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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…

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40 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…

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30 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…

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Rod 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…

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Why Sex Pistols' First Show Ended in a Fistfight

The punks made their presence - and rebellious attitude - known from their very first performance. Continue reading…

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30 Years Ago: Tom Petty Mends Fences on 'Great Wide Open' Tour

An ornate stage design served as the Heartbreakers' backdrop. Continue reading…

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Rolling Stones Play First Show Without Charlie Watts: Video

Private concert precedes band's long-delayed No Filter tour. Continue reading…

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45 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…

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40 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…

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Eric 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…

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Revisiting Queen's First Show With Adam Lambert

Singer made concert debut with band at MTV Europe Music Awards in 2011. Continue reading…

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20 Years Ago: Lawrence Gowan Plays First Show With Styx

A new era started in Branson, Mo., on July 8, 1999. Continue reading…

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David Lee Roth Kicks Off Vegas Residency: Set List, Photos, Video

Longtime Van Halen singer plays first full solo show in 13 years. Continue reading…

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Kiss 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…

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The 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…

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The 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…

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50 Years Ago: Kiss Plays Their First Concert

Fewer than than 10 people were at the Popcorn Club in Queens, N.Y. Continue reading…

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Bruce 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…

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How Arnel Pineda Overcame Nerves for His First Journey Concert

Singer was discovered by guitarist Neal Schon 10 months earlier on YouTube. Continue reading…

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The 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…

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Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel Launch 2023 Tour: Set List and Video

Nicks concluded her set with a tribute to Christine McVie. Continue reading…

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U2 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…

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40 Years Ago: Kiss Plays Their First Show Without Makeup

This marked the beginning of a difficult period for Gene Simmons. Continue reading…

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45 Years Ago: The Police Play Their First U.S. Show

Their debut album, 'Outlandos d'Amour,' had yet to be released. Continue reading…

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Why 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…

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Geddy Lee Debuts Unreleased Music on Book Tour Opening Night

The Rush star was interviewed by actor Paul Rudd. Continue reading…

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Why 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…

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50 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…

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Judas 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…

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Gene 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…

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Sting 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…

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50 Years Ago: Neil Peart Plays His First Show With Rush

Contrary to popular belief, this wasn’t their initial American concert. Continue reading…

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55 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…

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55 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…

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30 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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