I remember the day starting off with the fairly long early morning drive from NYC, where I grew up, to Philly for the event. even yes shows which are allways great. I got out, and it wouldn't be until late that night, there she was probably panicked out of her mind, but there I was. The Bell seemed to give the WFL instant credibility when it announced a crowd of 55,534 for the home opener, and 64,719 for the second home game. Enjoyed watching them eat an entire pack of Oreos in five minutes. Dream Weaver received a lot of applause. But my day was over and I was cold. Pin on 8 - Pinterest Sadly, I did not go to that concert. I think it's relevant to point out that a full moon was rising that night just as Yes hit the stage. Opening acts for the show were Santana and The Clash. Why? Felt bad for them. what was the last concert at jfk stadium - gengno.com The Philadelphia Flyers won their second Stanley Cup on May 27, 1975, and celebrated with a parade down Broad Street the next day that ended at the stadium. Next, Peter Frampton. the moon. After gaining entry and making a mad dash to get close to the front, I got split up,. I'm not sure. Each section of the main portion of the stadium contained its own entrance, which displayed the letters of each section above the entrance, in a nod to ancient Roman stadia. This was a great summer of concerts for me and my friends. So after a couple of songs I then slowly made my way out of the stadium and away from my two friends for the day, wading through all of the people to wait in the parking lot for my friend who had driven. And the orange drink container fight while waiting for Yes. In the game, England defeated Team America, 3-1, in front of a small crowd of 16,239. Read more about this topic: John F. Kennedy Stadium, If you love music, hear it; go to operas, concerts and pay fiddlers to play to you; but I insist on your neither piping nor fiddling yourself. They did not perform live again for 15 years, until 1997. Me and 4 friends from Margate, NJ got there early and when the gates opened John and I were herded in like cattle ready for the slaughter. but i'll never forget this night. Finally, Yes. The parking lot that surrounded JFK stadium was already starting to fill up with 'campers', hopeful on getting a prime spot on the field when the stadium gates open the next morning. The accounts are right on! John F. Kennedy Stadium (Philadelphia) - Wikipedia That being said, this is still a memory that I treasure. THE US BICENTENNIAL BAND- SOUND OF THE NATION - Academia.edu CONCERT MEMORIES: *Note: if you were there and would like to share your memories, pictures or tape please send it info@rirocks.net . Fleetwood Mac Concerts 1970s | Concerts Wiki | Fandom Clap My friends and I took up seats at an oblique angle to the stage, since we did not want to sit on the crowded grass. Now the concert. Belive me its true. The stadium also played host to Amnesty International's Human Rights Now! Karl Wallenda, 71, walks on a cable 200 feet above the playing field at Veterans Stadium between doubleheader baseball games in Philadelphia, Pa., Monday, May 31, 1976. Peter Frampton JFK Stadium 1976 The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley also made an appearance in Philly during the summer of '76 at the Spectrum, on June 28th, a little more than a year before he would pass away. The show featured Bryan Adams, The Tubes, Sammy Hagar and John Cougar (as he was referred to at the time). On June 20, 1981, The Allman Brothers Band, Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, 38 Special and The Marshall Tucker Band played at The Roundup. Anyway.., dubbed as the "1976 Bicentennial Concert", this Yes concert followed just a few days before their 6/17/76 legendary performace at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, NJ. The warning before Yes came on to get off the light towers because anyone up there would be fried. Lasers of blue and green fanned over the darkened oval of the stadium as the band launched into their set. I was trying to explain it to my 14 Year Old Son, and you verified everything. And Debbie?? And Allen Collins leaping 5 feet in the air! Now there's a blast from the past, Ya I was there me and my friend Glenn and some guy name supper kaz we were there. The Liberty Bowl's best game was its first in 1959, when 38,000 fans watched Penn State beat Alabama 70. I've seen hundreds of concerts and the summer of 76 stands alone!! Peter Frampton - Great!!! But remember after they started everyone booing them off the stage. I agree Gary Wright was fluff, but his band consisting of all keyboards and a drummer was really interesting to me, a young musician at the time. This show provided the majority of the concert footage for an NFL Films produced documentary called "Journey, Frontiers and Beyond". I think I was 13. The fight started kin the stage area and resembled the wave as it went around the stadium. As the day progressed it got hotter. Pousette Dart band came out, nobody really gave them a chance but they were pretty nasty themselves on their exit from the stage they said 'GOOD NIGHT JEW JERSEY' addressing the audience, I don't care how pissed off they were, no call for that. Rolling Stones - JFK Philadelphia 1978 (Dog N Cat DAC-078) there was a guy who took off all his clothes and put a paper bag over his head then began running full tilt on top of the crowd. On This Date, July 3rd, in 1976: Brian Wilson made his first appearance in 11 years with The Beach Boys in concert in Anaheim, CA at Anaheim Stadium. Being recent high school graduates, we decided it was a smart thing to park the car in the parking lot of our school, which is located in the heart of the North Philadelphia ghetto, and walk three blocks to the subway and not have to worry about parking hassles at JFK. The water trucks on the field spraying people down and giving out drinks. I was on my feet the whole time, trying to see, trying to hear, listening to music that was too big for the vastness of the arena, and too big for most of the people who had come to the show. i'd smack him two or three times, bang his head on the bench till his eyes opened, rolled to the back of his head and then up front again to stare at me and then complain that he had to go to the boys room to pee. We spent the day and night partying with all the other campers, and as usual, were pretty stoned. A group of 4 of us went. [citation needed], The stadium became known chiefly as the "neutral" venue for a total of 41 annual ArmyNavy Games played there between 1936 and 1979. WOW, some great memories are sure flying after reading these review's. [5] The Pennsylvania Railroad and its successors, Penn Central and Conrail, offered game-day service to all Army-Navy games, using a sprawling temporary station constructed each year on the railroad's nearby Greenwich freight yard. I can't add much more. As for my 23 years as a Yes fan, I can tell you that I've been there for the good and bad. Thanks for your great synopsis of the day. Music by Bicentennial Fife and Drum Corps. Yep, one fantastic concert. Rare 1976 Kennedy half dollars error coins value! On Saturday June 20, 1981, a concert called The Roundup, which included bands .38 Special, Marshall Tucker Band, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws and the Allman Brothers, took place in one of the original All Day concert events starting at 10 a.m. Another all-star show was staged at JFK on July 30, 1978 that featured the Sanford-Townsend Band, Bob Welch, Steve Miller Band and Fleetwood Mac. smoking and joking all around. I knew he was soaking up the enrgy. I pack those orange juice cartons, the size of a small basketball and i threw it at her. Originally known as Sesquicentennial Stadium when it opened April 15, 1926, the structure was renamed Philadelphia Municipal Stadium[4] after the Exposition's closing ceremonies. For those who are interested, I'd like to share some of the especially good and the especially bad memories: I thought I'd do a quick post on the 20th anniversary today (as I write) of Yes at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, June 12 1976. Even the LSD trippers couldn't get a buzz from them. A few dozen fans were allowed to enter the stadium to attend these rehearsals. Not too many people left the show at JFK before Yes hit the stage. Long Distance Runaround Sometime between Wright and the appears of Peter Frampton, somebody had the bright idea to bring on Mummers, a Philadelphia news-years tradition that brings the very worst of musicianship, taste, and intelligence to the fore. In the game, England defeated Team America, 3-1, in front of a small crowd of 16,239. The Rolling Stones. Does anybody remember the bathroom wait? Metropolitan Stadium Bloomington Concert Setlists It was also about 98=BA =46 and wicked humid. I do remember it being quite the show, with fabulous lighting, songs and sound! The laser lights were something beyond belief. Then the crowd mutinyed.Everything and anything that could be thrown was.They took the hint.Everyone cheered when they left.The next act was the puser bandI don't remeber themI remember a band but I think the crowd was booing them to get off. Please tell me someone else remembers Ronnie Van Zant in his bare feet. This was the show at which Rage Against the Machine stood on stage without playing in protest of the Parents Music Resource Center.[23]. it was my roman holiday. What a hot day. I grew up in Belleville, N.J. and me, my best freind Jerry, Randy, Cherly, and Rudy all hitched-hiked from Beleville, which is just outside Newark the day before and got their late afternoon after a couple of memorable experiences that we won't get into right now. Yes, Peter Frampton, Gary Wright and Pousette-Dart Band played the "1976 Bicentennial Concert" here on June 12, 1976 to 130,000 fans. Fans at the show recall concrete crumbling and bathrooms in poor shape. awesome day- got there - with my friend rob- had to meet some other peeps- they had a pair strawberry boxer underwear on a pole so we could find them in the middle of the field- we never left- until show was over- food fight was awesome- the fire in the stands - oh and the bands- oh and we forgot where we parked-forgot who drove or what car we took-. I came being a Yes fan and came away being a Frampton fan. Blondie concluded their Tracks Across America Tour here, on August 21, 1982. We were crushed back and for at the mesh gates waiting to be let in, and then thrust into the stadium by the force of crowd behind us. The "Papergate" scandal made the Bell and the WFL look foolish, and proved to be a humiliation from which neither recovered. If my kids ever do something like that I'll be scared to death. July 4th, 1976 Original Laminate. On August 20, 1983, The Police headlined another "JFK Jam" as these multi-act, all-day shows were being referred to. They were boring. (they agreed). it is a large, horseshoeshaped. In 1981, The Rolling Stones announced their World Tour via a press conference at JFK. Bicentennial Cup Tournament. The show was headlined by Sting and Peter Gabriel and also featured Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Tracy Chapman, Youssou N'Dour and Joan Baez. ; Here is your chance to own a genuine legal tender 1976 Bicentennial JFK Kennedy Half Dollar U.S. coin. I wanted to see Frampton, but you got to pay your respects on graduation day. 1976 U.S.A. Bicentennial Cup Tournament - Wikipedia The show started at 3pm and also featured Elvis Costello & The Attractions, A Flock of Seagulls, and Robert Hazard & The Heroes. "Bud" Dudley, a former Villanova University athletic-director, created the Liberty Bowl in Philadelphia in 1959. I was there and had forgotten some of what's been written, but I remember it now. In 1981, The Rolling Stones announced their World Tour via a press conference at JFK. what a show. I was 16 & it was already my 4th Yes show/tour. Fans at the show recall concrete crumbling and bathrooms in poor shape. Aug 6 1976 The Beach Boys at Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN, USA Artist: The Beach Boys , Tour: 15 Big Ones Tour , Venue: Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN, USA Edit setlist Aug 6 1976 Boz Scaggs at Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN, USA Artist: Boz Scaggs , Tour: Silk Degrees , Venue: Metropolitan Stadium, Bloomington, MN, USA rolling stones concert jfk stadium philadelphia 1978 $399.99 $5.10 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED 1776- 1976 S NGC PF67 STAR CAMEO PROOF SILVER KENNEDY HALF JFK COIN SIGNATURE LB $25.00 (1776-1976) Bicentennial Kennedy Half Dollars (10 coin lot) I can still see the fires that burned in JFK that night, at the tail end of a perfect day, as the end of the battle in "The Gates of Delirium" played out into the quiet, soothing strains of "Soon". Making it home to Northern Jersey, while the three passengers slept, along a windy back road. According to newspaper reports, the show at the Sportatorium in Hollywood/Pembroke Pines, FL that was to have . I was thoroughly sun-burned and not a little stoned. I been reading these reviews, and people are riffing on the Pousette-Dart Band. That Time Yes Played To 130k in Philly - 102.9 WMGK The original Led Zeppelin never played in the US again, although the surviving members performed at Live Aid. Philadelphia was the center of the professional football universe at the time; not only did the city host the defending NFL champions, but the league offices were also in town, headed up by NFL commissioner (and Philadelphia native) Bert Bell. 07/04/1972. Because Team America was composed of international players and was not the American national team, the Football Association does not regard England's match against Team America as an official international match.[11]. Led Zeppelin was scheduled to conclude their 1977 US Tour at the stadium, but the final 7 concerts of the tour were cancelled, due to the death of Robert Plant's 5 year old son Karac. John F. Kennedy Stadium, formerly Philadelphia Municipal Stadium and Sesquicentennial Stadium, was an open-air stadium in Philadelphia that stood from 1926 to 1992. There he was and every note was justwell it blew my mind. then carry him back up again with the help of some cool strangers. Opening acts included Bob Marley's former bandmate Peter Tosh and Foreigner. The Bicentennial Cup Tournament was an international association football competition, which took place in May 1976 in the United States. John F. Kennedy Stadium - Concerts - LiquiSearch We got seperated from the others but remarkably found them later. I t really was a all around great time and the best part was that the band themselves threat us with respect and kindness. What a memory. Some of the best memories are from camping out for concert tickets and enjoying Yes up close. John F. Kennedy Stadium. There I saw Roger Dean's sets , Alan White's kit, and last and most memorable, Patrick Moraz's Orchestron. The north bleachers started with Section NA. 6,059 fans saw Utah rout West Virginia in the first indoor bowl game. Then all the momentum stopped with another long delay between acts. A little later as the sun had set, Yes came on. Liz Cheney lands new gig with University of Virginia as she mulls 2024 And a very very underrated guitar player. However, even that crowd was swallowed up in the environment. No one knew who we were. "Yes booked into JFK" - Concert Preview - John Fisher, Letters to the Editor - Kathy Kessler - Carlisle Sentinel - 1976-06-30, "Concert jammed; transit, too" - Concert Review - Howard S. Shapiro and Frank Heick - Philadelphia Inquirer - 1976-06-13, Concert Preview - Phil Ceccola - Philadelphia Inquirer - 1976-06-06, "100,000 to launch the rock season" - Concert Preview - Jack Lloyd - Philadelphia Inquirer - 1976-06-06, "Running the Squeeze Play" - Concert Review - Jonathan Takiff - Philadelphia Daily News - 1976-06-18, "The music doesn't match the spirit - Concert Review - Jack Lloyd - Philadelphia Inquirer - 1976-06-13, "'Yes' concert a nothing at JFK Stadium" - Concert Review - Jay Samuels - Camden Courier-Post - 1976-06-14, "JFK Stadium to host 'major event'" - Concert Preview - Mike Sangiacomo - Pottstown Mercury - 1976-05-29, "Fourth a Dud; Tomorrow's Dynamite" - Concert Preview - Barbara Beck - Philadelphia Daily News - 1976-06-11, Ad - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader - 1976-06-03, "Concert jammed; transit, too" - Howard S. Shapiro and Frank Heick - Philadelphia Inquirer [Detail] - 1976-06-13, "Concert jammed; transit, too" - Howard S. Shapiro and Frank Heick - Philadelphia Inquirer - 1976-06-13. However I think Kevin took too much acid or suffers from some memory loss due to the 'temple-balls' we smoked that day, because both Cheryl (who had a car) and Rudy (the whinner) never went. The coin is layered in genuine 24KT Gold and is beautifully enhanced on the reverse with a permanent hologram by the Merrick Mint to highlight the original design using a unique authentic process. We were the first fuckin' act of the day. It was plagued by poor attendance; the 1963 game between Mississippi State and NC State drew less than 10,000 fans and absorbed a loss in excess of $40,000. i have know idea what happened but next thing i know we were headed in. Listen to the drummer, listen to the bass player, listen to this fuckin' little band, motherfuckers. Wow what a concert. the fires and the fireworks at the end. Listen free to The Rolling Stones - 1978-06-17.- JFK Stadium, Philadelphia (LP 1). I felt safe.and whenever I hear Frampton it's amazing after all these years I still close my eyes and go right back. 1 talking about this. Declaration of Independence - came about after England and Italy failed to qualify for the 1976 European Championship . If you look back today on this concert, the choice of acts was quite strange. to get tickets from Ticketron. Never saw anything like that since. It was so damn hot, the roadies took a hose, soaking and showering us with water, like animals. St. Joe's Prep defeated Northeast, 27-6, in 1939. THERE WERE SO MANY PEOPLE AROUND, THAT WHEN I FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO PASS OUT, THERE WAS NO WHERE TO FALL. Jun 12, 1976. Not much to add. I couldn't believe how many people were there and all the 55 gallon drums of beer taken from all the concert goers. after my dileriam earlier i passed up many opportunitys to get stoned. The Bicentennial Jam 7-4-1976 Rockford IL concert, with Head East, Derringer, Frank Marino, Ted Nugent, Foghat Live Aid in Philly: An Oral History - Philadelphia Magazine The rest of the band was strong, however, especially Lindsey Buckingham's guitar work and Christine McVie's vocals. Our jug of vodka and OJ went bad but people who were wacked out that went by took some chugs and it didn't faze them. They started heaving them out the back of the trailer, and the crowd went into a frenzy picking them up. [13] I remember that morning. You know, I thought that line about the acid being bad getting announced from the stage was something I had seen in a movie. My mom was 6 months pregnant with my brother, my pop told her she couldn't miss this show. WOW! The reason the Bicentennial Dollars were minted was to honor the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, signed by many of the most notable United States Founding Fathers on July 4, 1776 to proclaim the sovereignty of the nation. And they were cool. It was a monumental and magical day for me--my first concert of any sort, my first of many Yes shows, the only time I ever saw full RELAYER material performed, and (incidentally) the first time I ever smoked pot. But the food flight.(I don't think I'll forget a bunch of us grabbing our blankets, holding them over our heads and putting our girlfriends in the middle so theu wouldn't get hit) AWSOME CONCERT!!! Bicentennial July 4, 1976 - and if you were around at the time red, white and blue were your mandatory colors. Instead, the Browns shredded the Eagles' vaunted defense in a 35-10 rout, and went on to win the NFL Championship that first year in the league. In between acts, time dragged. It was the best Fourth of July ever. The Supremes played at the stadium on September 10, 1965.. Then Frampton came on, and to the delight to many, simply repeated his famous "Frampton Comes Alive," album. I was in attendence as well as with the above poster, Kevin Decker. JFK Stadium hosted Team America's soccer match against England on May 31, 1976, as part of the 1976 U.S.A. All the bands were fantastic. Thinking I was lost at midnight. Yes and Peter Frampton recreate '76 Philly concert tonight at Tower Theater I'm so glad I found this site. Bicentennial Cup Tournament. SKU: cd-Rolling-stone-12297 Categories: new-2022, Rolling-Stones Tags: 1981 ), PA, Philadelphia . It was 1976. The idea of sending military musicians to act and perform as ambassadors were quite brilliant. Also remeber the laser show Yes put on. i was 16 and a big yes fan. And the best concert was seeing Elton John at the Tower in 79. Judy Garland gave her last concert in America here in 1968. Now for the highlights. Apparently in honor of the old stadium's football heritage and the Eagles' recent NFC championship, Jaggerwho performed in something resembling a pair of football trousers and knee pads for much of the tourat one point donned an Eagles jersey that became part of his '81-'82 stage wardrobe. Same for the pousette dart band. I was their . YES / Peter Framptom / Gary Wright / Pousette - Dart Band. Two other highlights of the day were watching Joe Jackson at the Mann scold the crowd for whistling during one of his songs. how i carried him pass the crowd sitting on the steps and into a bathroom with 2 inches of urine on the floor was a different story. Posted on . The day John Hammond died. I remember feeling sorry for the Mummers while wondering WHY were they on stage at a rock concert!? 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The stadium played host to the Monsters of Rock Festival Tour, featuring Van Halen, Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica and Kingdom Come, on June 11, 1988. The stadium played host to The Monsters of Rock Festival Tour, featuring Van Halen, Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica and Kingdom Come, on June 11, 1988. Pacific Gas & Electric. The trash that was left in the stands was used as bond fire fuel during Yes when everyone who was sunburned started having the chills. (Getty Images) It was July 13, 1985 . God was I cold. When I find the rare moments today where I can look above my daily concerns, quiet mind, heart, and body, and sense something bigger in the universe, that's the moment I relive. Don't buy my real estate investing course: https://www.trader.university/courses/5721-real-estate-investing-made-easy Use the discount code YT99 to get the best price .
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