I can't believe you brought that occasion back from the remote regions of my memory. I started to calculate the number of intervening years before I slapped my own wrist and swiftly moved on.
But what a great event that was, many great musicians all performing in one place. I don't think I could begin to name all the performers but it seemed like each musician hit a peak just a little higher than the preceding act. It was hot and Tony Joe White took the stage without a shirt, much to the delight of the gentle half of the audience. I remember Alvin Lee and Ten Years After tearing up the place, as well as Chicago, and Led Zepplin and on and on.
Thanks for the memories. Just one more... I caught a ride one day with Janis' sister Laura in a Mini Cooper. Sweet girl, sweet ride.
I’m so excited to find another “old” person! It was great fun and we were lucky to come of age with such great music. I remember Canned Heat and Santana wowed all of us in Lewisville. I ran with a group that never missed a live concert. I think my hearing is paying the price now, but it was worth it. Wouldn’t trade those memories or all that fun for anything.
The first time I saw Elton John he was the opening act at the State Fair Music Hall in Dallas. Unfortunately there must have been something in the air that’s caused me to forget who he was opening for. Your comments sent me googling and I found this: http://www.texaspopfestival.com/