The Best Rock Shows Of All Time
There is that something about rock shows that no other performance in the world can match. The energy, the electricity and the passion of rock shows make them so memorable that even years after they have been held, millions nod to their foot-stomping beats and their electrifying sounds. But which of the many rock shows performed over time make for these memorable performance? Which are the ever immortal historical rock shows of which mention must be made?
Most Remembered Rock Shows
Taking public opinion into consideration, one of the most loved and most remembered rock shows of all time is the performance of The Beatles at Shea Stadium. This rock show was held on August 15, 1965, and was the very first rock show held in a stadium of this nature. Attended by about 56,000 Beatles fans, the rock show was a huge success, with performances of some of the best loved Beatles numbers, “Ticket to Ride”, “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “Twist and Shout” with The Beatles dressed in identical khaki sports coats and black trousers. The show included first time items like laser shows and JumboTrons, which later went on to define rock shows themselves.
Everyone who loves music has at some point heard of Woodstock. This was a benchmark for rock shows and is arguably the most memorable of all the rock shows ever performed. What made the show great is some of its individual performances. One of these was the performance of Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix played a two-hour set, with plenty of experimentation in “Red House” and “Foxy Lady”. The performance closed with the master’s representation of the “Star Spangled Banner”.
One other great rock show is led Zeppelin’s Three Nights in Madison Square Zeppelin gave the world its high adrenaline shot at the performance in Madison Square. The show would later be captured in the documentary “The Song Remains the Same” that would be released in 1973. The rock show caught Led Zeppelin in their prime, producing an electrifying extravaganza that the world would remember them by.
A Discussion Of Great Rock Shows
Another great show is the Peter Frampton Comes Alive! show in the United States of America in 1975. The rock show catapulted Peter Frampton to the status of a rock icon and a musical force to contend with.
A discussion of great rock shows cannot be complete without the mention of Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” shows of 1980-81. Each performance of the shows was accompanied by immense histrionics and momentous displays such as the breaking of a huge polystyrene wall. There were also flying pigs, masked session musicians and 40 foot tall animated characters. What made it even more memorable was the fact that this was this was the very last performance of Pink Floyd as a group.
Some of these immortal rock shows are available on tape and video for generations that came afterward to enjoy. Take a peek at these and experience what are some of the finest rock shows ever.
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