'they blew'em off the stage'

Ncarv, I agree with you, of the two of us my wife was the one who preferred the Commander. Also, I think CC was a local favorite in Ann Arbor at the time, might have had something to do with it. Me, I was mezmerized by the late Clarence White's guitar work, and the Byrds had always been my favorite band from the 60s, so it was no contest for me.

The Duke's post brings back fond memories of those old Filmore East concerts. Really, they had great acts, and not just one headliner either.

way back when I went to see a triple bill of Seals and Crofts, some guy named Springsteen and the headliner, Anne Murray. When the whole crowd left after Springsteen's performance I heard a little girl ask "where's everybody going Mommy, the shows not over". she was right.

Better? Memorable might be a better word for the 3 that come to mind.

Peter Frampton opening for ZZ Top. Same year as the live album (I think) but in Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY.

Tania Tucker opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Also in Louisville. She was also first on the bill for Frampton/ZZ Top.

INXS opening for Men at Work. Timberwolf in Cincinnati the year Shabooh Shoobah came out.

Jim S.

Blues Traveler opening for the Allman Bros. at the Mann in philly

This was long ago, when Bon Scott was alive, ACDC opened for Ted Nugent at an outdoor concert in Rockford, IL, and they just burned the place down. Just a great bit of showmanship with a killing beat that no one could have surpassed. And they made sure of it. Show over.

Lesson learned: Always back pride with talent.