Originally Posted By Mr X I actually only read posts 1-10 before typing my reply, so this is REALLY freaky!! Ursula...so funny that you and I said just about the same thing about Led Zeppelin (and not having a desire to see the guys who are still around!). And, Mrs. Nurmi, I feel sorry that you missed Ray Charles. I've always enjoyed his music, but seeing him live was very special (much more intimate and less "noisy" than most concerts, I think...what an artist!).
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I've seen Ray Charles four times, three at the little Circle Star Theatre in the Bay Area. Kar2oonman and Schmitty know the place. First time was Ray Charles and Sammy Davis Jr. My parents took me I was only 7 years old. Wow, just wow. They performed solo and then together. I was jazzed to see Ray Charles as my dad was always playing him but I had no clue I'd like Sammy. Second time was Ray Charles with Ike and Tina Turner - OMG! They were so high energy. Tina Turner floored me. No comparison to TV, radio or records at the time. Ray Charles this time around talked and talked and talked so much people started to boo. I often wonder if he was well, a bit high. It was hard to tell and generally I'd recognize that. So my third time I was that thrilled to see him but he was touring with BB King and Bobby Blue Bland so I went. They rocked the joint. They all did solo sets and then came back together. I just remember losing my voice from shouting no no don't stop. LOL My fourth time was in Atlanta, he was older and it was more of a jazz set with a small band. He was terrific.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Circle Star Theatre in the Bay Area. Kar2oonman and Schmitty know the place<< I loved that place. Held about 5,000 people, was in-the-round and the stage slowly rotated. I saw The Carpenters there when I was a kid, as well as Sammy Davis Jr., a few musicals -- even Bob McGrath of Sesame Street. LOL!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 We definitely did not see the same performers. LOL! I saw Ray Charles, BB King, Bobby Blue Bland, Albert King, George Duke, Sheila E, War, Staple Singers, Ray Charles, Sammy Davis Jr, Natalie Cole, The Temptations, Millie Jackson and a Jazz Festival there. ;>
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Kenny G has me rethinking sharing my Evolution of Funk CD's with you. LMAO!
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes I also saw Sammy Davis Jr. and the Teptations at the Cicle Star. My favorite Circle Star story is the time I went with my wife to the Circle Star to see the Beach Boys. Some Big Fat Intoxicated Slob was blocking the isle so we couldn't get to our seats. Big Fat Intoxicated Slob turned out to be Brian Wilson.
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Also, I think I saw every Motown performer who appeared at the Circle Star. Some many times.
Originally Posted By Big Thunder <-- trying not to whine I agree with Kar2oonMan and others "ONE" choice makes it tough. It'd be easier if I could break it down by genre. [but that would make blues real hard too] However, I will play by the rules of the original post. After much thought, overall, I'm gunna hafta go with Jimi Hendrix
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I know it's hard but I wanted to know who the really really special one artist would be. Sorry for the torture. LOL
Originally Posted By chickapin <---lived in the Bay area for 1 year right after getting married and quickly discovered the Circle Star. First time there was for Gordon Lightfoot. Went 3 or 4 times and loved the place. Sorry to derail, but that brought back great memories...
Originally Posted By pecos bill I would love to have heard Woodie Guthrie singing some of his dust bowl ballads.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin James Taylor...but he tours a lot so should be something I can do at some point.
Originally Posted By MissCandice I want to see Tool but no one I know likes their music so whenever they come to where I am I get mad at my friends, lol.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 Janis Joplin who I will never get the chance to see -- of the big 3 who left us when I was in HS -- Jim Morrison / Jimi Hendix and Janis - I was fortunate enough to see the other 2. And you can tell I'm getting older with this one - I would like to have seen Dean Martin ( saw Sinatra ) - in fact a rat pack show / concert would have been great Of all the artists still living - I have seen all I really feel a need to at this point, possible exception of Ringo Starr.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I got to see Janis, growing up in SF, I was 6 but I did see her. ;> She rocked!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 How cool - I would have taken that - even at 6 ! I was 14 when I saw Morrison and Doors - and Hendrix - far cry from first band I saw at 10 - the Dave Clark 5
Originally Posted By Buzz Lite-Snack Wife - the McCartney show I went to was nearly 5 years ago (I have the ticket stub on my bulletin board here at work) Oct. 28, 2002. I am torn between seeing one of Louis & Keely's nightly 10pm - 4am sets in the Casbah Lounge at the Sahara from '57 - '59, The Summit at the Sands (Frank, Dean, Sammy & Joey Jan. 26 through Feb. 16, 1960)and The Beatles US Tour circa 1964.
