The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses Perform 'Live Forever' at Spike Island Concert

Spike Island
Widnes, England, United Kingdom

• By May 27, 1990, when The Stone Roses performed at Spike Island, they had already released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album in 1989.... Read Full Description >

  By May 27, 1990, when The Stone Roses performed at Spike Island, they had already released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album in 1989. This album played a pivotal role in the emergence of the Madchester scene, blending alternative rock with elements of dance music. The Spike Island concert is often noted as a landmark moment in the band's career, attended by a reported 27,000 fans and highlighted as one of the significant events of the era. The performance showcased the band's burgeoning status as leaders of the British music scene, further fueled by hits like "Fool’s Gold" and "I Wanna Be Adored." Interestingly, this live recording is regarded not just as a significant concert, but also as a cultural milestone, symbolizing the peak of their influence before internal tensions led to their eventual disbandment in the late 1990s.