Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, 38 Special @ Springfield Civic Center

Performers: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, 38 Special
Date: June 15, 1977
Venue: Springfield Civic Center
cost of ticket: ?

Looking back now, this is a pretty strong concert line-up!

I was a terrific Skynyrd fan playing their first album "Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd" till I knew it by heart. I was lucky to see Ronnie Van Zant sing this evening since this concert took place 4 months before the fated plane crash. Lots of band members up on the stage - big, full music. If I remember correctly, like 3 guitar players, all of them capable of playing lead.

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James Montomery, James Cotton, Bricker Band @ STCC

Performers: James Montgomery, James Cotton, Bricker Band
Date: May 14, 1977
Venue: Springfield Technical Community College, Springfield MA
cost of ticket: Free

Another free spring semester concert.

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Richy Havens, Pousette Dart Band, Procol Harum @ UMASS Amherst MA

Performers: Richie Havens, Pusette Dart Band, Procol Harum
Date: May 7, 1977
Venue: University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA
cost of ticket: Free

Must have been one of the big out door concerts at the end of the spring semester.

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Poco, Stanky Brown Gr. @ Quinnipiac University, CT

Performers: Poco, Stanky Brown Group
Date: April 29, 1977
Venue: Quinnipiac University, Hamden CT
cost of ticket: $5.00

My neighbor was attending college at Quinnipiac, so a bunch of us took the ride to see the Poco boys - always a good time!

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Eagles, Jimmy Buffet @ Springfield Civic Center

Performers: Eagles, Jimmy Buffet
Date: March 14, 1977
Venue: Springfield Civic Center
cost of ticket: $8.50

I know that Jimmy appeals to a great many people, but he frustrates me. So I was probably walking around the perrimeter of the civic center for most of his performance.

The Eagle had put out "Hotel California" which is when Joe Walsh came aboard. I was already a huge Joe fan, so I was beaming to see him up there on the stage with the other fine lads - what a fantastic group; some of the finest musicians and songwriters this time period would ever see. Great performers, great energy, a good night to see Joe.

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Marshall Tucker Band, Sea Level, John Hammond @ Springfield Civic Center

Performers: Marshall Tucker Band, Sea Level, John Hammond
Date: February 22, 1977
Venue: Springfield Civic Center
cost of ticket: ?

I remember being impressed with Mr. Hammond. He came out all by himself, and took and played like a real consumate musician.

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Boston,The Outlaws @ Springfield Civic Center

Performers: Boston, Outlaws, Starcastle
Date: February 5, 1977
Venue: Springfield Civic Center
cost of ticket: ?

Again, I was not a Boston fan, but I was an Outlaws fan.

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