Rock and Roll (Mostly)

I've been a terrible blogger lately! I have thought of some good topics to write on but haven't made the time to write in a while. Check back soon for a recap of our Rathbun's dinner (see May 21 post for part one) and a summary of Dan and my travels to Ft. Collins, Colorado.

Anyway, something recently made me want to make a list of all that bands I've seen. As you know, lists are quite enjoyable for me. I believe my list may have been prompted by hearing my dad talk about some of the bands he's seen (KISS, Alice Cooper, etc.)... and I decided it would be neat to have my own list.

Few music acts traveled to Eufaula, Alabama or Columbus, Georgia during my years there; plus with rather protective parents, I wasn't allowed to make the two hour trek from Columbus to Atlanta for shows. I can say, however, that a lack of concerts in my pre-college years definitely gave me additional appreciation and interest later in life.

Now the question is "which of these bands will make it to 'classic rock' status in 20 years?"

Shinedown

Nine Days

Third Eye Blind (2)

Everclear (most terrible sounding live band I've ever seen)

Cake

Maroon 5 (4)

John Mayer (3)

Stone Temple Pilots (2)

Incubus (4)

No Doubt

Garbage

Better Than Ezra (6)

Hot Hot Heat

Coldplay (2)

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Vertical Horizon

I Am the World Trade Center

Pacifier

Chevelle

Puddle of Mudd

Bon Jovi

The Killers

The Fray

Matisyahu

Cheap Trick

Good Charlotte

OAR

Train

Hoobastank

Bush

Evanescence

Pete Yorn (really great show despite not knowing but one of his songs at the time)

Death Cab for Cutie

Jump, Little Children

Gavin DeGraw

Dave Matthews Band

(possibly a few I forgot)

Updates

Nov.: Madonna

3/27: Collective Soul (awesome)

9/1: Depeche Mode

And to think it all started with a handful of privileged concerts (Hootie and the Blowfish in 6th grade with my youth group, Gin Blossoms with my mom in 8th grade and a few Audio Adrenaline shows with my friend Elizabeth Hamrick during middle school).