OT: Remember the Spectrum

by **Art Vandelay** » Wed May 20, 2009 2:50 am

Later this year, the Philadelphia Spectrum will be torn down. But millions of great memories will forever exist for those who have been there to see amazing concerts and sporting events. Journey played the building a number of times, and the live Raised on Radio show was recorded here.

Here's a link to their official site. Lots of great photos, backstage passes, concert history, etc.

http://www.rememberthespectrum.com/default.asp

by **Don** » Wed May 20, 2009 3:56 am

I saw my second Journey concert there in May of 82. Man, that's when opening acts were doing platinum albums themselves. Reo with Survivor, Van Halen with Autograph, Billy Squier and Queen. Yes, Rush, Motley Crew and Ozzie. I have to admit though, sometimes I just went to be with the cool guys and girls in school instead of going for the music
I had to cut a lot of lawns and shovel a lot of snow to cover my concert tickets. Luckily, my parents helped me out a lot.
I remember Men at work with Fleetwood Mac and Kansas opening for Genesis. All very cool shows.
Adam Ant with the Romantics, yeah, I'm a dork. :lol:

More Dork moments, Going there with my Neighbor to See Hulk Hogan, Tony Atlas and Bob Backland of WWF. :oops:

by **Art Vandelay** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:00 am

Gunbot wrote:I saw my second Journey concert there in May of 82. Man, that's when opening acts were doing platinum albums themselves. Reo with Survivor, Van Halen with Autograph, Billy Squier and Queen. Yes, Rush, Motley Crew and Ozzie. I have to admit though, sometimes I just went to be with the cool guys and girls in school instead of going for the music
I had to cut a lot of lawns and shovel a lot of snow to cover my concert tickets. Luckily, my parents helped me out a lot.
I remember Men at work with Fleetwood Mac and Kansas opening for Genesis. All very cool shows.
Adam Ant with the Romantics, yeah, I'm a dork.

More Dork moments, Going there with my Neighbor to See Hulk Hogan, Tony Atlas and Bob Backland of WWF.

I remember Superstar Billy Graham selling out the place every time he wrestled there. Of course, that's when wrestling was real :wink:

by **G.I.Jim** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:09 am

Art Vandelay wrote:
Gunbot wrote:I saw my second Journey concert there in May of 82. Man, that's when opening acts were doing platinum albums themselves. Reo with Survivor, Van Halen with Autograph, Billy Squier and Queen. Yes, Rush, Motley Crew and Ozzie. I have to admit though, sometimes I just went to be with the cool guys and girls in school instead of going for the music
I had to cut a lot of lawns and shovel a lot of snow to cover my concert tickets. Luckily, my parents helped me out a lot.
I remember Men at work with Fleetwood Mac and Kansas opening for Genesis. All very cool shows.
Adam Ant with the Romantics, yeah, I'm a dork.

More Dork moments, Going there with my Neighbor to See Hulk Hogan, Tony Atlas and Bob Backland of WWF.

I remember Superstar Billy Graham selling out the place every time he wrestled there. Of course, that's when wrestling was real :wink:

THAT'S funny right there! :wink:

by **Don** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:15 am

On rainy Sundays, there weren't to many things better then watching WWF and The three stooges on UHF.

by **Art Vandelay** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:21 am

Gunbot wrote:On rainy Sundays, there weren't to many things better then watching WWF and The three stooges on UHF.

Yep, the Three Stooges on channel 29, every Sunday morning!

by **Don** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:23 am

Art Vandelay wrote:
Gunbot wrote:On rainy Sundays, there weren't to many things better then watching WWF and The three stooges on UHF.

Yep, the Three Stooges on channel 29, every Sunday morning!

I think I remember singing along to This land is your land with Captain Noah on Sunday mornings also.

by **Art Vandelay** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:35 am

Gunbot wrote:
Art Vandelay wrote:
Gunbot wrote:On rainy Sundays, there weren't to many things better then watching WWF and The three stooges on UHF.

Yep, the Three Stooges on channel 29, every Sunday morning!

I think I remember singing along to This land is your land with Captain Noah on Sunday mornings also.

*...send your pictures to dear old Captain Noah!!!*

by **Don** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:37 am

Art Vandelay wrote:
Gunbot wrote:
Art Vandelay wrote:
Gunbot wrote:On rainy Sundays, there weren't to many things better then watching WWF and The three stooges on UHF.

Yep, the Three Stooges on channel 29, every Sunday morning!

I think I remember singing along to This land is your land with Captain Noah on Sunday mornings also.

*...send your pictures to dear old Captain Noah!!!*

Now you got me going.

"Wee Willie" Webber on channel 17.

by **Journey_Elder** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:39 am

How about Pixanne and Sally Starr lets not leave the ladies out

by **Journey_Elder** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:40 am

And Good Ole Dr Shock on channel 48

by **Art Vandelay** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:40 am

Chief Halftown. He used to show Popeye and Courageous Cat cartoons.

by **Art Vandelay** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:41 am

Saturday Night Dead, starring Stella, the Maneater from Manayunk!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xcg9PSLr9vs

by **Journey_Elder** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:42 am

I remember the first time I was going to a Hockey game at the Spectrum....Oakland Golden Seals vs Flyers. Damn if the roof didn't get partially blown off and game cancelled. Wound up seeing Bobby Orr destroy the fly-Boys later instead. and The Flyers fight for Wives carnival that actually wasn't expensive and the players were on ice for ya..See Rifle Reggie Leach break the golass behind the net with his rocket slap shots.

by **Don** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:43 am

Barry White's Love theme playing when it was time for the Sunday matinee movie on CBS.

by **Art Vandelay** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:45 am

Journey_Elder wrote:I remember the first time I was going to a Hockey game at the Spectrum....Oakland Golden Seals vs Flyers. Damn if the roof didn't get partially blown off and game cancelled. Wound up seeing Bobby Orr destroy the fly-Boys later instead. and The Flyers fight for Wives carnival that actually wasn't expensive and the players were on ice for ya..See Rifle Reggie Leach break the golass behind the net with his rocket slap shots.

I remember that! Legendary story.

by **Journey_Elder** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:46 am

I was in walking distance to all the venues, JFK, Spectrum etc. 20mins through the lots and side streets

by **Don** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:47 am

Where is Peter Cetera when you need him?

Old days
Good times I remember
Fun days
Filled with simple pleasures
Drive-in movies
Comic books
and blue jeans
Howdy doody
Baseball cards
and birthdays
Take me back
To a world gone away
Memories
Seem like yesterday

by **Journey_Elder** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:48 am

Lets not forget the Hero Scholarship Thrill show at JFK !!!

by **Art Vandelay** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:50 am

Journey_Elder wrote:I was in walking distance to all the venues, JFK, Spectrum etc. 20mins through the lots and side streets

Packer Park?

by **Journey_Elder** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:51 am

No Two Street South Philly

by **Don** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:52 am

Getting dragged to the Mummers Parade by my grand parents. :lol:

by **Art Vandelay** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:53 am

Journey_Elder wrote:No Two Street South Philly

McDaniel's. Great bar!

by **Journey_Elder** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:55 am

2nd & Snyder right ? I havent't lived in So Philly though for 32 yrs, still go down there though

by **Art Vandelay** » Wed May 20, 2009 4:56 am

Journey_Elder wrote:2nd & Snyder right ? I havent't lived in So Philly though for 32 yrs, still go down there though

Yep. Still have aunts and uncles down there. None on "Two Street", though :wink:

by **Playitloudforme** » Wed May 20, 2009 5:03 am

I remember my Broad Street Bullies teaching the Russsians a thing or two... the bat that made its way onto the ice. I think it was Hound Dog that killed it..... gah. Dad had season tickets, and I went to all of the games. Bobby Clarke.... yup.

Kate Smith LIVE. Now that kicked ass like no other game.

Not to mention the concerts. Yes, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Billy Joel, too many to name. Good times.

MR

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