EP812 Classic Bands Known for Questionable Live Performances

The Loudini Rock and Roll Circus

It’s time to face facts… a lot of the bands that we love have often given less than stellar live performances. On today’s Loudini Rock & Roll Circus podcast we will discuss bands who disappointed fans at live shows.

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What we did this week:

Loudini: do old musician’s lose their creativity at 30 Rick Beato vs Andy Edwards? Taylor Swift is miming (Wings of Pegasus), David Lee Roth kills Eddie Tribute(rock feed), Primus Drummer Quits Abruptly(RockFeed), The spooky coincidence with Dirty Larry & Crazy Mary(Landum C Goes There), R.I.P. Quincy Jones,

Movie Corner: Capricorn One, Bloody Hell, Burnt Offerings

Mr. Pittsburgh: So Bad It’s Good; Bev & Bob Style Music; Down with the Sickness, Kevin goes for a ride

Lily V.: Grinch Night, Forrest Gump,

Did Van Halen “stink” live?(AudioMover)

1. Guns N’ Roses

• Example: Guns N' Roses’ 2012 concert in Liverpool was criticized for Axl Rose’s shaky vocals and the late start time, leaving fans frustrated.
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2. Motley Crue

• Example: Vocal inconsistencies from Vince Neil have been widely noted, especially during their 2015 farewell tour, where some fans felt the performance quality was uneven.
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3. Red Hot Chili Peppers

• Example: Known for high energy, but sometimes live performances vary. A notable example is their 2000 performance at Woodstock, where some fans found the sound disjointed.
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4. Oasis

• Example: Oasis often delivered powerful shows, but their 2000 Japan concert is infamous for a lackluster performance, partially due to sibling tensions between Noel and Liam Gallagher.
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5. The Rolling Stones

• Example: Although legendary, not all Stones concerts have been smooth. Their 1969 Altamont Free Concert is a well-known example where things went out of control, impacting the performance.
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6. KISS

• Example: KISS has occasionally been criticized for vocals that don't hold up, such as Paul Stanley's performances in recent years due to vocal strain.
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7. The Smashing Pumpkins

• Example: Billy Corgan's changing vocal style and experimental approach can make for unpredictable live shows, with their 2012 tour sparking some mixed reviews.
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8. Weezer

• Example: Weezer's live shows can vary from brilliant to less polished. Their 2008 tour had fans remarking on some inconsistencies in vocal performance.
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9. Black Sabbath

• Example: Ozzy Osbourne’s live vocals can be hit or miss, especially as he's aged. The band’s final tour in 2017 received both praise and criticism for vocal inconsistencies.
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10. My Chemical Romance

• Example: MCR’s live performances can be intense, but Gerard Way's vocals sometimes waver, like in their 2007 Projekt Revolution tour.
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Pittsburgh Kevin: Kami Kehoe; Sorry

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Lily: Dream Theater; Night Terror