Shameful gigs, will you own up ?

Anonymous
Anonymous Posts: 79,667
edited January 2010 in The bottom bracket
Off the back of another post, what is the most shameful gig you have been to and why ?

My crime, BROS in 1988, Hammersmith Appollo. I was 17, up with a mate visiting his Aunt in Hammersmith, saw loads of girls outside the Appollo, and in we went. Dont think my Smiths T shirt went down too well. :oops:
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  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    Zodiac Mindwarp and The Love Reaction

    It was awesome.
    Not climber, not sprinter, not rouleur
  • Ands
    Ands Posts: 1,437
    Um, Curiosity Killed the Cat. About '85 or 86. But prob not that shameful for a girl (even tho they were a one-hit-wonder) - we all loved Ben Volpierrepierrot. See, I even remember his name!
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Ands wrote:
    Um, Curiosity Killed the Cat. About '85 or 86. But prob not that shameful for a girl (even tho they were a one-hit-wonder) - we all loved Ben Volpierrepierrot. See, I even remember his name!

    Misfit,Misfir, breakdance on the street............ :wink:
  • -spider-
    -spider- Posts: 2,548
    Michael Jackson - The Haugh - Glasgow 1992

    I'm really sorry and very ashamed but....

    Lindisfarne - Green's Playhouse - Glasgow 1971 or 1972 (but the support act were a brilliant group which I went to see - not Lindisfarne HONEST!)
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  • nicensleazy
    nicensleazy Posts: 2,310
    Stray Cats
  • Skiddypants
    Skiddypants Posts: 55
    Michael Jackson at Roundhay Park, Leeds - 1988 I think it was :)
    Skinny Git on a Bianchi.
  • lfcquin
    lfcquin Posts: 470
    When I was (about) 11 I asked my Dad to take me with him to see Kiss in Wolverhampton. He said no. My Mum felt sorry for me and offered to tak me to a concert with her, so instead of seeing Kiss I went to see Shakin Steven's. :oops: I wouldn't mind, but his green door was more like cyan blue!

    I have NEVER let my Dad forget that. grrr... :evil:
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,698
    Girls aloud at my Freshers Xmas ball in 2003 - I ve been to many many Thrash/Death/Heavy Metal gigs and festivals since then that have been nowhere near as dangerous as that one!!
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • markos1963
    markos1963 Posts: 3,724
    Girl School in Brighton circa 1981 at the Corn Exchange
    Norfolk, who nicked all the hills?

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  • thejesusandsedischain
    thejesusandsedischain Posts: 195
    nicensleazy wrote:
    Stray Cats
    nothing shameful about that.
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    not sure about 'shameful'.....but...

    Prefab Sprout at Reading Uni - possibly the dullest gig I have ever been to. Left after a few songs.....which all sounded the same anyway...

    Martha & the Muffins at Reading Uni - we only went to hear them play 'echo beach' and the b@stards made us wait until the encore for it.....
  • ridgerider
    ridgerider Posts: 2,852
    Wham
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  • Slapshot
    Slapshot Posts: 211
    Haircut 100 figure at the top of my list of gigs i wish i hadn't done..... the bird I was cjhasing at the time wanted to go....so!!
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  • snakehips
    snakehips Posts: 2,272
    Ands wrote:
    Um, Curiosity Killed the Cat. About '85 or 86. But prob not that shameful for a girl (even tho they were a one-hit-wonder) - we all loved Ben Volpierrepierrot. See, I even remember his name!

    Maybe only one hit , but a great album. I was reminded of Curiosity recently while shopping in Morrison's , they played Down to Earth on their in-store system !

    Snake

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    snakehips wrote:
    Ands wrote:
    Um, Curiosity Killed the Cat. About '85 or 86. But prob not that shameful for a girl (even tho they were a one-hit-wonder) - we all loved Ben Volpierrepierrot. See, I even remember his name!

    Maybe only one hit , but a great album. I was reminded of Curiosity recently while shopping in Morrison's , they played Down to Earth on their in-store system !

    Snake

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    They were playing Splodginess Abounds in Somerfield, the other day, WTF ?
  • AndyRubio
    AndyRubio Posts: 880
    U2 in 1981 - yikes... (they were supporting Duran Duran - also yikes....)

    they were sh*t then too
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  • Cheshley
    Cheshley Posts: 1,448
    Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner.....

    When I was 11 I was taken my my Mum to see the Spinners (you youngsters may need to Google that or ask a grown up)










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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Gary Gli.... No, it's no good, I just can't sya it!
    The Sweet!

    Jeez...... No one will ever talk to me on here, again :shock: :shock:

    Ands, is the Avatar your new 'Italian' framed bike?

    EDIT: I just thought of another one, that I can't even begin to mention :shock: :shock: :shock: Christ, I may now need professional help...
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  • markos1963
    markos1963 Posts: 3,724
    hopper1 wrote:
    Gary Gli.... No, it's no good, I just can't sya it!
    The Sweet!

    Jeez...... No one will ever talk to me on here, again :shock: :shock:

    Ands, is the Avatar your new 'Italian' framed bike?

    EDIT: I just thought of another one, that I can't even begin to mention :shock: :shock: :shock: Christ, I may now need professional help...

    I may have to dissown you if you turn up to a club ride!
    Norfolk, who nicked all the hills?

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  • disgruntledgoat
    disgruntledgoat Posts: 8,957
    I went ot some absolute hippy dreck in my university days to try and get in some gurl's pants. chiz chiz.

    On a lighter note my brother saw teh ordinary boys in Hull's Adelphi (think your front room with live music). After 3 songs he turned to his mate and said "These are sh!t, I'm off". As the room was quiet he's certain the band heard. Good lad!
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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    markos1963 wrote:
    hopper1 wrote:
    Gary Gli.... No, it's no good, I just can't sya it!
    The Sweet!

    Jeez...... No one will ever talk to me on here, again :shock: :shock:

    Ands, is the Avatar your new 'Italian' framed bike?

    EDIT: I just thought of another one, that I can't even begin to mention :shock: :shock: :shock: Christ, I may now need professional help...

    I may have to dissown you if you turn up to a club ride!

    Meh!!!! :shock:
    I'll be in disguise :wink:
    BCR tartan! :shock: ....
    Oh, fcuk..... it's out now :cry::cry::cry:
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  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,698
    I should add that by far and away the most fun i ve ever had at a gig was Bowling for Soup supported by American HiFi! A load of drunk/stoned students having an absoloute whale of a time remembering when they were 16!
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • Ands
    Ands Posts: 1,437
    hopper1 wrote:
    Ands, is the Avatar your new 'Italian' framed bike?
    Nope, that one's mass-made in China I'm afraid. I got it because it comes with a dog in the front shopping basket. You like? :lol:

    U2 live is nothing to be ashamed about andyrubio. I saw them at Wembley in 86 and they were awesome. And I would have given my right arm to go and see Duran Duran back then :oops:
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  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    Adam and the Ants approx 1981
    Aha around the same time (free tix)
    Duran a couple of times incl one club gig when they got a new gtr player
    Wet,Wet.Wet (one in an arena and once in a tiny club pre arena tour when they just played soul covers all night - rather well)
    Elton a few times but his early stuff is good.
    Rod Stewart post 1979 when he was definitely off the boil
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  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    AndyRubio wrote:
    U2 in 1981 - yikes... (they were supporting Duran Duran - also yikes....)

    they were sh*t then too


    Sorry - but your head needs a good shake if you think U2 is a crap band.


    I'm no fan of theirs, but seriously.
  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    markos1963 wrote:
    Girl School in Brighton circa 1981 at the Corn Exchange

    Girl School lead singer and her mum are my next door neighbours. They are still touring, supporting Motorhead.
    Not climber, not sprinter, not rouleur
  • wiffachip
    wiffachip Posts: 861
    none on my own account, but with the kids, PJ and Duncan

    not ashamed of them but Dire Straits and The Police were a disgrace to the Toon
  • oscarbudgie
    oscarbudgie Posts: 850
    I also have to 'fess up to a U2 - again in the early 80's. They were crap crap crap, even in their heyday.
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  • andy162
    andy162 Posts: 634
    It would be a-ha. More recently I saw Steeleye Span, it was like a beard convention.
  • garrynolan
    garrynolan Posts: 560
    Brian Kennedy at the Olympia in Dublin. Dragged along by the wife!
    Visit Ireland - all of it! Cycle in Dublin and know fear!!
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