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 was there that day, also. 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. Then you heard someone count it off and they played Grow Some Funk of Your Own as the staged came from behind the curtain and moved to the front.The crowd roared and went wild. I was 16 years old and got tickets for me and 4 other friends. Most folks know the T stops running @ 1AM. His music is timeless. New England Patriots Julius Adams receives oxygen on the field during a hot preseason game at Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Too bad you havent been able to see him in Jacksonville, and yes his concert tickets are very expensive. Holiday Inn Tour Rencontre Div. The wind & effects of Funeral for a Friend opened what was the shortest 2 and 1/2 hour concert I ever saw. It was our nation's Bicentennial celebration. (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. And Elton was on his A game. 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. Best show ever, still have my ticket stub: $10!! OMG it was AWESOME !!!!! Stadium Concert. I bought them too, and then I bought the cassettes and DVDs. My heart was pounding like i stole something but I got in!! As the concert was ending, the roar of the crowd was deafening, and then we knew what all the scampering was about fireworks employees making last minute wiring checks because as the lights came up, the fireworks show started blasting all around us. Yes, there was a portrait of Elton in fireworks! [6][7] Art Garfunkel and George Harrison also appear as non-performers. HiIm Sharon, Georges daughter. Ill never forget it either. Just before the Schaefer Music Festival kicked off in the summer of 1968 a free concert was given in Central Park featuring the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, three of the top acts at that time. Tour: We sat in the stands to the right of the stage and watched the copter land at the dog track. Aug. 28, 1977. Schaefer Stadium (19711983)Sullivan Stadium (19831989)Foxboro Stadium (1989-2002) Demolished in 2002 and replaced by Gillette Stadium and the Patriot Place shopping center. As I just turned 20 & secured 2 tickets to this show, little did I know it would be something I would never forget ! Here are the latest developments in the tragic case. The original field was Poly-Turf,[16] succeeded by AstroTurf. This leg of the tour, which included a midnight show in Glasgow, ended on 4 June in Cardiff. Chicago's 1975 Concert History. I was there too ! I was so exciting driving down to Foxboro sipping a few Michelobs hahahaha. The Louder Than Concorde Tour : Elton John, Schaefer Stadium Foxborough, Wayland (US) - Jul 4, 1976. I later heard he had stopped by a local bar afterwards and was partying a bit. in my 1968 Dodge Charger. Its seating capacity was inadequateonly about 40,000 for footballand many seats had obstructed views. If you are interested, please contact me at pgay@wiltonbulletin.com. The concert was incredibly fun and exciting. I may have even tried to rate the songs, using a star system, but after a while, it became pretty apparent that they were ALL getting five stars. Leaving the field & on the bus back to Boston my ears were ringing attempting to replay what we just saw. Live. 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. We all have a duty to ourselves as Americans to unite and defend our freedoms from those who seek to impose on our constitution, whether they be foreign or domestic, we must defend. The band came running out of the stadium, into the helicopter and off we went. With the completion of the AFLNFL merger in 1970, the league required its teams to play in stadiums which seated more than 50,000, and no venue in Boston proper could accommodate a crowd this size with NFL amenities. im listening to Elton now, moved by this memory:). Schaefer Stadium is just 3 miles from Ottumwa's Main Campus. It is a splendid life. One of my best memories from youth That night was electric. So there was no way I was going to miss this concert. 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. Pink Floyd played a two-night stand in May 1988 (on one of the nights their inflatable pig was torn to shreds). Laugh. The facility was built in a low-cost "bare bones" manner with unexceptional architectural elements, and had very few modern amenities. Thank you! Cmon, were going, he said and grabbed my hand. In the opening week of the 1975 season, Boston College hosted Notre Dame at Schaefer Stadium in their first ever meeting. I first saw Elton on Nov. 20 1974 at Boston Garden and had been listening to him from the beginning in 1970. After all these years, this is the one concert I will always remember and be so happy I went to. Philadelpha Freedom Wow, John, you definitely have me beat with your number of Elton concerts! 19 ans, en 1974, Thomas Nkono trne dj dans les buts du Canon Yaound, tout rcent champion d'Afrique 1971.Il enlve son premier titre national un an plus tard. It was an extraordinary experience that Ill never forget. I have some cool photos from that day too that Ill have to find and post sometime. On that day, along with 60,000 other fans, I got to see Elton John perform in concert at Schaefer Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. I wish I could remember that portrait of Elton in the fireworks, but unfortunately, I dont. As he started to sing I realized we were really far back from the stage. A short time later she returned with the paper inscribed To Sharon with love, ELTON JOHN x George Konow (now 82). A little while later, 2 complete strangers grabbed us and put us on their shoulders. 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. 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. I was there too. It was the best Fourth of July ever. She started walking down the aisle, turned around and came back and asked whats her name. So much fun Anna! Which Elton song comes to mind today folks ? But then on the horizon a helicopter circled the stadium 3 times. Thanks for your post. Additionally, the Sullivan family had lost millions promoting the Jackson Victory Tour in 1984. Part-way through this leg of the tour, Ray Cooper fell ill and was forced to miss roughly a dozen shows. Its a bit tattered but Ive held onto it for almost 40 years along with the program from his 1974 tour. Got home around 6AM knowing I had been a part of something big. Wow, this thread took a wonderful turn not long ago! 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 And after all these years, its sheer electricity has never been beat. 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. As the fourth of July approaches this year, how I would so love to see Elton John again in a concert like that one! You could hear the guitars and his piano being checked behind the curtain to make sure they were tuned and ready. My friend Steve and I left plenty of time to catch the opening acts, thank goodness. Then Elton arrived. 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! The name Sullivan Stadium took effect on May 23, 1983. 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. 1976-1982: 1994 (Pro: 1997) 33: Kevin Faulk: RB: 1999-2011: 2016 14: Steve Grogan . What a show! After all these years, that Fourth of July concert is the one I will never forget, so glad I went to it! Like you, this event was the thrill of a lifetime for me as well. Also 24 ounce beers? [2] Contents 1 History 1.1 Seating Capacity 2 Playing surface Amazing isnt it how this one concert has impacted so many people. We got back home at 3:00am .Eltons next extravaganza that we saw was at TD Garden in town on September of 2005 .My husband and I have seen quite a fewEJ concerts ,no one can top Elton !Thanks for sharing!It truly was THE NITE !!!!!!!!! 11 junio, 2020. Thanks again for your story! Ive been to a number of Elton John concerts over the years, but this one cant be matched for its electricity and excitement! Eltons come here to Jacksonville quite a few times but Ive never gotten to see him. The general contractor who built the stadium was a Massachusetts-based company named J.F White Contracting Co.[citation needed], Ground was broken in September 1970,[7] and it cost $7.1million,[7] only $200,000 over budget. Hailing from Oklahoma, US, Leon Russell (born April 2nd, 1942) was one of the most important session musicians of the 60s/70s, before becoming a successful recording artist in his own right. I bought everything of his that I could get. The Spirit of '76. I was consumed by him and his music. Your email address will not be published. Oranjebloesem "Oranjebloesem" / 999999999 / Benny Rodrigues / Chris Stussy / Cincity / Colyn / Cynthia Spiering / De Sluwe Vos / Dion / I Hate Models / Lee Ann Roberts Olympic Stadium: We also had a friend across the street 17. We arrived in the early afternoon & went in as soon as the gates opened. Elton John performed at the venue in front of 62,000 on US Bicentennial on July 4, 1976. Ray Cooper Percussion (He got sick at beginning of tour and was out for most of it. 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? Elton doesnt do a plain black piano. George on Pine Mountain in Georgetown (Redding), CT. George and Sharon, Id be interested in sharing your story. 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. Best concert of my life. $150. Sharon has treasured it all these years and sent me a pic of it but I cant figure out how to get it to you! Elton John has always been number one for me, its really sad that cell phones werent around then because the whole night couldve been recorded. Super cool Linda! A little late to the party with this. No one seemed to mind us snaking through the crowd. I was 14 years old and my best friends dad took a troupe of us teenage girls (brave man). He was really good and years later I read that Elton was a little upset because John was so good. What a special moment in time! Animals, Travel, Casinos, Sports, Gift Ideas, Mental Health and So Much More! Wow what a summer and what a night. = 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. Originally it was supposed to be Dave Mason that opened the show but it ended up being John Miles that came on about 12 noon. . I am not sure I have ever been more jealous of someone, before or since. Wish there was a video out there of the concert. I couldnt believe it! 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. In 1971, the New England Patriots moved into Schaefer Stadium, which would be the team's home under various names (including Sullivan Stadium and Foxboro Stadium) before Gillette Stadium replaced it in 2002. In fact, all of the remembrances are joyous to read. He cleaned himself up and his life and career lit up. It was the best Fourth of July ever. We drove up the night before and camped in the woods near the stadium, and went in as soon as the gates opened. Its great hearing about everyones experience. Thanks for this great blog Patricia. [6] Thats a funny story! I was right up front when I was just seeing you with another friend on my shoulders trading time so we could have an awesome View and thats when crowd control why isnt an issue because we were inside what would be considered a mosh pit. It was something well never forget! Some nice memories there, thanks for sharing! Thanks so much for your comments! The stadium opened in August 1971 as Schaefer Stadium, primarily as the home venue for the renamed New England Patriots of the National Football League.The team was known as the Boston Patriots for its first eleven seasons 1960-70, and had played in various stadiums in the Boston area.For six seasons, 1963-68, the Patriots played in the venerable Fenway Park, home of baseball's Boston . So glad to share this with you and others who were there! Quarantining through this Covid pandemic crisis has allowed me a lot of time to reminisce about my youth and do some Google searches at the same time. The three hour concert, that also. 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). Thanks for sharing your story Peter! Im also somewhat amazed (and also quite pleased ) at how well hes been able to attract new audiences. Thanks for sharing Patricia. Very basic stage setup with a black piano. You want to get closer? he said. Fleetwood Mac Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 25, 1976 Jul 25 1976. The Johan Cruyff Arena (Dutch: Johan Cruijff Arena [jo kryf arena]; officially stylised as Johan Cruijff ArenA) is the main stadium of the Dutch capital city of Amsterdam and the home stadium of football club AFC Ajax since its opening. Hi KarenI was there too! i had my first born Tyeasha R. Rivers Terry, yes it was a beautiful day that Ill never forget. Jul, 1976 1976 25 Jul. alias Schaefer Stadium (1971-1982) . But Im never going to forget that he was that guy that made that night so special, getting me so close to my idol. Thank you Patricia for this memory! 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. U2 played on The Joshua Tree Tour on September 22, 1987, and later performed three nights of their Zoo TV Tour on August 20, 22, and 23, 1992. Foxboro Stadium, originally Schaefer Stadium and later Sullivan Stadium, was an outdoor stadium in the New England region of the United States, located in Foxborough, Massachusetts. I was there too, 40 years ago today. The festival name was changed to Dr. Pepper Music Festival after the move away from Central Park in 1981. There is a memorial page on Facebook for Roger, FYI. Although the official spelling of the town's name is "Foxborough", the shorter spelling was used for the stadium. After that summer I went off to college, Mark went back to high school and we never saw each other again. Schaefer Stadium, July 4, 1976 Contributed photo. Feb 23, 2014 - July 4, 1976. I was so close I could reach out and touch his costume, if I dared, which I didnt. A helicopter touched down in the stadium and Elton hopped out dressed like the Statue of Liberty. 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! Billie Jean King sang backing vocals and Elton slipped Holiday Inn in to the 20-song set list, a unique event on this tour. Statue of Liberty garb Ill never forget! Unbelievably rude, but I was too happy to complain. "[3], Club owner and musician Hilly Kristal co-founded the series with producer and concert promoter Ron Delsener. So not having money for a cab I walked home. As darkness fell, we saw shadowy figures scampering to and fro across the field and were puzzled as to what they were doing. How wonderful hearing from so many people who went to that concert. When the gates opened There were vendors and people trying to sell t-shirts and programs. 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. All this time, all this waiting, and Elton was only going to be a tiny whir of a dot. The stadium, however, lapsed into bankruptcy and was bought by paper magnate Robert Kraft. In 1989 Reebok took over sponsorship of the concert series at Pier 84, renamed Reebok Riverstage, which lasted through 1990. Out of the blue he said that he had an extra ticket to the concert and asked if I was interested. Additionally, in 1994, the Drum Corps International World Championships were held in the stadium. We got good seats stage left about 3 rows back from the access path on the lower stadium level. It was all general admission and we wanted to make sure we got there in time. Add setlist, 14 activities (last edit by first25q, 22 Oct 2019, 01:44 Etc/UTC). I couldnt see when Elton took the stage and everyone stood up, so I ended up walking up to the stands by myself so I could see. 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. The massive stage was built twelve feet off the ground on the playing field with a sound system and a light show that had no equals. I was mezmorized. The stadium was the site of several games in both the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Instead of putting the name of one of its brands of beer on the stadium, Anheuser-Busch agreed to name it in honor of the Sullivan family, then the majority owners of the Patriots. Got there around 11 AM and arrived back in Pittsfield around 4 AM the next day. Here it was our nations 200th birthday and on the most important day of the year, my hero was going to be right in my backyard, to be specific just 20 miles from my hometown of West Bridgewater, Mass. The stadium's plumbing was not designed with NFL-sized crowds in mind, which became evident when a sewage issue overflowed the restroom facilities during its first game. [8] The concert aired as Good Vibrations From Central Park on August 19, 1971.[9]. All my family and friends heard me and my name for three days, and the phone rang off the hook at my house. 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. has been a town of terrors for visiting NFL teams in the 21st century. So much fun that we did it again a few weeks later when The Eagles played there, Your email address will not be published. Here's the history behind Elvis Presley's 1976 concert at Roberts Stadium Daniel Smith Special to the Courier & Press 0:05 0:57 On Oct. 24, 1976, the then 41-year old Elvis Presley performed. [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. 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! Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Thats one reason I feel somewhat responsible for making him a gazillionaire. Ill never forget the fireworks! For the next 2 and 1/2 hours he had everyone in the palm of his hand. What a nice guard!!! We all celebrated our Constitution on that wonderful day 40 years ago, but now is the absolute time to take action to defend it and everything it stands for. Mark, thanks for the best Fourth of July ever. Rick Derringer, Dave Mason were great too. [1] The cost of the annual music festival was about $500,000, and admissions, at $1 per person in 1968, were expected to bring in $250,000 to $270,000 for the summer program, leaving a deficit, picked up by Schaefer, of more than $200,000. They also played a three-night sold-out stand in May 1994 on their The Division Bell Tour which was recorded and readily available on bootleg. Mar 29, 2023 KISS August 29 th 1976 Braves Stadium Concert Poster $6. 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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. [8] In order to host the FIFA World Cup (and later, the New England Revolution), several rows of seats were removed to accommodate a soccer pitch with acceptable dimensions to FIFA.[43]. Too young, too foolish. Elton was slipping down the rabbit hole. We got something special. 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. Hercules I said Sharon. It was a festival concert with big name acts and dirt-cheap tickets. Welcome aboard David! Stadium Concert. It was a mob scene. I drove my best buddy and 2 brothers to the show in a 66 Chevy Impala which was on its last legs. 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). On 29 June 1976 in Landover, Maryland, the eastern half of the US got the newly named "Louder Than Concorde (But Not Quite As Pretty)" tour, a testament to the onslaught Elton and his ferocious band were delivering to a country in the midst of its Bicentennial celebration. Check latest concerts at Schaefer Stadium on Foxborough, United States and interesting facts like The Beach Boys with 2 concerts has current concerts record and more. A wonderful surprise was when he brought out Kiki Dee to sing I Got the Music in Me and to join him on Dont Go Breaking My Heart. Was 18 and living in Stow and just graduated from NRHS. 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 . But that made it even better for us because I think Elton had to make sure he kicked it up a notch to make sure everyone knew who the headliner was. I hope Sharon has treasured that little piece of paper. Mar 29, 2023 The GRATEFUL DEAD Poster Hollywood Bowl Concert Poster $6. Eltons gold rimed glasses were easily seen in his seat as he watched the crowda reaction. Ive only met one other person that went to that concert I didnt realize that Id ever see anything about it again. I remember asking this girl in my homeroom that Id always liked but never dated (she had a boyfriend) to go and she said yes. Also went to November 1974 at the Garden. Did anybody see the girl who was climbing the tower that held the lights that light up the field and or did anyone see the guy jump off the mens room and fell 20 feet and ripped his leg open on the barbed wire fence? With their two first-rounders in 1976, the Patriots selected Arizona State cornerback Mike Haynes and Ohio State safety Tim Fox. The sponsorship was taken over by Dr. Pepper in 1977 and the name changed to the Dr. Pepper Central Park Music Festival until the location of the festival was moved to Pier 84 in 1981 and the Wollman Skating Rink ceased being used as a concert venue. I will never forget where I was, who I was with, or what I did. Love Song $150. it brings back wonderful memories! 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. But where was Elton? July 4 1976, I just got back from seeing Dave Mason tonight at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville FL after winning tickets last night in one of their contests !!!! We ended up close to the stage. 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. One of my more vivid memories was on the drive back from the show. Fantastic ! Hi Sharon, as I responded to your dad, I think this story is really cool and fun and would love to share it in my newspaper. And most importantly to those who love children. NYC Parks Comr Martin Lang cancels 3 soul music concerts at Shea Stadium in July, citing police fears of possible repetition of crowd disorders and assaults that erupted at a soul concert at the . The venue hosted numerous significant soccer matches, including six games in the 1994 FIFA World Cup. When this agreement expired after the 1982 season, Anheuser-Busch took over the rights. Got home around 3 AM. the tour included two legs (United Kingdom and North America) and a total of 62 shows. On 4 July 1976, Elton played Schaefer Stadium near Boston. Also felt it was a cant miss date. We arrived well after 2AM in town & Pati lived on campus. I was lucky enough to get backstage as I was a huge fan and my dad was on security for the show. Peace to all Americans, to the americans who do not kill their own for political gain.. to those who live and love openly. I was there too! He was a fave and I had Yellow Brick Road on vinyl and cassette. By the late 1990s, Foxboro Stadium had become functionally obsolete by modern NFL standards. Dave Mason Schaefer Stadium, Foxborough, MA - Jul 4, 1976 Jul 04 1976 Following concerts Dave Mason Frost Amphitheater, Stanford, CA - Jul 18, 1976 Jul 18 1976 Dave Mason Concord Pavilion, Concord, CA - Jul 19, 1976 Jul 19 1976 Last updated: 6 Feb 2023, 01:24 Etc/UTC 6 people were there I was there too Dmassguy GayeMarvin kevinaitch pjc1 suze_ct 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. 1. M8s blowing up all around us was a little scary, but Ill never forget that show. Id seen him in concert twice before, in 1972 at the Boston Music Hall and in 1974 at the Boston Garden. An audience of 53,000 people attended one of two concert dates. Sam Sampler was the captain. John again appeared in a Face to Face concert with Billy Joel on July 18, 1994. After having been to both November 74 shows at the Garden, we were psyched to be seeing EJ in the open air of the tin can called Schaefer Stadium. What an entrance. Construction began on September 23, 1970 and was completed in just under a year for the start of the 1971 NFL season. For these shows, Elton and the band shared the stage with the New York Community Choir and performed encores with Kiki Dee, Alice Cooper and the drag queen, Divine. Check all concerts at Schaefer Stadium on Foxborough, United States. Will we ever have anything like this again? Whenever Elton made his grand entrance flying in and coming out like the Statue of Liberty everyone went wild!! My first concert. I love everyones recollection of this fabulous, historic event. 1 hit single Don't Go Breaking My Heart) in Toronto in March 1976, and began touring the UK on 29 April in Leeds. Hell yes I want those tickets!

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