OK, for those of you who know about my past life as a DJ for 18 years may be a little surprised by this, but I didn't see my first concert until I was 15! On top of that, I wouldn't really listen to, and didn't own anything other than "The Beatles" and "Elvis Presley" until my 14th birthday, when a friend decided to try to break me of that and bought me a "Journey" album.
OK, this album was pretty good. OK, it was great. I realized at that point that maybe I should give a shot to more artists and expand my record collection. So, over the next 8 years I ended up buying some 12,000 more records!
This started me on a journey (no pun intended) to become a music trivia buff, but Journey was not my first concert. I started learning as much as I could about artists and started really loving all kinds of music. I came across a young group with a singer with an amazing voice that would become my first concert experience. This group was Til Tuesday and was most famous for their song "Voices Carry" in 1985.
So, why did I name my blog "Who is that?" Well turns out Til Tuesday was the opening act, and being I was still in my musical learning curve, I hadn't heard of the artist who was the headlining act. OK, ladies of the 80's, don't be mad at me, when they announced him, I looked over at the girl next to me and asked, "Who is that?" She looked at me like I was from another planet. After finding out who he was, over then next month of trivia fact finding, I now know why I got that look and also why the audience was 85% woman.
It seems Til Tuesday, the group I had come to see was opening for the one and only "Dr. Noah Drake" (Rick Springfield) from the soap opera "General Hospital." I think I may have been the only person in the audience to not know who this guy was! Here is the big song that he played that I admit I liked, but still didn't know who he was until about 2 days later when I had a good female friend catch me up on who and why this guy was so popular.
Did, I have fun at this concert, you bet! I was a little embarrassed that this was my first concert, in the time line and the type of music I enjoyed prior and since, but I won because of music trivia, so I guess that makes it alright. "NO" I don't remember what the question was that won me the tickets, but who cares it was 25 years ago! I've since gone on to see much better concerts, thanks to my music trivia, including "Kiss", "Paul McCartney", "Cheap Trick", "Peter, Paul & Mary" and yes "JOURNEY"!
23 Comments on My First Concert experience – Who is that?
MAR
04
2008
Todd, first, I loved Til Tuesday - what a voice! Second, I saw Rick Springfield at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans many years ago, and it was hysterical to watch the screaming fans running up the aisles of the theatre while the ushers tried to hold them back. A true 80's moment and you are a brave man to admit to this being your first concert :)
Todd - I have one that is probably even more embarrassing that I will share soon. I think I was 13 years old. I actually really liked Til Tuesday and "Jessie's Girl". I won front row tickets to see Cyndi Lauper a few years ago by answering this question on the radio: "Who was the wrestler that appeared in the 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' video?"
The answer, as I am sure you already know, is Captain Lou Albano.
Todd, I also loved Til Tuesday! Yes, I am an 80's girl, and am reminded of that when my teenage kids look at my pictures and ask what kind of hairstyle was that?
My first concert was REO Speedwagon and then the Cars, Van Halen & The Scorpions (real headbanger music of the 80's)...remember them? I can't remember the lead guitarists name from the Scorpions, but I still have his guitar pick. Brings back many memories, thanks.
I was just singing "Voices Carry" along with the radio the other night with my long-suffering, infinitely patient (not) 15 year old daughter in the car. What a treat for her (not)! But I love that song! Don't worry about Rick Springfield -- guys may not want to admit it, but they love "Jesse's Girl."
My first concert was in 1966 when I was 12. I went and saw the Dave Clark Five, The Whirlwinds and a coupl eof other bands I can't remember, On emay have been the Bee Gee's.
I'm happy for you...but just give me a little Francis Albert!!! Thanks, Fran
P.S. One of my older kids dragged me to a concert to see a group...when asked later who the group was, I responded, 'Supply Of Air'...it was actually Air Supply!!!
I just saw a Rick Springfield video the other day! They knew how to make videos back then it looked like it cost about $150 and was filmed in a bathroom!
Todd - I loved Rick Springfield! He is still great, I seen him on something the other day. I don't have a clue who Til Tuesday is. But, I also love Journey!
Todd, Ok here goes..The first group I ever saw live happened at a new place called a supermarket in the bay area. There were these guys setting up some equipment on a flat-bed truck in the parking lot. My parents were in the store ,so I walked over to see what was going on....It was Richie Valens singing "come on ,lets go" in early 1957. He just blew me away. I was 10. About a month later, I saw Elvis at the Cow Palace and never stopped enjoying being part of a live experience. Have seen thousands of groups since those early days...And so it goes.
Lisa - I have to admit there were a lot more concerts I would have loved to call my first, like 5th row Paul McCartney, but I just wasn't so lucky!
Jason - Did he show up on stage, like he did here in Portland for her concert? Rowdy Roddy Piper from Portland and owned a transmission shop as well as wrestled, so when she cam here he came up on stage with her. (Wife saw the concert not me - she didn't know he was from here or about the transmission shop)
Laura - Klaus Meine was the lead singer of the Scorpions and the Rudolf and Michael Schenker were the start of this band, but in 1972 they opend for a group called UFO, Micheal left the band to join UFO and the rest is history. (Michael went on to have some great solo albums) Yes, I am a rocker! Have met Gene Simmons of Kiss along with a others, Cheap Trick, Slaughter, Vinnie Vincent, just to name a few.
Lee - I don't think she has been here in awhile, but I did love her last album, she has such a great voice!
Elaine - It was actually a good song, I just had no clue who this guy was when I went to the concert! As for your daughter... OH SO SORRY (NOT) I love it when every once in awhile from the back seat you catch them singing along also. (Now that is fun)
Mary - I don't know why the print is so small, I will have to try to figure that one out, because on my screen it is huge!
Jay - OK< the Bee Gees back when I liked there stuff (LOL) That record collecting has slowed down since then, but is now closer to 15,000, but yep it was fun finding them, Now, the Dave Clark Five would have been pretty awesome to see!
Kay - I know how you feel, the last concert I went to was Paul McCartney about 3 years ago.
Fran - OK, The Air Supply story was funny! I hope they got the tickets for free! I tortured my dad and took him to a Kiss concert, when I came up with two extra tickets. He was the coolest teacher at school the next day when he told the kids what he did the night before.
P.S. - Give a little credit to "The Tijuana Brass"
Candy - They were a two hit wonder, but Aimee the lead singer had an amazing voice and now does some great solo work!
Kim - You got to see Richie Valens and Elvis? I am so jealous! The closest I've ever gotten to Elvis is I used to work with someone who played guitar for him before he got big, but he himself went on to be put in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Rudy "Tutti" Grayzell, given that name by Elvis!
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