Bumped into Roy Wood (who had appeared on the Beach Boys 15 Big Ones and had Carl performing on Forever) on the way out. As the cheers died down they were joined on stage by Bernie Leadon who left the band in 1975, but happily is guesting throughout the current dates. However, I noticed that the posts and research were removed from that previous site, so I have been relocating them to this new "Randy Meisner Hearts On Fire". Randy Meisner: bass, vocals), June 12, 1971 Disneyland, Anaheim, CA (Backing Linda Ronstadt), December 11-15, 1971 Tulagi's, Boulder, CO, ? Dirty Laundry would have been perfect. Im certainly glad I stayed for EJ! Al Jardine Blues rock continues to be an influence in the 2010s, with performances and recordings by popular artists. The Trader 07/31/08 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT 11/13/08 MSU Arena, Springfield, MO Still enjoying concerts and saw Chaka Khan give a magnificent performance at the Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul Festival recently. Forgot about the Eagles but remember Joe Walsh and Rocky Mountain High Again, wonderful times and memories. Don Henley: drums, vocals. They went down a storm and Elton had a lot to live up to. Elton was good but better when I saw him many years later. Trending Turkey. 1 spot, and yet a stadium of eager fans wouldnt bother to hear a brand new Elton album in its entireity. 12/04/04 Superdome, Sydney, AUS, 03/05/05 Coliseum, North Charleston, SC 10/30/04 Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan 03/15/05 Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA He had just changed his band, with only Davey Johnstone remained from the previous line-up, and was about to release a new album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Many thanks for your memories Megane Happy days Peter, Yes, that about sums it up but what a day! It was three captain fantastic album he played job full, not yellow brick road. One two three. 07/22/09 Pavilhao Atlantico, Lisbon, POR. Good Vibrations A . I can understand why casual fans would have been a bit frustrated by this, but those who stayed would have been treated to a fantastic performance with plenty of hits to follow culminating in a rousing rendition of Saturday Nights alright for Fighting. Happy days Peter, I was there too with my best friend, aged 18. Drivin Dynamics, Soul Survivors, & The Poor, Philadelphia Spectrum Eagles concert May 17, 1975, Eagles played Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke, VA May 23, 1975, McHenry High School Eagles concert and WCFL radio station visit May 12, 1975. 1999-2023 Ticketmaster. In hindsight it is sad that so many people left during Eltons performance. I totally agree though that the Beach Boys stole the show. 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. Show us the guitar closeups occasionally, then show us something else. 06/15/09 Olympiahalle, Munich, GER History of the Eagles 2014 tour dates: Wed 28 May Birmingham, England LG Arena Birmingham Sat 31 May Glasgow, Scotland The Hydro Wed 04 June Dublin, Ireland The O2 Mon 16 June London, England The O2 Mon 23 June Leeds, England first direct arena Although a super keen Elton fan in those days I conceed that the Beech Boys caught the mood and set everyone afire on that gloriously memorable day in our lives. 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. I was there too! 06/04/06 Ahoy Hall, Rotterdam, NED I hadnt remembered that Brian was there, thanks very much Cheers Peter, yep, I was there, with my mates from Chichester, Brian and Peter Nash, very hot day and recall a lot of people left after Elton had done the Yellow Brick Road Album in full and when he started to play Captain Fantastic. When I subsequently went to future concerts at Wembley (David Bowie, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson (2 concerts), Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Simply Red and more) I used to take the inside out of a box of wine and put it into a cushion cover cheeky eh!! Concerts Wiki is a FANDOM Music Community. King rocked that same arena. Im sorry its three pound twenty-five, but Ill you about that later. Sadly, this talent seems to be missing today. Thanks Paul for sharing your memories of the day. 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. Why didn't anyone ever introduce Timothy B. Schmit or Don Henley? [2][3] It was the last tour to involve Glenn Frey before his death in 2016. (not billed but appearing for a few songs.) They are a classic band from my youth, and they still bring it 100%. 04/09/05 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ Certainly one of the best of several Wembley Stadium music events we went to back in the day, and actually one of my great concert memories of my life. Still I was there, and for the CSNY, and Joni MItchell gig the year before!! The 1975 Concert Tickets. 03/06/05 Veteran's Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, FL 05/16/03 Office Depot Center, Sunrise, FL 06/24/03 Pepsi Center, Denver, CO Happy memories of a great day cheers Peter. I think your summing up is perfect. Being the new kid in town, and a desperado in the city I was just living life in the fast lane. Going to see Eagles next week Dublin O2. Happy days indeed . 03/17/09 Mizzou Arena, Columbia, MO . 01/16/09 North Charleston Arena, North Charleston, SC They never attended the press conference. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 11/21/04 Superdome, Sydney, AUS Show all tours. If not, does anyone know what it was? 07/14/08 Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, PA 10/12/03 MCI Center, Washington DC In 1998, the Eagles . [1] Don Felder was, however, excluded because of ongoing lawsuits against the group, despite settling them in 2007. I also think in hindsight we could have all shown Elton a little more respect and faith and stuck it out I was there. Now I am back home in Calgary, Canada after having just watched the BB again tonight. The Philadelphia Spectrum Eagles concert in Philadelphia, PA was the evening of May 17, 1975. Great memories. David Cassidy appeared in the vip seats. Nothing has topped it since. 4. Elton John, Beach Boys, Eagles Wembley Stadium June 1975, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KldSglCoYaU, http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/eagles/1975/wembley-stadium-london-england-2bc0c48a.html, The Who Charlton Athletic Football Club 31st May 1976, The Who Charlton Athletic Football Club 18th May 1974, The Reading Festival 22nd - 24th August 1975, Queen Leeds Elland Road Stadium 29th May 1982, Whitesnake Monsters of Rock festival Donington 20th August 1983, Siouxsie and the Banshees Newcastle City Hall 18th August 1981, Monsters of Rock Donington Status Quo 21st August 1982, Frank Zappa & the Tubes Knebworth 9th September 1978, Ray Stubbs and his Amazing One Man Blues Band. Sure I saw Edwin Starr perform War that day,am I wrong?. Now I know it wasn't all a waste of time because all the pretty maids all in a row especially that witchy woman made me a victim of love. 07/08/09 NIA, Birmingham, ENG August 10, 1972 Ford Auditorium, Detroit, MI (Supported by The Eagles) August 11, 1972 The Rubber Bowl, Akron, OH (supporting Yes, with the Eagles) August 12, 1972 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI August 13, 1972 Tyrone Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, MN August 15, 1972 Copenhagen, DEN (cancelled) After that all I can do is play music for you to go home to. And proceeded to play a brilliant set, he turned me into a fan with that announcement and the music he played. This was a big gig for Elton John. 10/18/04 Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore The memories mean more and more to me as the years go on. 03/29/09 Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH I was there too. So when Elton announced he was going to play the album in its entirety, I couldnt have been happier! These are seventies hits I say. We were sitting right at the back of the stadium so we could see all the famous people in the Royal box. But luckily the sun shone warm & bright at IoW in 1970 and Weeley.was it 72? We made our way back to Acton where a couple of the flatmates were having a domestic. I was sat in the stands above the half-way line and during the BB set the floor of the stadium looked like a carpet being shaken. I really like Captain Fantastic, but it wasnt well known enough then. Most vivid visual memory is the red Indian headdress worn by Chaka Khan. He decided to devote the majority of the set to playing the new Captain Fantastic album in its entirety. 08/20/05 Harrah's Outdoor Arena, Lake Tahoe, NV Of their seven studio albums, four have reached No. Happy days cheers Peter. of MI, Ann Arbor, MI, November 15, 1976 Kansas State University, Wichita, KS, November 16, 1976 Assembly Center, Tulsa, OK, November 19, 1976 Dane Co. 11/04/05 Mexico Arena, Monterrey, Mexico The Eagles played their first gig since the start of the pandemic at New York's Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. 04/01/05 Continential Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, NJ 06/20/06 M.E.N. Souther), October 7, 1972 Tarrent County Convention Center, Ft. Worth, TX (supported by Jackson Browne & J.D. 05/24/08 Prudential Center, Newark, NJ How lucky are we to have lived in those times! Interesting to find someone else who was there! The VBCC opened with a bang in 1975: Roots-music legend Johnny Cash was the venue's first ever concert. Eagles in ConcertIn todays faddish, fractured rock landscape, its refreshing that classic bands like the Eagles retain an appeal that transcends both generation and genre -- Dad may not know what Spotify is, and Little Johnny may not know what LP stands for, but chances are both know the words to Hotel California. As the best-selling American band of the 70s, and one of the top-selling acts of all time, the Eagles relaxed harmonies and California-inspired sound came to define what critics eventually dubbed classic rock, and cemented their role as enduring musical icons. Les Eagles of Death Metal enflamment le concert de U2 Bercy. Surfer Girl 08/13/05 Calaveras Country Fairground, Angels Camp, CA never will be. Brilliant day. Keys made a guest appearance on "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Brown Sugar" at the Los Angeles shows. This concert was part of the One of These Nights tour, and they had another performance at the Spectrum later in July 1976. Wed heard the album before the gig and it remains perhaps the masterpiece within his vast catalogue. But for me the highlight of the day was The Eagles it was obvious they were going to be massive stars. Many thanks. 11/20/04 Superdome, Sydney, AUS 11. Security acted like the keystone cops chasing him. (1971-1975) are some of the best-selling albums in the US, with both ranking in the top five. The Eagles sounded amazing!!! 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. Memorable gig though. 06/14/06 NIA, Birmingham, England View the concert map Statistics of Eagles in 1974! Help Me, Rhonda Four additional US dates were then added, culminating in a final performance on 8 August at Rich Stadium near Buffalo, New York. The mid-1970s were the era of extravagant stage shows, from the likes of Elton John, Alice Cooper, Kiss and Queen. Harry Styles 6. 1 single with "Best of My Love," but it was 1975's One Of These Nights that really heralded the Eagles' arrival as . 09/17/05 The Pond, Anaheim, CA I was reminiscing about this the other day and found your blog. Or am I victim of some cruel time endused mixup, Many thanks Steve.fraid I dont recall Santana being there.Peter, My memory is similar. Most vivid musical memory is the sound of the Eagles on the huge speakers. What a fantastic day! I was 14, and by the time that glorious hot midsummer day came round, Id already practically worn the record out through listening to it so much. My first ever concert, aged 15. After playing together as Linda Ronstadts backing band in the early 70s, the Eagles hit the ground running with their self-titled debut in 1972, which spawned the Top 40 country rock hits Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, and Peaceful Easy Feeling. Follow-up effort Desperado contained one of the bands most enduringly popular songs with its title track, and established the collaborative songwriting relationship between Don Henley and Glenn Frey that would prove so crucial to the bands future success. J Starkman, Tampa, Florida. What a mistake! This May 17 concert was also just a few days before their concert in Roanoke, VA at the Civic Center. So glad to have found this blog. 03/19/05 Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, RI Wouldnt It Be Nice The 1975 Ticket Prices. Great to get some gaps filled in! My love for concerts and Johnnie Walker has never dimmed and even in 2017 people are jealous at the mention of that line up. But this concert remains firmly etched in my memory as one of the greats.. 06/23/06 Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland I was 18 had just finished my A levels and had just started a summer job as a conductor on Bournemouth buses but made it clear when I started that I had to have that day off! Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region. Eagles Tour Information - One of These Nights Tour 1975 One of These Nights Tour Tour Dates :: Line-up :: Set List For additional information on these shows, go to Deliverin's Randy Meisner page. I was there, age 17 and loved Beachboys but was cross they over-ran so Elton was late. Unfortunately for me we had taken a cousin from London who wanted to see Elton. The original members were Don Henley (b. July 22, 1947, Gilmer, Texas, U.S.), Glenn Frey (b. November 6, 1948, Detroit, Michigand. Re fourhealth Brian was there they shuffled on to the stage to wave but he didnt play, Great memories. 05/30/04 Save Mart Center, Fresno, CA RIAA AWARDS THE EAGLES WITH THE #1 AND #3 TOP-CERTIFIED ALBUMS OF ALL TIME. Ringo Starr and George Harrison were their also but sat well away from Paul. Tour Dates Itinerary Information Compiled by Deliverin'. An Evening with the Eagles. Absolutely amazing! In keeping with this, the Stones embraced a new format for the 1975 concerts. 09/16/05 The Pond, Anaheim, CA This was my first ever concert, I went with a couple of Canadian friends from RAF Medmenham. My comments were meant to be tongue-in-cheek, David. 08/08/03 Coors Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA After the departure of Mick Taylor, this was the Rolling Stones' first tour with new guitarist Ronnie Wood. 05/17/08 Verizon Wireless Ampitheater, Alpharetta, GA Havent seen her sing live since 1975. Glenn Frey: guitar, piano, vocals. Your description is 100% accurate to that point. Most of the 12 in the party were there for Stackridge (sixth form favourites) and the Beach Boys though the organiser was a huge Elton fan. 03/08/05 Bi-Lo Center, Greenville, SC Also agree with Bob about the sound of Someone Saved My Life Tonight echoing round the stadium I can still feel that one in every cell in my body! 10/10/05 HP Pavilion, San Jose, CA Both fantastic. Do not for. 11/15/08 American Airlines Arena, Dallas, TX DARK DESERT EAGLES The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band April 15, 2023 8PM With 5 number #2 singles, 5 Grammy Awards, 5 American Music Awards and 6 #1 albums, The Eagles are one of the best-selling bands of all time, having sold more than 150 million records. Cant wait! (I was back at Wembley in the September for the World Speedway Final which was huge at the time. Here in Seychelles my Seychelloise wife is watching a band play on the telly saying they are really good. 09/09/05 Save Mart Center, Fresno, CA 10/14/03 Palace of Auburn Hills, Detroit, MI 05/27/06 Olympia Stadium, Rome, Italy 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. I was on the stadium floor with friends and about 100 yards away from the stage. The press was still listening to Corey ramble on when they finally noticed that the Stones were playing "Brown Sugar" on a flatbed truck driving down Fifth Avenue. Almost 40 years ago and it still seems like yesterday! Maybe, as committed Elton fans, we werent casual day trippers. Yes the Beach Boys were great that day Bill. I went down to London with a couple of mates and we stayed at a friends flat in Acton. but it was all worth it. 04/02/08 Ahoy, Rotterdam, NED However, prices can vary based on the date of show, seat selection, tour guests, and many other factors. . Omg cant believe its been this long. Timothy B. Schmit: bass, vocals. He should be an official member of the band. 1998: Tibetan Freedom Concert at RFK Stadium in Washington DC. RIP Glen Fry. 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Fantastic, still a huge crowd left till the end. The 1975's catalog boasts numerous concert-ready hits, including recognizable classics like "Somebody Else" and "Chocolate." Now in 2023, the 1975 announced a 2022 tour in support of their fifth album Being Funny . Stuck it out for Elton and glad I did because, in retrospect, the Brown Shirt Cowboy turned out to be his finest album. 09/29/08 Resch Center, Green Bay, WI New York, Madison Square Garden, June 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27: New York, Madison Square Garden, June 22: New York, Madison Square Garden, June 27: Los Angeles Forum, July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 shows only: The most typical set list for the shows was: The set was longer than on previous tours, and set list variation was a bit more frequent, with several tunes making sporadic appearances: "Rocks Off", "Luxury", "Dance Little Sister", "Cherry Oh, Baby" and "Sure the One You Need". 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. Eagles tickets for the upcoming concert tour are on sale at StubHub. 11/16/08 FedExForum, Memphis, TN Setlist: Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding; Rocket Man; Candle in the Wind; The Bitch Is Back; Dixie Lily; Philadelphia Freedom; Chameleon; Bennie and the Jets; Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds; I Saw Her Standing There; Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy; Tower of Babel; Bitter Fingers; Tell Me When the Whistle Blows; Someone Saved My Life Tonight; (Gotta Get A) Meal Ticket; Better Off Dead; Writing; We All Fall in Love Sometimes; Curtains; Pinball Wizard; Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting, Your email address will not be published. Just think all those wonderful songs that people missed by walking out. Dont remember that! I would have loved to clap for them. Use this setlist for your event review and get all updates automatically! Eagles were great but blown away by the BB. Ringo was there too, in the Royal Box all on their feet singing along to the BBs hits. The Observer (student newspaper) - July 31, 1975. Were gonna do the whole of the album, and usually it bores everyone to tears if you play things people dont know, but were gonna take the chance anyway. Beach Boys were without doubt the highlight of the day. Takes all sorts! Id spent the previous week listening to Captain Fantastic from a tape of Roger Scott radio show, so knew all the tunes , most of the audience hadnt heard them so first part of Eltons set dragged, but by the time he got to Saturday Night everyone around me was dancing on the wooden benches until they collapsed then theyd move forward a row.still one of the best concerts Ive every been to and now the special re-release of Captain Fantastic has the whole Wembley version too (it sounds worse on record than I remember..). Vince Gill delivers a great proformance. Timothy B. Schmit: bass, vocals. 10/23/03 Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH 3. The Spectrum was home to the Philadelphia Flyers for many years. However, noticed a girl with two male friends a couple of rows in front of us. This concert for a cause spanned two days and helped raise as much as $1.2 million to support Tibet's fight for independence. 06/16/03 The Compaq Center, Houston, TX 06/03/06 Colourline Arena, Hamburg, Germany 05/21/08 Charlottesville, VA Thanks Bob The crowd should have given Elton more of a chance. I was working all day and arrived at the end of the Beach Boys set. History of the Eagles Live in Concert was a concert tour by the American rock band the Eagles. 11/20/08 Verizon Center, Washington DC 01/26/09 Bank Atlantic Center, Sunrise, FL The EAGLES - Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill -announce the band's "Hotel California . Get concert info and buy tickets to Eagles's upcoming concert at Greensboro Coliseum Complex in Greensboro on Apr. This is the whole of the Captain Fantastic album, here we go. Just listening to The Beach Boys Sail on Sailor 1972 Box Set which has prompted me to find sites like this one. The Eagles and Joe Walsh werent half bad either. The weather was glorious and the Beach Boys were just fantastic catching the mood of the crowd. Instead, the compilation album Made in the Shade was released to capitalise on the tour's publicity. 19. The guy was actually putting on a good show. Bernie Leadon: guitar, banjo, mandolin, vocals. The McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL) - May 14, 1975. THE 1975 - Tour Dates Close. Find Eagles tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos. We stayed to the end. He just missed the plot completely, didnt he? A wonderful touch. 11/29/05 Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, HI Eagles Concerts 1975 Eagles's 1975 Concert History 41 Concerts The Eagles are an American rock band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1971. The issue for me wasnt how he played, but the fact that much of the material was new and unfamiliar. Thanks for bringing the memories back. I sold to mates and friends and we had the most memorable day. We had to leave before the encores to catch our train back to Yorkshire. 03/28/05 Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada in 1978-45 years later they were even better! Glenn Frey: guitar, piano, vocals. 06/10/06 Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Ireland Went with a group of friends from Chorley, we rented a coach. Also there that day in Oakland, CA were the Doobie Brothers, Commander Cody, and Kingfish. 07/24/03 Pepsi Arena, Albany, NY The year before was better who can forget The Band, Jonie Mitchell, CSN&Y with half the Beatles on stage with the towards the end. What can you expect for 2 (we were actually grateful as it made the trip feasible). But the day belonged to one band: the Beach Boys who transformed the London stadium into sunny California and had us singing along to endless hit after hit. Probably a bit of both! The Elton set did not compare. The Eagles Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Timothy B. Schmit - will perform classics spanning their career, including some that have never been performed live, as well as songs featured in History of the Eagles, the bands acclaimed, top-selling documentary. Totally agree that EJ made wrong call, but we stuck it out through the new stuff and were well rewarded for doing so, although stadium was pretty empty by then. Elton John put on such a show on what was a long hot summers day that I will never forget, I still have my program .