Posts Tagged ‘wembley stadium’
I’ve been to both the new Wembley Stadium and the old Wembley Stadium in my lifetime. There is a pretty big difference, believe me. I’ve seen football there, charity footy too, and concerts, although I’ve only seen music concerts at the new stadium.
I first visited Wembley Stadium back in my youth as a (roughly speaking) 10 year old whippersnapper. I had just won an art competition so me and the family travelled down from Manchester to London for the day and had a guided tour. Since then I’ve seen the old Wembley host many special events. Back in the ’80s there was Live Aid. Then in the ’90s some of the biggest bands in the world have performed beneath its twin towers.
It was a bit of a shame when the new version replaced the old. I feel that there was something of an atmosphere, a buzz, a legend inside the old place which has yet to be replaced. Maybe the national football team of England can put something into the new place with or maybe it needs some big music acts to step up and replace those images of the past that still currently stand out in everyone’s mind when you think of Wembley Stadium.
New Wembley or Old Wembley – I know which one I think is best – what do you think?
New Wembley Stadium vs Old Wembley Stadium?
The Old Wembley Stadium was Legendary
I’m a Mancunian, and you’ve guessed it, I’m an Oasis fan. A massive fan. I’ve followed them through the ’90s Brit-Pop era, and into the new millenium. I’ve got all the albums, all the T-Shirts from gigs, and have seen them in small venues to the largest. Oasis will live forever.
I think Liam Gallagher has one of the most recognisable voices in world music and the split of the two brothers from Burnage, Manchester is a loss to rock n roll.
I think one of the best gigs they ever did were the Wembley Stadium gigs back in the late 1990s. As well as Finsbury Park in London, and Old Trafford Cricket Ground, plus the now infamous Knebworth gig which broke records for attendance. They love the fans, and the fans love them – that’s what truly great bands are all about.
Oasis Will Live Forever