Why Sex Pistols' First Show Ended in a Fistfight
The punks made their presence - and rebellious attitude - known from their very first performance.
First Shows
Rod Stewart Feared Being Called ‘Fake’ at First U.S. Concert
Singer hid behind Grateful Dead’s amp wall when the Jeff Beck Group played Fillmore East in 1968.
30 Years Ago: Bruce Hornsby Plays His First Grateful Dead Show
He may have seemed like an unlikely figure to find onstage, but it was practically a moment of destiny.
40 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Is Born Again at First Solo Concert
Show with Randy Rhoads and ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ band took place in English hotel under fake name.
35 Years Ago: Guns N' Roses' Classic Lineup Plays First Show
'Appetite for Destruction' quintet performed for the first time only two days before beginning their first tour.
The Day Def Leppard Welcomed Vivian Campbell to the Family
Guitarist's first show with the band took place in his hometown of Dublin.
Kiss and David Lee Roth Kick Off 2020 Tour: Set Lists, Video
Kiss and the former Van Halen frontman played the first of many planned shows together.
David Lee Roth Kicks Off Vegas Residency: Set List, Photos, Video
Longtime Van Halen singer plays first full solo show in 13 years.
The Hilariously Bad First Concerts of Rock's Biggest Bands
A look back at the long car rides, tiny stages and embarrassing situations 10 of the world's most popular acts found themselves in on their way to stardom.
20 Years Ago: Lawrence Gowan Plays First Show With Styx
A new era started in Branson, Mo., on July 8, 1999.