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Music Appreciation

Martin Eden

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5. Saw many great bands in the 70's

Reply to mtairyguy (Reply #4)

Wed Jun 24, 2026, 08:18 PM

Jun 24

First rock concert was the last day of Soph year in high school, June 1973. Went with friends on the bus to International Amphitheater in Chicago. Headliner was Deep Purple, playing a set to match their Made in Japan album. The first group was a newer band called ZZ Topp.

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All Day Music [View all] Cosmo Blues Jun 24 OP

one of my all time favorites by the group! mtairyguy Jun 24 #1

I agree Cosmo Blues Jun 24 #2

Love Love Love All Day Music by War Martin Eden Jun 24 #3

Seeing 'War' and 'Sly' in '74, sounds like mtairyguy Jun 24 #4

Saw many great bands in the 70's Martin Eden Jun 24 #5

Happy to say Cosmo Blues Jun 25 #6

Sly not showing up that time was notorious. Martin Eden Jun 25 #7

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