Leeds has always been a city that lives and breathes live music. Our venues aren't just buildings; they are the backdrops to some of the most defining nights of our lives.
When we asked Yorkshire Evening Post readers on our Facebook page to name the single best concert they had ever been to in the city, the response was an absolute avalanche of nostalgia.
We’ve stepped back in time to curate 21 of the most incredible, historic, and brilliantly chaotic gigs that took place right on our doorstep.
Did you manage to catch any of these legendary sets?
19. The Stax/Volt Revue at the Queens Hall (1967)
A soul package tour for the ages. David Growns and Paul Winton remember witnessing true royalty on March 22, 1967: Booker T & The MGs, Sam & Dave, and a headline set by the legendary Otis Redding. | Walter Iooss Jr./Getty Images
20. Big Country at the Town & Country Club (1990s)
Reader John Stubley shared a fantastic personal memory of this one: "My parents owned the Pinewood Hotel in Chapel Allerton and Big Country stayed there. They gave us press tickets, and after the gig, we sat in my living room having a bevvy with them. Absolute gold." | Brian Rasic/Getty Images
21. Pearl Jam at the First Direct Bank Arena (2014)
Locking down our final spot is grunge royalty. Pearl Jam's monolithic 2014 showcase is still talked about in hushed tones by local rock purists. Readers Paul Allen and Stuart Pimblett both pointed to the band's relentless energy during a massive set that ran for well over three hours—including a legendary nod to the city’s musical history with a mid-set Live at Leeds tribute. | Jason Oxenham/Getty Images