There are concerts that you’ll never forget, and then there are concerts that the world never forgets. A single mind-blowing performance can define a band for years to come and put them in the history books for generations to see and hear.
The Beatles – Ed Sullivan Show (2/9/64)
We were aware that Ed Sullivan was the big one because we got a telegram from Elvis and the Colonel. And I’ve heard that while the show was on there were no reported crimes, or very few. When The Beatles were on Ed Sullivan, even the criminals had a rest for ten minutes. -George
Even if you were only a small child in 1964, you still know where you were when the Beatles played the Ed Sullivan Show. It was the start of a musical influence that is still unmatched to this day. The Beatles came to the U.S. and took over the world, and it all began with a brief set on a network TV show. History was made.
Jimi Hendrix – Monterey Pop Festival (6/18/67)
The show of all shows, as far as live classic rock is concerned. The guitar legend cemented his status as one of the greatest rockers of all time, and there’s not even much to say about the performance other than it’s what the entire ‘60s music scene was built around. Seriously, the burning guitar was just the grand finale to an amazing concert at that point.
Even someone with just a passing interest in rock music knows that Jimi Hendrix is one of the most celebrated guitarists who ever lived. And in 1967 Hendrix gave