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What Are Old Musicians You've Gone To See?

ECBG — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 04:39:52 GMT

I went with a GF to see Cher. She had Cindy Lauper (ugh) with her.

DH and I went to see the Eagles. Unfortunately, Randy had retired earlier.

There goes my crush!!!!

Forgot that our university brought in Kenny Rogers so much we thought we'd loose their minds.

I've also seen Barbara Mandrell.

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jlkz — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:18:50 GMT

Years ago we saw Paul Anka in concert as well as the French crooner, Charles Aznavour.

Don't think I could tolerate the crowds now....and the prices are ridiculous.

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alliswell — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:23:03 GMT

Crosby Stills Nash & Young

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Tribesters — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:38:26 GMT

My last 3 trips to Vegas I saw Cher, Elton John & ZZ Top.

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LIndaMJ — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:45:59 GMT

Many years ago (emphasizing many) I saw Hart and Fleetwood Mac in NYC.

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hckynut — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:05:49 GMT

They used to have "Live Stage Shows" at a local theatre in our city where all 3 of my older sisters worked. I saw:

1) Glenn Miller Band

2) Harry James Band

3) Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Bands

4) Shep Fields Orchestra (my brother-in-law played trumpet)

5) Lawrence Welk

6) Desi Arnaz

7) Mills Brothers

just to name a few of what I consider "old musicians).

Younger than that? Will leave that for what I consider to be "young musicians" thread question.

hckynut(john)

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Ruby Laine — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:17:31 GMT

Great thread!

I've been to many, mostly in the 60s and 70s, and it's a varied list!

The Carpenters, Fifth Dimension, John Denver, Peter Framptom, Frank Zappa, Queen, Jefferson Starship, Heart, Boston, James Taylor (Carly came out at the end and they sang Mocking Bird), Crosby, Stiils, Nash, and Young, ZZ Top. I might have forgotten a few. My husband went to see Pink Floyd but I stayed home. It was outdoors and pretty wild.

I wish I could have seen Elvis and, of course, the Beatles. I can't wait to see other comments.

Edited to add: @hckynut, I love Glenn Miller. I have been to a couple of big band concerts and saw the Glenn Miller band a few years ago. The originals must have been amazing!

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kjae — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:15:37 GMT

Went to see Peter Cetera in September. 72 and still gorgeous, blue eyes and now full head of grey hair. Great band and he sings beautifully. A mix of his songs and the ones he sang with Chicago. Recommend. It was fun to drool !

Also saw Paul McCartney at Dodger Stadium the summer before last. He put on a 3 hour show-never stopping. Amazing.

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CareBears — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:25:29 GMT

I have seen the Osmonds in concert so many times I lost count.

Ronnie Milsap

The Oak Ridge Boys

Michael Jackson

Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton

Barry Manilow

Prince

Air Supply

Kiss

Van Halen

David Lee Roth

Cindy Lauper (sp)

Rick Springfield

The B52's

Aerosmith

Christina Agulera (sp?)

NSync

Backstreet Boys

I am sure there are quite a few more, my husband worked at an arena and was able to get discounted tickets, that was years ago, now I have no desire to go see anybody but the Osmonds!

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Ibby114 — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 14:00:15 GMT

@kjae wrote:
Went to see Peter Cetera in September. 72 and still gorgeous, blue eyes and now full head of grey hair. Great band and he sings beautifully. A mix of his songs and the ones he sang with Chicago. Recommend. It was fun to drool !

Also saw Paul McCartney at Dodger Stadium the summer before last. He put on a 3 hour show-never stopping. Amazing.

I saw Chicago at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony last year- Peter wasn't with them. He was the missing part of the puzzle! The vocals were so off, it was a shame.

I've seen sooooo many people, concerts are a favorite thing of mine. Of older musicians- Paul Mc Cartney, The Who, The Eagles, Don Henley, Aerosmith, Robert Plant, Cat Stevens (Yusef), ELO, Tony Bennett, CSN&Y, James Taylor, Billy Joel MANY times!!! I saw Blood Sweat and Tears (with Bo Bice!) - plus Andrea Bocelli- last month. I could go on & on!

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Azcowgirl — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:29:50 GMT

Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Dolly Parton

The Beatles

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qvcfreak — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:46:26 GMT

I'm going to say The Bellamy Brothers

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Scooby Doo — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 02:53:18 GMT

First concert I went to was Three Dog Night. Then in Las Vegas I saw Liza Minelli and Jimmy Dean. That's when the shows were free with a 2 drink minimum. Longggg time ago. Oh yeah, Diana Ross and the Supremes too.

Saw Barry Manilow, Oak Ridge Boys, and Air Supply a couple of times. First time I went to Neil Diamond show the tickets were $8! Saw him too many times to count.

I paid $160 to see Paul McCartney. Billy Joel put on a wild concert in his youth. He was cute with lots of curly hair, and ran around, jumped on his piano. Elton John just kinda sits there drinking diet coke, singing his songs from a teleprompter. At the Cher concert she spent more time changing outfits and showing old movie clips than she did singing. I've seen Garth Brooks many times, and he's my favorite showman.

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chloe66 — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 03:00:48 GMT

Elvis

Four Seasons

Dee Dee Sharp

Beach Boys

Ike and Tina Turner

Del Shannon

Lou Christy

I guess you can tell I'm an oldie but goodie!!

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Kookielady — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 03:09:09 GMT

The Beatles

Elvis

Cher

Kenney Rodgers

Billy Joel

Celine Dion

Elton John

The Silver Fox-cannot remember his name!

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CAMOGIRL — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 03:17:38 GMT

My first concert was David Cassidy... a young girl in love 😍...

Marshall Tucker Band

Peter Frampton

Santana

Heart

Van Halen

Aerosmith - more than enough times ❤️

ZZ Top

Willie Nelson

Allen Jackson

George Strait

Toby Keith

* Probably a few more... they just do not come to mind right now...

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Caligurll — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 03:29:32 GMT

Elton John (twice).

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chihuahuamom — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 03:32:58 GMT

Helen Reddy in the early 70s.

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itiswhatitis — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 04:02:24 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
I went with a GF to see Cher. She had Cindy Lauper (ugh) with her.

DH and I went to see the Eagles. Unfortunately, Randy had retired earlier.

There goes my crush!!!!

All the oldies from Motown.

Gladys Knight in my neck of the woods
Always the O'Jays every chance I got

Temptations

Last old group was Earth Wind and Fire about four years ago (I was blown
away).

Al Green

Celine Dion in Vegas

Stephanie Mills

Carlos Santanna

The Whispers

Luther Vandross

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ECBG — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 04:33:01 GMT

@itiswhatitis,I'd love to see Celine, DH I can say "no" for!