A buddy of mine were talking about dream concerts and the Beatles inevitably came up. This is a classic be careful what you wish for scenario.
My argument is that if they "got back together" the last time it was possible, you'ld have to suffer through all of their side projects and you'ld get a really watered down Beatles set or you'ld get "Daytripper" with horns and a gospel chorus. There is an argument for this kind of show of course (others may really enjoy it), but that's not the show I'd want to see.
I was reminded of this while reading a different thread:
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f19/van-halen-note-20812/ ,
specifically Rhoobarb's post.
What are the Top 10 bands you would see and the era that you would see them.
Bands can be living or dead, however an incarnation of that band must have existed. (eg. You can't say AC/DC with Bon Scott AND Brian Johnson)
It's really important that you nail down the timeframe and perhaps the location, because as we know, there is a difference in seeing the Stones now vs 1975. Bear in mind this will also affect what the playlist will be.
The order to me is unimportant. It may help to explain your answer.
I'm still thinking of mine, he're a partial list. Kind of moving forward in time.
1) Louis Armstrong C. 1930's - because he was equally adept at singing as well as playing at that point.
2) Robert Johnson - at the Mississippi Crossroads, with the Devil, if it infact occurred.
3) Hank Williams Sr. - 1950's Grand Ole Opry
4) Beatles - In Germany, pre- Ed Sullivan.
5) Stones - Pre-Altamont, Tour with Mick Taylor playing Exile on Mainstreet set.
6) Clash - London Calling Tour
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Still thinking. Got to get Elvis in there.
Top 10 Bands you would see (Time Machine Required)
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