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The Concert Room features Thin Lizzy in the Tower Theater - “Jailbreak” October 20 1977!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411308/fan_mail/new] 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 Hour and later culled tapes used for the official Live Album, "Live and Dangerous" although uncredited. After 30 years of lockup, guitarist Scott Gorham and Glyn Johns dusted off the tracks, remixed and remastered the tapes and released the album, "Still Dangerous - Live at the Tower Theater 1977" in 2009. This album is 100% live, no overdubs or re-edits. These shows at the Tower are regarded as one of the best on tour and it highlights the band's raw and fierce live act in their Prime!  Still Dangerous (Live at the Tower Theatre Philadelphia 1977) by Thin Lizzy - Thin Lizzy [https://www.thinlizzyofficial.com/releases-archive/still-dangerous-live-at-the-tower-theatre-philadelphia-1977-by-thin-lizzy/#/]

The Concert Room welcomes back Journalist Chuck Darrow! Celebrating the Spirit of '76 concerts!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411308/fan_mail/new] 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 Philadelphia. From Elton Jonhn, Paul McCartney to Springsteen and the local bands, it was a fun and festive summer in Philly!  Chuck Darrow's Tom Petty Tribute Band: purepettyband.com Chuck Darrow Bio from the official archives of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia: The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia [https://www.broadcastpioneers.com/bp11/chuckdarrow.html] Shore Local News: shorelocalnews.com

The Concert Room celebrates David Bowie and his legendary 70's decade with "Heroes" live on the Spectrum stage, April 28, 1978

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411308/fan_mail/new] The Concert Room features legendary performer David Bowie!  Bowie and his band rolled in the Spectrum during his Isolar II world tour on April 28 and 29, 1978 for 2 sold out shows. These shows were recorded for his live album Stage, released later that year. David Bowie and Philadelphia have a long and mutual love of musical history tied together, with his album “Young Americans” record at the famed Sigma Sound Studios in Center City, and the multiple recordings at the Tower Theater in the early 70’s up to Stage! We go inside his musical and persona changes in the decade of the 70’s, the Philadelphia influence on his career and feature a great performance of “Heroes” live on the Spectrum stage in April 1978.

The Concert Room welcomes Photographer Paul Simeone to the show! The legends of Rock!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411308/fan_mail/new] The concert room welcomes renowned local professional Photographer and Cinematographer Paul Simeone to the show. Paul has a vast portfolio on his website shooting clients that include portraits, the fashion industry and corporate photo shoots, and within his portfolio is the Legends of Rock gallery. These fine art prints from the early days of concerts and shows captures bands in the early days on various stages in and around the Philadelphia area. Legends such as Zeppelin, The Dead, Hendrix, The Who and many others along with sitting portraits of the stars of the day. Paul takes us inside his wonderful personal collection and stories of events and shows!  These limited-edition photos are available to the public for purchase, framed, numbered and signed by Paul personally. If you are able, please click on the link below and view the rock legends gallery and follow along while listening to our show.  Website: j paul simeone [https://jpaulsimeone.com/]  Legends of Rock Portfolio: j paul simeone [https://jpaulsimeone.com/portfolios/legends-of-rock]

Phish live at the Spectrum "Down with Disease" December 2, 1997!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411308/fan_mail/new] The Concert Room features legendary band Phish, and a stellar performance during their Fall Tour 1997. Phish rolled in to the Spectrum for a 2 night stand, on December 2 and 3, 1997. The shows were recorded and then later released as a 6 CD box set featuring 33 tracks in March 2024 (The Spectrum '97), these shows were the best on the tour, and "Down with Disease" is among the best of the entire 1990's. This could be due to the fact that Trey Anastasio considers the Spectrum home, having grown up in nearby in Princeton NJ and attending numerous concerts that helped shape his love for live music. Phish takes their inspiration from the Dead and many diverse genres, separating them from their peers and to this day have a loyal following. Enjoy this great performance and purchase the box set of these phenomenal shows at the Spectrum!  The Spectrum ’97 – Phish [https://phish.com/release/the-spectrum-97/]