35 Years Ago: Guns N' Roses' Classic Lineup Plays First Show
'Appetite for Destruction' quintet performed for the first time only two days before beginning their first tour. Continue reading…
View Article40 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Is Born Again at First Solo Concert
Show with Randy Rhoads and ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ band took place in English hotel under fake name. Continue reading…
View Article30 Years Ago: Bruce Hornsby Plays His First Grateful Dead Show
He may have seemed like an unlikely figure to find onstage, but it was practically a moment of destiny. Continue reading…
View ArticleRod Stewart Feared Being Called ‘Fake’ at First U.S. Concert
Singer hid behind Grateful Dead’s amp wall when the Jeff Beck Group played Fillmore East in 1968. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhy Sex Pistols' First Show Ended in a Fistfight
The punks made their presence - and rebellious attitude - known from their very first performance. Continue reading…
View Article30 Years Ago: Tom Petty Mends Fences on 'Great Wide Open' Tour
An ornate stage design served as the Heartbreakers' backdrop. Continue reading…
View ArticleRolling Stones Play First Show Without Charlie Watts: Video
Private concert precedes band's long-delayed No Filter tour. Continue reading…
View Article45 Years Ago: How George Clinton Pulled Off the P-Funk Earth Tour
Extravagant lighting, pyrotechnics and a giant 'Mothership' were all part of the band's 1976 trek. Continue reading…
View Article40 Years Ago: Stevie Nicks Conquers Her Fears at First Solo Shows
Nervous about how Fleetwood Mac fans might feel, Nicks embarked on her first-ever run of solo shows. Continue reading…
View ArticleEric Singer Joins Bruce Kulick at Las Vegas Show: Set List, Video
Current drummer joined his former bandmate for a show filled with '80s and '90s Kiss songs. Continue reading…
View ArticleRevisiting Queen's First Show With Adam Lambert
Singer made concert debut with band at MTV Europe Music Awards in 2011. Continue reading…
View Article20 Years Ago: Lawrence Gowan Plays First Show With Styx
A new era started in Branson, Mo., on July 8, 1999. Continue reading…
View ArticleDavid Lee Roth Kicks Off Vegas Residency: Set List, Photos, Video
Longtime Van Halen singer plays first full solo show in 13 years. Continue reading…
View ArticleKiss and David Lee Roth Kick Off 2020 Tour: Set Lists, Video
Kiss and the former Van Halen frontman played the first of many planned shows together. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Day Def Leppard Welcomed Vivian Campbell to the Family
Guitarist's first show with the band took place in his hometown of Dublin. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Hilariously Bad First Concerts of Rock's Biggest Bands
There were long car rides, tiny stages and embarrassing situations on the way to stardom. Continue reading…
View Article50 Years Ago: Kiss Plays Their First Concert
Fewer than than 10 people were at the Popcorn Club in Queens, N.Y. Continue reading…
View ArticleBruce Springsteen Kicks Off 2023 Tour: Video, Pictures, Set List
The Boss and his E Street Band return to the road after nearly six years. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Arnel Pineda Overcame Nerves for His First Journey Concert
Singer was discovered by guitarist Neal Schon 10 months earlier on YouTube. Continue reading…
View ArticleThe Night Cliff Burton Played His First Show With Metallica
A scruffy crew of acne-afflicted youths took a major step toward becoming the kings of thrash metal. Continue reading…
View ArticleStevie Nicks and Billy Joel Launch 2023 Tour: Set List and Video
Nicks concluded her set with a tribute to Christine McVie. Continue reading…
View ArticleU2 Subverts Expectations at First Sphere Show: Photos, Set List
The band showed off the dazzling capabilities of the new venue while also keeping the focus on their music. Continue reading…
View Article40 Years Ago: Kiss Plays Their First Show Without Makeup
This marked the beginning of a difficult period for Gene Simmons. Continue reading…
View Article45 Years Ago: The Police Play Their First U.S. Show
Their debut album, 'Outlandos d'Amour,' had yet to be released. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhy Metallica Struggled to Move on With Jason Newsted
With their career at a crucial stage, the band wasn't able to wait very long before replacing original bassist Cliff Burton. Continue reading…
View ArticleGeddy Lee Debuts Unreleased Music on Book Tour Opening Night
The Rush star was interviewed by actor Paul Rudd. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhy the First Led Zeppelin U.S. Show Almost Never Happened
They appeared first on a three-band bill that also featured Vanilla Fudge and Spirit. Continue reading…
View Article50 Years Ago: AC/DC and Journey Both Play Their First Concerts
Seems safe to say that no matter what happens this New Year's Eve in the world of classic rock, it won't measure up to Dec. 31, 1973. Continue reading…
View ArticleJudas Priest Kicks Off Invincible Shield Tour: Videos, Set List
Glasgow show featured 18 tracks, with three debuts from the band’s new album. Continue reading…
View ArticleGene Simmons Plays First Post-Kiss Solo Show: Videos, Set List
Tommy Thayer makes guest appearance during 18-song show featuring Kiss classics and covers. Continue reading…
View ArticleSting Kicks Off 3.0 Trio Tour: Set List, Videos
Three long-missing songs appear during 22-track show in Germany, featuring Police classics and numbers from across his solo career. Continue reading…
View Article50 Years Ago: Neil Peart Plays His First Show With Rush
Contrary to popular belief, this wasn’t their initial American concert. Continue reading…
View Article55 Years Ago: Mick Ronson Plays His First Show With David Bowie
"We’re all thankful for both of them, but especially for both of them combined." Continue reading…
View Article55 Years Ago: ZZ Top's Classic Lineup Plays Their First Show
They had a rather inauspicious beginning at this tiny Knights of Columbus Hall outside of Houston. Continue reading…
View Article30 Years Ago: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Begin ‘No Quarter’ Tour
Led Zeppelin stars had already shocked fans when they reunited for MTV's 'Unledded' special. Continue reading…
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