1970s Rock Concerts

 

The 70s launched the best concert era ever! Summer jobs could pay for tickets (cheap) and road trips to chase favorite rock bands back when rock was at its best. Back when raising a lighter was a sign of connection to the tunes and pot was the standard enhancement.

The Who were in concert in Cincinnati in 1979 when open general seating caused a rushing stampede that killed 11 people. Ironically, that same year, I was in Phoenix at a Van Halen concert with general admission. People crowded at the doors and soon pushed. I literally could not breathe, was about to pass out. I swore I would never attend a general admission ever again.

Led Zepplin and Jimi Hendrix didn't need a big show on the stage, it was all about the raw ripping guitar and vocals. 

Here's just some of the variety of concerts - 

BJ Thomas
Neil Diamond
Barry Manilow
Rod Stewart
Aerosmith
Van Halen
Led Zepplin
Paul McCartney and the Wings 
Art Garfunkel
Loggins and Messina
ELO 
Black Sabbath
David Bowie
James Taylor
Crosby, Nash, and Young
Elton John
Stevie Wonder
The Rolling Stones
Eric Clapton
The Doobie Brothers
Hall & Oates
Peter Frampton
Allman Brothers Band
Charlie Daniels Band 
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Pink Floyd
Jimmy Buffett
Queen
Grateful Dead
John Denver
Van Morrison
Captain and Tenille
Neil Young
Bruce Springston
John Cougar
Ramones
Bob Dylan

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