. He was still playing four hour shows at the end of the last tour. You can see me in this video from Gotenborg, Sweden last summer (I am the guy with the orange sleeved shirt). bruce springsteen gothenburg proshot - YouTube . My middle school has a Bruce Springsteen club: Jukebox Graduates
 
AreBee1969 said:
I saw Steve Winwood earlie this month for $35 at Foxwoods.

He played the obligatory solo hit "Roll With It", and every other song was Blind Faith, Traffic or Spencer Davis Group.

Not only did he sound phenomenal, but he played lead guitar on several tunes including Can't Find My Way Home, Dear Mr. Fantasy and Had to Cry Today.

His back up band was amazing as was his daughter who opened for him and sang on a couple tunes with him.
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Wow. I would pay good money for that show.
 
A friend of mine saw the Moody Blues in Vegas. Said they were amazing. Most of the original lineup is still there, and for guys who made their first album 50 years ago the fact that they are still selling out their shows is pretty remarkable.

My wife wants to go see James Taylor when he comes to town. Not sure I want to plot down $125 a ticket though. Now if it was James Taylor and Carole King I would drop that much in a heartbeat.
 
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By the Way, best Willie Nelson story to me. And I have a few. At some point in the 1970's my dad and I sort of disconnected. One day I went to visit and he was playing an album. I was intrigued ans asked what it was.
Red Headed Stranger was the bridge that moved us past the disconnect.
RIP dad.
 
Would like to see 38 Special but they play the south and west mostly.
 
John said:
Saw the Psychadelic Furs last night at the Ridgefield Playhouse. They sounded great, unfortunately had some drunk buffoons around us.
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I mean that should be a pshhedeluc furs show. Embrace the drunk buffoonery.
 
Worth noting that I just picked up Van Morrison tickets today. He's playing in Boston on 9/1 and also in Bridgeport on 9/1.
 
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I find that the bands stay strong, maybe even get better, with age. But the singers lose the range, so it depends on how they relied on the voice. Raspy rockers that didn't hit the high notes do okay. I've enjoyed Springsteen and Billy Joel. If they're considered old Green Day, Wheezer, Ben Folds have all been great to awesome.

Hair band singers just can't hit the notes. The shows are still good because of the bands, but G&R, Motley Crue, etc. are just meh. A counter to that is the bands that have replaced the singers with younger guys. Journey and Queen with Adam Lambert were good.
 
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