This was a bit of a family outing. My youngest sister, Gen, was a massive Pulp fan at the time and another of my sisters, Dom, also really enjoyed them. This was both of their first gigs and we were joined by Melissa (my girlfriend), her younger sister Cressida, and my best mate Michael. Unfortunately … Continue reading GIG 269: Pulp / Edwyn Collins / Denim – Wembley Arena, 2nd March 1996
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GIG 217: East 17 / Peter Andre – Wembley Arena, 1st July 1995
You have not read this incorrectly. I did actually go to see East 17, with Peter Andre in support. Not only that but I went willingly and on purpose. I know, right? A friend of mine (Barbie Mike) and myself had decided to try and see some of the big pop bands of the day … Continue reading GIG 217: East 17 / Peter Andre – Wembley Arena, 1st July 1995
GIG 070: Sisters of Mercy / The Mothers – Wembley Arena, 26th November 1990
This was the second time in three days that I was at Wembley Arena to see what was probably my favourite band of the time (and still among my favourites today). I was the only one of the group who had been to the gig on Saturday that also had tickets for Monday night too, … Continue reading GIG 070: Sisters of Mercy / The Mothers – Wembley Arena, 26th November 1990
GIG 069: Sisters of Mercy / The Mothers – Wembley Arena, 24th November 1990
This was a big moment for me. The Sisters of Mercy were one of my favourite bands at the time (along with The Mission, Ghost Dance and Fields of the Nephilim) and the only one of those I hadn't yet seen. They were playing Wembley Arena on their Vision Thing tour. Many people didn't think … Continue reading GIG 069: Sisters of Mercy / The Mothers – Wembley Arena, 24th November 1990
GIG 057: Marillion / Little Angels – Wembley Arena, 12th July 1990
After seeing Fish live earlier in the year (GIG 046) it was now turn of the band that he'd left. Steve Hogarth was on vocal duty and Marillion were playing Wembley Arena. I went with Nick and Simon and whilst I didn't mind the new Marillion material I definitely preferred the 'Fish' era. That said, … Continue reading GIG 057: Marillion / Little Angels – Wembley Arena, 12th July 1990
GIG 054: Metallica / Warrior Soul – Wembley Arena, 23rd May 1990
This was the tail end of the 'Justice For All World Tour', which was one of Metallica's best albums (although my favourite is their Black album that came out a few years later). I'd been in to Metallica during their Master of Puppets days and had been drifting away from them and more into goth and … Continue reading GIG 054: Metallica / Warrior Soul – Wembley Arena, 23rd May 1990
GIG 044: The Mission / Something Happens – Wembley Arena, 23rd March 1990
I was so, so hyped about this gig. I'd been a massive fan of The Mission since about 1986/87 and was finally getting to see them live. Carved in Sand (their fourth studio album) had just recently been released and they were touring in support of the album. They were pretty damn big at the … Continue reading GIG 044: The Mission / Something Happens – Wembley Arena, 23rd March 1990
GIG 006: Iron Maiden / Killer Dwarves – Wembley Arena, 11th December 1988
I think every metal fan goes through an Iron Maiden period. It was certainly true for me, but by 1988 I wasn't so keen on their new album (Seventh Son of a Seventh Son) but when Justin and I saw they were playing we had to go, and were joined by two other friends (Paul and … Continue reading GIG 006: Iron Maiden / Killer Dwarves – Wembley Arena, 11th December 1988
Gig 003 Fleetwood Mac / The Adventures – Wembley Arena, 25th May 1988
I was actually quite lucky to see Fleetwood Mac as it fell right in the middle of my GCSE's at school but my friend Stephen and I went anyway. The gig was my third at Wembley Arena (after this one I would discover the joy of much smaller venues - something that I still much prefer … Continue reading Gig 003 Fleetwood Mac / The Adventures – Wembley Arena, 25th May 1988
Gig 002 – Def Leppard / Loverboy – Wembley Arena, 12th April 1988
It was just under four months between my first two gigs. I was still 15 so couldn't exactly afford to go rocking and rolling every night at that point! My second ever gig saw me return to Wembley Arena and another tour of a classic album - Def Leppards "Hysteria" Tour. The album was huge, … Continue reading Gig 002 – Def Leppard / Loverboy – Wembley Arena, 12th April 1988
Voices From The Pulpit 