It was an extraordinary experience that Ill never forget. I bought everything of his that I could get. The stadium hosted numerous other outdoor events, primarily concerts, along with music festivals, including The Monsters of Rock Festival Tour and The Vans Warped Tour, as well as the WWF King of the Ring tournament on July 8, 1985 and July 14, 1986. One of the guards watched us outside the fence for about 15 minutes or so and then he opened the gate and let us in for free. It featured a number of notable performances. The group had chartered a New York Airways 30 passenger Sikorsky s-61 helicopter for the round trip. 5,6,7,8 open up the f**ing gate. Billie Jean King sang backing vocals and Elton slipped Holiday Inn in to the 20-song set list, a unique event on this tour. Indeed, before the Patriots arrived, numerous previous attempts at pro football in Boston had been stymied by the lack of a pro-caliber stadium. So much fun that we did it again a few weeks later when The Eagles played there, Your email address will not be published. Foxboro Stadium (originally Schaefer Stadium, formerly Sullivan Stadium, commonly Foxborough Stadium) was an outdoor stadium, located in Foxborough, Massachusetts. And most importantly to those who love children. Years later, Elton revealed he wasnt sick but was heavily into drugs at that time, so his performances were sketchy. Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding 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. Mike T from Dst south Boston. RIP - Howard, Alex, Sam, Darryl and Coach Fairbanks. I will never forget where I was, who I was with, or what I did. alias Schaefer Stadium (1971-1982) . We drove up from Newport and to this day this is one of the best concerts Ive ever been to. Graduate of Framingham North High class of 75 and still a great fan of Elton. He played as one of the opening acts as well .Curtains under a twinkly sky, Ill never forget it .We lived in Quincy and God love our dad, he came to get us too! Boz Scaggs. Its a bit tattered but Ive held onto it for almost 40 years along with the program from his 1974 tour. I was there as well. Not only did we get to see one of the most talked-about concerts ever, but Mike and I ended up becoming close to the 92 PRO-FM jocks, which lead to us both working on a youth-orientated radio show at the station three months later at 16 (me) and 17 years old (Mike). King and Charles Mingus. I saw Elton at the Music Hall, late 70s maybe? Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. . Eagles at Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA, Boz Scaggs at Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA, Fleetwood Mac at Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA, Dave Mason at Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA, Elton John at Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA, Louder Than Concorde But Not Quite As Pretty, John Miles at Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA, The Allman Brothers Band at Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA, Chicago at Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA, The Beach Boys at Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA, USA, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. 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. Hell yes I want those tickets! Although the official spelling of the town's name is "Foxborough", the shorter spelling was used for the stadium. DICE Dental International Congress and Exhibition. . I am so grateful to dad (RIP),his friend and the $10 scalper for the memories we all have of July 4, 1976.Wow, 39 yrs ago this summer! There were vendors and people trying to sell t-shirts and programs. I went to both shows at that time. I will never forget where I was, who I was with, or what I did. ), Grow Some Funk of Your Own Well always have these wonderful memories. 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. Like The Beach Boys with 2 concerts has current record on Schaefer Stadium, historial concerts and more. I have a bad photo of it somewhere. At 17, I had been an Elton John fan my whole teen life. 1401 E. 4th Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501. Thanks again for your story! 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. Davey Johnstone Electric guitars, banjo, mandolin, rhythm guitar, background vocals, slide guitar. [5] The performers included Carly Simon, who made her TV debut, Ike & Tina Turner, Kate Taylor, Boz Scaggs, and the Beach Boys. Stadium Concert. It was amazing, especially considering it was the first concert I ever went to. Had great seats on the right side. There is a memorial page on Facebook for Roger, FYI. 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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. An omnivorous couple's perspective on all things om-nomable in Fairfield County, CT. where the coffee shop ends & the cooking begins. In a car next to us was a person who caught one of the stuffed fruit adornments that Elton wore and then threw into the crowd. I was there too, 40 years ago today. His manager didnt see him as a big name anymore and was booking him into small venues. I was 39. I said I did, but she was only 12. Great concert for sure. The Spirit of 76. An audience of 53,000 people attended one of two concert dates. [6] 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. My girlfriend and I hopped in her car, ran and got the tickets and drove there from Hyannis. Elton John 4 July 1976 19 Songs, 1 Encore. I was just a skinny little guy and got myself 5 feet from the stage, it was horrible to be sandwiched there alone, but it was where i needed to be. My old best friend and I spent the whole day there. Ray Cooper Percussion (He got sick at beginning of tour and was out for most of it. 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. 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 How wonderful hearing from so many people who went to that concert. On that day, along with 60,000 other fans, I got to see Elton John perform in concert at Schaefer Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. But then on the horizon a helicopter circled the stadium 3 times. Required fields are marked *. HiIm Sharon, Georges daughter. Im glad I found this site and the opportunity to share my remembrance of July 4th, 76. Was also there at the Garden in 74. in my 1968 Dodge Charger. Too young, too foolish. I love everyones recollection of this fabulous, historic event. 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 7/13/1973. 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. Schaefer Stadium, July 4, 1976 Contributed photo. Nice Facebook page Ron!! 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. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Sullivan Stadium hosted The Who's 25th anniversary tour on July 12 and 14, 1989. 1976-1982: 1994 (Pro: 1997) 33: Kevin Faulk: RB: 1999-2011: 2016 14: Steve Grogan . But again, no complaints: I am Feature Writer for EltonJohn.com and that does not suck! The Beatles Shea Stadium August 23, 1966 Ticket. July 4, 1976. Im also somewhat amazed (and also quite pleased ) at how well hes been able to attract new audiences. Sullivan Stadium hosted The Who 's 25th anniversary tour on July 12 and 14, 1989. The festival name was changed to Dr. Pepper Music Festival after the move away from Central Park in 1981. The last time I saw him was in 2006 at an Oracle Conference in San Francisco which was more of an intimate party for 10,000 techies. New Kids on The Block brought The Magic Summer Tour to the stadium on July 29 and July 31, 1990. Awesome concert. Eltons come here to Jacksonville quite a few times but Ive never gotten to see him. The band came running out of the stadium, into the helicopter and off we went. 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! Unbelievably rude, but I was too happy to complain. Most patrons had to sit on backless aluminum benches (or like still done in the lower Lambeau Field bowl today, rent or bring in their own stadium cushions and portable chairbacks, especially in cold weather), as only a small fraction of the seats had permanent chairbacks (painted blue, red and white near the 50-yard line). South Boston, I was there on that fantastic day on July 4, 1976, spending the Bicentennial with the biggest musical act on the planet at that moment, Elton John. Yes, it was one of the best! 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. 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. We both replied nah! She looked at me and said dont you have a daughter? When I saw him on July 4 1976 in Foxboro it was just amazing, the day, the concert, it was special you know? der NFL, der bei rund 60 US-Dollar liegt, ist. Check all concerts at Schaefer Stadium on Foxborough, United States. We were the lucky ones! The greatest concert ever. Just found this and wanted to leave my memories. [45] Two years later, Kraft bought the parcel of land containing neighboring Bay State Raceway, allowing him to build a new and privately-financed stadium on the raceway property after proposals to build a new stadium in Hartford, Connecticut and South Boston failed. Statue of Liberty garb Ill never forget! Joueurs et encadrement . I was there! It was the best Fourth of July ever. After that summer I went off to college, Mark went back to high school and we never saw each other again. ? lol, http://floridatheatre.com/event/dave-masons-traffic-jam/?utm_source=Dave+Mason+Winner+02%2F23%2F14&utm_campaign=Dave+Mason+Winners+02%2F23%2F14&utm_medium=email. Yes. I was there also! Biographie Dbuts au Cameroun. Yes, I have treasured that piece of paper with Elton Johns autograph ever since I received it in 1976! 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 8 Tracks) I bought them too, and then I bought the cassettes and DVDs. I had the presence of mind to jot down every song he played and noted when Billie Jean King came out for Philadelphia Freedom. In 1989 Reebok took over sponsorship of the concert series at Pier 84, renamed Reebok Riverstage, which lasted through 1990. The last game played in the stadium, "The Tuck Rule Game", was played in a snow storm; a Patriots win against the Oakland Raiders, which famously featured an overturned fumble call based on the then-applicable tuck rule in the final minutes. So happy to have found this blog. If you know your music history, the two have only ever played together once, on July 25, 1976, at Schaefer Stadium in Foxboro, MA. But we were teens and there was nothing much to do. We waited in the parking lot for a few hours talking with people, waiting for traffic to thin. I saw him every night he played at the Hollywood Bowl on his Jump Up tour.The first night I was there I had seats in front of him in the second row and almost said hello to Bernie Taupin who was there but I was tongue-tied. And I agree with you Matt. It was originally named Schaefer Stadium after the Schaefer Brewing Company. I think Ill remember it until the day I die. The stadium's former site became parking lots for its successor, Gillette Stadium, before being developed into the open-air shopping center Patriot Place. Mar 30, 2023 Group of 4 rock concert posters. tickets, thank you cards, Asian dresser box, grad decor, flower holder bag and more. Outside the stadium it was like a carnival. I saw the sign light up all sparkles to outline Eltons face at his keyboard just behind stage. He came out , and his piano was unveiled, sparkly red,white and blue , Ive never seen anything like it, black puffy leather seat in front, and Elton wearing red,white and blue lensed glasses, matching shorts and tank top. Incredible show!!! Russell began learning piano at the young age of three, quickly displaying talent from an early age. Laugh. 1 er Tour KSV Hessen Kassel: 2-2 ap: 3-0 Bayern Munich: 1/8 FC Kaiserslautern: 1-1 ap: 5-0 Bayern Munich: 1/4 Bayern Munich: 4-0 MSV Duisbourg: 1/2 Fortuna Dsseldorf: 0-1 Bayern Munich: Finale Bayern Munich: 2-1 ap: FC Cologne Matchs officiels de la saison. The stadium hosted five games in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, the 1996 and 1999 MLS Cups, and the inaugural Women's United Soccer Association Founders Cup. A helicopter touched down in the stadium and Elton hopped out dressed like the Statue of Liberty. He was really good and years later I read that Elton was a little upset because John was so good. If you are interested, please contact me at pgay@wiltonbulletin.com. I was there Artists Elton John. Wish there was a video out there of the concert. Schaefer Stadium (19711983)Sullivan Stadium (19831989)Foxboro Stadium (1989-2002) Demolished in 2002 and replaced by Gillette Stadium and the Patriot Place shopping center. I was 19, had my sister Diane 18, her friend 18, who had her sisters 17& 16. related searches: Foxboro Stadium, Schaefer Stadium concerts 1976, Foxborough to Boston, Foxboro Stadium vs Gillette Stadium, Foxboro Stadium demolition, Foxboro stadium age, Foxboro Stadium Weather, Old Foxboro Stadium Similar places near Gillette Stadium 230 meters The Putnam Club at Gillette Stadium 210 meters Foxboro Stadium 70 meters Lived down in Marshfield and went with my older brother as the rest of my family headed to the Esplanade for the Pops Bicentennial Concert. I was all of 10 years old and we were able to get within about 25 yards of the stage. Well , I thought I was getting a counterfeit ticket but gave him a 10 bill. My uncle surprised us with tickets for the boys to go to the Sox game and 2 tickets for me and his daughter to see Elton John. Jones, the FBI agent, announced the remains discovered by . Learn. [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. 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 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! Elton John 4 July 1976 19 Songs, 1 Encore. Best show ever, still have my ticket stub: $10!! 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. Its seating capacity was inadequateonly about 40,000 for footballand many seats had obstructed views. It was also almost completely exposed to the elements, meaning that there was almost no protection for the fans in storms (outside of beneath the stands) or in extreme cold. Ive been to a number of Elton John concerts over the years, but this one cant be matched for its electricity and excitement! . Hi Tim, would love to see your photos!! 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 . Elton John Piano, Vocals Use this setlist for your event review and get all updates automatically! 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! 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. Got home around 6AM knowing I had been a part of something big. I later heard he had stopped by a local bar afterwards and was partying a bit. Concert added by Nancy . Your Song ALLAH AKBAR !!! 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? When the gates opened 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 . $150. All this time, all this waiting, and Elton was only going to be a tiny whir of a dot. I was there too. Elton John Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 4, 1976 Jul 04 1976 John Miles Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 4, 1976 Jul 04 1976 Dave Mason Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 4, 1976 Jul 04 1976 Last updated: 24 Feb 2023, 06:30 Etc/UTC Elton John Gig Timeline Previous concerts Wow what a summer and what a night. I wonder. 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. Mar 29, 2023 KISS August 29 th 1976 Braves Stadium Concert Poster $6. 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! Oranjebloesem "Oranjebloesem" / 999999999 / Benny Rodrigues / Chris Stussy / Cincity / Colyn / Cynthia Spiering / De Sluwe Vos / Dion / I Hate Models / Lee Ann Roberts Olympic Stadium: It was a mob scene. 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. ) While the 1976 tour was his best that Ive seen I think his 1982 tour had his best song set. [44] The Sullivans' financial picture was so dire that even when the Patriots made Super Bowl XX, the team didn't bring in nearly enough money to service the debt from the Victory Tour. Roger Pope Drums A group of 16 years old girls who sat near me agreed to give me a lift and they took me home. Part-way through this leg of the tour, Ray Cooper fell ill and was forced to miss roughly a dozen shows. The crowd went wild as he finished with three finales, Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting, Your Song, and Pinball Wizard. Do you remember Billy Jean King swinging a large Italian pepper between here legs doing Philadelphia Freedom?
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