Live8.Live concert reviews and stories (cont.)

Tom Burtonwood, Surrey
I watched the show on the big screen in Manchester. The Sgt Pepper Lonely Hearts Club song really hit the spot. I wished someone would have told Phil Collins to show up at live8 and where was Status Quo? The day could have used Eric Clapton. Bob Geldof is a turn for not letting them play again. I hope this makes a difference, but who knows. Can't blame a guy for tryin'.

Larry Magid, Philadelphia, USA
The live8 concert in USA was probably the best organized event ever. No there wasn't a bathroom in sight, but the day was great. Although the weather was a little warm, the firemen hosed people off as we watched Beyonce and Destiny's Child shake their moneymaker. Bon Jovi was well rehearsed and Linkin Park was the absolute bomb.

Jerome Flynn, Southhampton, UK
The live8 show was the tops. I can't think that anyone will ever beat it. I watched the show at Hyde Park and can't say I can remember a nicer bunch of people to hang out with. Everyone in the park was on their best behavior and the show was top notch. It looks like London got all the top acts and the other countries at live8 didn't get as much. I took in a small video camera and got some great footage of Pink Floyd. Their set was flawless. I used to like Mariah Carey, but after today - no more.

John Bonnono, Kent
Live8 London was by far the best show. When do the DVD's come out and how do I get one? What happened to Russia live8? It doesn't look like anyone big wanted to play there. Too bad, it would have been cool to see Led Zeppelin re-form to play Red Square. Jason Bonham could have played drums.

Anthony Trinh, Liverpool, UK
Brilliant, simply brilliant. What a wonderful day watching the live8 show. One great act after another. The Killers were by far my favorite. Robbie Williams is a great stand in for Freddie Mercury. It was cool seeing green Day Playing from Germany live8live.

Brooke Garcia, Roma, Italy
Duran Duran is the best band ever. I was at the Circus Maximus to watch Simon Le Bon do his thing. Although John Taylor doesn't know it, he could be the father of all my children. The USA video feed of live8 wasn't the best. You would think that they would have gotten at least the Rolling Stones. Where the heck was Sheryl Crow?

Andrea Spivak, New York, USA
I flew down just to see Stevie Wonder and it was well worth the flight and the wait. Luckily I was wearing black pants. It was close to the end of the concert and I had to use the bathroom. I didn't want to miss Steve, so I stood there under the shade of a tree at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and peed my pants. Nobody knew. Who cares it's a once in a lifetime concert and I got to see him

Kristy Cashman, Tonbridge
Elton John was brilliant. I can die now.

Shannon Gamache, London, England
U2 and Coldplay were by far the best acts of the day. Paul McCartney is an idiot. Who does he think he is, he has to open AND close the show. Pink Floyd should have done THE TIDE IS TURNING.

Mike Mitchell, York
The live8 show at Hyde Park was absolutely awesome! Dido, REM, U2, and Macca were the best for the day. Green Day was cool. I got a live8 beach ball. I almost sold my live8 tickets on e-Bay. I am glad I came. I think the Live8 DVD set is coming out this Christmas. I will be getting one for each of my friends. Who knows, maybe they can do a concert next year.

Drew Hudson, North Platte
Where is Robert Plant? I was hoping that he could make it this time around solo. His new band is great and I would have liked to hear him play Stairway to Heaven once more. What a great cause. I hope that all the people remember the live8 day and I hope they offer up all these events on DVD.

Kim Provence, Rodez
The trip to live8live Versailles was well worth it. I can't imagine that I will ever go to a concert with more life than this event. The Green Day video was cool. I saw Paul McCartney, but where is Ringo. Bono is no replacement for Harrison or Lennon and I thought he should have allowed Ringo to play along side him in the suit.

Chris Stevens, Quebec, Canada
For those who need a geography lesson, Barrie is NOT Toronto. All day long they announced that they were in Toronto. Toronto is about an hour and a half away. Anyway Jann Arden was great, so was Simple Plan and Deep Purple. I have never hear Sam Roberts, but I bought his CD after the show. I hear that the live8live DVD set will be out soon. They better include ALL the acts. Run DMC was horrible.

Richard Onofrio, Sandy Lake, Canada
The Great Big Sea were my favorite act. My wife is from Ireland and they made me think of her. She couldn't make the show, as she was about to go into labor before I left with my brother to see Neil Young. She was not happy and she gave birth to our son as I was driving back from Park Place. His name is David Neil Onorio, a little tribute to Neil Young.

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