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Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??

I just left a remark about a favorite band of mine back in the day - April Wine - that I saw in concert and was disappointed. Could have been that it was an off night for them, or maybe they were never good in concert. Maybe the lead guitarist had too much to drink? April Wine was not the worst, however. I remember Neil Young in the 1990's who was on his one-man acoustic show type of tour that many artists were taking advantage of (perhaps for financial reasons) during that time. While a friend of I had near front row seats at Desert Sky Pavilion (now Ak-Chin) in Pheonix, the crowd was just roused up into a frenzy by the warm-up band (James) and here comes Neil and his guitar/harmonica. Wow, what a sonic letdown. I remember getting up and leaving and feeling Neil's glaring eyes on us as we ushered out. I think, to this day, he probably still remembers me. We all can remember the great live concerts we attended, but what were the worst and why?
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richopp
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My almost favorite band--The Eagles--Miami Stadium.  I walked out after the 4th song, which was really the 2nd song.  They started and stopped the first two songs twice.  My guess is that they were so high they could not perform. It was completely embarrassing and terrible for professional musicians.

BEST show (after the Beatles, of course) was ALSO the Eagles--July 4th, (1976, I think), Tampa Stadium.  Loggins and Messina (last show together), Fleetwood Mac (Rumors) and Eagles (Hotel California).  Totally amazing show.

As for SOUND issues, almost every show lately is horrible regardless of the band.  I don't think the artist cares at all as they just do the show and leave with no thought to the audience.

Surprise show--saw Rod Stewart recently and he was terrific!  Also, saw the David Byrne show in NYC last year and it was amazingly good.

Cheers!
richopp
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@ rockysantoro

I saw that concert at the Jacksonville Auditorium...can't remember the year, but 1966 comes to mind.  Anyway, announcer says there is an "opening act from England" and Hendrix walks out.  Never heard of him, and the audience was parents and kids to see the Monkees, of course.  Hendrix did it all...played with his teeth, behind his head, set it on fire, the whole thing.  AMAZING!  I was blown away.  MANY parents and kids left.  Monkees came out...by the third song Mickey fell off the stage...not sure why.  Anyway, an amazing show by Hendrix...

Next saw him in Charlotte a few years later when he "introduced" a new band called Chicago Transit Authority--Chicago!  Another great concert!

Things used to be better, I think...

Cheers!
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