Available for both RF and RM licensing. What a great experience! The Garden went crazy!!! Pittsburgh Jazz Festival Aretha Franklin, the Staple Singers, Walt Harper, Roland Kirk, David Newman, and Herbie Mann. DICE Dental International Congress and Exhibition. Bennie and the Jets Mar 29, 2023 KISS April 23 rd 1976 Ontario Canada Concert Poster $6. Biographie Dbuts au Cameroun. [8] Even allowing for this modest cost overrun, it was still a bargain price for a major sports stadium even by 1970s standards. I will never forget where I was, who I was with, or what I did. The Dave Matthews Band played seven shows at the stadium from 1998 to 2001. I remember thinking that after they cleared the stage after Dave that nothing was being set up for Elton and it would never get going. Schaefer Stadium Concert History Foxboro, Massachusetts, United States 1 Concert Concerts Photos Schaefer Stadium Concerts Latest Photos View All Photos Chicago / The Beach Boys Jun 29, 1975 Uploaded by Zimtrim Chicago / The Beach Boys Jun 29, 1975 Uploaded by Live Rock Top Genres 2 users have been to Schaefer Stadium including: Zimtrim montana frost depth map; Hola mundo! Back then he liked to throw piano benches. Additionally, in 1994, the Drum Corps International World Championships were held in the stadium. I was there too, and shared your experience to my Music and Record Sharing with Ron Oliveri page on facebookI posted my 74 program alsoI was from Brocktonso glad to share your article on my page! Also felt it was a cant miss date. Mar 30, 2023 Group of 4 rock concert posters. 11 junio, 2020. I remember my brother lighting one of those when the lights went out and people held up lighters. We couldn't celebrate YES or Prog Rock without flashing back to one of the largest concerts in Philadelphia history, the 1976 BiCentential Concert at JFK Stadium featuring YES, Peter Frampton & Gary Wright. I was there Artists Elton John. Wow, now thats being a FAN! During heavy rains, the numerous unpaved spots in the parking lot turned to mud. It was the best Fourth of July ever. John again appeared in a Face to Face concert with Billy Joel on July 18, 1994. My favorite Elton John program, from the 1974 tour featuring brilliant art by Jacques Benoit. He cleaned himself up and his life and career lit up. Statue of Liberty garb Ill never forget! I said Sharon. As he started to sing I realized we were really far back from the stage. What a nice guard!!! 19 ans, en 1974, Thomas Nkono trne dj dans les buts du Canon Yaound, tout rcent champion d'Afrique 1971.Il enlve son premier titre national un an plus tard. The Spirit of '76. We had alot of fun on the way and were excited not knowing what we were about to see.This was the first concert of my life and to see my idol in person was unbelievable. Elton hit most of my favorites that night Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, Benny and the Jets. On 4 July 1976, Elton played Schaefer Stadium near Boston. Now you can Crocodile Rock forever! In an early example of stadium naming rights being sold to corporations, the stadium was named after the . I looked at Mark with a sad face. He was really good and years later I read that Elton was a little upset because John was so good. I discovered Elton in 1973 after hearing Bennie and the Jets for the first time. You want to get closer? he said. When this agreement expired after the 1982 season, Anheuser-Busch took over the rights. With this in mind, Kraft swooped in and bought the team himself. Jones, the FBI agent, announced the remains discovered by . It was also almost completely exposed to the elements, meaning that there was almost no protection for the fans in storms (outside of beneath the stands) or in extreme cold. Yeah, I took my passion for Elton and ran with it, apparently. $10 ticket to see one of the most memorable concerts of a lifetime. Wow, thats pretty amazing! Instead of putting the name of one of its brands of beer on the stadium, Anheuser-Busch agreed to name it in honor of the Sullivan family, then the majority owners of the Patriots. Our tickets were general admission, not for specific seats, so we plunked ourselves down on the football field all day. Like yourself I have been an Elton fan since first seeing him perform in 1974, I was 14. A short time later she returned with the paper inscribed To Sharon with love, ELTON JOHN x George Konow (now 82). Thanks for this great blog Patricia. When the Sullivan family went into bankruptcy after sponsoring the Jackson's "Victory" Tour, Kraft bought the stadium. New . Due to residential noise complaints, this series was moved to Pier 84 on the West Side in 1981. I think Ill remember it until the day I die. You're not alone in this town. In Stadium Firsts, we look at programs and other ephemera marking the debut of sports teams in their home venues. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Stephen Roth Elton John Jul 06, 1976 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Stephen Roth Good Morning to the Night Bennie and the Jets Philadelphia Freedom I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues Border Song Tiny Dancer Have Mercy on the Criminal His manager didnt see him as a big name anymore and was booking him into small venues. [citation needed], The original name in 1971 was Schaefer Stadium for the brewery of that name in an early example of the sale of naming rights. NYC Parks Comr Martin Lang cancels 3 soul music concerts at Shea Stadium in July, citing police fears of possible repetition of crowd disorders and assaults that erupted at a soul concert at the . I remember fireworks too. Elton John Piano, Vocals What a thoughtful flight attendant! ), Grow Some Funk of Your Own Fantastic ! you were AWESOME tonight ! Concerts. Schaefer Stadium, July 4, 1976 Contributed photo. What a day and night..we met so many cool fans too. I was there too, 40 years ago today. Love those outfits! It was our nations Bicentennial celebration. The whole concept was mind numbing for me since I was so worried that I wouldnt find a ticket, and I couldnt find one until my dad and his friend drove me to the stadium around noontime saying youre getting in if we have to throw you over the wall. By the late 1990s, Foxboro Stadium had become functionally obsolete by modern NFL standards. During the final week of the 1971 season, Holy Cross moved its home game against rival Boston College to the newly-constructed Schaefer Stadium, due to a heavy snowstorm that rendered Fitton Field in Worcester unplayable.[20]. One of the best events of my life! Im glad I found this site and the opportunity to share my remembrance of July 4th, 76. Nice Facebook page Ron!! Ray Cooper Percussion (He got sick at beginning of tour and was out for most of it. Such an electric experience! Olympic Stadium Concerts (Updated for 2023) Date Concert Venue; Location Apr 27, 2023 Upcoming. Aug. 28, 1977. New England Patriots Julius Adams receives oxygen on the field during a hot preseason game at Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. We were the lucky ones! On 29 June 1976 in Landover, Maryland, the eastern half of the US got the newly named "Louder Than Concorde (But Not Quite As Pretty)" tour, a testament to the onslaught Elton and his ferocious band were delivering to a country in the midst of its Bicentennial celebration. With their two first-rounders in 1976, the Patriots selected Arizona State cornerback Mike Haynes and Ohio State safety Tim Fox. Eltons come here to Jacksonville quite a few times but Ive never gotten to see him. It featured a number of notable performances. It was originally named Schaefer Stadium after the Schaefer Brewing Company. I was 14 and my dad made sure i got a ticket and a ride to the stadium for my favorite rock star ELTON JOHN, on the most important day in American history. Also went to November 1974 at the Garden. So glad to share this with you and others who were there! It is a splendid life. I sang every song with him. I graduated from high school in 1976 and went to the concert with one of our teachers!! The Rolling Stones played three nights on September 27 and 29 and October 1, 1989, then two more nights on September 4 and 5, 1994 and lastly October 20 and 21, 1997. Foxboro, Mass. Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, United States Jul 25, 1976 Fleetwood Mac Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 25, 1976 Jul 25 1976 Eagles Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 25, 1976 Jul 25 1976 Dave Mason Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 25, 1976 Jul 25 1976 Boz Scaggs Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 25, 1976 Jul 25 1976 She started walking down the aisle, turned around and came back and asked whats her name. Mark and I went through all the Monty Python routines we knew and canoodled a little a bit throughout the day, which in hindsight was probably a bit rude to Paula. Knowing that the revenue from the Patriots would not be nearly enough to service the debt, the Sullivans quietly put the team and the stadium on the market. After only two years, Orthwein tried to move the Patriots to his hometown of St. Louis. People had them in the stadium! Stadium Concert. Wish there was a video out there of the concert. This was back in the day before crowd control measures were implemented. Was also there at the Garden in 74. Patty. I got to shake his hand when he finished which was pretty cool, even for this old guy. At some point during his set he had this water bag type thing that he started to squirt out into the fans up front, swinging it around then letting it go flying into the crowd. It was all general admission and we wanted to make sure we got there in time. Keep it Elton guys!! Such a great Fourth of July. I was mezmorized. I think they gave us wristbands and the entire stadium section was filled with people waiting for tickets. I waited until I was about 30 to tell my Mom that part of the day. tickets, thank you cards, Asian dresser box, grad decor, flower holder bag and more. We all have a duty to ourselves as Americans to unite and defend our freedoms from those who seek to impose on our constitution, whether they be foreign or domestic, we must defend. Was blown away with John Miles & Dave Masons performance. I hope Sharon has treasured that little piece of paper. When that stage rolled out and the Statue of Liberty stood on the piano we all just looked at each otherthen Elton jumped off and Grow Some Funk of Your Own cranked! I was ten years old and at first, my parents brought me and my older brother there just to listen outside the fence because we were huge EJ fans (thanks to our parents). Elton John Jul 4, 1976 1 encores, 19 songs. Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding Metallica and Guns N' Roses brought the Guns N' Roses/Metallica Stadium Tour to the stadium on September 11, 1992, with Faith No More as their opening act. Some 38 years later, still remember this 4Th Thanks for the pix Pat !! The last game played in the stadium, "The Tuck Rule Game", was played in a snow storm; a Patriots win against the Oakland Raiders, which famously featured an overturned fumble call based on the then-applicable tuck rule in the final minutes. http://www.bignoisenow.com. In 1971, the New England Patriots moved into Schaefer Stadium, which would be the team's home under various names (including Sullivan Stadium and Foxboro Stadium) before Gillette Stadium replaced it in 2002. Hi KarenI was there too! We are the lucky ones! However, as in 1992, Kraft refused to let the Patriots out of their lease. It was our nation's Bicentennial celebration. Here's the history behind Elvis Presley's 1976 concert at Roberts Stadium Daniel Smith Special to the Courier & Press 0:05 0:57 On Oct. 24, 1976, the then 41-year old Elvis Presley performed. July 4, 1976. The official facilities page for the Arizona State University Sun Devils One of my more vivid memories was on the drive back from the show. Yes. 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Stadion . Glad everyone who has responded to this blog post remembers it so well too! Schaefer Stadium, July 4, 1976 Contributed photo So there was no way I was going to miss this concert. Someone Saved My Life Tonight No one seemed to mind us snaking through the crowd. 92 PRO-FM, the powerhouse Top 40 station in Rhode Island held an Elton John Sign Contest for the biggest and most artistic fan signs.
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