
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!
Episodes
11 episodes
Van Halen Live at the Spectrum- On Fire 7/21/1981
The mighty Van Halen rolled in to the legendary Philadelphia Spectrum for 3 dates in the summer of 1981 on the Fair Warning Tour. July 20, 21 and 22. This tour was the largest tour in Rock history at the time, and it was peak live VH. The Spect...
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Episode 11
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13:49

The Spectrum Concert Experience featuring veteran music and entertainment journalist Chuck Darrow!
The Concert Room welcomes veteran Philadelphia music and entertainment journalist, Chuck Darrow. We dive into the world of concerts, personalities, and performers inside the world of a renowned music critic during the heyday of concerts. Chuck'...
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Episode 10
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53:47

Tales from the Spectrum Photo Pit with Rich Fuscia- inside the world of rock photography!
EP #08 - The Concert Room takes you inside the world of Rock Photography at the Spectrum with one the top Rock Photographers of the day, our guest Rich Fuscia. Listen as we discuss the process of shooting concerts as an amateur fan to going pro...
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Episode 8
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1:03:01

The Spectrum concert experience and tales from the inside with Ed Majewski
EP #07 Live @ The Spectrum welcomes good friend Ed Majewski, the host of Friday Night Vinyl on Facebook and former local area rock band manager. Today we dive into the Spectrum concert experience such as ticket buying, stories about favorite sh...
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Episode 7
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57:33

Genesis Live at the Spectrum ABACAB 11-26-1983
EP #07 Part II of Genesis at the Spectrum, November 26, 1983, on the second night of 3-day stand. ABABCAB is a highlight of the sets on this tour and listen to Phil Collins come in at the beginning of the outro with his signature Tom rolls and ...
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Episode 7
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13:11

Genesis Dodo/Lurker Live at the Spectrum - 11-26-1983
EP #6 - Part 1 of Genesis at the Spectrum- Genesis rolled in the Spectrum for a 3 nightstand on November 25, 26 and 27, 1983 to sold out crowds! A Genesis show was always special in Philly, and they put on spectacular shows for a great night of...
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Episode 6
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15:47

Rush Live at the Spectrum Subdivisions 4-16-1986
EP #05 - The podcast episode is dedicated to Neil Peart, who passed away 5 yrs ago on January 7, 2020.Rush rolls in to the Spectrum for 2 nights, April 14 and 16 on the Power Windows tour. Here is a stellar recording of Subdivisions recorde...
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Episode 5
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12:52

The Doors Live at the Spectrum - Light My Fire 5-1-1970
EP #04 - The Doors set up in the Spectrum Theater for a phenomenal performance to a sold-out crowd on May 1, 1970. They're only performance at the Spectrum recorded and released as double live album "Live in Philadelphia '70" on the Rhino/Brigh...
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Humble Pie Live at the Spectrum - Four Day Creep - 03-15-1975
EP #03 - Pioneering British rock band Humble Pie rolled in the Philadelphia Spectrum for one last time on their "Goodbye Pie Tour" and left the crowd wanting for more. A blistering final set recorded and released on the Official Bootleg Box Set...
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Episode 3
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6:34

The Grateful Dead Live at the Spectrum - Cumberland Blues 9-21-1972
EP #02 - The Grateful Dead pulled into the Spectrum on September 21, 1972, for an electric and memorable show. They went on early and played late to another sold out Spectrum crowd! This show is highly regarded as one of the best on this tour. ...
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Episode 2
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11:31

The Rolling Stones Live at the Spectrum- Gimme Shelter 7/21/1972
Live @ the Spectrum!EP #01 - Our inaugural show kicks off with a fiery performance by The Stones! During the legendary 1972 tour in support of Exile on Main Street, the Stones rolled in to Philly in July for 2 days playing 3 shows. An e...
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Episode 1
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