tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post4788047156811874986..comments2024-02-26T11:18:46.777-08:00Comments on Concert Stage Design: The Rolling Stones Tour of the Americas 1975- The Lotus StageSagedrummerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485570967458494553noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-62996680554529650762024-02-24T07:22:41.743-08:002024-02-24T07:22:41.743-08:00This may be a double post. I'll break up the ...This may be a double post. I'll break up the url. Seattle rock concerts in the 1970s featuring pics of the TOTA Seattle show.<br /><br />http:// johnbrott.com /the-john- bauer-concert-company/Jonnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880995305288978033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-847302130458861392024-02-24T07:21:07.873-08:002024-02-24T07:21:07.873-08:00http://johnbrott.com/the-john-bauer-concert-compan...http://johnbrott.com/the-john-bauer-concert-company/<br /><br />There are pics of The Rolling Stones Seattle 1975 show as well as other pics of bands who played Seattle in the 1970s.Jonnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880995305288978033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-20430761135266722772021-10-25T11:53:12.899-07:002021-10-25T11:53:12.899-07:00PMC, that is an awesome story!! Did you happen to...PMC, that is an awesome story!! Did you happen to take any photos? Did you ever see any other bands rehearse there?Sagedrummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11485570967458494553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-85552234115751837012021-10-24T14:38:41.402-07:002021-10-24T14:38:41.402-07:00It was my good fortune to have lived in Newburgh N...It was my good fortune to have lived in Newburgh NY in the summer of 1975. These stages were constructed an d tested inside an airport hanger at the defunct Edwards Air Force base on the outskirts of town. A few teens discovered the goings on and soon the hanger was surrounded with fans by the hundreds each night as the band and guests were flown in to practice with the new stages and lighting. It was like being invited to a free concert every night. Wild Horses became my all time favorite stones tune during that time after watching it performed there. I don’t know that any live concert could top that very special experience.PMChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832994850553550542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-76547563852088546112019-10-27T05:44:17.278-07:002019-10-27T05:44:17.278-07:00This was a fascinating answer with amazing pics an...This was a fascinating answer with amazing pics and hour or nts. Well played sir! Thank you for sharing Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989028455982123474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-72296173775016430612019-06-14T14:32:43.984-07:002019-06-14T14:32:43.984-07:00Mine too !! Except it was at the LA forum, my favo...Mine too !! Except it was at the LA forum, my favorite tourAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010041934130993470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-76306501362048757252017-11-30T01:51:01.617-08:002017-11-30T01:51:01.617-08:00C'était une bonne époqueC'était une bonne époque alletexier91@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520634529689610700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-59754556047557511542017-06-09T21:39:03.980-07:002017-06-09T21:39:03.980-07:00Thank you, awesome descriptions brought thoughts ...Thank you, awesome descriptions brought thoughts back to show. Had forgotten eagles, remember Christmas lights, and several sections of calypso band walking isles building up false monentum. 8pm show was rocking with expectation, and a bit of nyc attitude that this better be good for keeping us waiting...Well after 9, calypso synced in front of stage, house lights shut, and since that moment, I have been a stones fanTop1cat1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13159303689494450873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-21625984837150694072017-06-09T21:33:23.421-07:002017-06-09T21:33:23.421-07:00Just found this site, so have to jump in with than...Just found this site, so have to jump in with thank you for spot on accuracy. Did not remember the eagles, the Christmas lights, but at msg on Tues night show over 6y sections walked the isles, jump starting false momentum. One of the best waiting time ever. Shows first chords after 9:15. Top 3 shows ever for me,43 years ago to the month...Top1cat1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13159303689494450873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-29624329288451367402017-04-13T13:31:56.542-07:002017-04-13T13:31:56.542-07:00What a sensational blog! I've just flicked th...What a sensational blog! I've just flicked through the TOTA stage. I'm hoping to find some images of the 1972 stage because it, at the time was revolutionary and the lighting and sound was by far the best 'on the road' that year.Jonnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880995305288978033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-74932560279691118342016-03-13T17:22:13.130-07:002016-03-13T17:22:13.130-07:00I was at the MSG show of this tour, and everything...I was at the MSG show of this tour, and everything documented here is just as I remember it! the relentless keenignof the the steel drummers as they emerged and slowly circled the stage....the lavender fabric "cup" of the inverted lotus being drawn up slowly as the thrumb-BOP!! thrumb-ba-dum-BOP opening chords of "honky tonk women" blasted out from SOMEwhere in there; mick up on the point as the "petals" unfolded, mirror flashes of light off the big panels of shiny metal covering their undersides..charlie revealed, up on a platform, as the lavender sheet lifted clear..star fucker! sympathy for the devil!! I never had such a blast at a rock show. I'm so glad my dad could push past his loathing of all the dirt and psychedelia of the 60s/70s musical revolution to get seats for my friends and I to see this show!K.K. Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544104777326278530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-31791610199948994192013-06-06T05:45:16.237-07:002013-06-06T05:45:16.237-07:00Helluva a concert intro, Kevin. I was also at MSG...Helluva a concert intro, Kevin. I was also at MSG in '75. And thank you to Ben for this page - it brings back memories.<br /><br />And speaking of memories, I thought I remember the phallus also blowing confetti into the audience. But my memories may be as foggy as the air was at the time...stombshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12903929382926564692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-23520728076766701562013-02-15T05:12:31.991-08:002013-02-15T05:12:31.991-08:00My first concert EVER... TOTA MSG 75 NYC... with t...My first concert EVER... TOTA MSG 75 NYC... with the African drummers baging for an hour before the show.... I was fifteen...<br />Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13610526659289089077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-31634122897334765712012-08-08T23:52:52.138-07:002012-08-08T23:52:52.138-07:00Hi Mike
Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enj...Hi Mike<br /> Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed reading my blog. After neglecting it for a year I am ready to get back into it, so thanks for your support.-<br />-BenSagedrummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11485570967458494553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-52193432643911165642012-02-14T05:03:09.100-08:002012-02-14T05:03:09.100-08:00Hi from Las Vegas (for now,)
Just wanted to let yo...Hi from Las Vegas (for now,)<br />Just wanted to let you know that this 'Concert Stage Design' blog is really cool. It seems that you unfortunately have not not been able to keep it updated? I want to say that I, and my friends that I've passed your link on to really enjoy the work you have done. If you are thinking it has been under appreciated, please don't! Would love to see what other great stage 'history' you have to share. Just a kind couple of words from a 48 year old Stones/Bowie/General R&R fan, who has always been fascinated by innovative stage design.... Thanks, Mike M.Mike M. in Las Vegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12350390109613014780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808969458581507207.post-84849334227380656552011-04-11T20:27:53.036-07:002011-04-11T20:27:53.036-07:00Very cool! Good work, I really enjoyed reading th...Very cool! Good work, I really enjoyed reading this!That Damn Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10032407461034243642noreply@blogger.com