Moments in rock and pop where a legend is created.

Started by Blazer, February 11, 2009, 05:46:45 AM

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Blazer

February 11, 2009, 05:46:45 AM
Since it's 45 years ago that the Beatles played the Ed sullivan show I figured it to be a cool idea to show off those moments in rock and pop in which Legends were created.

First of all, The Beatles at Ed Sullivan

Litteraly millions of people watched this and lord knows how many people started bands after watching the Fab Four on TV that night.

The Jackson Five performing at Motown 25'th anniversary 1983

Just a few moments prior to this performance Michael Jackson was considered to be a succesful soul singer but he wasn't a mega star yet. He had just released his second solo album "Thriller" but it hadn't been selling that much, until that night that is. Because a few minutes after performing with his brothers Michael performed "Billy Jean" prompting everybody who saw him either on TV or or live on stage that night, to buy "Thriller" making him a multimillion selling superstar.


Queen at Live Aid 1985

Bob Geldoff had landed Queen a place on Live Aid as a favor. Queen by then was yesterday's news their albums "Hot space" and "The Works" weren't selling all that well and the four were talking about calling it a day. But when Freddie Mercury, John Deacon, Brian May and Roger Taylor appeared on stage with every intention of it being their final show they rocked the place so hard that it was very clear that Queen wasn't finished at all. In fact, their peak was happening right at that afternoon in Wembley stadium.

uwe

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February 11, 2009, 08:54:15 AM
Darn, Michael Jackson was good back then. A blueprint for all boybands that followed but never bettered.
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gearHed289

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February 11, 2009, 12:38:39 PM
U2 at Red Rocks, 1983.



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gweimer

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February 11, 2009, 05:44:17 PM
I think this pretty much solidified Santana in rock history


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lowend1

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February 11, 2009, 09:12:44 PM

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Pilgrim

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February 11, 2009, 10:54:12 PM
How about the Moody Blues at Red Rocks?  This is long afte their fame was established, but that concert was a market in time...

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patman

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February 12, 2009, 08:48:04 AM
not to hijack but...

30 years ago I was not much of a Moody Blues fan--didn't care for them...

Today I find that their music has aged really well, and of all the late 60's early 70's British bands, I find myself listening to them the most. Great albums, and great bass lines...very creative.  Funny to see what ages well, and what doesn't.

nofi

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February 12, 2009, 11:22:06 AM
sex pistols first usa gig here in atlanta. i still can't figure that one out.

frank zappa and john denver go to washington. not a legend maker but too weird to ignore.

Chris P.

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February 13, 2009, 02:42:23 AM
Other moments:

- The Who and the exploding drum kit or Woodstock.
- Otis at Monterey
- First Oasis tv performance and of course the first Stone Roses tv appearance, inc. swearing:)

For me:

- Blues Brothers on TV when I was a kid and later on The Last Waltz
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