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A grey haired gig goer sharing a thirst for live bands

Tag Archives: NEC

Billy Idol – live in Birmingham

An old school rock star that I feel I’ve grow up with, but at a distance: Billy Idol.

Posted byivaninblack26th Oct 202226th Oct 2022Posted inGigs, Live bands, Music, Reviews, VenuesTags: billy idol, Birmingham, gigswithivan, Killing Joke, Live music, NEC, Resorts World Arena, Steve Stevens, toyahLeave a comment on Billy Idol – live in Birmingham

A Peaky Blinder played by Alice Cooper, The Stranglers and MC50

In Birmingham to see Alice Cooper and his big show, with just about the best support I could wish for: The Stranglers

Posted byivaninblack13th Oct 201919th Apr 2022Posted inLive bandsTags: Alice Cooper, Birmingham, Gigs, Hollywood Vampires, Live, MC5, MC50, NEC, Stranglers, World Resorts Arena2 Comments on A Peaky Blinder played by Alice Cooper, The Stranglers and MC50

“Oh no, they’re playing the NEC.” Birmingham’s premier gig venue revisited.

Looking back at my occasional visits to see bands at the NEC Birmingham in the 80s and 90s and in recent years.

Posted byivaninblack11th Oct 20194th Feb 2023Posted inLive bands, VenuesTags: Alice Cooper, Birmingham, Bryan Ferry, Feargal Sharkey, Gary Glitter, Gigs, Half Man Half Biscuit, Hollywood Vampires, Jarvis Cocker, King, Kirsty MacColl, Live, NEC, Pogues, Pulp, REM, Resorts Arena, Stranglers, Yiva7 Comments on “Oh no, they’re playing the NEC.” Birmingham’s premier gig venue revisited.
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