Best live performances of all time
Fancy seeing the live performances that changed music, blew minds, and literally made people faint? Of course you do. So here are the best live performances of all time.
Last updated: 26th Jun 2024
Originally published: 18th Jan 2023
Music is subjective. We all know this. But over the decades, there have been some live performances that blew all others out of the water. Performances that drew over a million people, changed the industry, and inspired thousands of people all over the world.
Dearly beloved, we’re gathered here today to celebrate the best live performances of all time. From metal to electronic, rock to pop, here are some of the greatest performances the human race has ever been blessed with.
Metallica's 1991 Moscow Performance to a crowd of 1.6 Million
It goes without saying Metallica is the biggest metal band on the planet, but if you needed proof, this is it. While we don’t know for certain exactly how many people turned up to this iconic performance, it’s estimated at around 1.6 million, which is bloody loads. This performance sounds remarkably almost exactly the same as the record, only with the unparalleled energy a live performance can bless you with. We’d say it’s definitely the best live performance ever from a metal band.
The iconic Queen at Live Aid 1985
This performance by Queen in 1985 saw the band play an electric setlist full of their most popular tunes in front of 72,000 people. Most performances by Queen were incredible for more reasons than one. Some of those reasons include Freddie's natural showmanship, charisma, and virtuosic abilities.
But at Live Aid, the crowd were eating out of the palms of their hands from start to finish. The vocals were incredible (obviously), and the guitar tone; the band were at their best, the sound was incredible - it’s the whole package.
Daft Punk changing the game at Coachella 2006
Due to copyright, this documentary clip is the best we could do for finding videos of this iconic performance. But still, from this short clip alone, it’s clear how important and incredible this gig was. This show was so ground-breaking, it changed electronic music forever. From this point on, DJs and artists began to think outside the box and create elaborate, mind-blowing stage designs.
Prince with the best Super Bowl Half Time show of all time
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