ZeppFanForever Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Ha Ha, me either Another sober spectator at a ZEPPELIN concert? You were also one of the few fans that were sober in the venue. I'm still proud of you, ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Yes, it did! The guy was wearing one of those huge metal belt buckles with metal cut-outs and it seemed that the more I tried to pull my hair out, the more entangled it got. Thankfully, I got it out before someone had to use a Swiss knife on it. Nope, no stage views missed - this was before the Zep guys came out. It was hilarious, Amazonic. I would love to have seen the expressions on the faces of the people around us! I am sure glad that we can laugh about it now. "MadScreamingGallery," read my Forum story farther down. ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocean Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I am sure glad that we can laugh about it now. "MadScreamingGallery," read my Forum story farther down. ROCK ON! was at all these shows FRONT ROW!!! ok....1977 was a very different time than now...music and concerts were so different....I'm 49 now....and have seen more than 1000 shows in my lifetime...I still have most all of my ticket stubs....I really have seen almost everyone...most of 'em 5 to 100 times.with that said.... I waited 2 1/2 weeks in line...I was the very first person in line to buy tickets in the DC/MD area. Infact tickets were scheduled to go on sale at 10:00am Sat morning....and at 4:00am Sat...the police came and escorted the first 10 of us into the cap center and sold us our tickets...tickets were $9.50 with a .50 service charge...so the very first $10.00 concert tickets. We were allowed to buy 10 tics for each of the 3 nights....I bought 10 front row center seats 3 nights in a row.... holy shit!!!!!!!!!!! The police then escorted me and my nine other friends...who bought the whole first 7 rows center out!, out to our cars because they were afraid we would be mugged.......honest absolute true story.......then I simply traded when they added a fourth night for another front row seat...I still have 3 of my four stubs...........THE SHOWS...............first let me say...I was, am probably still am, one of the biggest Zep heads ever....they were everything to me since 1969 when ZepI came out....was never then same again.....waiting in line over night each year to buy the albums as they were released....back to the shows... Upon the first show I didn't want to be wasted or drunk because I wanted to remember everything....they were late coming out...when the house lights went out....you have NEVER heard such a roar from a crowd...this wasn't a Beatles hysterical roar...this was pure blissful love screaming to our favorite muscians on the planet, who were literally 3 feet from my face....front row and I never got down off my chair....we stood on our chairs all 4 hours....singing every lyric.....it was insane...from the first notes of TSRTS....it was a dream come true this 18 year old!! Things were so different as I said...we didn't know what they were gonna play...there was no internet to look up setlists....in fact there was no MTV and we never even got a glimpse of our heros other than Circus Mag, Rolling Stone, Crawdaddy.....we were totally enamored by their presense...it was so exciting....all 20,000 of us KNEW this was history...... 4 nights...yes 4 nights...by the 4th night we were dissappointed in our heros to be honest...they played the same songs each night...and Robert even said pretty much the same thing between songs.....or so it seemed as it was happening....listening to the boots now, we all know there were a couple differences...like Dancin Days..etc.....Jimmy was wasted...I mean wasted...on the 3rd night...after STH he held his double neck above his head and 2 roadies caught it just in time.....he needed to be carried off the stage..... Another big event was some asshole shooting a bottle rocket on stage which caught Plant's shirt on fire, or at least smoldering.....and he ripped his shirt off, basically cursed the guy out...threatened to shut down and played shirtless for a while.......also you've never seen such a cloud of pot smoke....you could cut it with a knife...... All that said almost 30 years ago.....still the BEST SHOWS I HAVE EVER SEEN....no one has ever come close.....the Who with Kieth Moon was close....but they were NO LED ZEPPELIN.... hope you enjoyed reading...I enjoyed remembering. Damn I'll never forget it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 was at all these shows FRONT ROW!!! ok....1977 was a very different time than now...music and concerts were so different....I'm 49 now....and have seen more than 1000 shows in my lifetime...I still have most all of my ticket stubs....I really have seen almost everyone...most of 'em 5 to 100 times.with that said.... I waited 2 1/2 weeks in line...I was the very first person in line to buy tickets in the DC/MD area. Infact tickets were scheduled to go on sale at 10:00am Sat morning....and at 4:00am Sat...the police came and escorted the first 10 of us into the cap center and sold us our tickets...tickets were $9.50 with a .50 service charge...so the very first $10.00 concert tickets. We were allowed to buy 10 tics for each of the 3 nights....I bought 10 front row center seats 3 nights in a row.... holy shit!!!!!!!!!!! The police then escorted me and my nine other friends...who bought the whole first 7 rows center out!, out to our cars because they were afraid we would be mugged.......honest absolute true story.......then I simply traded when they added a fourth night for another front row seat...I still have 3 of my four stubs...........THE SHOWS...............first let me say...I was, am probably still am, one of the biggest Zep heads ever....they were everything to me since 1969 when ZepI came out....was never then same again.....waiting in line over night each year to buy the albums as they were released....back to the shows... Upon the first show I didn't want to be wasted or drunk because I wanted to remember everything....they were late coming out...when the house lights went out....you have NEVER heard such a roar from a crowd...this wasn't a Beatles hysterical roar...this was pure blissful love screaming to our favorite muscians on the planet, who were literally 3 feet from my face....front row and I never got down off my chair....we stood on our chairs all 4 hours....singing every lyric.....it was insane...from the first notes of TSRTS....it was a dream come true this 18 year old!! Things were so different as I said...we didn't know what they were gonna play...there was no internet to look up setlists....in fact there was no MTV and we never even got a glimpse of our heros other than Circus Mag, Rolling Stone, Crawdaddy.....we were totally enamored by their presense...it was so exciting....all 20,000 of us KNEW this was history...... 4 nights...yes 4 nights...by the 4th night we were dissappointed in our heros to be honest...they played the same songs each night...and Robert even said pretty much the same thing between songs.....or so it seemed as it was happening....listening to the boots now, we all know there were a couple differences...like Dancin Days..etc.....Jimmy was wasted...I mean wasted...on the 3rd night...after STH he held his double neck above his head and 2 roadies caught it just in time.....he needed to be carried off the stage..... Another big event was some asshole shooting a bottle rocket on stage which caught Plant's shirt on fire, or at least smoldering.....and he ripped his shirt off, basically cursed the guy out...threatened to shut down and played shirtless for a while.......also you've never seen such a cloud of pot smoke....you could cut it with a knife...... All that said almost 30 years ago.....still the BEST SHOWS I HAVE EVER SEEN....no one has ever come close.....the Who with Kieth Moon was close....but they were NO LED ZEPPELIN.... hope you enjoyed reading...I enjoyed remembering. Damn I'll never forget it! I know what you mean ocean, my tickets were up in the stands around the middle. I'd have to go through my shoe box and look through all of my hundreds of concert stubs in order to find the exact location since I do not remember it anymore. It sounds to me like you had an experience as well. Thanks for sharing your story with all of us, ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 WHAT! You didn't get stoned? You didn't even breathe the fumes? How can this be? I tell you, you were probably one of the few sober people in the whole venue. I'm proud of you, ROCK ON! It was an outside venue so "passive" smoking was definitely out! Anyway who needs drugs when you got Led Zeppelin!? For those of who haven't seen this, my review of the show. To those who have, please pardon my indulgence! http://forums.ledzeppelin.com//index.php?s...pic=4092&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 It was an outside venue so "passive" smoking was definitely out! Anyway who needs drugs when you got Led Zeppelin!? For those of who haven't seen this, my review of the show. To those who have, please pardon my indulgence! http://forums.ledzeppelin.com//index.php?s...pic=4092&hl= I never attended any Zeppelin concert under the influence of anything. No need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocean Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 It was an outside venue so "passive" smoking was definitely out! Anyway who needs drugs when you got Led Zeppelin!? For those of who haven't seen this, my review of the show. To those who have, please pardon my indulgence! http://forums.ledzeppelin.com//index.php?s...pic=4092&hl= Nice review Reggie. Enjoyed reading it very much. Times sure have changed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Nice review Reggie. Enjoyed reading it very much. Times sure have changed!!! I enjoyed your review too reggie. You're also right ocean when you said that times have sure changed. Even we have changed since the 1970's. ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I am sure glad that we can laugh about it now. "MadScreamingGallery," read my Forum story farther down. ROCK ON! What a story! I missed the '77 concerts at the Forum but saw Zep there in '73 and '75. You can add me to the list of fans who did not get stoned (other than getting buzzed from second-hand smoke) or drunk at any of the Zep concerts I attended. It's great that we can laugh about it now. Those adventures were part of our youth and they're part of who we are now. For the most part, we made it though those years unscathed and with some great memories and stories to share with others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 What a story! I missed the '77 concerts at the Forum but saw Zep there in '73 and '75. You can add me to the list of fans who did not get stoned (other than getting buzzed from second-hand smoke) or drunk at any of the Zep concerts I attended. It's great that we can laugh about it now. Those adventures were part of our youth and they're part of who we are now. For the most part, we made it though those years unscathed and with some great memories and stories to share with others. Just barely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 ZeppFanForever, Great story. That was amazing. You can't make this stuff up. Pure classic. Especially loved the bit with the undercover cop, chasing you guys around who you thought was going to arrest, but just wanted to score some weed from you. Can't wait to read your other stories. Unfortunately, I never got to see Zeppelin in concert as I was only 12 or 13 on their last tour in the U.S. in '77. You should option these stories to Hollywood. Much more interesting than most of the crap that makes it to the big screen these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3hrsoflunacy Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Never saw Zep, but my in-laws did on 1975.03.11. My mother in law was quite drunk and stumbled down the stairs and knocked out 2 or 3 of her front teeth. They always bug me for a copy of the show, but I have yet to give it to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresh Garbage Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Ha Ha, me either I can't blame you I wasn't old enough to see Zeppelin. but when Plant and Page came to Chicago for the first time I made damn sure I was going, and I sure as hell wasn't going to miss a beat!...I stayed sober for the entire show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 During the last Zeppelin concert (1980) I was too busy to get there - I was busy trying to be born. How's it going "Cactus?" You were busy indeed, that was always a hard day for all of us huh? ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Wow ZFF- that was one hell of an experience! Unfortunately I have no Zeppelin concert stories to share, because I never got to see them live How's it going "Stargroves Tangie?" It was one hell of an experience that will NEVER forget! As for never seeing ZEPPELIN live, I get this feeling that you will in the near future. ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Just barely BARELY IS THE WORD THAT IS PUTTING IT MILDLY! ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 ZeppFanForever, Great story. That was amazing. You can't make this stuff up. Pure classic. Especially loved the bit with the undercover cop, chasing you guys around who you thought was going to arrest, but just wanted to score some weed from you. Can't wait to read your other stories. Unfortunately, I never got to see Zeppelin in concert as I was only 12 or 13 on their last tour in the U.S. in '77. You should option these stories to Hollywood. Much more interesting than most of the crap that makes it to the big screen these days. How's it going "SuperDave?" Thank you so much for the complement, I have been advised to write a script on many of my true stories at Rock concerts other than the one at he Forum and submit them to various movie studios. Believe me when I say that I do have a lot of stories to tell. I'm still waiting for more stories from all of you out there so how bout it? P-L-E-A-S-E! ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Never saw Zep, but my in-laws did on 1975.03.11. My mother in law was quite drunk and stumbled down the stairs and knocked out 2 or 3 of her front teeth. They always bug me for a copy of the show, but I have yet to give it to them. How's it going "3hrsoflunacy?" I swear, I'm in love with Petra! That is one gorgeous BABE! As for me, I chipped one of my front teeth at a ROLLING STONES CONCERT during the 1981 Tour at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. IT WAS VERY PAINFUL TOO so I know how your Mother-in-law feels although I cannot even imagine getting 2 or 3 front teeth knocked out. O-U-C-H!!!! ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Robert handled things with more grace then is imaginable. He was very good at handling the difficult situations with his sunny disposition in those days and still is, mainly because he wants everyone to have fun. If he can leave the audience smiling and happy throughout the show then he is satisfied. He is equally as much an entertainer as he is an artist, and he lives to celebrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 I can't blame you I wasn't old enough to see Zeppelin. but when Plant and Page came to Chicago for the first time I made damn sure I was going, and I sure as hell wasn't going to miss a beat!...I stayed sober for the entire show How's it going "Fresh Garbage?" Now I wish that I would have listened to not only to my now deceased wife, but all of my friends. I saw Page and Plant at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, California on 11 September 1998. The bitch of it all is that I do not remember a f*c*ing thing. I do have the DVD of that show but it does not come close to remembering the real experience. I feel like I was cheated. Did I learn my lesson after this show, H-E-L-L N-O! Oh well, SHIT HAPPENS! ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargroves Tangie Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 As for never seeing ZEPPELIN live, I get this feeling that you will in the near future. ROCK ON! Ooh I sure hope so- am saving my money as we speak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Ooh I sure hope so- am saving my money as we speak! Keep on saving "Stargroves Tangie," you'll be glad that you did. ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMcLov1n Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Well, if all the celestial bodies in the universe alligned and I was actually able to see Led Zeppelin I would never do anything to cloud the experience, if you know what I mean. I actually should start saving money huh. How much were the O2 tickets? They'd better come to Cleveland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppFanForever Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Well, if all the celestial bodies in the universe alligned and I was actually able to see Led Zeppelin I would never do anything to cloud the experience, if you know what I mean. I actually should start saving money huh. How much were the O2 tickets? They'd better come to Cleveland! From what I remember, give or take a brain cell, it was between 12 to 14 thousand dollars a ticket after you won the lottery to purchase tickets. By the way "MisterMcLov1n," do you have the 1989 2-CD set bootleg entitled DESTROYER by Archive Productions which is made in West Germany? The CD cover states that the show was recorded off the soundboard in Cleveland, Ohio in August 1977. It should have read that the show was recorded on 27 April 1977. Its not a bad show but the sound quality of this particular release is outstanding! ROCK ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMcLov1n Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 From what I remember, give or take a brain cell, it was between 12 to 14 thousand dollars a ticket after you won the lottery to purchase tickets. By the way "MisterMcLov1n," do you have the 1989 2-CD set bootleg entitled DESTROYER by Archive Productions which is made in West Germany? The CD cover states that the show was recorded off the soundboard in Cleveland, Ohio in August 1977. It should have read that the show was recorded on 27 April 1977. Its not a bad show but the sound quality of this particular release is outstanding! ROCK ON! Holy crap. If they kept that up they could probably buy the UK after a world tour Never listened to that bootleg. I actually don't do bootlegs anymore. The first (and final) time I tried that all the files had trojan viruses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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