80s Legends - Topic: Best and Worst 80's Live Act http://80slegends.com/forum/80s-bands/best-and-worst-80s-live-act/ Simple:Press Forum Version 4.2.2 Lisa Burke on Best and Worst 80's Live Act http://80slegends.com/forum/80s-bands/best-and-worst-80s-live-act/#p44 80's Bands & Music (General) http://80slegends.com/forum/80s-bands/best-and-worst-80s-live-act/#p44 I wasnt allowed to go to concerts back in the 80s. But have since seen Duran Duran 5 times, and they are absolutely brilliant, and was lucky enough to meet 4 out of the 5 of the original members at the Lycium in London in 2007.  Also See Spandau Ballet Last year at the O2, and they were fantastic, Tony Hadley has got such a strong voice.

I would say the worst act i have seen is Elvis costello, at Shepherds Bush Empire, cos i fell asleep.

]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:59:04 +0000 80sHog on Best and Worst 80's Live Act http://80slegends.com/forum/80s-bands/best-and-worst-80s-live-act/#p15 80's Bands & Music (General) http://80slegends.com/forum/80s-bands/best-and-worst-80s-live-act/#p15 The Best, Level 42 at Hammersmith Odeon 1988.

 

The worst for me was David Bowie at The London Arena, No charisma, no nothing to be honest...shame 

]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:15:12 +0000 thekentman on Best and Worst 80's Live Act http://80slegends.com/forum/80s-bands/best-and-worst-80s-live-act/#p14 80's Bands & Music (General) http://80slegends.com/forum/80s-bands/best-and-worst-80s-live-act/#p14 Worst:

Tears for Fears at Brighton Centre in the 80s and when they were at the top. The set was just over the hour and they played their hits note for note and skedeaddled as soon as they could... just terrible!

 

Best:

Has to be Eurythmics and Annie in her leather phase, again at the Brighton Centre. Got in a bit earlier from the bar and within 15 feet of the stage. She came on in Black leather coat a la Matrix. Started off acapello with Dave Stewart on acoustic guitar, as I recall, and nearly every song started differently from the album which left you guessing until a few moments in. Then after a few numbers, off came the coat and there she stood resplendant in leather bra for the rest of the gig with that 'don't mess with me' pose of hers. What a lassie! Saw them in 1999 during their Peace tour and they still had it as a duo. Pound-for-pound they've been the most consistent band i've seen down the years!

]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:49:01 +0000 Hairy Vince on Best and Worst 80's Live Act http://80slegends.com/forum/80s-bands/best-and-worst-80s-live-act/#p13 80's Bands & Music (General) http://80slegends.com/forum/80s-bands/best-and-worst-80s-live-act/#p13 So what is the best and worst 80's act you have seen live:

 

Starter for 10

 

Worst:

Culture Club @ Wembley Arena - Simply Awful

 

Best:

Pet Shop Boys @ Glastonbury - Outstanding performances!

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