Who was the best “live support band” you’ve ever seen. ?

At the Colston Hall, Bristol in the mid 1970's I saw Renaissance who were very good. The, 'support,' act was the excellent Caravan:

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Originally Posted by RichardM

I saw them headlining in about 1977. Johnny Kidd was long dead but Mick Green etc were still there. They were a three piece then, bass, guitar and drums.

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I see that BBC 1 has McCartney at the Cavern Club on Xmas Day at 23.45.
The great Mick Green was one of his guitarists here.

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Originally Posted by tricks

Happy Mondays supporting James at Manchester Ritz. Blew them away. Great venue the Ritz.

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it was , saw some great bands up there

And it had a grab a granny night

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Originally Posted by Feedback

Milltown brothers supporting the Charlatans in Newport around 1992

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apple green Great song

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Originally Posted by Des Parrot

UB40 supporting the Pretenders

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Was this at the Top Rank, Des?

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

apple green Great song

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Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY

it was , saw some great bands up there

And it had a grab a granny night

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the Mcr Ritz with its bouncy floor, great venue. seen loads of quality in there. the last was fat white family, seems like a lifetime ago now

Elbow supporting The Rolling Stones (both top quality)

Stranglers supporting Man