1975 June 18: Bob Marley & The Wailers June 20: Journey June 21: Montrose; Leslie West; Thee Image June 25: Mirabai; Jim Dawson; Robert Klein June 28 Earl Scruggs Revue; Emmylou Harris and Hot Band July 2: Dave Mason; Pousette-Dart Band July 5: Blood, Sweat & Tears July 9: Bee Gees w/ Revelation July 14: The Marshall Tucker Band July 16: Three Dog Night July 21: Brownsville Station; Slade July . Wow, now thats being a FAN! The Eagles had just released their now-iconic greatest hits album and Fleetwood Mac were touring behind their second eponymous album, with Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, who at the time were new members! 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 !!!!!!!!! Welcome aboard David! I looked at Mark with a sad face. [2] Contents 1 History 1.1 Seating Capacity 2 Playing surface Harry Sinden of the Bruins walked across the ice and got a great ovation. I think Ill remember it until the day I die. [42] Stadium officials were forced to augment the permanent toilets with rented portable toilets for the rest of the stadium's existence. [1] The cost of the annual music festival was about $500,000, and admissions, at $1 per person in 1968, were expected to bring in $250,000 to $270,000 for the summer program, leaving a deficit, picked up by Schaefer, of more than $200,000. ", The tour concluded in mid-August with a record-breaking seven sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden. Like you, this event was the thrill of a lifetime for me as well. When this agreement expired after the 1982 season, Anheuser-Busch took over the rights. '"[2], In the 1960s, before the rise of corporate concert organizers and ticket agents, top rated bands would often play for free (especially in San Francisco) or for amounts that resulted in reasonable concert ticket prices. A scalper spotted me and said you just want one? Ya, how much? Ten bucks. Schaefer Stadium (19711983)Sullivan Stadium (19831989)Foxboro Stadium (1989-2002) Demolished in 2002 and replaced by Gillette Stadium and the Patriot Place shopping center. . If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected]. ), 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. Sharon has treasured it all these years and sent me a pic of it but I cant figure out how to get it to you! As he started to sing I realized we were really far back from the stage. Additionally, in 1994, the Drum Corps International World Championships were held in the stadium. Attending a concert along with parents with small kids is pretty unexpected, but cool nonetheless. M8s blowing up all around us was a little scary, but Ill never forget that show. I remember that the ticket cost 10 dollars, and that when the concert ended not so late, at about 11 pm, i had to find a way to get back to Newton where my family lived (I was a tourist from Israel). The 70s were the best times and every year around this time I think back at that fantastic bicentenial show of 1976. Eltons come here to Jacksonville quite a few times but Ive never gotten to see him. Aug. 28, 1977. The Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park was a recurring music festival held in the summer between 1967 and 1976 at Wollman Rink in New York City's Central Park. 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. Our tickets were general admission, not for specific seats, so we plunked ourselves down on the football field all day. 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. Yes, I have treasured that piece of paper with Elton Johns autograph ever since I received it in 1976! We drove up from Newport and to this day this is one of the best concerts Ive ever been to. Love those outfits! i had my first born Tyeasha R. Rivers Terry, yes it was a beautiful day that Ill never forget. Hi to all of the true Elton fans who were there on July 4 1976, along with all the other great concerts he performed in those years. Take a look at my website http://www.little-dirt-cowboy.co.uk louder than the concorde but not quite as pretty, Laura Benanti and other Coronavirus stars, I bought the last Purell: Virus threat brings out our worst behavior. Hi Tim, would love to see your photos!! Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting I was there too-drove from Pittsfield MA. "[3], Club owner and musician Hilly Kristal co-founded the series with producer and concert promoter Ron Delsener. The tickets were 8.50. I was 14 years old and my best friends dad took a troupe of us teenage girls (brave man). We had gen adm. tickets too so spent a lot of the time roaming around trying to get closer to the stage. 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. The original field was Poly-Turf,[16] succeeded by AstroTurf. On that day, along with 60,000 other fans, I got to see Elton John perform in concert at Schaefer Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. This was a serious life-changing moment and weekend. ), Grow Some Funk of Your Own 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. However, the stadium would instead play host to the first season of the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era, with the team making a run to get into the playoffs and going on to win their first Super Bowl. On Aug, 15, 1971, the Patriots made their debut in Schaefer Stadium, with Gino Cappelletti scoring the first-ever points with a 36-yard field goal in a 20-14 preseason victory over the New York . I love everyones recollection of this fabulous, historic event. He was a saint and I never really thanked him properly. 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 Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds The three hour concert, that also. 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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 had to get home in Cambridge. I was 16 years old and got tickets for me and 4 other friends. So glad to share this with you and others who were there! I swear they did one that looked like Elton John, is that possible. After all these years, this is the one concert I will always remember and be so happy I went to. the tour included two legs (United Kingdom and North America) and a total of 62 shows. James Newton-Howard Keyboards Elton doesnt do a plain black piano. What a windfall for you Cathi! Had great seats on the right side. Such a great Fourth of July. I was a 17 yr old, rabid Elton John fan. What a thoughtful flight attendant! Jul, 1976 1976 25 Jul. And most importantly to those who love children. Thanks for bringing back the memories. Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding We arrived well after 2AM in town & Pati lived on campus. Eltons a billionaire because of the likes of me. Was 18 and living in Stow and just graduated from NRHS. 5,6,7,8 open up the f**ing gate. Thanks for the great post, came across it as Im reminiscing with 4 of July around the corner. Mar 29, 2023 KISS April 23 rd 1976 Ontario Canada Concert Poster $6. I discovered Elton in 1973 after hearing Bennie and the Jets for the first time. Graduate of Framingham North High class of 75 and still a great fan of Elton. Here it was our nation's 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. The band came running out of the stadium, into the helicopter and off we went. Its great hearing about everyones experience. With their two first-rounders in 1976, the Patriots selected Arizona State cornerback Mike Haynes and Ohio State safety Tim Fox. The show was scheduled to start at 9PM and after the stage was cleared prior nothing seemed to be happening for set up. It is a splendid life. We had nice loge seats facing the stage I think they cost $16. Great concert for sure. The concert was incredibly fun and exciting. Nov 24, Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, UK (with The Family & Jeff Dexter) . Schaefer Stadium Concert History Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States 2 Concerts Concerts Photos Schaefer Stadium Concerts Latest Photos View All Photos Louder Than Concorde (But Not Quite as Pretty) Jul 04, 1976 Uploaded by Tom Milligan Louder Than Concorde (But Not Quite as Pretty) Jul 04, 1976 Uploaded by Tom Milligan As I just turned 20 & secured 2 tickets to this show, little did I know it would be something I would never forget ! Sam Sampler was the captain. Three Dog Night. Over the years a Who's Who of superstars of the popular music scene performed there. Madonna performed her "Who's That Girl" tour there on July 9, 1987, to a sell-out crowd. I met him to get his autograph after the show and I said to him. The Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park was a recurring music festival held in the summer between 1967 and 1976 at Wollman Rink in New York City's Central Park. Stadion . Ive lost count but would say I have seen EJ about 25 times over the years, including an acoustic show he did with Ray Cooper at the Boston Music Hall in the late 70s. It was a festival concert with big name acts and dirt-cheap tickets. Its seating capacity was inadequateonly about 40,000 for footballand many seats had obstructed views. We were all squished in my Ford Maverick. Also went to November 1974 at the Garden. I won first prize. The Louder Than Concorde Tour : Elton John, Schaefer Stadium Foxborough, Wayland (US) - Jul 4, 1976. 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. Bennie and the Jets 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? I will never forget where I was, who I was with, or what I did. Thanks for the link to your site Rich! 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 Fantastic ! Though the concert tickets and television might both cost $100, Ben personally values the concert tickets at $200 and Carly at $50; the values they each place on the television might be swapped. His music is timeless. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 1976-1982: 1994 (Pro: 1997) 33: Kevin Faulk: RB: 1999-2011: 2016 14: Steve Grogan . Buckingham left in 1987. followed by Nicks in 1991 and Christine McVie in 1995. It was all general admission and we wanted to make sure we got there in time. Attending Northeastern University @ the time my (girl) friend & I caught a bus @ the Boston Commons for the trip to Foxboro. So thank you Mr. LeMasa, you are a great dad! So happy to have found this blog. However, as in 1992, Kraft refused to let the Patriots out of their lease. 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. Tour statistics We got to the stadium around 11 a.m., and didnt leave till midnight. A little late to the party with this. On 4 July 1976, Elton played Schaefer Stadium near Boston. You're not alone in this town. Back then there wasnt any MTV where you could see the artists all the time.All you had was maybe a picture in a rock magazine.He was truly a living legend. In Stadium Firsts, we look at programs and other ephemera marking the debut of sports teams in their home venues. Elton John performed at the venue in front of 62,000 on US Bicentennial on July 4, 1976. Elton John Jul 4, 1976 1 encores, 19 songs. In 1989 Reebok took over sponsorship of the concert series at Pier 84, renamed Reebok Riverstage, which lasted through 1990. Thanks again for your story! 6,000 people "jammed into the bandstand near the [Central Park] Mall while thousands more sprawled out on the grass and under the trees. New Kids on The Block brought The Magic Summer Tour to the stadium on July 29 and July 31, 1990. As the fourth of July approaches this year, how I would so love to see Elton John again in a concert like that one! When Elton John arrived, my cousin grabbed my hand & started running. Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, United States. I remember myself and two other guys skipping school to go into the Garden to wait for tickets. And with the help of god i took my pocket full of small bills and prowled screaming i need one!!! What an incredible experience and memory to have forever! Your Song Mar 30, 2023 Schaefer Music Festival at Harvard Stadium Handbill. Foxboro Stadium (originally Schaefer Stadium, formerly Sullivan Stadium, commonly Foxborough Stadium) was an outdoor stadium, located in Foxborough, Massachusetts. For these shows, Elton and the band shared the stage with the New York Community Choir and performed encores with Kiki Dee, Alice Cooper and the drag queen, Divine. We were so lucky werent we? July 4, 1976. = Team's stadium under construction or refurbishment at time 1 = A team used the stadium when their permanent stadium was unable to be used as a result of damage. 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! New England Patriots Julius Adams during pre-season practice at Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., July 18, 1976. . John. Required fields are marked *. Foxboro Stadium was demolished in 2002 and replaced by Gillette Stadium and the Patriot Place shopping center. Ill never forget it either. My friend Paula was going to the concert too and said her father could drive us. Hi George, what a great story! When the gates opened Oranjebloesem "Oranjebloesem" / 999999999 / Benny Rodrigues / Chris Stussy / Cincity / Colyn / Cynthia Spiering / De Sluwe Vos / Dion / I Hate Models / Lee Ann Roberts Olympic Stadium:
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