Music Fans Would Love To See These Future Concerts In Rockford

When it comes to future concerts coming to Rockford, the resident music fans have plenty of suggestions for the local venues.

The History Of Concert In Rockford

Depending on how long you've lived in Rockford and your age, you might not know about the incredible concert history in the Forest City. Our town was a regular stop for all the big bands and shows. There were the old Rockford Speedway shows. How about the first couple of years at the Rockford Metrocente? It was very impressive.

RELATED: Rockford's Favorite Concerts

Rockford's Concert Wishlist

Just because we don't get a lot of shows in Rockford anymore, doesn't mean the fans can't still be hopeful. I recently did a survey on social media to see what bands would be included on a concert wishlist. You might be surprised who made the cut. Check out the top vote-getters.

Top 11 Most Requested Bands On Rockford's Concert Wishlist

• #1 Aerosmith

• #2 Cheap Trick

• #3 Iron Maiden

• #4 Kiss

• #5 AC/DC

• #6 Metallica

• #7 Styx

• #8 Bon Jovi

• #9 Tesla

• #10 Foo Fighters

• #11 Def Leppard

Honorable Mentions From Rockford's Concert Wishlist

The wishlist of concerts that music fans in Rockford would like to see in town was huge. Check out all the other bands that received mentions. These shows would definitely keep our venues busy for a long time.

• Journey
• Boston
• Sammy Hagar
• U2
• Lou Gramm
• Todd Rundgren
• Bob Seger
• Eric Clapton
• Scorpions
• Stevie Nicks
• Billy Joel
• Poison
• Starship
• Firehouse
• Lynyrd Skynyrd
• Pink Floyd
• Tom Keifer Band
• John Mellencamp
• Head East
• Foghat
• ELP
• Chicago
• Alice Cooper
• The Cars
• ZZ Top
• Queen
• The Who
• The Police
• The Eagles
• Guns n Roses
• Winger
• ELO
• Judas Priest
• Heart
• Bret Michaels
• Queensryche
• Hairball
• Blackberry Smoke
• Depeche Mode
• The Wallflowers
• Mahogany Rush
• Robin Trower
• Harmony Riley
• The Goodyear Pimps
• Matchbox 20
• Dead Daisies
• Billy Strings
• Kings Of Leon
• Gov't Mule
• Pantera
• Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown
• Kid Rock
• Tool
• The Pretty Reckless
• Godsmack
• Volbeat
• Seether
• Black Stone Cherry
• Shamans Harvest
• Saliva
• Alter Bridge
• Airbourne
• Goose
• Crossfade
• Slayer
• Stick Figure
• Thrice
• Korn
• Sevendust
• Fear Factory
• Texas Hippie Coalition
• Deftones
• My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult
• Highly Suspect
• Falling In Reverse
• Five Finger Death Punch
• Disturbed
• Avenged Sevenfold
• JD Simo
• One Direction
• BTS
• Avett Brothers
• Eric Church
• Oak Ridge Boys
• Wheeler Walker Jr.
• Jason Alden