Guns n Roses - twice in the 90s and once in 2017.
Willie Nelson - twice in the 90s.

I saw them both twice during their peak years. And yes, Willie was still peaking in the early 90s. He sounded fantastic.

I've seen a lot of bands more than those two, but the more time passes, the more I realize the value of having seen those legends multiple times when they were at that level.

Had to consult my spreadsheet but most of top hitters are
My Morning Jacket - 17x
Robert Earl Keen - 15x(i have 15 on here but pretty sure i've seen him more than that over the years, spreadsheet only goes back so far
Paul Cauthen - 7x
SUSTO - 6x
Lord Huron - 5x
Bassnectar - 5x

Have over 200 artists i've seen live.

Toadies - 27

I came here to also post the Toadies. I don't have a count, but they were around CS a lot when I was in school. I can certainly say it was WELL less than 27 times.

Pearl Jam - 13 times
Foo Fighters - 7 times
NIN - 6 times

John Mellencamp 10 times
Sturgill Simpson 8 times

Tool, Metallica, and Muse all tied at 4 times.

Bon Jovi opening for Ratt - I was there too! That's usually my go to when discussing craziest opening act.

Not sure how many times but the bands I've seen the most would be:

1) Metallica
2) Nine Inch Nails
3) Tool
4) System of a Down

1. The Master's Men (Southern Gospel group my dad sang in)
2. Rush
3, King's X
4. Galactic Cowboys
5. Atomic Opera

Think I've seen Def Leppard 20 times now. First show I went to cost 25 dollars and the last was the Crue stadium tour.

Big Al 1992 said:

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Bon Jovi opening for Ratt - I was there too! That's usually my go to when discussing craziest opening act.

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This was December '85 at The Summit. Jon Bon Jovi sang "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town".

Ratt was ok. Kind of a letdown. DeMartini was great though.

Rush-2

Rush. 6 times. First time was Moving Pictures in 1981 at the old Sam Houston Coliseum. Last time was R40 at Toyota Center.

Carolyn Wonderland with Guy Forsyth for their annual Christmas show get together.

"Last year we went Round and Round! This year we're gonna Lay It Dowwnnnn!"

Less than 12 months later Slippery When Wet was released and Bon Jovi never opened for anyone again. While Ratt ended up on Behind the Music and Geico commercials.

NIN and Tool anytime they were in the general area...

Springsteen twice, but the second time they took the stage 90 minutes late with no explanation or apology and a very eclectic play list that was not well received.

Flashdiaz said:

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NIN and Tool anytime they were in the general area...

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This. Saw NIN atleast 6 times during the 90's. Tool 4 times over the last 10 years.

Sevendust (no idea how many - gotta be mid-teens now if not pushing 20)

Jimmy Buffett 13 times
Shane & Shane probably around the same number

Bunk Moreland said:

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And how many times (exact or estimated?)

For me it's Dave Matthews Band. Started going to their concerts once a year when I was 14 (now 35) and then double dipped in a handful of years as I got older. I think I'm at 28. This year will be for sure 29 in the Woodlands and possibly 30 if I head up to Dallas the next night.

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There's something about Dave Matthews Band that really gets people hooked. I have a cousin that has been to 132 shows. They've come to know some of the band more personally over time and they are all really nice people.

Cory Morrow at the Tap

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Pearl Jam/Eddie Vedder: 6
Tool: 6
Deftones: 6

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Very jealous of these 3! Which concert was your favorite from each of them, if you had to pick?

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That's like picking your favorite kid. The first PJ and Deftones concerts jump out because of their rawness and somewhat intimate settings. All of the Tool concerts are tied, though the '19 SA and '20 NO shows might have a slight edge. All amazing and memorable.

Big Al 1992 said:

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Bon Jovi opening for Ratt - I was there too! That's usually my go to when discussing craziest opening act.

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Saw PJ 4 times

First time was PJ opening for Soundgarden in a hollowed out grocery store in Houston (Unicorn Bowl) in '92. Instead of encore for Soundgarden, they closed with Temple of the Dog.

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Jimmy Buffett - 50+
Eric Johnson - 50+
SRV - 40+

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Toadies 15+ (Atleast 6 or 7 times at The Ridglea in FW)

Bunk Moreland said:

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And how many times (exact or estimated?)

For me it's Dave Matthews Band. Started going to their concerts once a year when I was 14 (now 35) and then double dipped in a handful of years as I got older. I think I'm at 28. This year will be for sure 29 in the Woodlands and possibly 30 if I head up to Dallas the next night.

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Hilarious, same thing here except I'm twenty years older than you. Started with HORDE festival and haven't missed a year since. Some years Dallas and Houston. Firedancer internet high-five!

I'm so jealous of y'all that saw SRV live. I can only imagine.

The biggest surprise I've ever seen was at Rock 101 Fall Jam back in the late '90's. It was one of the G3 tours. My wife and I are hanging out up on the lawn at The Woodlands. Between two of the guitarists this middle age dude comes out with an acoustic guitar and a stool. Everyone kind of looking at each other like who the f is this guy? He sits down and it was some of the most amazing guitar. Short set but by the end everyone is going crazy for this guy. Adrian Legg.

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Big Al 1992 said:

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Bon Jovi opening for Ratt - I was there too! That's usually my go to when discussing craziest opening act.

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Saw PJ 4 times

First time was PJ opening for Soundgarden in a hollowed out grocery store in Houston (Unicorn Bowl) in '92. Instead of encore for Soundgarden, they closed with Temple of the Dog.

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Was that venue known as the International Ballroom in 1995? I saw Corrosion of Conformity open for Megadeth at a place that definitely had been a Kroger.