Back to The Clash - Who has seen them and when?

[coffeepotman]

Saw The Clash 25 times, my only regret was not seeing them earlier.
My school mates 1n 1977 went to see them and I was still listening to Prog Rock Bands.
I wasn't hit by the Punk thing until a couple of years later.
Missed The Boat!!!!

Hammersmith Odeon 27 Dec 79
Leicester 16 Jan 80
Manchester 3 Feb 80
Birmingham 6 Feb 80
Manchester 6 Oct 81
Lyceum 20 Oct 81
Lyceum 21 Oct 81
Lyceum 22 Oct 81 (Favourite Clash Show I Went To)
Brixton 10 July 82
Brixton 11 July 82
Hanley 13 July 82
Bradford 17 July 82
Derby 19 July 82
Leicester 20 July 82
Brixton 30 July 82
Brixton 31 July 82
Manchester 11 Feb 84
Leicester 12 Feb 84
Brixton 8 March 84
Brixton 9 March 84
Brixton 10 March 84
Brixton 16 March 84
Brixton 17 March 84
Brixton 6 Dec 84
Brixton 7 Dec 84

CDS

Amazing! Envy is not the word.

What was so great about the 22nd Oct Lyceum show if you don't mind me asking?

Amazing! and how you can remember all those shows!

[Charlie Dont Surf]

The Lyceum Show was my Favourite for a variety of reasons,
The Setlist was brilliant, the band really seemed up for it, although to be fair, they never were a band, live, to "go through the motions"
The crowd were noisy and up for it as well. Everything just seemed to click, which made for a great night.

They were the days...

CDS

[matedog]

The Lyceum Show was my Favourite for a variety of reasons,
The Setlist was brilliant, the band really seemed up for it, although to be fair, they never were a band, live, to "go through the motions"
The crowd were noisy and up for it as well. Everything just seemed to click, which made for a great night.

They were the days...

CDS

Wow, I'm insanely jealous.

Any thoughts on any other shows? Highlights/lowlights/difference with Terry/differences with Clash 2 lineup? Any thoughts on the early 84 vs. Dec. 84 shows?

[Charlie Dont Surf]

The Lyceum Show was my Favourite for a variety of reasons,
The Setlist was brilliant, the band really seemed up for it, although to be fair, they never were a band, live, to "go through the motions"
The crowd were noisy and up for it as well. Everything just seemed to click, which made for a great night.

They were the days...

CDS

Wow, I'm insanely jealous.

Any thoughts on any other shows? Highlights/lowlights/difference with Terry/differences with Clash 2 lineup? Any thoughts on the early 84 vs. Dec. 84 shows?

I can honestly say, I never saw The Clash going through the motions.
Every live show was a highlight,
I remember thinking my world had ended when the 1982 UK tour was cancelled.
I thought at the time, that was it, Joe had gone missing and I'd never get to see the band again.
I not a big fan of the Clash 2, but they still put on a live show and left you wanting more.
Joe was still Joe and the band, even missing Mick had an engergy that made you feel part of everything.
By the time they played Brixton in Dec 84, the Arthur Scargill Benefit shows, they had come on leaps and bounds since the early shows,
but to me, without Mick, it was never going to be the same.
Highlights definitely the 1981 shows,
Lows - None - It was The Clash

CDS

[Sparky]

Saw The Clash 25 times, my only regret was not seeing them earlier.
My school mates 1n 1977 went to see them and I was still listening to Prog Rock Bands.
I wasn't hit by the Punk thing until a couple of years later.
Missed The Boat!!!!

Hammersmith Odeon 27 Dec 79
Leicester 16 Jan 80
Manchester 3 Feb 80
Birmingham 6 Feb 80
Manchester 6 Oct 81
Lyceum 20 Oct 81
Lyceum 21 Oct 81
Lyceum 22 Oct 81 (Favourite Clash Show I Went To)
Brixton 10 July 82
Brixton 11 July 82
Hanley 13 July 82
Bradford 17 July 82
Derby 19 July 82
Leicester 20 July 82
Brixton 30 July 82
Brixton 31 July 82
Manchester 11 Feb 84
Leicester 12 Feb 84
Brixton 8 March 84
Brixton 9 March 84
Brixton 10 March 84
Brixton 16 March 84
Brixton 17 March 84
Brixton 6 Dec 84
Brixton 7 Dec 84

CDS

As others have said, I too am envious. Only had a couple of opportunities to see them, wish I'd seen their first US tour, but I didn't know anybody who was going and it was a long drive for a 16 year old.

[Kory]

Absolutely and without hesitation or even thinking about it the first thing I would do with a time machine.

[Kimmelweck]

Absolutely and without hesitation or even thinking about it the first thing I would do with a time machine.

Yup, totally. Be sure to collect some tickets/stubs on ebay before you head back in time, so you’re assured of getting into the shows. Let Joe and Mick know that it's ok to take a break to work on side projects. And plan on having a long talk with Topper.

[Kimmelweck]

First time was at the run at Bonds, second week, cannot for the life of me remember exactly which show though. Was a great show, they sounded really great and the atmosphere was colossal.
Second and third times I saw them were the 2 shows at Shea Stadium with the Who. Was on the field at the front the first night, amongst the throng, the second night I sat in my seat. Both of those shows were real good but for me those sets weren't long enough, being a supporting act you don't play as long as when you're the headliner. The Shea shows were fun though.
Saw BAD in NYC in 1989, the Megatop tour and they totally kicked ass. I saw them again at Roseland Ballroom in 2011 and they were great.

Never saw the Clash or Joe but I saw BAD II in 1992 at the University at Buffalo (Jimmy Cliff and the Goo Goo Dolls – who were just a local Buffalo band at the time – opened). Also caught BAD 4 times on the reunion tour, including that Roseland show. I agree, Roseland was awesome.

I missed BAD in 2011 at Roseland but did catch them at Brooklyn Bowl, thought it was ok but wasn't knocked out by it.

Ha, I was at Brooklyn Bowl too - drove there alone after Boston/House of Blues the night before, and freaking loved it. Drove to Philly the next morning, to catch them at Electric Factory. At Brooklyn Bowl, I was leaned up against the stage right in front of Don. Possibly the best time I’ve had at a show. Loved that it was such a tiny venue. I remember I had to take a leak but didn’t want to give up my spot by the stage so I just re-absorbed it.

[Sparky]

Absolutely and without hesitation or even thinking about it the first thing I would do with a time machine.

I like it! Got room to take a friend along?

[coffeepotman]

First time was at the run at Bonds, second week, cannot for the life of me remember exactly which show though. Was a great show, they sounded really great and the atmosphere was colossal.
Second and third times I saw them were the 2 shows at Shea Stadium with the Who. Was on the field at the front the first night, amongst the throng, the second night I sat in my seat. Both of those shows were real good but for me those sets weren't long enough, being a supporting act you don't play as long as when you're the headliner. The Shea shows were fun though.
Saw BAD in NYC in 1989, the Megatop tour and they totally kicked ass. I saw them again at Roseland Ballroom in 2011 and they were great.

Never saw the Clash or Joe but I saw BAD II in 1992 at the University at Buffalo (Jimmy Cliff and the Goo Goo Dolls – who were just a local Buffalo band at the time – opened). Also caught BAD 4 times on the reunion tour, including that Roseland show. I agree, Roseland was awesome.

I missed BAD in 2011 at Roseland but did catch them at Brooklyn Bowl, thought it was ok but wasn't knocked out by it.

Ha, I was at Brooklyn Bowl too - drove there alone after Boston/House of Blues the night before, and freaking loved it. Drove to Philly the next morning, to catch them at Electric Factory. At Brooklyn Bowl, I was leaned up against the stage right in front of Don. Possibly the best time I’ve had at a show. Loved that it was such a tiny venue. I remember I had to take a leak but didn’t want to give up my spot by the stage so I just re-absorbed it.

I'm glad you had such a great time, I liked it, it was really good but I wasn't knocked out by it....too many internal comparisons to the old days.

[Kory]

Absolutely and without hesitation or even thinking about it the first thing I would do with a time machine.

I like it! Got room to take a friend along?

I'm afraid the spot would have to go to another fan who was born too late to see them!

[matedog]

Absolutely and without hesitation or even thinking about it the first thing I would do with a time machine.

I like it! Got room to take a friend along?

I'm afraid the spot would have to go to another fan who was born too late to see them!

Perhaps one who shares a taste for progressive pizza toppings?

[Kimmelweck]

Absolutely and without hesitation or even thinking about it the first thing I would do with a time machine.

I like it! Got room to take a friend along?

I'm afraid the spot would have to go to another fan who was born too late to see them!

Perhaps one who shares a taste for progressive pizza toppings?

Probably better if the spot goes to a fellow insomniac (*Kimmelweck raises hand*). We'll party all night!

[Kimmelweck]

First time was at the run at Bonds, second week, cannot for the life of me remember exactly which show though. Was a great show, they sounded really great and the atmosphere was colossal.
Second and third times I saw them were the 2 shows at Shea Stadium with the Who. Was on the field at the front the first night, amongst the throng, the second night I sat in my seat. Both of those shows were real good but for me those sets weren't long enough, being a supporting act you don't play as long as when you're the headliner. The Shea shows were fun though.
Saw BAD in NYC in 1989, the Megatop tour and they totally kicked ass. I saw them again at Roseland Ballroom in 2011 and they were great.

Never saw the Clash or Joe but I saw BAD II in 1992 at the University at Buffalo (Jimmy Cliff and the Goo Goo Dolls – who were just a local Buffalo band at the time – opened). Also caught BAD 4 times on the reunion tour, including that Roseland show. I agree, Roseland was awesome.

I missed BAD in 2011 at Roseland but did catch them at Brooklyn Bowl, thought it was ok but wasn't knocked out by it.

Ha, I was at Brooklyn Bowl too - drove there alone after Boston/House of Blues the night before, and freaking loved it. Drove to Philly the next morning, to catch them at Electric Factory. At Brooklyn Bowl, I was leaned up against the stage right in front of Don. Possibly the best time I’ve had at a show. Loved that it was such a tiny venue. I remember I had to take a leak but didn’t want to give up my spot by the stage so I just re-absorbed it.

I'm glad you had such a great time, I liked it, it was really good but I wasn't knocked out by it....too many internal comparisons to the old days.

That makes sense. I had only seen BAD II before that, a couple decades earlier when I was about 20, so I was stoked to see the mostly-original lineup again (with Davo of course) after Roseland. The whole reunion tour was completely unexpected when it was announced, and it was great to see Mick and the gang enjoying themselves. Like I said, I went there alone and didn’t know anyone, but it was a weird feeling of being surrounded by friends at all the BAD shows I’ve seen. Also, I talked with Gerry Harrington for about 20 minutes at Brooklyn Bowl, and also met Mick, Don and Leo, so I was in heaven. Felt like I was with my people.

So, I’ve unknowingly had close encounters of the IMCT kind with Weller (Roseland) and Coffeepotman (Brooklyn Bowl) at least. Anyone else here that saw BAD at Roseland, Boston, Brooklyn or Philly in 2011?

[sonnyburnit]

Never saw the Clash or Joe but I saw BAD II in 1992 at the University at Buffalo (Jimmy Cliff and the Goo Goo Dolls – who were just a local Buffalo band at the time – opened). Also caught BAD 4 times on the reunion tour, including that Roseland show. I agree, Roseland was awesome.

I missed BAD in 2011 at Roseland but did catch them at Brooklyn Bowl, thought it was ok but wasn't knocked out by it.

Ha, I was at Brooklyn Bowl too - drove there alone after Boston/House of Blues the night before, and freaking loved it. Drove to Philly the next morning, to catch them at Electric Factory. At Brooklyn Bowl, I was leaned up against the stage right in front of Don. Possibly the best time I’ve had at a show. Loved that it was such a tiny venue. I remember I had to take a leak but didn’t want to give up my spot by the stage so I just re-absorbed it.

I'm glad you had such a great time, I liked it, it was really good but I wasn't knocked out by it....too many internal comparisons to the old days.

That makes sense. I had only seen BAD II before that, a couple decades earlier when I was about 20, so I was stoked to see the mostly-original lineup again (with Davo of course) after Roseland. The whole reunion tour was completely unexpected when it was announced, and it was great to see Mick and the gang enjoying themselves. Like I said, I went there alone and didn’t know anyone, but it was a weird feeling of being surrounded by friends at all the BAD shows I’ve seen. Also, I talked with Gerry Harrington for about 20 minutes at Brooklyn Bowl, and also met Mick, Don and Leo, so I was in heaven. Felt like I was with my people.

So, I’ve unknowingly had close encounters of the IMCT kind with Weller (Roseland) and Coffeepotman (Brooklyn Bowl) at least. Anyone else here that saw BAD at Roseland, Boston, Brooklyn or Philly in 2011?

Yep, I saw BAD reunion shows at Roseland & Brooklyn Bowl & loved them both. Those were really special for me because it was the first time seeing the original lineup although I had seen BAD II numerous times including highlights Sound Factory ‘91, Roseland on NYE with Moby ‘92, The Stone Pony ‘94 and w/ Ranking Roger at the Academy in ‘95.

Too young to have seen The Clash but I saw the Mesky’s a bunch of times, highlight was definitely St. Ann’s (one of the best shows I’ve ever seen) but Irving Plaza ‘01 shortly after 9/11 was really special… a healing moment.

Also saw a couple of C/S gigs and they were fun too.