I didn't even count those kinds of shows ... I saw a lot of acts including Sha Na Na, Harry Chapin, Chuck Mangione, Benny Goodman, Helen Reddy, Arlo Guthrie, and others at the Temple University Music Fair, which was very near my home. (all before 1980, IIRC)

I didn't either, Wolf..... Peter, Paul & Mary at a beatnik coffee house or Bob Dylan at a Tufts' University dive, don't count.

No way! Have you guys been drinking? :headshake

What would the odds of that be?

Ep doesn't drink, but we know Griff's a big fucking alkie. :)

My first concert was Barry Manilow in 1981...I'm not ashamed.

Chick Corea, Dave Weckl, John Pattatucci

Catalina's Bar and Grill, one of LA's best jazz clubs. I sat right next to the stage, watching Chick play piano, close enough that I could see the voicings he was using.

I still have yet to attend a big arena rock show. I've played in more than a few, but never attended one.

My first concert was Barry Manilow in 1981...I'm not ashamed.

My Mother PAID me to go see him with my sister .

I was 5 at the time...my mom is a big 70s lite rock fan. Saw him again in 1985...he puts on a hell of a show.

Don't know what exactly...
A luxemburgish band maybe on a school concert, band called T42 in 1992.
First festival, a small Blues Festival with headliners : Golden Earring and Michael Katon. Rocked like hell.
Concerts with Paolo Conte (famous italian jazz-man), Dave Brubeck or Paul McCartney (World Tour). Don't know anymore.
But a lot of good memories.

INXS on their Kick Tour

What I remember most about it is that the opener was Steel Pulse, which was a kinda rastafarian speed metal band. The crowd essentially booed them off. I think they only got about three songs out before they gave up.

I have never been to a rock concert. **sniff**
In 3rd or 4th grade I was on a class trip to hear the Denver Symphony Orchestra, and I've been more interested in classical/symphonic music ever since.

Yes, I really am that []. :p

That is a shame they are not a bad band, of course an INXS fan wouldn't know. ;)

Peter Frampton LIVE - 1976 in Philly. I really went for the opening band which was YES. Kinda funny as my older brother was forced to take me if he wanted to go. When we got a block from oour house he stopped the car and said "Anything that happens tonight does NOT get back to Mom - clear?" I competely understood after we picke up his friends and they all started partying. I haven't missed a Yes concert in 30 years and have taken my own kids to several - a great memory and a great beginning to a legacy.

Ah, one of my favorite shows of all time was Yes, 90125 tour, Hersheypark Arena. Just remembering that show for Jac the other day. It was outdoor, night, general admission on a football field, but the band was newly reinvigorated and in great form. Somebody had a massive banner reading Give Peace A Chance, and Mr. Anderson remarked on the state of the moon in the clear sky above.

I was at that show too - spent 1/2 an hour taping my name and address to the bottom of a frisbee and threw it to Jon (lead Singer) Who held it high, smiled and tossed it back itno the crowd without ever noticing my note - Oh well.

Am I the only one who finds it frightening that (1) anyone would book Yes and Framptom together, and (2) that Yes would be the opener?

I know Framptom was HUGE during the middle 70's. Hell, I *still* can't abide hearing that Heil talk boxed "good times, good times, good ty-imes" crap after 30 years. Forget the fact that all those songs on that live album had been completely and utterly ignored by the listening public when they were originally recorded. Forget the fact that Frampton's quality work in Humble Pie was long behind him by "Comes Alive" was released. How in the world could anyone have headlined him over Yes?