It seems as if every 80s band decided to reunite or tour in 2007. Upside is seeing shows I hadn’t seen “back in the day” and downside was the most expensive year ever for tickets.

Roger Waters

By far the best show from a theatrical and performance perspective. Who can beat a flying pig and Dark Side of the Moon?

Genesis

Best show for nostalgia. Phil Collins went up a notch in my book - he’s quite a showman and works the crowd. The set list was excellent spanning all the history of Genesis. It’s been said that Genesis was better without Gabriel and Gabriel was better without Genesis. With the exception of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway I have to agree. Worst part… Rained out at the Hollywood Bowl just before Carpet Crawlers and what’s up with Tony Banks? The guy never looks up from his keyboard. Ever.

Van Halen

Diamond Dave is one of the best frontmen to ever walk on stage. Eddie was top notch, Dave wasn’t overpowered by the amps, and Wolfgang played well. This was the most fun of the shows and even the most diehard VH fan would agree the playlist was excellent.

The Police

The Police can do no wrong in my book but Sting likes to meddle. I think the intention was good - give ‘em some variety - but, come on, we want it the way it was played in the day…period. By far, Stewart Copeland stole the show with Wrapped Around Your Finger and aside from the gray hair and glasses, the same old Stewart. Andy Summers shred in Phoenix and blase in LA. Sting was…well…Sting.

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