1st Concert - What's Yours?

[magicmarkie]

Hi Linda,
Looked up the set list, Ruckzuck & Kling Klang were there plus an early version of Showroom Dummies. Cannot remember anymore than that though I guess the band members were stationed at individual keyboards (like now actually), as for a backdrop-no idea at all.

 

[Quad Linda]

Thanks, magicmarkie! What an INCREDIBLE first concert!! I'm envious. I don't recall them playing live in Chicago back then. Perhaps they passed me by. Schaufenster Puppen, eh? I got into them in '73. Everyone I played them for gave me the same reaction: what the hell is that and where can I get it? Within two years, everyone would be fahn fahn fahn auf der Autobahn. Although I've always been a fan, the early instrumental stuff is still what I like best. I still have my old Philips LP's.

I managed a hifi store in a mega shopping mall when Man Machine was released. We would play it on a system aimed out our open storefront, at the top of an escalator. Mall management and the other merchants weren't happy, but it would draw customers like flies. Once again: what the hell is that and where can I get it?

Hi Linda,
Looked up the set list, Ruckzuck & Kling Klang were there plus an early version of Showroom Dummies. Cannot remember anymore than that though I guess the band members were stationed at individual keyboards (like now actually), as for a backdrop-no idea at all.

 

[jdmack]

Keith played keyboards, Greg is bass, guitar and vocals[/QUOTE


Oh shit! there I go again. It's all part of getting old I think. spelling words back words and switching names.
anyway, did Keith do the flip? I'll get it one of these days. I am the original space cadet.

No, Keith didn't do the piano flip at the Richmond show. But Carl's drum riser spun around to reveal cool dragons painted on his gongs (according to my fuzzy memory).

J. D.

 

[CPR]

Four Tops/1966/Westbury Music Fair/changed my life forever!

 

[Quad Linda]

It's the same old song.

Four Tops/1966/Westbury Music Fair/changed my life forever!

 

[timbre4]

Three Dog Night / Osibisa @ San Diego Sports Arena in August 1971 when I was 13. It was fun but the 2nd & 3rd concerts are the ones that changed my life:

Emerson, Lake & Palmer / Back Door - Feb 21st, 1974 San Diego Sports Arena
King Crimson / The Strawbs - June 19th, 1974 Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium

Update: I met John Wetton at the UK concert in Philadelphia last night.

 

[leevitalone1]

It's the same old song.

But a different meaning since you've been gone!

 

[Bleedink]

First concert: 14 years old and saw REM during Fables of the Reconstruction tour in a small theater in Kalamazoo. I attempted to get back stage but they wouldn't let me. However, Peter Buck saw me on the way out to the stage and signed a poster for me! Michael Stipe came out wearing a black skirt. There were like maybe 1000 people there. Excellent show. Later in life I attempted the same trick to get back stage to see Nick Cave. I made a few lewd offers on behalf of me and my female friend but apparently we were not that particular stage hand's type. We did get to see Nick on the way out. What a concert! Didn't get to sleep with Nick Cave. Sad.

 

[Hepcat]

The Nice in Centennial Hall in London, Ontario in 1970. I was greatly impressed by both the amoeba light show and Keith Emerson's gymnastics/histrionics over and under his organs.

 

[rustyandi]

Bill Haly and the Comets
Plus Freddie Bell
At West Melbourne Stadium
Along long time ago
The most exciting time time in my life
Until the wedding night

 

[Quad Linda]

Welcome, Hepcat. Love your avatar! Kwad Kitty digs it, too.

How many organs does he have???? :yikes He only had one when I saw ELP.

The Nice in Centennial Hall in London, Ontario in 1970. I was greatly impressed by both the amoeba light show and keith Emerson's gymnastics/histrionics over and under his organs.

 

[leevitalone1]

Welcome, Hepcat. Love your avatar! Kwad Kitty digs it, too.

How many organs does he have???? :yikes He only had one when I saw ELP.

Well, I certainly hope he wasn't an - - - organ donor!
:spot

 

[Hepcat]

Welcome, Hepcat. Love your avatar! Kwad Kitty digs it, too.

How many organs does he have???? :yikes He only had one when I saw ELP.

Three I believe.

 

[mandrix]

Whatever would make you think that Pink Floyd is maybe not music I like???

No offense meant, I don't know if you do or don't.

 

[IanProudfoot]

1st Concert: Manfred Mann's Earth Band 1979 at Portsmouth Guildhall. I still remember it as if it were yesterday.

Most recent: Ian Anderson - Thick as a Brick 1&2 last Sunday, 6th May at Southampton Guildhall.

 

[kvsawilson]

My first show was Grand Funk Railroad in El Paso, TX back in 1970. Opening act was Bloodrock. I was only 9 years old and was really wowed by the experience. Been a concert fan ever since. Definitely the first time I ever smelled pot.

Most recent: Ian Anderson - Thick as a Brick 1&2 last Sunday, 6th May at Southampton Guildhall.

Would love to hear your take on it. I'm trying to figure out a way to see one of the shows.

K

 

[tomwrock]

My first rock concert was Woodstock Music and Art Fair in Bethel, NY, August 1969. I was 18, 2 months out of high school. The accomodations were very primitive, open sky with occaisional rain, but for the 3 night $18.00 ticket price (which I ended up keeping as a souvenir) it was worth the price.

Tom

 

[wavelength]

My first rock concert was Woodstock Music and Art Fair in Bethel, NY, August 1969. I was 18, 2 months out of high school. The accomodations were very primitive, open sky with occaisional rain, but for the 3 night $18.00 ticket price (which I ended up keeping as a souvenir) it was worth the price.

Tom

That is something. Can you tell us a bit more?

 

[Robert van Diggele]

First concert was Pink Floyd Division Bell tour in De Kuip in Rotterdam. They played a full Dark Side in the second set.

 

[Quad Linda]

An underrated Floyd album. I've heard that Dark Side is pretty good, too. lol!

First concert was Pink Floyd Division Bell tour in De Kuip in Rotterdam. They played a full Dark Side in the second set.