May 29, 2020

Concerts That Shaped Us & Opinions On They Call Me Disco

In a time when most independent concert venues have a doubtful future, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot relive their favorite moments experienced at live concerts. They also review the new EP by rapper Ric Wilson and pay tribute to percussionist, Tony Allen.

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Concerts That Shaped Us

Jim

Pink Floyd, the Wall, Nassau Coliseum, February, 1980
Hüsker Dü at Maxwell's 1984
Kraftwerk at the Riv, 1998
Kanye West, House of Blues, February 2004

Greg

Iggy Pop with David Bowie on keyboards, April 1, 1977 at Oriental Theatre, Milwaukee
Neil Young at HORDE Festival Aug. 3, 1997 at New World Music Theatre, Tinley Park
Jeff Buckley solo at Uncommon Ground Feb. 7, 1994
Prince at Allstate Arena June 25, 2004

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