It was part of the Louder than the Concorde But Not Quite As Pretty Tour. A little late to the party with this. I was 14 years old and my best friends dad took a troupe of us teenage girls (brave man). The facility was built in a low-cost "bare bones" manner with unexceptional architectural elements, and had very few modern amenities. '"[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. It was originally named Schaefer Stadium after the Schaefer Brewing Company. Required fields are marked *. A little while later, 2 complete strangers grabbed us and put us on their shoulders. I couldnt believe it! After we got to altitude, the flight attendant came up to the cockpit and asked if we d like to have his autograph. The tix were outrageously expensive . It featured a number of notable performances. People had them in the stadium! If you are interested, please contact me at pgay@wiltonbulletin.com. Well always have these wonderful memories. American football stadium in Foxborough, MA, US demolished in 2002, For the present stadium in Foxborough, see, An aerial view of Foxboro Stadium in 2002. $150. [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. We had nice loge seats facing the stage I think they cost $16. Yes. The night became infamous for the unbridled mayhem at a very chilly Schaefer Stadium, as more than 60 fans, most of them inebriated, were. 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! In the opening week of the 1975 season, Boston College hosted Notre Dame at Schaefer Stadium in their first ever meeting. Some nice memories there, thanks for sharing! I have some cool photos from that day too that Ill have to find and post sometime. Here are the latest developments in the tragic case. Elton Johns Statue of Liberty costume Hard Rock Cafe. I swear they did one that looked like Elton John, is that possible. Super cool Linda! Like all of you I too was at this awesome show. I was all of 10 years old and we were able to get within about 25 yards of the stage. Also had the 8 track in the car as well as home. Hailing from Oklahoma, US, Leon Russell (born April 2nd, 1942) was one of the most important session musicians of the 60s/70s, before becoming a successful recording artist in his own right. Sullivan Stadium hosted The Who 's 25th anniversary tour on July 12 and 14, 1989. I wonder. Elton John 4 July 1976 19 Songs, 1 Encore. We are the lucky ones! It was the best Fourth of July ever. For some of us, this was one them. What a day and night..we met so many cool fans too. The Johan Cruyff Arena (Dutch: Johan Cruijff Arena [jo kryf arena]; officially stylised as Johan Cruijff ArenA) is the main stadium of the Dutch capital city of Amsterdam and the home stadium of football club AFC Ajax since its opening. M8s blowing up all around us was a little scary, but Ill never forget that show. Paul McCartney brought the Flowers In the Dirt Tour to the stadium on July 24 and 26, 1990. 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. 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]. For the next 2 and 1/2 hours he had everyone in the palm of his hand. Then you heard someone count it off and they played Grow Some Funk of Your Own as the staged came from behind the curtain and moved to the front.The crowd roared and went wild. Use this setlist for your event review and get all updates automatically! Elton John performed at the venue in front of 62,000 on US Bicentennial on July 4, 1976. Wish there was a video out there of the concert. Roger Pope Drums Check out YES' set list & some vintage '76 video of the band. 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. The wind & effects of Funeral for a Friend opened what was the shortest 2 and 1/2 hour concert I ever saw. Also went to November 1974 at the Garden. Russell began learning piano at the young age of three, quickly displaying talent from an early age. Which Elton song comes to mind today folks ? 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. Fleetwood Mac Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 25, 1976 Jul 25 1976. We arrived in the early afternoon & went in as soon as the gates opened. Mike T from Dst south Boston. $150. Ottumwa's historic stadium was named for Walter Schafer, a 1913 graduate of Ottumwa High School. New England Patriots Julius Adams receives oxygen on the field during a hot preseason game at Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Festival was due to take place at The Boston Arts Project in a loft over a bar at 1088 Boylston St. but it had lost it's license after a police raid five days before) March 6-8, 1969 The Boston Tea Party, Boston, MA (supporting Chicago) J.Geils Band March 14-15, 1969 Woodrose Ballroom, South Deerfield, MA (supporting The Velvet Underground) I have the souvenir program from that night. Rick Derringer, Dave Mason were great too. Additionally, the Sullivan family had lost millions promoting the Jackson Victory Tour in 1984. I remember myself and two other guys skipping school to go into the Garden to wait for tickets. ), Grow Some Funk of Your Own That night was electric. I have a bad photo of it somewhere. 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. 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). Attending a concert along with parents with small kids is pretty unexpected, but cool nonetheless. 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. Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, United States. What an incredible experience and memory to have forever! A helicopter touched down in the stadium and Elton hopped out dressed like the Statue of Liberty. Tour: No ride home and had to walk all the way home to No Attleboro. Got home around 6AM knowing I had been a part of something big. Lot: 2710 - 1976 Tumbler, Schaefer Tin Beer Mug, Cudahy Playing cards, Whiskey Jug with original corn cob . The first concert of 1976 was scheduled for July 11 with Aerosmith, Todd Rundgren's Utopia, Jeff Beck (with the Jan Hammer Group) and Derringer. Indeed, before the Patriots arrived, numerous previous attempts at pro football in Boston had been stymied by the lack of a pro-caliber stadium. When Kiam and Sullivan tried to sell the team to interests in Jacksonville, Kraft effectively stymied the deal by refusing to let the team out of their lease, which contained an ironclad commitment to play in the stadium until 2001. Thanks for your post. Jackie Crook More information Elton John, 1976 i was there 4th july 1976 schaefer stadium foxboro,ma.still my fav concert 37 years later.xx Blues Rock Rock N Roll Elton John Costume Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Bernie Taupin Captain Fantastic Taron Egerton More information . Although I didnt get to meet him, the 12 lucite platforms with goldfish in them that he had on backstage were amazing. His music is timeless. I snagged a pair of tickets to go with my boyfriend Mark. Concert added by Nancy . Thanks for the link to your site Rich! I am not sure I have ever been more jealous of someone, before or since. Eltons a billionaire because of the likes of me. You want to get closer? he said. Philadelpha Freedom 7/13/1973. Now you can Crocodile Rock forever! God, bless us, for we know not if its dark outside or light. It was a mob scene. 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 So much fun that we did it again a few weeks later when The Eagles played there, Your email address will not be published. During heavy rains, the numerous unpaved spots in the parking lot turned to mud. By the late 1990s, Foxboro Stadium had become functionally obsolete by modern NFL standards. I wish I could remember that portrait of Elton in the fireworks, but unfortunately, I dont. (The second night was filmed by MTV for promotional purposes.) To hear songs like Where To Now St. Peter, Ticking, Empty Garden,Teacher I Need You,and so many others when his voice was still perfect I will never forget. I was 19, had my sister Diane 18, her friend 18, who had her sisters 17& 16. Elton doesnt do a plain black piano. Schaefer Stadium, July 4, 1976 Contributed photo. I was there too ! We on the other hand took seats on the side at about the 40 yard line and waited for the show to start. I was there Artists Elton John. Most folks know the T stops running @ 1AM. I can remember every second of that night, it was meant to happen for me and all those Lucky enough to have been there. Thanks for bringing back the memories. Biographie Dbuts au Cameroun. An omnivorous couple's perspective on all things om-nomable in Fairfield County, CT. where the coffee shop ends & the cooking begins. Animals, Travel, Casinos, Sports, Gift Ideas, Mental Health and So Much More! 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 Leaving the field & on the bus back to Boston my ears were ringing attempting to replay what we just saw. The Beatles Shea Stadium August 23, 1966 Ticket. 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! 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. I met him to get his autograph after the show and I said to him. With most of their money tied up in the team, they sold controlling interest in the Patriots to Victor Kiam in 1989. It was a festival concert with big name acts and dirt-cheap tickets. Ive never been to a more exciting concert! My cousin worked at WCOD and some guy called in looking to sell his tickets so my cousin called me. Forsix seasons, 196368, the Patriots played in Fenway Park, home of baseball's Boston Red Sox. We were the lucky ones! This is my 2nd post , to give pause and reflect on how great and rather simple it was to enjoy things then. 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! 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 was there too, 40 years ago today. Eltons gold rimed glasses were easily seen in his seat as he watched the crowda reaction. I had just turned 20 4 days before and had stopped by a friends house to catch up. I had founded an Elton John Fan Club called SNAFF (Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting), and designed a T-shirt with Eltons birth name Reggie Dwight emblazoned on the front. 1 hit single Don't Go Breaking My Heart) in Toronto in March 1976, and began touring the UK on 29 April in Leeds. Eltons come here to Jacksonville quite a few times but Ive never gotten to see him. This leg of the tour, which included a midnight show in Glasgow, ended on 4 June in Cardiff. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It was the best years of my life, it was also the year my first baby was born to me and i will forever love her so much,even though I didnt get 1cheeseburger 1 piece of barbeque chicken. Patty. When we got there, the gates were already open, so no yelling. The field was PACKED. Although the official spelling of the town's name is "Foxborough", the shorter spelling was used for the stadium. The general contractor who built the stadium was a Massachusetts-based company named J.F White Contracting Co.[citation needed], Ground was broken in September 1970,[7] and it cost $7.1million,[7] only $200,000 over budget. The three hour concert, that also. My girlfriend and I hopped in her car, ran and got the tickets and drove there from Hyannis. What an amazing 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. I said Sharon. NOTE: Preparing this blog post I dug out some of my Elton memorabilia. Add setlist, 14 activities (last edit by first25q, 22 Oct 2019, 01:44 Etc/UTC). 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. What an entrance. Bennie and the Jets The concert started with opening act John Miles. As he started to sing I realized we were really far back from the stage. It was amazing, especially considering it was the first concert I ever went to. The latest news on WordPress.com and the WordPress community. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 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. I said I did, but she was only 12. If you know your music history, the two have only ever played together once, on July 25, 1976, at Schaefer Stadium in Foxboro, MA. Also 24 ounce beers? Three Dog Night. The 70's Crowd of 32,247 come to support UH against Texas A&I for the stadium's first season opener on September 13th 1975 - The Hawaiians play Jacksonville in the very first professional football game Soccer star Pele and New York Cosmos lure 21, 705 for victory over Team Japan on April 7, 1976 I brag to this day about this concertIt was my first one. I hope Sharon has treasured that little piece of paper. July 4, 1976. OMG it was AWESOME !!!!! Well of course I did but there were too many people on the field. Last time I saw you was 37 yrs ago ! Due to their relatively modest wealth compared to other NFL owners, they pledged the stadium as collateral for the tour. New England Patriots Julius Adams during pre-season practice at Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., July 18, 1976. [1] The team was known as the Boston Patriots for its first eleven seasons 196070,[5] and had played in various stadiums in the Boston area. So there was no way I was going to miss this concert. [42] Stadium officials were forced to augment the permanent toilets with rented portable toilets for the rest of the stadium's existence. Some 38 years later, still remember this 4Th Thanks for the pix Pat !! Curtains We both replied nah! She looked at me and said dont you have a daughter? As I just turned 20 & secured 2 tickets to this show, little did I know it would be something I would never forget ! Sullivan Stadium hosted The Who's 25th anniversary tour on July 12 and 14, 1989. We, as a people must unite to save the children !! Ever the punsmith, Elton declared that the missing percussionist was "Ray Cooper-ating from surgery. July 4, 1976. Such an electric experience! 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. The stadium opened in August 1971 as Schaefer Stadium, primarily as the home venue for the renamed New England Patriots of the National Football League.The team was known as the Boston Patriots for its first eleven seasons 1960-70, and had played in various stadiums in the Boston area.For six seasons, 1963-68, the Patriots played in the venerable Fenway Park, home of baseball's Boston . Elton John 4 July 1976 19 Songs, 1 Encore. Pittsburgh Jazz Festival Aretha Franklin, the Staple Singers, Walt Harper, Roland Kirk, David Newman, and Herbie Mann. Take a look at my website http://www.little-dirt-cowboy.co.uk My first concert. By which I mean sitting in the car for what felt like six hours while we all tried to navigate out of the dirt parking lot. I remember my brother lighting one of those when the lights went out and people held up lighters.