(The Redskins left after the 1936 season, in which they hosted the NFL Championship Game, not in Boston but at the Polo Grounds in New York City. has been a town of terrors for visiting NFL teams in the 21st century. 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. Attending a concert along with parents with small kids is pretty unexpected, but cool nonetheless. louder than the concorde but not quite as pretty, Laura Benanti and other Coronavirus stars, I bought the last Purell: Virus threat brings out our worst behavior. Thanks for bringing back the memories. Thanks for sharing Patricia. Schaefer Stadium (19711983)Sullivan Stadium (19831989)Foxboro Stadium (1989-2002) Demolished in 2002 and replaced by Gillette Stadium and the Patriot Place shopping center. A group of 16 years old girls who sat near me agreed to give me a lift and they took me home. The three hour concert, that also. Elton Johns Statue of Liberty costume Hard Rock Cafe. 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. Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy 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. I think they gave us wristbands and the entire stadium section was filled with people waiting for tickets. One of my best memories from youth = Team's stadium under construction or refurbishment at time 1 = A team used the stadium when their permanent stadium was unable to be used as a result of damage. Tour statistics ALL PRAISE DUE TO ALLAH. In Stadium Firsts, we look at programs and other ephemera marking the debut of sports teams in their home venues. She said give me a piece of paper, So I tore off a piece of teletype paper I carried for copying clearances and handed it to her. We got to the stadium around 11 a.m., and didnt leave till midnight. Most folks know the T stops running @ 1AM. [8] Foxboro Stadium was the last stadium where Diego Maradona scored a World Cup goal in a game against Greece, and where he last played in an official FIFA World Cup match against Nigeria on June 25, 1994. Live. Elton John and his Louder Than the Concorde band. [6], The site was selected when the owners of Bay State Raceway donated the land, midway between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island. It was something well never forget! [citation needed], In 1977, Dr. Pepper assumed sponsorship of the Central Park concert series, renamed the Dr. Pepper Central Park Music Festival. The group had chartered a New York Airways 30 passenger Sikorsky s-61 helicopter for the round trip. What an excellent musician and band they were. L'ancien gardien de but yougoslave et nouvel entraneur des Lions est ce qui peut arriver de mieux au jeune Thomas. How wonderful hearing from so many people who went to that concert. Curtains I was all of 10 years old and we were able to get within about 25 yards of the stage. [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. Cmon, were going, he said and grabbed my hand. Schaefer Stadium, July 4, 1976 Contributed photo So there was no way I was going to miss this concert. Metallica and Guns N' Roses brought the Guns N' Roses/Metallica Stadium Tour to the stadium on September 11, 1992, with Faith No More as their opening act. You're not alone in this town. If you know your music history, the two have only ever played together once, on July 25, 1976, at Schaefer Stadium in Foxboro, MA. We All Fall In Love Sometimes 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. 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. Schaefer Stadium Concert History Foxboro, Massachusetts, United States 1 Concert Concerts Photos Schaefer Stadium Concerts Latest Photos View All Photos Chicago / The Beach Boys Jun 29, 1975 Uploaded by Zimtrim Chicago / The Beach Boys Jun 29, 1975 Uploaded by Live Rock Top Genres 2 users have been to Schaefer Stadium including: Zimtrim It was amazing, especially considering it was the first concert I ever went to. 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. it brings back wonderful memories! What a show! 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. Ray Cooper Percussion (He got sick at beginning of tour and was out for most of it. Yes, I have treasured that piece of paper with Elton Johns autograph ever since I received it in 1976! Holiday Inn 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! 16 years old and the first concert I went to. Pinball Wizard. I have the souvenir program from that night. Someone Saved My Life Tonight Elton was slipping down the rabbit hole. 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! This was because the Patriots received no funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the town of Foxborough; indeed, it was one of the few major league stadiums of that era that was entirely privately funded. Eltons come here to Jacksonville quite a few times but Ive never gotten to see him. Ive never been to a more exciting concert! 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! Like all of you I too was at this awesome show. However, the stadium would instead play host to the first season of the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era, with the team making a run to get into the playoffs and going on to win their first Super Bowl. The concert was incredibly fun and exciting. I have seen him quite a few times since that 1976 show. The Spirit of '76. Ottumwa's historic stadium was named for Walter Schafer, a 1913 graduate of Ottumwa High School. I got the nicest least expected kiss goodnight. (The second night was filmed by MTV for promotional purposes.) 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). . I was there and its still my favorite concert. It frequently took an hour or more to leave after games, due to its location on a then-undivided four-lane portion of U.S. Route 1. Concert added by Nancy . But we were teens and there was nothing much to do. What a great experience! I bought them too, and then I bought the cassettes and DVDs. What a thoughtful flight attendant! [url=https://www.setlist.fm/edit?setlist=33dce49d&step=song]Edit this setlist[/url] | [url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/elton-john-63d6be6f.html]More Elton John setlists[/url], Louder Than Concorde But Not Quite As Pretty, Setlist History: John Lennon Performs Live With Elton John, Setlist History: On This Day in 1970, Elton John Played His First American Show, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. It also lacked luxury boxes, an increasingly important source of revenue for other teams in the league. We ended up close to the stage. Published by on 30 junio, 2022 John Miles and Dave Mason were good, but EJ was tremendous and topping things off with the fireworks made one appreciate Americas bi-centennial. The band came running out of the stadium, into the helicopter and off we went. Glad everyone who has responded to this blog post remembers it so well too! Built from 1993 to 1996 at a cost equivalent to 140 million, it is the largest stadium in the country. 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 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. New Kids on The Block brought The Magic Summer Tour to the stadium on July 29 and July 31, 1990. Thanks again for your story! Add setlist, 14 activities (last edit by first25q, 22 Oct 2019, 01:44 Etc/UTC). [17] After Sullivan went bankrupt and Robert Kraft purchased the stadium, Kraft stripped Sullivan's name and renamed the venue "Foxboro Stadium". Thank you for sharing it. Its great hearing about everyones experience. Foxboro Stadium was demolished in 2002 and replaced by Gillette Stadium and the Patriot Place shopping center. But to see him for real for the first time was unbelievable. Ive been to a number of Elton John concerts over the years, but this one cant be matched for its electricity and excitement! Although I didnt get to meet him, the 12 lucite platforms with goldfish in them that he had on backstage were amazing. 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? While the 1976 tour was his best that Ive seen I think his 1982 tour had his best song set. What a windfall for you Cathi! Paulas dad waited for us outside the whole time. I was there too,it was my HS graduation gift from my then GF who attended a nearby private school but she was so beautiful her popularity spilled over to my own school. Were same age with similar taste in music I feel. Elton John has just one concert at Schaefer Stadium on 4 July 1976. So not having money for a cab I walked home. A short time later she returned with the paper inscribed To Sharon with love, ELTON JOHN x George Konow (now 82). All my family and friends heard me and my name for three days, and the phone rang off the hook at my house. 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Over the years a Who's Who of superstars of the popular music scene performed there. So happy to have found this blog. The greatest concert ever. I still turn up the car radio when I hear them.After Boz was done my friend said to me Do you think Elton will use that black piano for his show? I laughed and said No way.