Live @ the Spectrum!
The legendary Philadelphia Spectrum Arena- America's Showplace!
A podcast 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... 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
7 episodes
Genesis Live at the Spectrum (Part II) ABACAB 11-26-1983
EP #06 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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Genesis Dodo/Lurker Live @ 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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Rush Live @ 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 @ 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 @ 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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Cumberland Blues Live @ the Spectrum - The Grateful Dead 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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The Rolling Stones Live @ 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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