I'm not going to try to learn how to play the parts when I go home, based on the video. But for me the highlight of the day was The Eagles it was obvious they were going to be massive stars. Happy memories of a great day cheers Peter. There's also Randy's history with the Drivin' Dynamics, Soul Survivors, The Poor, Poco, Rick Nelson, Rick Roberts, Meisner, Swan & Rich, and the Silverados. Next up were Rufus who featured Chaka Khan, and delivered some funky soul rhythms. Fantastic memories! Center and concluded on July 29, 2015 in Bossier City, Louisiana. i was there that day a massive beach boy fan at 17 was looking forward to elton but left after half a hour disappointed no way he could follow eagles and beach boys they were brilliant elton never made that mistake again. Dont remember that! So pleased I found this page as this day has been locked away in my memory banks ever since which had been revived after the sad news of Glenn Freys passing. 09/25/08 United Center, Chicago, IL 10/26/03 Memorial Coliseum, Ft. Wayne, IN, 05/12/04 Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI Eagles North Hall Auditorium, Memphis, TN - Jun 5, 1975 Jun 05 1975 Eagles Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO - Jun 6, 1975 Jun 06 1975 Jun 8, 1975 Eagles Milwaukee County Stadium, Milwaukee, WI - Jun 8, 1975 Jun 08 1975 Following concerts Eagles Ahoy, Rotterdam - Jun 18, 1975 Jun 18 1975 We were completely blown away by The Eagles and The Beach Boys. 05/27/04 Metrapark, Billings, MT 06/15/09 Olympiahalle, Munich, GER Get a spot in the audience for the band's next live show on March 3rd, 2023 at 8:00pm at the Pechanga Arena - San Diego. 05/11/03 Carolina Center, Columbia, SC The Eagles wore Philadelphia Flyers Hockey jerseys on stage for this Philly performance. 06/17/06 Twickenham Stadium, London, England But I agree the Someone saved my life tonight was the highlight of the day. And blimey I was only 20. 10/15/05 Las Vegas, NV We were sitting right at the back of the stadium so we could see all the famous people in the Royal box. Red Hot Chili Peppers 2. Fabulous memories. Ringo Starr and George Harrison were their also but sat well away from Paul. 10/20/04 Hong Kong Coliseum, Hong Kong Fantastic set, it was a magnificent day all round. 06/03/06 Colourline Arena, Hamburg, Germany Still a Great Memory. Happy days John. Got tickets as cousin Sally worked for Warner Bros. We sat on the pitch next to John Waynes daughter and she showed us photos of her and her dad. 11/20/08 Verizon Center, Washington DC But I loved the whole dam concert, remember it like it was yesterday. their greatest hits 1971-1975 is the best-selling album of all-time, certified 38x platinum . Still got the tickets and programme, plus write up in the newspaper.Elton John 2 Beach Boys 5. She was a bit pissed off but I needed to get back to the Ford Anglia! I was there yes! Recently, as a fifty something dad on a cruise ship there was a question in a quiz about it. 08/19/05 Salinas Sports Complex, Salinas, CA I hadnt heard any of Eltons new album and I still think the BB stole the show. Bloody brilliant. Happy days cheers Peter. Seventeen 5. The Eagles History of the Eagles concert tour is coming to the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2014, beginning on Wednesday, May 28at the LG Arena Birmingham, England. Line up Glenn Frey: guitar, piano, vocals Don Henley: drums, vocals 06/21/06 M.E.N. Heroes & Villains Went to both shows at the Acrisure Arena. What a day, definitely my best concert experience (at the age of 18). They went down a storm and Elton had a lot to live up to. That was the best concert we left before Elton started playing in hindsight I wish I hadnt!!! The tour visited North America and Europe between 2013 and 2014 as well as Oceania in early 2015. Almost 40 years ago and it still seems like yesterday! I think you mean One of These Nights, Hotel California was still to be released. 05/30/09 Aarhus Stadium, Aarhus, DEN 1 spot, and yet a stadium of eager fans wouldnt bother to hear a brand new Elton album in its entireity. People started to leave the stadium in their droves, including us. 09/24/05 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA . 03/29/09 Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH John Airey. This didnt go down well with the crowd, who were up for a greatest hit set, particularly after the Fun Fun Fun of the Beach Boys. This was one of the biggest concerts I ever went to at the old Wembley stadium, and that includes quite a number of Rolling Stones ones. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. How strange that the Capt. 03/07/09 Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB Center, Ft. Worth, TX, July 9, 1977 Jeppeson Stadium, Houston, TX, September 1-3, 1977 Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI, (Don Felder: guitar, vocals. Happy days Peter. Thanks for bringing the memories back. Arena, Manchester, England I was there, age 17 and loved Beachboys but was cross they over-ran so Elton was late. 10/25/03 Conesco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN Dirty Laundry would have been perfect. 13. I was in the dusty area with my friends and remember how wonderful I felt at the end of the day. 17. England lost, but the Stones did a fantastic concert, and as I dont really follow football it was all good in the end . Cheers Peter. 09/14/05 The Pond, Anaheim, CA I feel truly privileged to have been there and witnessed one of the greatest rock concerts ever. 03/17/09 Mizzou Arena, Columbia, MO Ive still got a little badge with Elton John 1975 but unfortunately not kept the ticket stub or programme. I lived between Leeds and Wakefield in 1975 and was still at school in the sixth form. After all the album is pretty good. 07/19/03 Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT and most relax-toned hits like "Ave Maria" in 1970 "Take It Easy," in 1973 and "One of These Nights," in 1975 is the proves. follow . Eagles were good, but dont remember Elton John. Elton,Beach Boys,Eagles etc. Find your favorite songs and artists and experience the best of jazz music and blues music.Subscribe for free to stay connected to our channel and easily access our video updates! Blues rock is a fusion genre combining elements of blues and rock. I was there for the whole thing and by the END of Eltons set, everyone was on their feet yelling for encores and (even for us Americans) going The Beach Boys were here???. I just can't tell you why. Lots of people were listening to the match and every time England scored a massive cheer went up, much to the confusion of the performers, and particularly Keith Richards (who was possibly/probably on another planet)! 07/11/09 MEN, Manchester, ENG 01/23/09 New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA Security acted like the keystone cops chasing him. Just listened to Johnnie Walkers Radio 2 Sunday show and him explaining why he failed to make it onto the stage to introduce Elton brilliant story. Was there also, Beach Boys blew the roof off. 03/08/05 Bi-Lo Center, Greenville, SC 11/04/05 Mexico Arena, Monterrey, Mexico more $45.00 black hotel california tshirt. Elton was and always has been my hero however agree with previous comments Beach Boys blew him out of the water on this daystill had a memorable day and have kept my ticket and programme also met a few famous people in the crowd happy days. The next morning during the tequila sunrise, I got a warm smell of colitas but it only lasted a new york minute. 07/04/09 Hampden Park, Glasgow, SCOT 01/29/09 St. Petersberg Times Forum, Tampa, FL I was at Wembley 4th July 1990 to see the Stones, the night that England played Germany in the world cup. setlist.fm Add Setlist. Material Details Unisex Shirt: [+] 100% preshrunk cotton [+] Double-needle sleeve and bottom hem [+] Loose Fit . Through this blog I am trying to relive my own Happy Days. The Wembley concert had an amazing line-up with Stackridge opening the day, Mutter Slater on his usual top form. So when Elton announced he was going to play the album in its entirety, I couldnt have been happier! 11/13/08 MSU Arena, Springfield, MO Elton Bombed, met the Eagles, but after all day drinking, Beach boys did make Wembley Southern California. 04/11/05 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY Don Henley: drums, vocals. Glenn Frey: guitar, piano, vocals. The Beach Boys really brought the sunshine that day and they did blow Elton off the stage, but it was a brilliant day. We left when Elton started with Funeral for a Friend like lots of other people. 08/20/03 Chronicle Pavilion, Concord, CA It was a long, hot day, though. 01/28/09Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, FL JD Souther was there to open the show for them on this stop of the Hotel California tour. 07/14/08 Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA 09/23/05 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA Surfer Girl Leadon's familiar fair, curly locks may have long gone, but his voice is . She remembers them too. yes I remember that concert, the beginning was excellent with Joe , The Eagles, The Beach Boys and then after waiting awhile Candles in the wind started and we leftlike a hell of a lot of people. The Eagles flew on and promptly made the full house soar." The News Journal (Wilmington, DE) - May 23, 1975. Announced on 14 April as merely playing with the band on the tour, it would not be until 19 December that he would be officially named a Rolling Stone. Also there that day in Oakland, CA were the Doobie Brothers, Commander Cody, and Kingfish. I still enjoy and play all the music from those late 60s and 70s bands and artists. EVENTS. Buy tickets for Eagles concerts near you. Walked around the inside of the stadium before the concert and saw John Reid (Eltons mgr+ at the time) watching the stadium fill up from one of the entrances too shy to talk to him. (not billed but appearing for a few songs.) Trending Turkey. (I was back at Wembley in the September for the World Speedway Final which was huge at the time. 03/26/09 Sears Centre, Chicago, IL The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers. Coliseum, Binghampton, NY, March 30, 1977 Maple Leaf Garden, Toronto, ON, March 31-April 1, 1977 Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland, OH, April 25-28, 1977 Wembley Arena, London, ENG, April 30-May 1, 1977 Apollo Centre, Glasgow, SCOT, May 3-4, 1977 Bingley Hall, Stafford, ENG, May 9, 1977 Phillips Halle, Dusseldorf, GER, May 15, 1977 Congress Centre, Hamburg, GER, May 17, 1977 Trivoli Hall, Stockholm, SWE, May 18, 1977 Stadium Nya Ullevi, Gothenburg, SWE, May 28 & 30, 1977 Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, CA, June 21, 1977 Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD, June 23, 1977 Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, TN, June 24, 1977 Civic Center, Birmingham, AL, June 25, 1977 Municipal Auditorium, Mobile, AL, June 29, 1977 Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, TN, July 6, 1977 Myriad Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK, July 7-8, 1977 Tarrent Co. Conv. His tone is perfect. 03/26/08 O2 Arena, London, ENG 11/09/08 Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO Souther), October 7, 1972 Tarrent County Convention Center, Ft. Worth, TX (supported by Jackson Browne & J.D. I was there and waited out Eltons new tracks and was treated to a raft of hits. 1.21973-1975: On the Borderand One of These Nights 1.31975-1977: Major success with Hotel California 1.41977-1980: The Long Run, breakup 1.51980-1994: Hiatus 1.61994-2001: Reunion, Hell Freezes Over 1.72001-2007: Don Felder lawsuit 1.82007-2012: Long Road Out of Edenworld tour and possible eighth album Show all tours. Le Monde. With a number of additional musicians on-stage they felt more like a tribute band, whereas The Eagles were the real deal. So glad to have found this blog. Still am to this day. Re fourhealth Brian was there they shuffled on to the stage to wave but he didnt play, Great memories. 08/22/03 HP Arena, San Jose, CA I was treated to tickets for my 16th birthday and was totally wowed by my first concert experience. It is mostly an electric ensemble-style music with instrumentation similar to electric blues and rock: electric guitar, electric bass guitar, and drums, sometimes with keyboards and harmonica.