Concerts attract audiences of all ages to connect over a universal hobby, listening to music. However, some people believe music populating the industry today doesn’t live up to music from the early 2000s and before. An internet thread asks boomers, “What was the best concert you ever saw, and why?”
1. Fleetwood Mac
We can’t talk about the best concerts ever without talking about Fleetwood Mac. Many members say seeing the band has changed their lives.
2. Foo Fighters
Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters have been through so much, yet always put on a killer show. Many members recount how energetic Dave is on stage, and how much they will mills Taylor Hawkins.
3. Bruce Springsteen
A concert appreciator expresses Bruce Springsteen’s energy and spirit cements him at the top of the best concert lists. The “Born in the U.S.A.” singer adds dynamic energy to any venue he graces, entertaining long-time fans and newcomers.
4. Prince
Several live music enthusiasts claim Prince, the one-of-a-kind “Purple Rain” singer and style icon, was the best concert they’ve ever seen. The reasoning? Because it was Prince!
5. Weird Al Yankovic
One concertgoer says Weird Al Yankovic wins the award for the best concert they’ve attended.
Another agrees, “The only concert I can remember where the antics of the musical act outweighed the antics of the crowd, in a good way.”
6. Rush
Many claim the Toronto-based rock band, fronted by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, Rush, performed unforgettable shows. A few music lovers even air jealousy toward those who witnessed the greatness live.
7. Elton John
Elton John has been known for his brilliance performances throughout the decades, so it’s no surprise that seeing Elton John has been a lot of people’s favorite show.
8. Green Day
Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool, and Mike Dirnt don’t run out of energy. The original members belt out their most famous songs for two hours, engage with the audience, and deliver incredible visuals.
9. Tool
This Los Angeles-based rock band understands how to complement a live music set with lights. Tool sets boom through the venue, immersing fans and entrancing them in an unforgettable experience.
10. Kiss
A contributor explains he started playing the guitar after seeing a Kiss set. According to a different Kiss fan, the shows achieve unmatched energy compared to any other live band.
11. David Bowie
Ground control to Major Tom.
Bowie was a rock star bigger than himself and it only makes sense that his shows were just as amazing as he was.
12. Tina Turner
“The woman was a powerhouse in those days and put on a mind-blowing, high-energy concert that was the best thing I have ever seen from any performer,” a contributor shares.
13. Metallica
Metallica is a standard answer among commenters. One person adds Metallica shows allow solo concertgoers to revel in the experience and not feel alone; another person writes their stage shows are superior.
14. Aerosmith
A boomer shares Aerosmith concerts draw in audiences of all ages for a fantastic live experience. A second person recalls that the Aerosmith show gave them hearing loss for a few days, but the experience made up for the auditory pain.
15. Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd has been creating mind-bending music for years and Roger Waters is still performing to this day. Pink Floyd has been one of the most influential rock bands ever, and we don’t blame anyone who says this was their favorite concert.
Source: Reddit.
