The Concert Room - Inside the Philly Spectrum Concerts
The legendary Philadelphia Spectrum Arena- America's Showplace!
A podcast session about the Philadelphia Spectrum Concerts! From 1967-2009, the Spectrum held and hosted close to 1500 concerts and shows. The Stones, Springsteen, Billy Joel, Zeppelin and the Dead. We will delve in to the performances, recordings and memories. Featuring perspectives from your host Bob Hill and guests, including national and local photographers, the radio, print and media who covered the shows and performers, Spectrum personnel wo worked in promotions and the crews... and of course the fans sharing their experiences. Spotlights on this date in Spectrum concert history featuring recordings and archival information. Hit the House Lights and let's rock!
Podcasting since 2024 • 23 episodes
The Concert Room - Inside the Philly Spectrum Concerts
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The Concert Room celebrates the life of legendary Philly DJ, Pierre Robert! "Ramble on Rose" by the Grateful Dead as a fitting honor!
The Concert Room celebrates and remembers local Philly legendary Disc Jockey and friend to all, Pierre Robert! Pierre passed away on October 29, 2025, and his forty plus year of rock radio at WMMR, Robert became a fixture of the Philadelphia mu...
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Episode 3
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band rock The Spectrum! Thunder Road 8-19-1978
The Boss rolled in to town again (prior shows in May of '78) during the Darkness on the Edge of Town tour for a two night stand on August 18 and 19, 1978. Philadelphia and Springsteen have a long and storied history. The Spectrum and Bruce are ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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The Concert Room welcomes Dennis Parrish to the show! The early days Philly Concert Experience!
Season 2 kicks off with longtime friend and local musician Dennis Parrish! Dennis has a long history of shows and concerts in the Philadelphia region and in this episode, we talk about some standout shows and stories from the Spectrum and the o...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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The Who Live at The Spectrum - I Can't Explain 12-4-1973
The Concert Room features the legendary band from London, The Who!The Who rolled in to the Spectrum during their tour in support of Quadrophenia, which was released in 1973. On the night of December 4, 1973, The Who was recorded for the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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8:53
The Concert Room celebrates Billy Joel - Captain Jack live at Sigma Sound Studios 1972 and Vienna live at the Spectrum in 1986!
The Concert Room features legendary artist Billy Joel from his breakout small session at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia on April 15, 1972. Performing songs from his debut Album "Cold Spring Harbor" in the studio for Rock Station WMMR's con...
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Episode 19
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21:42