Legendary Moments That Changed Live Concerts Forever
Many live music concerts marked a turning point by transforming the connection between audiences and artists and redefining the nature of live performances.
David Bowie ushered in an era of artistic identity in 1973 with his show at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, UK, while Pink Floyd's "The Wall Live" defined a new style of live performance in 1980 at Earls Court in London, UK.
Meanwhile, Madonna demonstrated the essence of a modern pop show in the 1990s with her performances in Los Angeles and Yokohama, Japan. Similarly, Beyoncé raised the bar for production during her festival appearances.
These legendary moments changed and transformed pop and rock culture as we understand and enjoy it today.
Toto
The band Toto is known for hits that make crowds sing along, such as their countless hits like Africa and Rosanna.
Rolling Stones
Night 2 at MetLife became one of The Rolling Stones legendary shows with wonderful performances.
The Doors
The Doors recorded a performance of “The End” for a Canadian television special called "The Rock Scene Like It Is".
Coldplay
Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour” becomes the first tour in history to officially report a worldwide gross of over $1 billion to Billboard.
David Bowie
David Bowie ushered in an era of artistic identity in 1973 with his show at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, UK.
U2
The U2 concert at Sphere Las Vegas in 2023 changed the way live shows are done with high-resolution visuals and surround sound to create an immersive experience.
The Beatles
The Beatles final live performance as a group, January 30th, 1969.
Queen
Queen at The Forum in Inglewood, CA, in 1977 gave one of their most defining performances of the decade.
Prince
Prince sang in the rain and turned his performance into a legendary experience at the Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show, 2007.
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd changed the concept of visual spectacle in their shows at Earls Court Arena, 1980.
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson performing "In The Closet" in Budapest, a legendary moment from the HIStory World Tour in 1996.
Metallica
Metallica playing live at clubs in the early 1980s defining a whole era of metal.
Madonna
Madonna fuses theatricality and provocation and delivers a pop show like in her Blond Ambition Tour in 1990.
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin’s performance at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco was a legendary moment in rock history in 1973.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga combines her vocal power, technology, and choreography on stage, just like at the 2017 Super Bowl.
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix redefined the connection between music and politics in Woodstock, New York, 1969.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley sparked euphoria among the people for rock and roll during his visit to the Mississippi-Alabama Fair in Tupelo in 1956.
Daft Punk
Daft Punk marked the birth of electronic dance music in 2006 at Coachella, California.
Beyoncé
Singer Beyoncé raised the bar for production during the Coachella festival in 2018.
Nirvana
25 years ago today, Nirvana played their last ever show.