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I've seen what's left of Big Star and Smile live, I always said I could die happy if I saw either one of these acts live. Now if I can only witness a reformed Genesis with Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett, THEN I can die a happy man!

What live act must you see before you die?

I would love to see Os Mutantes reunite for one last tour and album, that is, if Arnaldo Baptista isn't permanently messed up from his drug abuse (last I heard, his performing ability had been hindered to a major extent). Getting Rita Lee to do it would be the hardest part.

First, I'm disappointed to have missed out on the following, which all broke up and/or had members die before I was old enough to see concerts or, in the case of Zappa, I just wasn't familiar yet: Big Star (I don't count the Big Posies Star group), Hendrix, Led Zeppelin (saw Page & Plant...not the same), Queen (no Freddie = no Queen), the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa, Neutral Milk Hotel.

I'd say that the one person I really need to make sure to see is Bob Dylan. Luckily, that shouldn't be difficult. I just haven't gotten around to it yet. Then I'll have seen all my musical heroes that are still alive and touring, anyway.

Arcade Fire. I may die of excitement. The Pixies, if they continue to 'reunite'.

Brian Wilson
Jerry Lee Lewis

 Ahhh Yes  I would have said the arcade fire... (but that isnt cool cause I  am friends with  one of the band memebers.) I have tried 2 twice to make it to their concerts.... But apperently God has barred me from seeing them... (Go Richard,  GO MDI sorry have to give a shout out to our home town, it is amazing to me that some one from our tiny island  that I used to work with could make  shuch a killer  album, I a bout  shat my pants when I realized it was his album....


 I am gonna  go with........  The  Streets.... and  Oliva Temor  Control..........


xoxoxo suga

well mostly impossible but I'd love to see BWPS live in person, I missed out on it last year sadly but I'd love to see Brian before he officially retires from touring. I'd like to see Al Jardine's Family & Friends to cover the whole BBoys side of live shows. I'd get a kick out of seeing Weird Al live, he came to my hometown that we were moving into, but unfortunately we were moving at the time and missed it. Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, and JET at least one more time. That should do it.

What I would like to see is Brian, Mike, and Al go on a retreat to Al's ranch. While there, I would like them to address their issues with each other, heal some wounds, be able to laugh a little bit about the past, and walk away with some peace of mind.

Then, I would like them to call Bruce Johnston and David Marks and form a 2006 version of the Beach Boys. From there, I would like them to work on Brian's new "rock and roll" songs, with studio assistance from Darian Sahahaja and Jeff Foskett, and record a new album for the 45th Anniversary of the Beach Boys.

Finally, I would like them to call some of their old friends, from both the Beach Boys band and Brian's band, and work out a set list that is agreeable to all. Then, before I die, I'd like to see them perform - together.

Sounds like an awesome plan Sheriff John Stone....


For me I would really like seeing Jars Of Clay, The Cure, Nelly Furtado, Gorillaz, Weezer, Fleetwood Mac, and possibly I would like to see Nsync reunited   :-X

Smart, like that you'll never gonna die.... ;)

The Runaways.

with or without Cherie?

With!

She was lovely wasn't she? Nearly saw them - they played the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm (saw a Townshend solo gig there in 74) and me and some friends were all set to go, but for some reason we bottled it. Can't remember wht - I think we felt a bit stupid going to see a band whose music we didn't actually like.....the idea of them was always much better than the reality. They had a great NME cover with Cherie and Joan back to back and looking wicked. Happy memories...

(http://the idea of them was always much better than the reality.)

WHA???!!!!!
You're talkin' to the wrong dude on that one. One of my Top 10 bands ever.

The Beach Boys with Brian Wilson, Al Jardine, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston.

Yeah, didn't see this before I posted, but this is what I want.

Ian, can't believe I'm sort of one up on you in this regard, saw the Runaways live at the State Theater Minneapolis, MN on January 21, 1978. Lineup: Joan Jett, Sandy West, Lita Ford and Vicki Blue. Joan did a great job as front woman, with Lita trying to hog the spotlight every chance she could get. No Cherie Currie however, so does this count?

Absolutely. A great band in that lineup as well.

I've seen the Beach Boys (Mike, Bruce, Al, and Carl), Brian and his band, and Jan & Dean. I think my life is complete now. I don't really have any desire to see anyone else.

I saw that lineup of the Runaways, too, in the summer of '78. They opened for The Ramones at the Capitol Theater in Passaic NJ, and we left after thier set was over because we were huge Runaways fans and anything after that would have been a letdown. Lifelong Runaways fan, baby. I would love to see them together again.

One more act I gotta see:

Michael Head / Shack

Why doesn't that bugger ever come stateside, except for the coasts?

I'd really like to see Leonard Cohen live, and time's really running out on that one.  I was sorry to have missed Simon and Garfunkel's concerts a couple of years ago.  Other than that I don't think there's anyone left alive, and still able to perform a concert (hello, Syd Barrett!) who I haven't seen that I'd get over-excited about.

I'd like to see Bruce Springsteen. But I guess I did see SMiLE and Greendale, what else could I possibly wish for.

E Street this year, Daniele.

E Street it is then! But you seee, I am going to make you cringe here........

wait for it....

I have yet to see

the unameable, no, not HP Lovecraft the Musical, but a band starting with an R!

And of course Kevin Ayers, then I can reconsider, baby!

Just make sure to set aside 3 and a half hours.

With pleasure, see above, another idea struck.

Haha.
To highly paraphrase Jon Landau, "I have seen the decline of modern civilisation and it's name is Radiohead".

And here I thought the R-word was R.E.M.!

Lessee, before I die I would like to see a David Copperfield presentation front and center to gauge his magical abilities and I would like to see a Plush (Liam Hayes) show.

I saw the Mike and Bruce BB's Band with America and Richard Clapton supporting... My first 'real' concert... Wonderful time.

I'd really like to see Split Enz (soon my pretties! ;)) Ray Davies (or the Kinks), Page and Plant (or Page, or Plant, or  whoever), Morrisey could be good...

I would like to see Stevie Wonder  and  Aretha Franklin.

I really wish I had hopped on a plane and gone to NYC for the annual Darlene Love Christmas Show.  She still looked great on Letterman this past December.  Maybe next year.  I really can't think of a better female singer performing today.  And the pure joy and energy she exudes when performing is contagious.

I've seen every other act I really crave to see that is still alive or performing. 

As for wish lists.....give me a first rate, well rehearsed and well planned  BeachBoys reunion.

Thats all.

I'd like to see Sir Paul if he ever comes anywhere near my hometown.

I'd like to see Radiohead.

I'd like to see the Dirtbombs (they actually played 30 minutes north of me last April but I didn't find out about it until it was too late!!!)

Definitely Tom Waits.

It's too late.  :'(

You're dead?

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First show I ever saw. Baby Snakes band.  ;D

If you're in LA, go see Jon Brion at Largo on a Friday.

This has spoiled me for nearly everything else.

No more clubs or big concerts for me!  (Except the SMiLE shows, of course!)