The Concert Room
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 who worked in promotions and the crews... and of course the fans sharing their experiences. Spotlights of bands and performances on the Spectrum stage featuring recordings and archival information. Hit the House Lights and let's rock!
The Concert Room
Latest Episodes
Foreigner live on the Spectrum stage- Long Way from Home and Blue Morning Blue Day- 12/1/1978
The Concert Room features the legendary band, Foreigner in the early days! Foreigner rolled in to the Spectrum on December 1, 1978, on their Double Visions tour, supported by opening act The Cars. Broadcast on FM Radio, this epic show to a sold...
The Concert Room celebrates Live Aid - A rebroadcast with Journalist Chuck Darrow from season 1
We are rebroadcasting a prior Podcast Session from Season 1 that celebrates the Anniversary of the legendary world music day - Live Aid. Chuck Darrow, the local esteemed journalist and rock critic, joined me for his recollections of the days le...
Bon Jovi live on South Street - Ripley's Music Hall March 3, 1984!
The Concert Room features the legendary Bon Jovi as we feature an entire live performance from his first show in Philly! Out of the rock clubs and into the bigger venues, Bon Jovi rolled on to South Street shortly after his debut album was rele...
The Concert Room features Thin Lizzy in the Tower Theater - “Jailbreak” October 20 1977!
Today we feature one of the most influential bands of the 70's, Thin Lizzy! The band rolled in to the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA for a two night stand- October 20 and 21, 1977 on the Bad Reputation tour. Recorded for King Biscuit Flower H...
The Concert Room welcomes back Journalist Chuck Darrow! Celebrating the Spirit of '76 concerts!
The Concert Room to celebrates and remembers 1976 with friend and veteran entertainment Journalist, Chuck Darrow! We dive back 50 years to the great events and shows held at the Spectrum and JFK Stadium during the Spirit of 1976 celebrations in...
