It has pleasantly surprised me just how packed the shows have been during this UK leg. I honestly expected big gaps in seating areas and the GA to be quite sparse in places.

80 shows is a hell of an amount. Made up you enjoyed this gig so much when you have so many others to compare it to.


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80 wow, I have some way to go. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Seems that those who go to the shows have a better time than those trying to catch glimpses on social media and then complain about how bad Jon sounds.

The Official June 23, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, England Thread
 

@eddie73 - that 80 Jovi shows or 80 concerts inc Jovi.

Reckon I’m up to about 60 all in. I only go to gigs of those of who I really like so I’m picky.
My mate will go and see anyone. I’m at the age where if it ain’t Thurs, Fri or Sat I probably won’t go unless it’s on my doorstep.

Next up KISS @ The O2 in July. (A Thursday!)


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First post in a long time, hope everyone is keeping well ��

So I did Dublin night 2, Anfield, Wembley and Coventry last minute.

I had been quite underwhelmed by all the YouTube videos and set lists before the tour. I booked Anfield and Wembley on the basis of the new venues with Anfield and Wembley which in hindsight was a mistake. The venue doesn’t necessarily ever guarantee a better show. However I couldn’t know tick off “Bon Jovi at Wembley” box even as the line up now.


Dublin was my fave show. There’s a lot to be said for having a long 6 year break. I also took my other half who seemed to “get” my obsession a bit more too. Jon just loves Dublin and the RDS. Someday I’ll be sat night and IBTFY were fantastic, extended versions.

The crowds at Anfield and Wembley were immense they made the shows for me. However the “birthday songs for Paul” (a day late) were cringe to the max. It kind of annoyed me, they can learn a Beatles song but can’t be bothered to learn something from the back catalogue to please the fans that travel for them. Don’t get that.

Blood on Blood and Always were fantastic at Wembley and were worth the entry fee. However, it did seem like he rushed off the stage a bit at the end, maybe my expectations were far too high, I donÂ’t know.

Onto Coventry _ unfortunately this is where I saw where Jon is really struggling vocally and it made me really sad tbh. Bad medicine was the worst IÂ’ve seen, with people around me commenting about it. I knew at that point we were getting a 2 song encore . I still enjoyed the show donÂ’t get me wrong, he worked the crowd. Paul Walleris summed it up perfectly- Jon the singer is long gone but the showman is still very much alive.

Two other points, the company all week has completely made the tour once again. As well as meeting up with Deb and Thierry at Dublin. No matter what shows we get, we always have a blast.

Lastly Phil X - heÂ’s grown on me so much. He really gives everything every show and is owning that stage. Got to meet him on Thurs at the guitar tutorial, even tho everyone there were Bon Jovi fans who knew F all about playing guitar haha. He made a big joke of it and was so likeable. Unlike Shanks, the less said about him and his ego the better. For me, he does not belong on that stage.

Sorry to go off topic on this thread so much, didn’t think I deserved my own thread after being awol for so long ��

Carli, so loved seeing you and giving you a big hug and kiss!!



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80 jovi shows

That’s impressive. Been thinking about some of the “headlining” bands I’ve seen.

Jovi x 18
GNR x 4
Skid row x 4
Extreme x 2
Wasp
Spread eagle
La guns
Green day x 3
Blink 182
Metallica x 3
Aerosmith x 2
Mötley Crue
Wildhearts x 12
Ginger x 2
The Darkness x 4
Megadeth
Machine head
Pantera x 2
Stone temple pilots
Pearl jam x 2
Jon Corabi
Thunder x 2
Three colours red
The Black crowes
Ac/dc x 2
Limp bizkit x 3
Lost prophets
Fu Manchu
The dead daises
Stereophonics x 2
Jimmy eat world
Nickleback



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So very Jealous of this Eddie! Which was better MK 89 or 93? Two eras I’d have loved to see them live.

93 is my fav ever gig by anyone closely followed by GNR Wembley 91.

I was too young for 89 and I’m gutted I missed it but 93 was a band at the peak of its powers


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Thats one show i’d love to have seen even over the 3 nights at Wembley in 95. I’ve been quite nostalgic today, we really used to be very spoilt in the changes to set lists in years gone by. Like with everything, you just don’t appreciate it at the time.