Classic Rock (Phil Collins lives, run for the hills)

Healthcare29 said:
Only just listened to the 'new' Heep, after lots of end of year praises, probably one of the best ever new releases by a 50+ year old band
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I saw them on their 50th Anniversary tour in 2022 (delayed due to Covid) at the Bridgewater Hall. Firstly they did a great video presentation of people from across the rock world (and beyond) wishing them well. Then they did a semi acoustic set, before a full on set to follow.

I hadn't seen them since they had John Lawton singing, and went with mate not expecting too much, but feck me, they were fantastic. More energy than a band half their age should have. Obviously skilled musicians and performers, and it was likely the best gig I saw that year.

That they can still put out albums of the standard of Chaos and Colour is fantastic.
 
MCFCTrick said:
I saw them on their 50th Anniversary tour in 2022 (delayed due to Covid) at the Bridgewater Hall. Firstly they did a great video presentation of people from across the rock world (and beyond) wishing them well. Then they did a semi acoustic set, before a full on set to follow.

I hadn't seen them since they had John Lawton singing, and went with mate not expecting too much, but feck me, they were fantastic. More energy than a band half their age should have. Obviously skilled musicians and performers, and it was likely the best gig I saw that year.

That they can still put out albums of the standard of Chaos and Colour is fantastic.
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I regret not going to see them on the tour you refer to. One of the guys I go to gigs with in London saw them and raves about how good it was.

Last time I saw them was with Lawton. I was due to see them several years ago but had to miss it in the end - not sure why.
 
OB1 said:
I regret not going to see them on the tour you refer to. One of the guys I go to gigs with in London saw them and raves about how good it was.

Last time I saw them was with Lawton. I was due to see them several years ago but had to miss it in the end - not sure why.
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A mate of mine was guitarist in several bands, one of which got the support slot with Heep all over Europe in the late 80's (possibly early 90s) He always banged on about just how cool and helpful they were to his band. Mick Box especially really took them under his wing and gave great advice, and was just an all round top bloke.
 
Going seeing a Rush tribute in a few weeks with my dad.

Never really done much of their stuff beyond 2112 and Farewell to Kings so just the 19 albums to catch up on.
 
blueparrot said:
Cancelled the tour a few weeks ago because of a back problem they were talking about working around ,this is a big shock.
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Yes, I now recall seeing his social media post announcement about that, but reading it I had no idea things were so serious.
Really sad news that.
I only ever saw them once, at the Apollo with Kingdom Come as support iirc, but always enjoyed their music.
RIP
 
youngbob said:
Going seeing a Rush tribute in a few weeks with my dad.

Never really done much of their stuff beyond 2112 and Farewell to Kings so just the 19 albums to catch up on.
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Ha, think you’ll be ok mate.
I’ve seen loads of Rush tribute bands including at their European conventions, and the one thing they all have in common - much to my continued disappointment- is a wish to play pre 1982 Rush songs.

So you only need to catch up on 3 more really - Hemispheres, P Waves and Moving Pictures should do the trick ;-)
 
chesterbells said:
Yes, I now recall seeing his social media post announcement about that, but reading it I had no idea things were so serious.
Really sad news that.
I only ever saw them once, at the Apollo with Kingdom Come as support iirc, but always enjoyed their music.
RIP
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I had a ticket and the new album is due out this Friday, their recent albums have been excellent,will be sadly missed.
 
Heart are touring later this year used to love them especially the “Little Queen” album.

Jul 01: London O2 Arena, UK
Jul 03: Birmingham Utilita Arena, UK
Jul 05: Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, UK
Jul 06: Manchester AO Arena, UK
Jul 08: Leeds First Direct Arena, UK
Jul 09: Glasgow OVO Hydro, UK
 
Protein Junkie said:
Heart are touring later this year used to love them especially the “Little Queen” album.

Jul 01: London O2 Arena, UK
Jul 03: Birmingham Utilita Arena, UK
Jul 05: Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, UK
Jul 06: Manchester AO Arena, UK
Jul 08: Leeds First Direct Arena, UK
Jul 09: Glasgow OVO Hydro, UK
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I last saw them in 2004 at the Apollo. It was an excellent, if short set. Not much of the 80's 'big hair' songs, and those they did play were stripped back and less keyboards.

Have read people unhappy with recent US dates because including a good few covers in the set. UK tour has Squeeze supporting, in the US it's Cheap Trick. I would likely have overcome my hatred of the Arena and gone for that.
 
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