Some of these I could still see in concert as they are touring still but most have called it quits.

Led Zeppelin

I remember where I was when I heard that John Bonham had passed away in 1980. Living in Puerto Rico from 1972-1976 made the opportunity to see Led Zeppelin, as well as a number of the other bands in this list, as zero. When we moved to Texas in the summer of 1976 the opportunity became possible. However Led Zeppelin never came to Austin (that I can remember) and that was the closest city to where I lived. I remember seeing the ad for them coming to Dallas in the newspaper but I couldn’t drive to Dallas by myself (still in high school) and my parents were not going to make the 3 hour drive for me to see them.

Queen

Another band that never really came close enough for me to go see. I would’ve loved to have seen the original Queen with Freddie Mercury, but the opportunity never arose.

Van Halen

I had a chance to go see these guys (the Sammy Hagar era) in downtown Dallas. They put on a free concert and there were thousands that showed up. The newest remastered release of For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge contains a Blu-ray of this concert. I was living in Dallas, 1992 I think it was, but we had a 2 year old son and so that put the kibosh on attending. Otherwise, I don’t remember ever getting the chance to see them during high school or college. This was all pre-internet days so you had to rely on the local newspaper for information and we did not live in a big city.

Black Sabbath

They have called it quits, I believe. I had some chances living here in Dallas but never went through with getting tickets. I regret that now.

The Scorpions

I’m sure they have come through Dallas but once we started having kids, attending concerts was not high on our priority list. They are on tour this fall so maybe they will swing through Dallas.

Rammstein

I missed them when they came through Dallas last time. They are on tour again in Europe so I hope I can go see them this year or early next year when they come over to the U.S. I think the last time they came through Dallas they played an outdoor venue during the hottest time of the year – August – here in Dallas. I no longer have the stamina to attend a 100 degree concert. We’ve missed many concerts this year because all the bands that have come through Dallas play at this outdoor venue during August.

Angel

Would’ve been great to see them in their heyday. They did release an album within the last couple of years but their tour is small and mostly in the Midwest. They are currently in Japan where they continue to have a huge following. Maybe they will make their way to Dallas.

The Tubes

Seeing them in their heyday would’ve been a treat. They are still a band but their tours are mostly in California and the Midwest. Maybe they will make it to Dallas soon.

Boston

These guys, or I should say Tom Scholtz, put out an album every 10 years it seems. The last album was 2013 and the last tour was 2017. I’d say the chance of seeing them is nil. But never say never. Seems about time for a reunion/farewell tour.

Blue Oyster Cult

These guys are still kicking and I missed them the last time they came through Dallas. They just put out a new album that I bought. As of this posting they are currently on tour in the Midwest playing state fairs and casinos. It looks like they are sharing the bill with Cheap Trick as well. THAT would be a great concert to see. I hope they make their way to Dallas.