4/5: The loudest concert I ever witnessed. But the concert was everything The Ramones were supposed to be!
Feb 20 1988
Red Hot Chili Peppers, 02/20/1988
3/5: I remember not being too thrilled about the concert.
Oct 29 1987
Chris Isaak, 10/29/1987
4/5: Very good show by Chris Isaak and his (at the time) perfect backing band.
Jun 21 1987
Prince, 06/21/1987
4½/5: Concert as part of the Sign O’ The Times tour. Due to heavy rains, he unfortunately didn’t perform Forever In My Life this night. Still, it was a top show!
Jun 08 1987
Pinkpop, 06/08/1987
3/5: The festival marred by rain, rain and yet more rain, but, for me, the introduction to Lone Justice/Maria McKee!
Jan 17 1987
The Fatal Flowers, 01/17/1987
4/5: The best Dutch band ever, The Fatal Flowers live at De Koog.
Aug 18 1986
Prince & The Revolution, 08/18/1986
5/5: The soul revue that Prince served this night was otherworldly. It would never be as good as this ever again!
Jun 11 1986
The Fatal Flowers, 06/11/1986
4/5: The best Dutch band ever, The Fatal Flowers live at the Melkweg.
May 19 1986
Pinkpop, 05/19/1986
4/5: The Cure: fantastic closing act to a beautiful Pinkpop day. The sun going down, surrounded by lovely people and all (my personal) favorites being played.
Dec 07 1985
The Fatal Flowers, 12/07/1985
4/5: The best Dutch band ever, The Fatal Flowers live at De Koog.
Nov 23 1985
Claw Boys Claw, 11/23/1985
4/5: Claw Boys Claw, saw them play a lot during this time. Fantastic live band.
Sep 07 1985
The Toy Dolls, 09/07/1985
2½/5: Nice for a couple of songs, too predictable and ultimately boring.
Oct 06 1984
Herman Brood & His Wild Romance, 10/06/1984
3½/5: I have seen Herman Brood many many times live, particularly here at De Koog. I know I was here on this day because of circulating images of the soundcheck.
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