I'm trying out a regular music discussion, so let me know what you think!
Streaming platforms give us access to vast libraries of music, but there's no preserving the atmosphere and experience of a live band. Whether it's caused by disagreements, age, or the unfortunate consequences of a rock n roll lifestyle, at a certain point, the show just can't go on.
So instead of the usual lists of things to do before you die, let's talk about the bands to see before they die.
How to get involved
Pick a band or artist you want to see that...:
is still actively touring
is likely to permanently stop touring soon - for any reason
still includes the heart of the band - defined by you
(example - Is Queen still Queen without Freddy Mercury? Is Axl Rose the heart of Guns & Roses, or does it also need Slash? Only you can decide!)
Share your chosen band below and link to some of their music. If you've seen any of the bands here, tell us about the time(s) you saw them live. What was your highlight? Do you have any photos to share? Would you recommend seeing them?
Let's see how different our tastes are!
My choice: King Crimson (1968 - present)
Except for Led Zeppelin, my parents never really listened to prog rock when I was a kid. Instead they were into things like The Jam, Madness, The Jackson 5, Iron Maiden...a mix, but not many of the big prog names.
Before my partner and I got together I spent a few years living near her brother. He started introducing me to bands like Genesis, Van Der Graaf Generator, and King Crimson, much of which I just couldn't get on with at the time.
Years went by and my partner and I got together, and I realised that she also shared a lot of her dad's taste in music. Either my tastes had changed or the way I was approaching it was different, because it really started to click with me.
I thought King Crimson were long gone by the time I'd started to enjoy them, but they're still touring to this day! Robert Fripp, one of the founders and only consistent member is 77 years old, and I couldn't imagine King Crimson continuing without him!
So me, my partner, her dad, and a few other family members have a standing deal to see King Crimson whenever they're on tour in the UK. They're absolutely incredible, and I highly recommend them if you have the chance. I can't imagine they'll be going for too much longer.
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