I used to nighttime DJ for KEZY, years ago, in Anaheim, CA. I was able to see a few concerts. One that impressed me was Elvis Costello (and I am not a fan), at the Irvine Amphitheatre. 2 songs into the set, the power went out. He did the next 2 hours acoustically.
I did enjoy AC/DC in L.A., many years ago. Took me three days before I could hear properly again.
The one concert that sticks out in my mind was the Rolling Stones "Tatoo You" tour. The opening act was Prince in boots, a thong, and a topcoat. No glass items or bottes were allowed in the stadium (L.A.). So, as soon as he opened his mouth, people were throwing their shoes and socks and belts and cans and Igloo coolers and whatever else they could get their hands on. The promoter came out and tried to chastise and subdue the audience...he was pelted with the same stuff. He ran backstage. George Thoroughgood and the Delaware Destroyers were due out next and they came out and settled everyone down and rocked what was left of their socks off.
Then, the Stones came out. They were in rare form, (even Keith), and they sarted off with "Start Me Up". I've NEVER seen a stadium in such an uproar. It was really, really incredible. And, they kept it up for another hour and a half...3 encores. They brought Thoroughgood back out, but Prince never made another appearance. Thank goodness.
The funniest or "most interesting" concert was at the MGM grand in Las Vegas, some years ago. It was Bette Midler. I had semi-nosebleed seats, but the acoustics and view were good. She did her mermaid thing. Then it occurred to me what was different. Everyone, and I mean everyone in the audience was gay. It was a very interesting evening. She was hysterical.
My favorite concert, twice, in Vegas, was Phil Collins.
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