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Man, I don't know if I could ever pick out a favorite, there have been so many phenomenal shows. But I can tell you for sure that ther hasn't been one lately to break into the mix for me. I'll give it a shot.

Jane's Addiction, 1988, at The Nick Rocks, a seedy little dive bar in Birmingham, Al.
Just as Nothing's Shocking was first hitting the scene Perry had waist length, bright red dreads, lime green gloves up to his elbows, and fishnets. Dave Navaro way before he was a "star." They blew that place up in front of maybe 100-150 people.

Smashing Pumpkins, ~1992 & 1993, at The Masquerade, a bar in Ybor City in Tampa, FL.
Back when Billy Corgan was wearing sundresses and combat boots and had long hair. Easily two of the best shows I've ever seen. Wide open aural assaults. Just bad ass shows.

REM, ~ 1997, at The Thunderdome in St Pete, FL.
Odd to me that a domed stadium would have housed one of my favorite shows, but me and a buddy got to the front row to witness it up close and it was just an amazing show. IMO, this is when REM was peaking into one of the best bands around.

Ministry, 1992, at Lollapalooza in Orlando, FL.
Along with Pearl Jam, Chili Peppers, Jesus and Mary Chain, Soundgarden, and others, Uncle Al and Ministry stole the show. To this day, because of that show, I go see Ministry whenever I have the chance. I don't know of another band out there that just brutally assaults you for a couple of hours the way Ministry does. Loud, proud, fast, and in your face.

Man I could go on and on...