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1. My first concert was in 1996 and I was only eight years old at the time. As a result, I can't really remember seeing this country singer whose biggest hit was 1995's "Lipstick Promises." Can you help me remember who I saw?
2. I promise the rest of the people I've seen won't be as obscure. My next concert took place in 2005 and featured a band that I'd always been a fan of. One thing was missing from the band, though, and that was lead singer Steve Perry! Fans of this band miss Perry and would gladly welcome him back with "Open Arms." Which band is this?
3. I felt like a "Macho Man" after seeing this group consisting of a Native American, a police officer, a biker, a construction worker, a GI, and a cowboy. Which band inspired me to want to be "In the Navy?"
4. I had to take a "Photograph" just to prove to everybody that I had front row tickets to the next band. I got to see one of my favorite guitarists, Vivian Campbell, along with the band's amazing one-armed drummer, Rick Allen. Who did I have front row tickets to?
5. I was a little disappointed that the next singer on my concert list left "Raspberry Beret" off of his set list, but to see this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee live was still worth every penny, even if the seats weren't that great. "Let's Go Crazy" was the first song of the night from which artist?
6. In 2006, I got to see a singer notable for curling his lip. Born in 1955, his abs still put young peoples' physiques to shame even today. He and guitarist Steve Stevens constantly tour across America. I don't really like getting in the mosh pit, though, so when I saw this former Generation X band member, I found myself "Dancing with Myself" apart from everyone else. Who did I see?
7. In 2006, I saw a band consisting of Jon, Richie, Tico, and David play in Des Moines, Iowa (one of many concerts I've seen in Des Moines). Not enough information? One more hint: New Jersey. This should be easy. Who did I see?
8. At my next concert, Patrick Monahan took the stage with his band and by the end of the concert, he was inviting kids to come on stage and sing along with the songs, which included "Meet Virginia" and "Drops of Jupiter." Which fan-friendly band did I see now?
9. One of my favorite concerts happened in 2007 with a legend who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. The women still think he's sexy as they did in 1978 when he asked them if they thought he was in a song. The concert was fantastic and everyone left feeling "Forever Young." Which icon did I see?
10. I saw Alice Cooper in the summer of 2007, the main attraction in a double bill. Formed way back in 1967, the opening band in question had also toured with Cooper in 1972 when their self-titled album came out. This album featured "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll," but it wouldn't be until 1977 when we would hear about Tokyo being destroyed by a famous monster. Which opening act did I see?
11. My next concert was another double bill featuring two hard rock/metal icons. Both men started out in famous bands and later went solo to achieve even greater success. On one of the men's albums that was released in 2001, the men did a song together called "Iron Head." I don't want to give this one away too easily, because you must name both men. Who are they?
12. I saw my next band in February of 2008, where there was certainly an "Eruption" in the crowd for the recent return of the band's lead singer who had originally gone solo in 1985. Sammy Hagar was certainly not in attendance for this show. Which band did I see this time?
13. This piano-playing icon broke onto the scene in 1973. He would semi-retire in 1993 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999. I saw him in 2008. He released so many classic songs that he couldn't fit them all into the show I saw. Even though I didn't get to hear "Uptown Girl" and "All About Soul" that night, I was still in awe of this music legend. Which legend am I talking about?
14. I had tickets to see Aerosmith in 2006, but the concert was cancelled due to Steven Tyler having a throat issue. Now it's happening again with LeAnn Rimes! Yes, believe it or not, I was going to see LeAnn Rimes, but she cancelled as well. At least this time we got a replacement! After seeing this country music legend perform songs such as "She is His Only Need" and "No One Else on Earth" live, I forgot about LeAnn Rimes. Who did I see?
15. My next show was a three-band concert. After seeing The Sword perform, we got a very entertaining show from Down, a band that featured Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown of Pantera fame. The main event of the show was the greatest birthday present in the world: a band I'd always wanted to see. The only hints I will give is that they had a "Guitar Hero" video game with most of their major songs on it and their self-titled album was their fifth album released. Who did I celebrate my 21st birthday with?
16. It's hard to believe an artist doesn't particularly like their own trademark song, but for the next artist, it's true. Almost every time before she sings about the "real tough cookie with a long history" live, she admits she really isn't thrilled about the song. Still, never one to disappoint her fans, she sings it anyway. Who is this "Invincible" rock icon?
17. One of the great rock showmen played my first 2010 concert. As the former frontman of a "toxic" 1980s-early 1990s metal band, he announced to the crowd that we would all be videotaped and possibly put on an episode of "Celebrity Apprentice," a show he was participating on. Who was this?
18. He has sold more than 250 million records. In 1997, he released what would become the best-selling single in the history of music. On April 16th, 2010, he played live in Des Moines, Iowa. His concert began with the epic "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" and would conclude over three hours later, making it the longest concert I've ever attended. Who did I see this time?
19. After seeing the concert in the last question, I only had to wait a whole day to see my next one. On April 17th, 2010, one of the most well-known hard rock/metal bands came to Des Moines, although they consider themselves rock and roll. It wasn't just five people singing and playing instruments. It was a show in every sense of the word. We got to see a "Rock and Roll Train," a giant inflatable woman named Rosie, and a big bell. For those about to rock, who did I have seats to?
20. Finally, I was literally one foot away from this artist when I got pit access to her concert in May of 2010! While I was getting mobbed by teenage girls, probably around the age of "Fifteen," I saw this star work not just the entire stage, but the entire arena! She wielded many custom guitars, but I couldn't quite see how many teardrops were on them. Who is this "Fearless" artist?
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