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Essential Live Recordings
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Live At Leeds [Deluxe Edition]Live At Leeds [Deluxe Edition] by The Who
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Remember, this is essentially a 3-piece band. Absolutely mind blowing.
Band Of GypsysBand Of Gypsys by Jimi Hendrix
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Rock, Funk, Soul, R&B, Psychadelic. It's all here. If you've never heard Jimi play live start here my friend.
How the West Was WonHow the West Was Won by Led Zeppelin
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Captures Robert Plant before he can no longer hit those really high notes. Not their best show(s) but it is the best live official Zeppelin out there.
Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! by The Rolling Stones
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Great live show. Essential Stones. Brian Jones at his peak.
Jimi Plays Monterey/Shake! Otis at Monterey - Criterion CollectionJimi Plays Monterey/Shake! Otis at Monterey - Criterion Collection
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This is available on CD as well. Jimi's legend as a guitarist and showman was cemented with this unbelievable performance.
Live RustLive Rust by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
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Roadeyes rule. "Shelter me from the powder and the finger..." My favorite singer/songwriter. Period.
YessongsYessongs by Yes
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Wonder why Chris Squire's considered one the greatest bass players ever? Just listen to "The Fish".
Stop Making SenseStop Making Sense
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One of the best concert movies of all time.
Europe '72Europe '72 by The Grateful Dead
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This one turned me on to the Dead. Most of these live versions are still my favorite to this day esp. Jack Straw!
The Allman Brothers at Fillmore EastThe Allman Brothers at Fillmore East by The Allman Brothers Band
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Duane Allman gives a clinic on the slide guitar. No one else even comes close to playin' slide like this man. Such a loss.