O/T Artists/bands you saw live how did they sound compared to their studio music?

[CAMiller]

Talking of which, I never got to see my no1 all time favourite David Bowie. Did go to see a tribute band last year though and they were good entertainment.

On the anniversary of his death I went to see Seattle Symphony play the hits of Bowie. Don't recall who the singer was but it was a good concert over 3 hours and interesting to hear the interpretation of the songs by a full orchestra.

[BigLadonOS]

Talking of which, I never got to see my no1 all time favourite David Bowie. Did go to see a tribute band last year though and they were good entertainment.

I saw Bowie live twice round about 83/84 In London and Birmingham - he was Amazing.

I would love to go and see Jacob Banks but that might not be on the cards for a while yet.

[BigLadonOS]

I saw Bowie live twice round about 83/84 In London and Birmingham - he was Amazing.

I would love to go and see Jacob Banks but that might not be on the cards for a while yet.

For those who have never heard of Jacob Banks this is live and his voice is so close to the recording its unreal.

[frogmiller]

I've never been disappointed watching The Beautiful South.

Extremely disappointed when we went to see Meat Loaf

We were at Nebworth to watch Oasis and had a fantastic day/weekend

PULP were a different class when we saw them at Sheffield arena and by far the best concert I've been to

[flourbasher]

My next door neighbours cat is called Bowie named after the musician.
He's a bit of a character too

[sota]

Great thread and nice not to have the likes of Rolybollox and Mr2 jumping all over it telling us how to behave and provide links that we were there....

[sota]

A bit off topic, but going for a quick dip in the pool at Hellaby Hall gym and seeing Bryan Ferry doing a few lengths with his hair out of place felt a bit odd. He soon put it right when he climbed out lol

[LincsMiller]

A bit off topic, but going for a quick dip in the pool at Hellaby Hall gym and seeing Bryan Ferry doing a few lengths with his hair out of place felt a bit odd. He soon put it right when he climbed out lol

I had a mate who was legendary for his quiff, it was rumoured he used lard on his hair , which I found a bit hard to believe, until one time I saw him dive off the top board at the Sheffield Rd baths and came up without a hair out of place into a rainbow slick on the waters surface !

[CTMilller]

I had a mate who was legendary for his quiff, it was rumoured he used lard on his hair , which I found a bit hard to believe, until one time I saw him dive off the top board at the Sheffield Rd baths and came up without a hair out of place into a rainbow slick on the waters surface !

That made me LOL - thanks, Lincs!

[wendun]

This has been an enjoyable thread but as I said earlier very difficult to answer the OP. I've seen hundreds of bands but not through choice as I was working on the concerts and I don't feel able to judge. Posters have mentioned many of the important variables such as time, age etc. I also think atmosphere, booze, drugs, lighting, company and other things colour the experience. Never saw the Beatles, turned down a chance to see the Stones, preferred The Who on record to live and would only say there are too acts I regret never seeing: Simon & Garfunkel and The Mamas & The Papas.