My Top 10 Rock 'N Roll Experiences

Blues Brothers & Steve Martin September, 1978
Universal Amphitheater
Los Angeles, CA

It had it all...great comedy, great music, and NO roof on the Universal Amphitheater

This was just before John Belushi would become famous

David Bowie w/ Tin Machine
June 16, 1989
The Roxy
West Hollywood, CA

The closest I've ever been to God

Van Halen
October, 1977
Six Flags Magic Mountain Showcase Amphitheater
Valencia, CA

This was about six months before first album came out. I worked at the park at the time and had no clue who they were. I was just went to the show after work because I had nothing better to do.

Needless to say, I was floored and went to school on Monday raving about this new band.

This had tremendous impact on my life. I would not see the band again until DLR toured with them in 2008.

Rolling Stones & Guns 'N Roses
October 25, 1989
Los Angeles Coliseum
Los Angeles, CA

Proposed to my wife in our front row seats just as the fireworks exploded launch the band into "Start Me Up"

Also got a great soul-shake from Axl Rose after he fell off the stage.

U2 & The Waterboys December 16, 1984
Long Beach Arena
Long Beach, CA

I still can't believe I saw them in such a small place!

Not only were U2 amazing, but the Waterboys' set lead me to go out the next day and buy every one of their albums