I looked at Mark with a sad face. What an entrance. We got good seats stage left about 3 rows back from the access path on the lower stadium level. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Quarantining through this Covid pandemic crisis has allowed me a lot of time to reminisce about my youth and do some Google searches at the same time. ALLAH AKBAR !!! Im also somewhat amazed (and also quite pleased ) at how well hes been able to attract new audiences. I was so close I could reach out and touch his costume, if I dared, which I didnt. . Bennie and the Jets Stadium Concert. Billie Jean King sang backing vocals and Elton slipped Holiday Inn in to the 20-song set list, a unique event on this tour. They can be seen in a book called Its a Little Bit Funny in which photographer David Nutter followed Elton on his 1976 tour taking pictures. Thanks for sharing. Mike Thomas Your email address will not be published. A little late to the party with this. It was something well never forget! For some of us, this was one them. Thanks for sharing your story Peter! I was all of 10 years old and we were able to get within about 25 yards of the stage. They were $10 apiece.We all piled into my friends older brothers car and left at 4 a.m. for the drive from Endicott,NY to Rich Stadium in Buffalo,NY. Ray Cooper Percussion (He got sick at beginning of tour and was out for most of it. Elton John 4 July 1976 19 Songs, 1 Encore. Yes, I have treasured that piece of paper with Elton Johns autograph ever since I received it in 1976! We had gen adm. tickets too so spent a lot of the time roaming around trying to get closer to the stage. 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. I got the nicest least expected kiss goodnight. Required fields are marked *. Thank you! Elton doesnt do a plain black piano. In fact, all of the remembrances are joyous to read. Thanks again for your story! My boyfriend is now my husband. I was mezmorized. Mona Lisa and the mad hatters, This is the time of Revelation , today people, not later on. King and Charles Mingus. Got home around 3 AM. Yes. All this time, all this waiting, and Elton was only going to be a tiny whir of a dot. This was a serious life-changing moment and weekend. Got home around 6AM knowing I had been a part of something big. The Louder Than Concorde Tour : Elton John, Schaefer Stadium Foxborough, Wayland (US) - Jul 4, 1976. Paul McCartney brought the Flowers In the Dirt Tour to the stadium on July 24 and 26, 1990. The Beatles Shea Stadium August 23, 1966 Ticket. I LOVE Elton John, and have always enjoyed hearing my dad relay the story about the day he and the crew transported Elton and his band . Additionally, in 1994, the Drum Corps International World Championships were held in the stadium. I had stopped by a friends house a few days prior and he mentioned he had an extra ticket to the show if I was interestedhell yeah! She was dangling it out her car window. Now the anticipation was really growing because Elton was next.It really didnt matter that right before he came on it started raining and never stooped. Although the official spelling of the town's name is "Foxborough", the shorter spelling was used for the stadium. As I just turned 20 & secured 2 tickets to this show, little did I know it would be something I would never forget ! Thank you 92 PRO-FM, Gary Berkowitz, Schaefer Stadium (for hosting the concert), my buddy Mike, and of course, Sir Elton Hercules John! Ive seen some amazing concerts over the years and got some everlasting memories. What an excellent musician and band they were. Im sure the Pops were glimmering that year, but what we got was ELECTRIC!!! Tour Rencontre Div. [1], Quotations related to Louder Than Concorde Tour at Wikiquote, reliable, independent, third-party sources, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Elton John Concert Map by year: 1976 | setlist.fm", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Louder_Than_Concorde_Tour&oldid=1097718813, This page was last edited on 12 July 2022, at 09:06. We left two days early from.our home in NH with youthful anticipation of nights in a hotel with the opposite sexand what a night we had. It also lacked luxury boxes, an increasingly important source of revenue for other teams in the league. I snagged a pair of tickets to go with my boyfriend Mark. [5] The performers included Carly Simon, who made her TV debut, Ike & Tina Turner, Kate Taylor, Boz Scaggs, and the Beach Boys. Eltons gold rimed glasses were easily seen in his seat as he watched the crowda reaction. It was the best Fourth of July ever. 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. I had been a fan all through high school and saw him at the Boston Garden in 1974 At the end of that concert he brought Stevie Wonder out and they did Honky Tonk and Superstition. I saw Elton at the Music Hall, late 70s maybe? I still turn up the car radio when I hear them.After Boz was done my friend said to me Do you think Elton will use that black piano for his show? I laughed and said No way. Too young, too foolish. 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. Home; About; Program; FAQ; Registration; Sponsorship; Contact; Home; About; Program; FAQ; Registration; Sponsorship . [17] After Sullivan went bankrupt and Robert Kraft purchased the stadium, Kraft stripped Sullivan's name and renamed the venue "Foxboro Stadium". ), The Boston Patriots played the 1969 season at Alumni Stadium at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and the 1970 season, their first in the NFL, at Harvard Stadium in Boston's Allston neighborhood. In the opening week of the 1975 season, Boston College hosted Notre Dame at Schaefer Stadium in their first ever meeting. I will never forget where I was, who I was with, or what I did. The duo became instant starters for the Patriots and helped solidify New England's most noticeable weakness in the defensive backfield. "[3], Club owner and musician Hilly Kristal co-founded the series with producer and concert promoter Ron Delsener. John Miles and Dave Mason were good, but EJ was tremendous and topping things off with the fireworks made one appreciate Americas bi-centennial. I grabbed Paulas and like a bull, Mark stormed through that crowd, pushing people aside until we got to the very front of the stage. Stadion . Sam Sampler was the captain. It was a low point for him. It was spectacular !The fireworks at midnitethe whole day was just breathtakingYes, we remember him coming into the stadium by helicopter.Dave Mason and Traffic? Amazing show and memories are still so vivid. Yes, I put the fan in fanatic. When Eltons albums came out, I bought them, when they came out as 8 Track cartridges (Yes, freakin. ) I was there also Patricia! The concert was incredibly fun and exciting. However, as in 1992, Kraft refused to let the Patriots out of their lease. George on Pine Mountain in Georgetown (Redding), CT. George and Sharon, Id be interested in sharing your story. We arrived well after 2AM in town & Pati lived on campus. tickets, thank you cards, Asian dresser box, grad decor, flower holder bag and more. His manager didnt see him as a big name anymore and was booking him into small venues. Seen him a few times since and all were good, but not as electric as that 4th of July night. Sullivan Stadium hosted The Who's 25th anniversary tour on July 12 and 14, 1989. Check out YES' set list & some vintage '76 video of the band. We waited in the parking lot for a few hours talking with people, waiting for traffic to thin. Foxboro Stadium, originally Schaefer Stadium and later Sullivan Stadium, was an outdoor stadium in the New England region of the United States, located in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Thats a funny story! After John Miles was done out came the next act. im listening to Elton now, moved by this memory:). John. Mar 30, 2023 Group of 4 rock concert posters. Id seen him in concert twice before, in 1972 at the Boston Music Hall and in 1974 at the Boston Garden. A little while later, 2 complete strangers grabbed us and put us on their shoulders. has been a town of terrors for visiting NFL teams in the 21st century. I may have even tried to rate the songs, using a star system, but after a while, it became pretty apparent that they were ALL getting five stars. I took one of my best friends, Mike Napolitano, to the concert with me. This was back in the day before crowd control measures were implemented. $10 ticket to see one of the most memorable concerts of a lifetime. On that day, along with 60,000 other fans, I got to see Elton John perform in concert at Schaefer My first concert. Stadium Concert. And with the help of god i took my pocket full of small bills and prowled screaming i need one!!! you were AWESOME tonight ! Harry Sinden of the Bruins walked across the ice and got a great ovation. Due to their relatively modest wealth compared to other NFL owners, they pledged the stadium as collateral for the tour. After we got to altitude, the flight attendant came up to the cockpit and asked if we d like to have his autograph. No public funding was used to construct the $7.1 million stadium. My heart was pounding like i stole something but I got in!! [citation needed], In 1977, Dr. Pepper assumed sponsorship of the Central Park concert series, renamed the Dr. Pepper Central Park Music Festival. You want to get closer? he said. ALL PRAISE DUE TO ALLAH. I was there too. Feb 23, 2014 - July 4, 1976. Wow, now thats being a FAN! After having been to both November 74 shows at the Garden, we were psyched to be seeing EJ in the open air of the tin can called Schaefer Stadium. Fantastic ! 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. 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. The only hitch: The show started at 7 a.m. And filming for a movie would mean the headliner wouldn't finish until after 5. Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting Take a look at my website http://www.little-dirt-cowboy.co.uk I hope Sharon has treasured that little piece of paper. It planted tons of seeds for our careers and life, and 40 years later, Mike has had a great career as a Disc Jockey (including 92 PRO-FM) and is a professor who teaches the history and business of radio, and I have worked as a producer and promoter with amazing artists including Christina Aguilera, The Beach Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many many othersand that weekend with Elton John definitely was a central moment (among many great ones along the journey) that paved the way for the life we have now. U2 played on The Joshua Tree Tour on September 22, 1987, and later performed three nights of their Zoo TV Tour on August 20, 22, and 23, 1992. What a wonderful memory Mike! (The Redskins left after the 1936 season, in which they hosted the NFL Championship Game, not in Boston but at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding While the capacity of the Wollman Rink was usually limited to about 6,000 to 7,000 people, it is reported that Bob Marley's performance in 1975 had attracted about 15,000 people. The festival was sponsored by Rheingold Breweries until 1968, when the task was handled by F. & M. Schaefer Brewing Company. Thanks for bringing back the memories. 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Three Dog Night. 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! If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected]. Very basic stage setup with a black piano. Wish there was a video out there of the concert.
GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Davey Johnstone Electric guitars, banjo, mandolin, rhythm guitar, background vocals, slide guitar. I love everyones recollection of this fabulous, historic event. NOTE: Preparing this blog post I dug out some of my Elton memorabilia. One of my best memories from youth 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 6,000 people "jammed into the bandstand near the [Central Park] Mall while thousands more sprawled out on the grass and under the trees. Date Location Venue; August 8, 1976: Erie, Pennsylvania: Erie Stadium: August 14, 1976: Fargo, North Dakota: Civic Auditorium: August 15, 1976: Minot, North Dakota It was my first Elton and one that I still speak of to this day. Originally it was supposed to be Dave Mason that opened the show but it ended up being John Miles that came on about 12 noon. Ray Cooper Percussion (He got sick at beginning of tour and was out for most of it. The night became infamous for the unbridled mayhem at a very chilly Schaefer Stadium, as more than 60 fans, most of them inebriated, were. You're not alone in this town. Thanks for the great post, came across it as Im reminiscing with 4 of July around the corner. It was part of the Louder than the Concorde But Not Quite As Pretty Tour. Just before the Schaefer Music Festival kicked off in the summer of 1968 a free concert was given in Central Park featuring the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, three of the top acts at that time. To those who dont hide and conspire. I was beside myself. Madonna performed her "Who's That Girl" tour there on July 9, 1987, to a sell-out crowd. With the completion of the AFLNFL merger in 1970, the league required its teams to play in stadiums which seated more than 50,000, and no venue in Boston proper could accommodate a crowd this size with NFL amenities. We had only been dating a few months and had a passion for Monty Python. Hi George, what a great story! Thanks for the link to your site Rich! He pounced across the stage in shimmering silver sequins with fireworks spouting from his crown. Concert added by Nancy . Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy OMG it was AWESOME !!!!! Over the next several years, there were regular changes in the line-up but by 1975, a stable lineup emerged with Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, John and Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks becoming the core line-up of Fleetwood Mac. Awesome concert. Elton John has just one concert at Schaefer Stadium on 4 July 1976. Dave Mason Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 4, 1976 Jul 04 1976 Following concerts Dave Mason Frost Amphitheater, Stanford, CA - Jul 18, 1976 Jul 18 1976 Dave Mason Concord Pavilion, Concord, CA - Jul 19, 1976 Jul 19 1976 Last updated: 6 Feb 2023, 01:24 Etc/UTC 6 people were there I was there too Dmassguy GayeMarvin kevinaitch pjc1 suze_ct In this day and age, we all need a little Elton to raise our spirits! I bought the tickets for my boyfriend for his 18 th birthday. And I agree with you Matt. the tour included two legs (United Kingdom and North America) and a total of 62 shows. Thanks so much for your comments! What I remember most was the frenzy in the stadium waiting for his arrival and when he came out in a Statue of Liberty costume, the crowd went wild, then the music just kept it all going all night long. We drove up from Newport and to this day this is one of the best concerts Ive ever been to. Yeah, I took my passion for Elton and ran with it, apparently. Like all of you I too was at this awesome show. The stadium opened in August 1971 as Schaefer Stadium,[2] primarily as the home venue for the renamed New England Patriots of the National Football League. 7/13/1973. . Schaefer Stadium hosted Elton John on July 4, 1976, as well as Boz Scaggs, The Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac on July 25, 1976. I met him to get his autograph after the show and I said to him. A helicopter touched down in the stadium and Elton hopped out dressed like the Statue of Liberty. The Spirit of '76. As a result, when Kiam himself was crippled by financial troubles, he sold the Patriots to James Orthwein in 1992. I have a bad photo of it somewhere. Schaefer Stadium hosted Elton John on July 4, 1976, as well as Boz Scaggs, The Eagles, and Fleetwood Mac on July 25, 1976. The Dave Matthews Band played seven shows at the stadium from 1998 to 2001. Biographie Dbuts au Cameroun. The stage was placed in the "U" shaped part of the stadium and faced an area comprising 14,000 seats of the 30,000 plus seat structure. Such a great Fourth of July. Curtains 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. Presale tickets will be available on Feb. 28 to Legacy Fan Club members at 9 a.m. and General Fan Club members at 11 a.m. Those presales end a Watch Now: Related Video Here it was our nations 200th birthday and on the most important day of the year, my hero was going to be right in my backyard, to be specific just 20 miles from my hometown of West Bridgewater, Mass. Hi Sharon, as I responded to your dad, I think this story is really cool and fun and would love to share it in my newspaper. It was originally named Schaefer Stadium after the Schaefer Brewing Company. John again appeared in a Face to Face concert with Billy Joel on July 18, 1994. A wonderful surprise was when he brought out Kiki Dee to sing I Got the Music in Me and to join him on Dont Go Breaking My Heart. 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. With a capacity of just over 60,000 (only 10,000 above the NFL's minimum seating capacity), it was one of the smallest stadiums in the NFL. What an amazing concert. [21] From 1983 through 1987, BC used Schaefer/Sullivan Stadium as an alternate home venue to host crowds larger than could be accommodated on campus at Alumni Stadium. The name Sullivan Stadium took effect on May 23, 1983. Find the perfect peter guenter stock photo, image, vector, illustration or 360 image. I have pictures of the show which I can look at to help remind me what a crazy day it was. Nice Facebook page Ron!! But we were teens and there was nothing much to do. The official facilities page for the Arizona State University Sun Devils . Super cool Linda! I bought everything of his that I could get. Strolling across the Massachusetts Ave. bridge repeating the lyrics to Holiday Inn. I went with my boyfriend I was almost 17. When that stage rolled out from behind the curtain and Elton as Liberty on the grand piano we all went nuts. Autore dell'articolo: Articolo pubblicato: 16/06/2022 Categoria dell'articolo: tippmann stormer elite mods Commenti dell'articolo: the contrast by royall tyler analysis the contrast by royall tyler analysis But where was Elton? Im 55 now but I often think back to when I was 16 and experienced one of the best days of my life.Every year when August 7th rolls around I look at the clock at 3:30 in the afternoon and can still hear the beginning chords of Grow Some Funk of Your Own. Schaefer Stadium (19711983)Sullivan Stadium (19831989)Foxboro Stadium (1989-2002) Demolished in 2002 and replaced by Gillette Stadium and the Patriot Place shopping center. What a show! It's Over Edit setlist Jul 25 1976 Fleetwood Mac at Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA Artist: Fleetwood Mac , Tour: Fleetwood Mac , Venue: Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA Say You Love Me Go Your Own Way Rhiannon Landslide Over My Head World Turning Hypnotized I'm So Afraid Oh Well Edit setlist Jul 25 1976 Yes, there was a portrait of Elton in fireworks! Part-way through this leg of the tour, Ray Cooper fell ill and was forced to miss roughly a dozen shows. Insanely amazing vantage point. During heavy rains, the numerous unpaved spots in the parking lot turned to mud. However, the concert was canceled after stadium officials refused to allow seating on the field to prevent damage to the new turf and Aerosmith would not play without fans on the field. There are some things well just never forget. We are the lucky ones. Schaefer Stadium, July 4, 1976 Contributed photo So there was no way I was going to miss this concert. Joueurs et encadrement . We, as a people must unite to save the children !! Hi Tim, would love to see your photos!! Graduate of Framingham North High class of 75 and still a great fan of Elton. Elton hit most of my favorites that night Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, Benny and the Jets. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Pink Floyd played a two-night stand in May 1988 (on one of the nights their inflatable pig was torn to shreds). New England Patriots Julius Adams during pre-season practice at Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., July 18, 1976. The Louder Than Concorde Tour was a concert tour by English musician and composer Elton John, in support of his 10th studio album Rock of the Westies. After 31 NFL seasons, Foxboro Stadium was scheduled to be demolished on December 23, 2001, the day after the Patriots' final home game. I was there and its still my favorite concert. It was an extraordinary experience that Ill never forget. Too bad you havent been able to see him in Jacksonville, and yes his concert tickets are very expensive. I was the copilot of the helicopter that brought the group up to Foxboro from JFK. Patty. James Newton-Howard Keyboards Amazing isnt it how this one concert has impacted so many people. der NFL, der bei rund 60 US-Dollar liegt, ist. Elton and his band recorded the Blue Moves album (and No. Additionally, the Sullivan family had lost millions promoting the Jackson Victory Tour in 1984. New England Patriots Julius Adams receives oxygen on the field during a hot preseason game at Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. I was there! Roger Pope Drums July 4, 1976. Then Elton arrived. An audience of 53,000 people attended one of two concert dates. He was a fave and I had Yellow Brick Road on vinyl and cassette. The massive stage was built twelve feet off the ground on the playing field with a sound system and a light show that had no equals. The venue hosted numerous significant soccer matches, including six games in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Genesis brought the We Can't Dance Tour to the stadium on May 28, 1992. So glad to share this with you and others who were there! Mar 29, 2023 KISS April 23 rd 1976 Ontario Canada Concert Poster $6. My friend Paula was going to the concert too and said her father could drive us. I was lucky enough to get backstage as I was a huge fan and my dad was on security for the show. We got back home at 3:00am .Eltons next extravaganza that we saw was at TD Garden in town on September of 2005 .My husband and I have seen quite a fewEJ concerts ,no one can top Elton !Thanks for sharing!It truly was THE NITE !!!!!!!!! Thanks for your post. Available for both RF and RM licensing. I cant recall the name of the flight attendant, but she played a key role in how the story unfolds. We were ready to leave then & call it a night. 11 junio, 2020. No ride home and had to walk all the way home to No Attleboro. Now you can Crocodile Rock forever! Indeed, before the Patriots arrived, numerous previous attempts at pro football in Boston had been stymied by the lack of a pro-caliber stadium. The stadium's plumbing was not designed with NFL-sized crowds in mind, which became evident when a sewage issue overflowed the restroom facilities during its first game. Use this setlist for your event review and get all updates automatically! What a nice guard!!! But to see him for real for the first time was unbelievable. $150. L'ancien gardien de but yougoslave et nouvel entraneur des Lions est ce qui peut arriver de mieux au jeune Thomas. It frequently took an hour or more to leave after games, due to its location on a then-undivided four-lane portion of U.S. Route 1. You could hear the guitars and his piano being checked behind the curtain to make sure they were tuned and ready. The wind & effects of Funeral for a Friend opened what was the shortest 2 and 1/2 hour concert I ever saw. I will never forget where I was, who I was with, or what I did. A few moments later his helicopter hovered above to right of stadium , it was absolute pandamonium inside as we all waited, you couldnt think it was that crazy! Despite excellent sight lines to view game action or concerts and having fewer of the issues that multi-sport multi-purpose stadiums in other cities had, the stadium was otherwise outmoded. I later heard he had stopped by a local bar afterwards and was partying a bit. Part-way through this leg of the tour, Ray Cooper fell ill and was forced to miss roughly a dozen shows. I couldnt believe it! Security at the Cow Palace was non-existent and I was allowed to go right up to the stage behind Elton and just admire his piano playing from about 10 away. 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Geils Band; Heads Hands & Feet, August 2: TV Show, w/ the Eagles; John Sebastian; Sly and the Family Stone; The Temptations, and Melissa Manchester, August 27: CTI Summer Jazz; Grover Washington Jr., George Benson, Chet Baker, Bob James, Ron Carter, Hubert Laws, Hank Crawford, Joe Farrell, This page was last edited on 22 December 2022, at 20:06. I was a senior in high school, he was a year younger. [4], During the 1971 music festival, concerts on July 2 and July 3 were filmed for an ABC-TV special. The Spirit of 76. [6], The site was selected when the owners of Bay State Raceway donated the land, midway between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island. Construction began on September 23, 1970 and was completed in just under a year for the start of the 1971 NFL season. It was the FIRST concert I ever went to. In an early example of stadium naming rights being sold to corporations, the stadium was named after the .