Henry Gross played around that time. I have seen the Groundhogs only once, and I had almost forgotten that concert. I was pretty sure it was at the Shell. It could have been at The Music Room.
The Groundhogs stayed out at Jon Scott's house on James road. Hence The Groundhogs song 3744 James Road. There once was a website about that house and many of the groups who hung out there.
Jon Scott left FM 100, and went to Los Angeles, to work for A&M records I believe it was.
(05-05-2015 07:01 PM)KRB Wrote: Henry Gross played around that time. I have seen the Groundhogs only once, and I had almost forgotten that concert. I was pretty sure it was at the Shell. It could have been at The Music Room.
The Groundhogs stayed out at Jon Scott's house on James road. Hence The Groundhogs song 3744 James Road. There once was a website about that house and many of the groups who hung out there.
Jon Scott left FM 100, and went to Los Angeles, to work for A&M records I believe it was.
Lafayette's was in Overton Square in the space at the corner of Cooper and Madison. A lot of big acts and others played there: Billy Joel, KISS, Barry Manilow, George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers, Big Star, Pure Prarie League, Poco, Wishbone Ash, The Groundhogs, Chick Corea and Return to Forever, Henry Gross, Larry Rasberry and the High Steppers, Nils Lofgren, Weather Report, Leon Russell, Buddy Rich Orchestra, Hookfoot JJ Cale, Johnny Rivers, Waylon Jennings, Leo Sayer, etc.
(there is a wishbone ash release named Argus that i need to find for my collection)
KRB is right. The Groundhogs show was at the Shell. It was the first time they had ever played in the States. I saw most ot those shows listed at Lafayette's. I'm pretty sure the one and only time the Groundhogs played Memphis was at the Shell. BTW.....several of those shows listed at Lafayette's were 4 and 5 night stands. I remember seeing Nils Logren at least 3 times the week he played. A lot of those acts weren't that big at the time, even though you wouldn't call them unknowns either.
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(05-05-2015 07:01 PM)KRB Wrote: Henry Gross played around that time. I have seen the Groundhogs only once, and I had almost forgotten that concert. I was pretty sure it was at the Shell. It could have been at The Music Room.
The Groundhogs stayed out at Jon Scott's house on James road. Hence The Groundhogs song 3744 James Road. There once was a website about that house and many of the groups who hung out there.
Jon Scott left FM 100, and went to Los Angeles, to work for A&M records I believe it was.
Lafayette's was in Overton Square in the space at the corner of Cooper and Madison. A lot of big acts and others played there: Billy Joel, KISS, Barry Manilow, George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers, Big Star, Pure Prarie League, Poco, Wishbone Ash, The Groundhogs, Chick Corea and Return to Forever, Henry Gross, Larry Rasberry and the High Steppers, Nils Lofgren, Weather Report, Leon Russell, Buddy Rich Orchestra, Hookfoot JJ Cale, Johnny Rivers, Waylon Jennings, Leo Sayer, etc.
(there is a wishbone ash release named Argus that i need to find for my collection)
Also Phoebe Snow, Earl Scruggs Review, and Jerry Jeff Walker. Earl Scruggs was one of the best shows ever at Lafayette's.
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[url]http://After a convincing Vinegar Joe performance at Ellis Auditorium in Memphis combined with a Bar-B-Q dinner at the famous Rendezvous Restaurant, both bands, Vinegar Joe, Wishbone Ash and myself (above) were invited to a party at the infamous location known in prominent rock circles as ‘3744 James Road.’ It was a plush location resembling a Southern style mansion and fashioned with tall white columns stretching out over the front porch. From the long driveway entrance you could view a fashionable porch swing and rocking chairs suitably fitted for the setting. As we drove up to the house, it appeared we were approaching a scene from the movie "Gone With The Wind." This was the residence of several industry notables and their families; WMC-FM 100 disk jockey Jon Scott, MCA Records' Bruce Bowles, and a local RCA Records’ rep named Phil Rush. As most Rock and Roll parties generally go, people were staged all over the entire house, the kitchen, living room, entrance stairwell, and yes, the front porch. The sweet fragrance of imported cannabis filled the air combined with handfuls of Dr. Nick’s Quaaludes that were passed out as party favors. Throughout the night, loud music played while the stoners pulled motorcycle wheelies in the drive way. All while entertaining all the special party guest. But as the clock ticked-on well into the evening, guess who got sick and blew chow all over the kitchen? It was about that time that I got well acquainted with a sick Robert Palmer and drove him back to his hotel in downtown Memphis. No one told me that an Atlantic promotion man had to pull baby sitting duties.[/url]
I culled the above information from Phillip Raul's photo log site. It's the site I was looking for. It once had pictures of the 3744 James Road house, that looked to be aerial photos.
All those groups mentioned on that other site, played in Memphis during those times, and like OMG said, quite a few we're multi night gigs. It was happening in those days.
(05-05-2015 08:23 PM)oldmangrizz Wrote: KRB is right. The Groundhogs show was at the Shell. It was the first time they had ever played in the States. I saw most ot those shows listed at Lafayette's. I'm pretty sure the one and only time the Groundhogs played Memphis was at the Shell. BTW.....several of those shows listed at Lafayette's were 4 and 5 night stands. I remember seeing Nils Logren at least 3 times the week he played. A lot of those acts weren't that big at the time, even though you wouldn't call them unknowns either.
(05-05-2015 09:51 PM)KRB Wrote: I saw Dylan with The Band. The best I can remember The Groundhogs opened up for Edgar Winter. I have that Argus album.
If the Groundhogs opened for Edgar Winter then I was there. Edgar was my man back in the day, but I don't remember much about those concerts.
That's why I said I almost forgot that concert. Standing in Shangri-La records talking with a guy about concerts. Many of my favorites were Shell concerts. I stated that I had seen everyone that I really ever wanted to see, except The Groundhogs.
He asked did you see Edgar Winter at The Shell, yes I had, as soon as he said that I remembered who the openers were. T.S. "Tony McPhee" and The Groundhogs.
I've seen, The Beatles, that was my first concert. Jimi,Zappa, Wishbone Ash, Stones,Roy Buchanan, you name em I've seen em. I never saw Status Quo though
Those were the days. Dylan and the band was a great concert. Santana and Jeff Beck at Mud Island, allowed me to hear Carlos play "Europa", Jeff played, "Cause we've ended as Lovers." two songs I never thought I would hear live.
(05-05-2015 09:51 PM)KRB Wrote: I saw Dylan with The Band. The best I can remember The Groundhogs opened up for Edgar Winter. I have that Argus album.
If the Groundhogs opened for Edgar Winter then I was there. Edgar was my man back in the day, but I don't remember much about those concerts.
That's why I said I almost forgot that concert. Standing in Shangri-La records talking with a guy about concerts. Many of my favorites were Shell concerts. I stated that I had seen everyone that I really ever wanted to see, except The Groundhogs.
He asked did you see Edgar Winter at The Shell, yes I had, as soon as he said that I remembered who the openers were. T.S. "Tony McPhee" and The Groundhogs.
I've seen, The Beatles, that was my first concert. Jimi,Zappa, Wishbone Ash, Stones,Roy Buchanan, you name em I've seen em. I never saw Status Quo though
Those were the days. Dylan and the band was a great concert. Santana and Jeff Beck at Mud Island, allowed me to hear Carlos play "Europa", Jeff played, "Cause we've ended as Lovers." two songs I never thought I would hear live.
Man, weren't those the days? My favorite concert was Elvis Costello & the Attractions at Mud Island...damn they tore it up.
Status Quo have never played in the US that I'm aware of. For some reason, as huge as they are everywhere else, they never tried to crack this market.
I'm posting this from very early, I hope you guys listen to it. It's a hell of a song and I think you'll like it.
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Rock and Roll Thread Three
I thought of several ban-worthy responses, but in a roll and roll thread I can't use them. Maybe I'll save them for later use.