WE asked Facebook group We grew up in Southampton which were the biggest and best bands they had seen in the city.
Dozens of members responded, each of them eager to throw their favourite local gig into the mix.
These pictures provide a small taste of some of those answers.
You can join the group by clicking here.
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Genesis at the Gaumont. April 1980.
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Led Zeppelin live at The Gaumont. Jan 21, 1973.
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Slade concert at the Gaumont. March 10, 1981.
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The Who at Southampton Guildhall. Oct 18, 1971.
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Elton John at the Gaumont. April 11, 1979.
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Thin Lizzy at the Gaumont. November 30, 1981.
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Wings at the Gaumont. December 1, 1979.
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Bros. at the Mayflower. July 1988.
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The Rolling Stones performing at St Mary’s Stadium. May 29, 2018.
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The Beatles at the Gaumont. May 12, 1963.
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