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Dibble Jul 2020 9:05pm, 22 Jul 2020 713 posts	Quote Pin Dibble I was at that Longest Day gig too. Yes it was wet but fortunately was able to stay with a friend in MK. Yes we got dreadful seats for Wembley too and didn't really enjoy it. Found seats were much better at Twickenham though and had a great time.
Fitz Jul 2020 11:12am, 23 Jul 2020 2,261 posts	Quote Pin Fitz At Twickenham U2, the sound, and me were all in different time zones. I couldn't have been further from the stage unless I fell out of a hole in the back wall...
McGoohan Jul 2020 11:16am, 23 Jul 2020 46,239 posts	Quote Pin McGoohan I've never been near the front in any of those big venues (O2, Wembley etc) cause the tickets cost so much. So I'm always at least slightly disappointed.
The Scribbler Jul 2020 11:31am, 23 Jul 2020 5,020 posts	Quote Pin The Scribbler I get tickets through the fan club and have generally been lucky in getting a good spot, although the first time I saw them was on the Vertigo tour and I was at the back of Croke Park, but it didn't matter. Our seats for the Joshua Tree were amazing. We were in a section right next to some VIP guests such as members of the Gallagher family and saw Bono's boys Eli and John being walked through our stand to the stage in the centre. The most I ever paid for a ticket was probably the worst view I got of a whole show, but I was at the barriers for the walkway to the stage and close enough to touch band members. I probably wouldn't spend that much on a ticket again but depending on the venue would probably chance general admission to get that close again.
gcwenn Jul 2020 4:46pm, 23 Jul 2020 3,578 posts	Quote Pin gcwenn Fitz, The Ramones hey? You lucky devil. If I could see 2 bands at all it would be The Ramones and The Clash (in that order!)
Fitz Jul 2020 6:20pm, 23 Jul 2020 2,262 posts	Quote Pin Fitz I'll be honest, gcwenn, I remember very little about the day except the rain and the plastic bottles of warm yellow liquid flying about. Poor Mr Bragg seemed particularly targeted, I think he may even have batted away a couple with the back of his guitar. So I can't tell you anything about the Ramones' set. I'd join you in the time machine for that Clash gig though, if we can also see Talking Heads?
McGoohan Jul 2020 6:22pm, 23 Jul 2020 46,254 posts	Quote Pin McGoohan I was at Reading one time and some metallical music type chappie did a poo in a bag and threw it into the crowd. I was just hoping for a drumstick or a plectrum.
McGoohan Jul 2020 6:23pm, 23 Jul 2020 46,255 posts	Quote Pin McGoohan metalinjection.net
HowFar? Jul 2020 6:31pm, 23 Jul 2020 14,031 posts	Quote Pin HowFar? I saw The Wedding Present in Portsmouth. At the end they threw the Leeds United scarf that had been adorning the drum kit into the crowd. It was thrown back several times before they finally gave up and took it home with them.
LindsD Jul 2020 6:48pm, 23 Jul 2020 39,169 posts	Quote Pin LindsD That's brilliant !