The Night the Beatles Played Their First Hamburg ShowThe Night the Beatles Played Their First Hamburg ShowThey'd hired Pete Best as the band's drummer a few days before.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Day Neil Peart Played His First Show With RushThe Day Neil Peart Played His First Show With RushContrary to popular belief, it wasn’t their initial American concert. Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
The Night Sting Started His First Solo TourThe Night Sting Started His First Solo TourAt this point, the former Police star's debut was already a hit, but the shows still represented a substantial risk.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Revisiting Jefferson Airplane's First ConcertRevisiting Jefferson Airplane's First ConcertCritics including the legendary Ralph Gleason heralded Jefferson Airplane's Aug. 13, 1965 debut, held at singer Marty Balin's San Francisco club.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Yes Honor Chris Squire in Their First Concert Since His DeathYes Honor Chris Squire in Their First Concert Since His DeathYes paid tribute to their fallen founding bassist at the beginning of their first concert without him. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Story of Yes' First ConcertThe Story of Yes' First ConcertIt all began on a very inauspicious note, at the East Mersea Youth Camp in Essex.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
The Night Eric Carr Played His First Show With KissThe Night Eric Carr Played His First Show With KissCo-founding drummer Peter Criss had appeared on just one track for 1979's 'Dynasty,' and wasn't featured at all on the follow-up.Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff
60 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Play Their First Live Show60 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Play Their First Live ShowThey played 16 songs that night, an impressive collection of cuts by Jimmy Reed, Fats Domino and a whole lot of Chuck Berry.Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff
When Blind Faith Played Their First ConcertWhen Blind Faith Played Their First ConcertThrough their debut album shot to No. 1 all over the world, Blind Faith was never heard from again.Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff
When Syd Barrett Played His First, and Basically Last, Solo ShowWhen Syd Barrett Played His First, and Basically Last, Solo ShowHe was joined by former Pink Floyd bandmate David Gilmour – but not for long.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso