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is this the greatest live band of all time?

l know everybody has there own opinion however you be the judge?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyEbr6HvWy0
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crustycoot
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I heard Santana at the Pavillion in Flushing Meadows the weekend before Woosdstock (1969).  No one there had ever heard of them (headliner was Savoy Brown BB, 2nd act was Charlie Musselwhite's BB), but Santana opened, and tore the roof off the place...and this was an open air concert!!  Every bit as good as their legendary set a week later.
But the best live shows I caught were Talking Heads in 1980 with the "Remain In Light" band, and Little Feat in '76-77, both at the Orpheum in Boston.  Absolutely masterful performances, full of improvisatory touches, but perfectly in control...
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dwiphefl1128
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As far as live bands, I kind of want to hear a band that sounds better live than on their records. Five bands come to mind...I saw all five 3-4 times in the 70s and 80s. All produced a "big" soundstage type of sound where vocals and instruments were more substantial than on the their albums which is saying a lot as all the albums of these groups were always recognized as having great studio acoustics.

* Early to mid Yes

* Early to mid Genesis with Peter Gabriel

* Steely Dan

* Springsteen

* Peter Gabriel after Genesis

lpretiring
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mitch2
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@dwiphefl1128 
I kind of want to hear a band that sounds better live than on their records
I have seen many bands that fall into that category as I believe most musicians/artists are energized by a live audience.  I heard two of your listed bands during the periods you list and both shows were outstanding:
  • YES - 1976
  • Genesis - Lamb Lies Down tour 
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