Not only have their performance skills gotten better with age but somehow age doesn't seem to affect their high energy levels either.
I don't think anybody who has seen Maiden live within the past ten years would disagree that they should at least be in the top three. Hands down the best live shows on the planet! read more.Īfter seeing Maiden 15 times from 1983 to 2019, all I can say is they just get better and better. With vocalist Bruce Dickinson, bassist Steve Harris, lead guitarist Dave Murray, rhythm guitarist Adrian. The most critically acclaimed period for the band was from 1983-1989. Although I do like all those bands.Ģ Iron Maiden Iron Maiden are an English Heavy Metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Much better than muse, Linkin Park, or even bon jovi. Take Bohemian Rhapsody at Rock Montreal 1981. Wow how could no one vote for Queen? First off, many of Freddie's vocal performances live were better than his recorded songs. Just the epitome of entertaining! The VERY BEST of the best. QUEEN = MOST PHENOMENAL of all bands of all time!įREDDIE MERCURY = The heart and soul of QUEEN! Nobody, but NOBODY, could do a live show like FREDDIE! Greatest singer, best performer, most fantastic vocalist of all time, and Freddie is the mega star of entertaining! Even when he's playing the piano, he's more exciting than a hundred dancers on the stage.įreddie makes other frontmen look like they're napping he's that outrageously awesome! So exciting, so passionate, hypnotizing, mesmerizing, dynamic. Their incredible versatility coupled with the perfect blend of their voices, their catalog of hits and Freddie Mercury's phenomenal stage presence created perfection at every live performance.
They performed every genre from rock to country to pop to opera. If all of the above isn't enough to sway anyone's opinion by itself, I have two words left for you: Live Aid.įor me, Queen is top of the list. And you absolutely cannot forget about the prodigy on the piano, the three-octave vocal powerhouse, the genius behind Bohemian Rhapsody, a flawless performer, as well as the most iconic frontman of all time Freddie Mercury. Brian May is one of the greatest guitarists of all time, playing an instrument that he and his dad built themselves when he was a teenager and showing a mastery of various different guitar styles that the band was able to incorporate into their discography. John Deacon and Roger Taylor are absolutely underrated as a bassist and drummer respectively, who both created some of the most iconic riffs and beats known to rock music. All 4 original members are absolute legends. You can't talk about bands who have the best live performances without having Queen in at least the Top 5 and I'm glad to see it at Number 1.
Before forming into Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had played together in a band. The original lineup was Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Deacon (bass guitar, vocals). In honor of the ultimate Artist, let’s revisit 15 live performances that are absolutely epic.1 Queen Queen are an English rock band formed in London in 1970. It’s been over a year since he left us, but it’s safe to say he is still deeply missed. MORE: Blue Ivy Channels Prince, Wins Best Dressed at the Grammys And his sheer talent, well, that’s not something easily put into words. The man got up on stage and earned his reputation as one of the all-time coolest, smoothest, slyest, sexiest musicians on the planet. Nothing he did ever felt choreographed, rehearsed, or overly planned. Prince’s music-a kinetic mix of soul, funk, pop, and R&B-speaks for itself (7 Grammys, 100 million records sold, an Oscar for “Purple Rain” in 1985), but watching him on stage is an experience unlike any other. I was lucky enough to see him perform both in concert and at H&M’s Versace launch in 2011, and I can say with certainty there isn’t anyone-and will never be anyone-with the magnetism, star power, and showmanship the artist possessed.
There is one exception to that rule, however, and that exception was Prince. Ask anyone who knows me, and they’ll tell you I’d much rather listen to a band or a singer I like on my tinny Bose speakers than see them live.
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