I Was There - Gigs That Changed The World
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I Was There - Gigs That Changed The World
The most iconic gigs in rock history, told by the people who were there. From the artists to the roadies, the producers to the fans, whether onstage, backstage or in the crowd, we hear the incredible stories of those at the heart of these events who can say ‘I Was there’. We’ll find out what they wi...
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Sex Pistols, Manchester Lesser Free Trade Hall, 4th June 1976
As much a gig as it is now stuff of myth and folklore, an estimated 40 people paid 50p to see a band that would change their lives and send shockwaves...
Pink Floyd, The Wall Tour, 1980-81
One of the most ambitious, theatrical albums, brought to life on stage for an equally ambitious and theatrical tour. Who thinks to build a physical wa...
Nirvana, Reading Festival, 30th August 1992
In the midst of personal struggles and band turmoil, Nirvana defied those who doubted they would even show up, to triumph in their final ever UK appea...
Isle of Wight Festival, 26th - 31st August 1970
The most infamous year of a historic music festival. 500,000 descended on the Isle of Wight, bringing the island to a standstill for what would be the...
Woodstock, 15th - 18th August 1969
A musical event that needs no introduction, it’s the most iconic music festival of all time, one that all gigs are now compared to. With historic perf...
Oasis, Knebworth, 10th & 11th August 1996
Two and a half million people applied for tickets to see the biggest British band since the Beatles play two huge shows at Knebworth. It was a weekend...
Kate Bush, The Tour of Life, 1979
The first and (up until very recently) last tour of a mercurial pop superstar. A show that aimed to combine music, dance, poetry, mime, burlesque, mag...
The Rolling Stones, Altamont, 6th December 1969
A day that should have seen one of the world’s biggest bands put on the Woodstock of the East. Instead, anarchy ensued. We remember the gig that ended...
Bob Marley & The Wailers, Lyceum Theatre, 17th & 18th July 1975
“All the way from Trenchtown, Jamaica – Bob Marley and the Wailers”, this introduction 45 years ago announced reggae arrival in Britain. With them the...
Live Aid, 13th July 1985
Can music change the world? Those at the heart of Live Aid recall the event that changed music’s role in the world, charity and celebrity culture fore...
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The most iconic gigs in rock history - from Live Aid and Altamont, to Bob Marley at the Lyceum and Kate Bush's Tour of Life - all told by the people w...