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What is the most memorable concert that you had attended so far?

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I do not go to concert very often, maybe once or twice a year.

I listen to music mostly through my audio system as much as 4 hours a day.

The most memorable concert that I had attended is the solo recital by Nathan Milstein held at Auditorium of UC Berkely on 1983.

He is one of the virtuoso violinist of the 20th century.

But he was 79 when he played at the recital on 1983.


When he played Partita by Bach, it was not his best.

Although he showed some of his skills, he could not keep up with the fast tempo as much as I wanted.

But as soon as he started playing "
César Franck, Violin Sonata in A Major.
".

I just marveled at the sweet sound of violin.

I could realize why he is one of the virtuoso violinist of the 20th century.

He died on 1992 so it is now impossible to attend his live recital again.


How about you ladies and gentlemen?

What is the most memorable concert that you had attended?
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rollintubes
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October 31, 1990, Wembly Arena, London England. Grateful Dead. They played Werewolves of London.

The Who, Atlanta Omni, November, 24, 1975

Grateful Dead, Atlanta Omni, December 12, 1974

Talking Heads, Pretenders, Dire Straits, Alex Cooleys Electric Ballroom (aka The Agora Ballroom), Atlanta GA, various dates 1976-1979

Fleetwood Mac, Fox Theater, Atlanta GA, November 14, 1975

Bruce Springsteen, Atlanta Civic Center, March 2, 1977


This is just what I remember. We saw a lot of music in the 1970s. Can’t remember all the Grateful Dead shows I attended around the country over three decades.

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Saw Jimi Hendrix at Merriweather Post outdoors in MD circa 1969. A monster thunderstorm came out of nowhere and Hendrix’ guitar picked up Purple Haze a local radio station was playing since he was in town. Hendrix held his guitar up to the microphone so the audience could hear Purple Haze and said, thank you, thank you.
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shkong78 OP
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@rollintubes

You had been to many nice ones!

I wish I had been to live concert of Bruce Springsteen. I want to know why he is called boss.
n80
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reubent, as I mentioned my two favorite concerts were R.E.M in the mid 80s when they hadn't yet gotten huge and then The Struts about a month ago. One common denominator: my wife was with me at both. She was my girlfriend for the first and wife of 30 years at the second. She is not into music as I am (though she is a musician)....well, not the type of music I am into anyway....but she had a blast at both of these concerts, especially The Struts since she likes to sing and dance. So maybe that is a big part of why those two shows stand out for me.
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slaw
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@n80,

Although you're last comment wasn't directed at me, I had to say you are very blessed.
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