Only been to 3 concerts so far

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Between 15 and 21, I went to two concerts with my dad and grandparents to see a band called status quo which isn't really my cup of tea but I went because my dad and grandparents wanted to go and the last was at Hyde park in London to see pearl jam and the hives with some supporting bands. At 20, I went because I quite like pearl jam and so did my dad. I haven't been to another really since.

I love music as much as the next person but like some other things, I won't go to a music venue, festival or concert on my own, and didn't bother to ask parents to come because the music may not be what they like. I also have few friends and those few are not into music as much as I am. I wouldn't go to Glastonbury if its raining and muddy and not being able to have a shower. I got offered by my uncle to go and see Def leppard a while ago but refused because I'm not into them.

I feel like the only one who went to 3 whereas everyone else has probably been to many more than I have. It feels as though I'm missing out on life although I don't feel that way now much about hardly going to nightclubs as they are not "ideal" to meet someone which people have explained to me.

Not really, it's less the concerts you go to and the quality of the ones that you do. I hadn't gone to that many until I was in my late 20s, but since thing, I've been to see Devo, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Who and Madonna. Concerts have gotten ridiculously expensive these days, I personally tend to recommend that people do some research because it can be a lot of money for an experience that isn't that great.

Personally, I'd love to go to Vegas and see a concert in that sphere they've got. I saw some YouTube videos of the Eagles performing and it blew my mind the effects that they were able to manage with the wall of LCDs behind them.

I’m going to a classical music concert by myself next month and am really looking forward to it. A lot of people never get to go to concerts at all. I saw a country music singer when I was 12, but apart from that, I’ve solely been to classical music concerts. That’s my favorite genre and tickets are usually affordable, so it works out.

I’m looking forward to going alone next month. It’s a pilgrimage in a way.

Been to two in my life
Dire Straits and Pink Floyd

Once when I was little I went with my parents to some jazz music festival. It was NOT the big New Orleans Jazz Fest that last two weekends. It was a smaller more minor event. I do not know why I went since I hate jazz music & I'm NOT into music events. I'm assuming that spending the day/night with my grandparents was not offered to me for some reason. I hated being outside in the heat in addition to hating the music & would have much rathered been home or at my gradparents watching TV.
Other than that I've never been to any concerts. For the most part I would much rather listen to music I like at home than live unless the concert would be a small thing. My girlfriend has never been to any concerts either. A few years ago we considered going to a Weird Al Yankovic concert that was supposed to be smaller & there were backstage ticket options but we couldn't really afford those

I've only been to about 8, but I think they were more affordable in those days (1970s) and better I think. Tyrannosaurus Rex, Manfred Mann's Chapter 5, The Groundhogs, Ravi Shankar, Black Sabbath, and Sparks when they were at their peak.

I stopped going eventually. I never worried about what people thought of that. I get bored after the first few songs.

I went to live concerts when I was younger but now I try to avoid crowds as much as possible.

There are some great concerts via TV and live streams. Recently I’ve been enjoying those from the comfort of my home. Also, music awards shows.

I watched a symphony via PBS broadcasting a few weeks ago. Enjoyed the iHeart Radio Awards, a Celine Dion documentary and a Billy Eilish “Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles” film concert.

Many others.

You don’t have to go out if you don’t want to deal with crowds or excessive, uncomfortable noise.

I went to quit a few rock concerts in my younger days - in pubs, bars, concert halls, arenas and stadiums. Around at least 50-100 concerts, I think. I enjoyed watching bands playing in small venues, while standing in a big crowd in a stadium felt like a lot of hard work for me. For top acts like Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Queen or Springsteen I always got a better experience from sitting at home listening to a live recording or watching a concert movie. Ten years ago I quit all together going to rock concerts.

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Yes they're too big and crowded these days. And unless you pay through the nose for a good seat you probably won't even be able to see the musicians, so you have to look at a TV screen. Something ironic about that. Watching a filmed concert at home is much easier and better in many ways. If I ever go to a concert again it'll be a small one. I did see an Eagles tribute band in Memphis. That was fairly comfy and they were quite good.

technically I was only sober for Dire Straits. Pink Floyd I passed out on the grass (it was an outdoor concert) and I just remember listening to the songs not actually seeing the band (I was also right at the back).

Local punk shows are the best concerts; you never need to worry about not being able to see the band, instead you just need to worry about getting the band's sweat on you or knocking over their gear.

Not counting cover bands I have seen

The Looking Glass (Brandy-You're a fine Girl) 1972
The Kinks who played at my college - 1979
The B-52's with Eurythmics opening - 1983

The following I saw at various clubs during the 80s
Circle Jerks
Sonic Youth
They Might Be Giants
Dramarama
Replacements

The Cure - early 90s

Considering I am 67 years old that is not too many. B-52's is by far my favorite.