Bands/Artists I Want To See And Haven’t (Revised)
I did a similar post as this in 2023, but since then, I’ve seen some of those bands/artists or unfortunately will never see now because they are gone.
So here is a revised version in 2025:
I have seen many bands/artists since my first concert in 1998.
However, I have not seen everyone, and unfortunately, many I’ll never see because they’re dead, they don’t come anywhere near me, or they just don’t do it at all anymore.
However, there are still some that I’m going to see and hopefully will someday see.
I wanted to show you my list of bands/artists I’m going to see soon or hope to someday see.
Here they are:
Jimmy Page-I’m including him on this list as a hopeful, but it won’t happen because he’s unofficially retired. He’s said for years that he will go back on the road and do shows, but he’s yet to do it. But hey, I can keep hoping. Especially since he performed at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2023, playing the Link Wray classic instrumental Rumble. Come on Jimmy!!
Led Zeppelin-It will NEVER happen, but I can dream. However, I’ve seen Robert Plant twice with Alison Krauss. I have Jimmy Page’s autograph and dream I’ll see him somehow someday. I’ve seen John Paul Jones 3 times, all in March of 2024. And I’ve seen the son of John Bonham, Jason, 4 times with his Zeppelin tribute band Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening (was Experience) and twice with Sammy Hagar & The Circle.
David Gilmour-He’s the last member of Pink Floyd still around I have yet to see. I keep hoping.
Ritchie Blackmore (Blackmore’s Night)-I keep hoping but I doubt it because he and his wife’s band do not play anywhere near me.
Danko Jones-They seem to never play in America, but I keep hoping.
Iggy Pop-Mariah and I would love to see Iggy, but again, I don’t know because he only does so many shows now and most are nowhere near.
Jake E. Lee-Great guitar player who had not been active for many years, but became active again a few years ago. Since COVID, though, he’s been mostly quiet. So, I don’t know.
Mike + The Mechanics-I love this band and hope they play America again. If not, I’ve seen the main man of the band, Mike Rutherford, with Genesis.
Chris Holmes-Former guitarist of W.A.S.P., who is now a solo artist. He still makes albums and plays, but he has not played America in quite awhile. I keep hoping.
The Cult-They still make albums and tour, but I always miss them, somehow.
Britny Fox-One member still does occasional shows with a different lineup. However, I also keep hoping the classic lineup will reunite someday too.
Black Oak Arkansas-Singer Jim Dandy is still going strong with a great lineup of people. They’re only doing a few shows here and there, but I hope more will happen.
Starz-They mostly play in New Jersey or near there it seems, but I hope they’ll play near me someday. If not, I’m good.
Biohazard-They reunited in 2023 and have played a lot and have made a new album, so they may be possible.
Bryan Adams-I was supposed to see him in 2023, but unfortunately, I got pneumonia, and could not go. I’m hoping to see him this year or someday, but if not, I’m good.
Fleetwood Mac-Probably not at this point, but maybe someday, I’ll see Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham separately.
Vandenberg-I was supposed to see Adrian Vandenberg in 2023, but was not able to. However, he and his band Vandenberg are Still making great albums and maybe I’ll get another chance. If not, I’m good.
Steve Perry-It will never happen, but hey, I can hope. He’s at least making albums again.
Metal Church-Maybe someday.
Nickelback-I would not mind seeing them, but if I don’t, I’m good.
Limp Bizkit-I would not mind seeing them, but if I don’t, I’m good.
Loudness-I was supposed to see them earlier in 2023, but they canceled. If I don’t ever see them, I’m good.
Joe Satriani-I would not mind seeing him, but if not, I’m good.
Trans Siberian Orchestra-I’ve wanted to see them for years, but I just never have. They come around all the time, but somehow, I always miss them. Maybe someday.
CTA (California Transit Authority)-Drummer Danny Seraphine, founding member of the band Chicago, has a great band that have put out a few albums and do shows, but if I went, I’d have to travel far, so he is doubtful. But if not, I have a signed 8×10 of the band, he signed a CD and DVD for me, and signed his book for me.
Peter Cetera-Another founding member of Chicago. He’s been very quiet since COVID happened, so he may be doubtful. Either way, I’m good.
The Godz-They are back together and I hope to see them someday.
Original Misfits-I’ve seen everyone in this band separately, but not together. They’ve only done a handful of big shows in the last few years, so we’ll see.
The Sweet-There are two versions of this band. I’ve seen one of them. The other seems to tour exclusively overseas, but hey, I can hope I’ll see that version someday. Either way, I’m good.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive Featuring Randy Bachman-Maybe someday. If not, I’m good.
The Guess Who-It is rumored they will tour in 2026. Here’s hoping. If not, I’ve seen their singer, Burton Cummings, in concert.
.38 Special-Hopefully someday.
Toto-Maybe someday. If not, I’m good. I’ve seen their guitarist, Steve Lukather, twice.
Phish-Maybe someday, but if not, I’m good.
Martin Barre-Former guitarist of Jethro Tull. I was supposed to see him in 2023, but he canceled for some reason. And this year he played somewhat near, but I couldn’t go. Maybe someday. If not, I’m good.
Manowar-They don’t tour America now, but hopefully they will eventually.
Van Morrison-I doubt it because he never comes anywhere near, but who knows.
The Outlaws-Maybe someday, but if not, I’m good.
The Marshall Tucker Band-I wouldn’t be against seeing them, but if not, I’m good.
That’s all I can think of.
Yes that’s still a lot, and hopefully, I’ll see most of them someday, but if not, I’m good.
Either way, I will always love concerts and I cannot live without music in my life.
Maybe someday I’ll revise this list again with an even shorter list because I’ve seen most or all of these listed above. Again, here’s hoping.