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Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room to celebrates and remembers 1976 with friend and veteran entertainment Journalist, Chuck Darrow! We dive back 50 years to the great events and shows held at the Spectrum and JFK Stadium during the Spirit of 1976 celebrations in Philadelphia. From Elton Jonhn, Paul McCartney to Springsteen and the local bands, it was a fun and festive summer in Philly! Chuck Darrow's Tom Petty Tribute Band:purepettyband.comChuck Darrow Bio from the official archives of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia:The Broadcast Pioneers of PhiladelphiaShore Local News:shorelocalnews.com

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room features legendary performer David Bowie! Bowie and his band rolled in the Spectrum during his Isolar II world tour on April 28 and 29, 1978 for 2 sold out shows. These shows were recorded for his live album Stage, released later that year. David Bowie and Philadelphia have a long and mutual love of musical history tied together, with his album “Young Americans” record at the famed Sigma Sound Studios in Center City, and the multiple recordings at the Tower Theater in the early 70’s up to Stage! We go inside his musical and persona changes in the decade of the 70’s, the Philadelphia influence on his career and feature a great performance of “Heroes” live on the Spectrum stage in April 1978.  

Send us Fan MailThe concert room welcomes renowned local professional Photographer and Cinematographer Paul Simeone to the show. Paul has a vast portfolio on his website shooting clients that include portraits, the fashion industry and corporate photo shoots, and within his portfolio is the Legends of Rock gallery. These fine art prints from the early days of concerts and shows captures bands in the early days on various stages in and around the Philadelphia area. Legends such as Zeppelin, The Dead, Hendrix, The Who and many others along with sitting portraits of the stars of the day. Paul takes us inside his wonderful personal collection and stories of events and shows!  These limited-edition photos are available to the public for purchase, framed, numbered and signed by Paul personally. If you are able, please click on the link below and view the rock legends gallery and follow along while listening to our show. Website:j paul simeone Legends of Rock Portfolio:j paul simeone

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room features legendary band Phish, and a stellar performance during their Fall Tour 1997. Phish rolled in to the Spectrum for a 2 night stand, on December 2 and 3, 1997. The shows were recorded and then later released as a 6 CD box set featuring 33 tracks in March 2024 (The Spectrum '97), these shows were the best on the tour, and "Down with Disease" is among the best of the entire 1990's. This could be due to the fact that Trey Anastasio considers the Spectrum home, having grown up in nearby in Princeton NJ and attending numerous concerts that helped shape his love for live music. Phish takes their inspiration from the Dead and many diverse genres, separating them from their peers and to this day have a loyal following. Enjoy this great performance and purchase the box set of these phenomenal shows at the Spectrum! The Spectrum ’97 – Phish

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room features 2 rocking performances from the legendary American rock band, Aerosmith! Aerosmith rolled back in to the Philly area on March 26, 1978 to play on the stage in the Tower Theater during the Draw the Line tour. They barrel into the opener “Rats in the Cellar”, a commentary on the band's tumultuous lifestyle during the 70's, and later a killer rendition of “Seasons of Wither. The setlist was filled with classics and deep cuts. Recorded as a bootleg, this show captures the band in fierce form while dealing with some internal issues at the close of an unbelievable decade. Aerosmith’s run of albums and tours on the 70’s are unmatched, and they would reunite later in the 80’s clean and healthy to continue the legacy of one of America’s greatest bands! Get your rocks off! Full Tower Theater show;https://youtu.be/VBxQGvWoF38?si=5cb1O-LBp_PvswSA

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room Welcomes special guest Russ DiBella, local musician and author who’s love of music and backstage adventures are captured in his book, “From the Inside: A Backdrop to the Music of My Life”. "From the Inside" is a fun and informative detailed look of how music shaped his life, became an integral part of his world and lets fans peek behind the proverbial curtain of the shows and concerts during the heyday of rock shows from the Spectrum to Camden Waterfront to Live Aid, and even the MTV Music Awards! Along the way, Russ shares moments with backstage personnel, security, the crews and techs and of course well-known musicians and bands, providing insight into the inner workings of live concerts and the culture of rock and country music. Russ is also a Drummer who has collected hundreds of drumsticks obtained from many of his adventures. Ultimately, the book is a reflection on a life lived through music — how it influenced his identity, relationships, creativity, and understanding of the world. Links to Russ DiBella published books. Amazon.com: From the Inside: A Backdrop to the Music of My Life eBook : DiBella, Russ: Kindle Store Amazon.com: A Drive Down the Coast: Getting Lost on the Back Roads of California eBook : DiBella, Russ: Kindle Store

Send us Fan MailIke Richman, the former VP of PR at the Spectrum for over 2 decades returns to give us the inside perspective and marketing behind the final season and events planned for the Spectrum's closing in 2009. Our session is dedicated to the personnel and fans who helped make the Spectrum "America's Showplace" during its forty plus years of hosting events and performances. The final celebrations are still talked about today and Ike's thoughtful creativity working with Chairman Ed Snider of Comcast-Spectacor (the owners of The Spectrum) for the closing events is greatly appreciated by fans who grew up at our beloved Arena. Reference to God Bless the Spectrum book is provided via link, a wonderful book dedicated the history of the Spectrum through photos and stories. Please listen to season 1 EP 12 with Ike and go inside the world of concert promotions. God Bless the Spectrum: America's Showplace in Philadelphia, 1967-2009:Ike Richman Communications:www.richmancommunications.com

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room welcomes back The Grateful Dead for another great homestand in the Fall of 1989. Sad news hit us recently when Bob Weir, a founding member of The Dead and popular legendary musician, passed away on January 10, 2026. This show is dedicated to Bobby as we honor him and his band, and the great performances and shows at the Spectrum! The Dead rolled in to the Spectrum during their Fall East Coast tour on October 18, 1989, for a spectacular three nightstand, with each night having standout performances and jams to satisfy the sold-out Philly deadheads. The Spectrum outside and inside for three days was a fun carnival of music and celebration as the decade of the highflying fun 80’s comes to a close. Our dedication to Bobby features two performances of songs he wrote and sang on. The first set evening opener on October 19 with a spirited and set tone tune, "Hell in a Bucket". We bookend a great tune from the last song of the evening of October 20, after a marathon concert of close to three hours with an energetic and stellar performance of “Sugar Magnolia”. Enjoy and celebrate this truly American band and all the members who gave us such timeless music. Bob Wier Home PageBob WeirOctober 18, 19, 20 1989 full Spectrum showshttps://youtu.be/16V7TbVwqHc?si=D3KawO9fFFXkP0gshttps://youtu.be/ziibZSQ8m5o?si=QI6kTWfRoVFRetXGhttps://youtu.be/o63RcJIACN4?si=XbD9mBC7jwASjQJO

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room features one of the greatest recording and live acts in music! Jethro Tull rolled in to The Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA for a two nightstand, on the “The Not Quite the World, More the Here and There Tour” supporting the Album Crest of a Knave. The second night at the Tower was simulcast/recorded on FM stations for the King Biscuit Flower Hour and broadcast to cities across the U.S. Once again, Philly is chosen for this honor and the Tower Theater, due to its beautiful acoustics, was top of the list for many artists when choosing where to record live albums as it captures the essence of a concert experience but it’s clear enough to pick up on all of the details of the sound.As a result, these Tower shows are among the best on this tour. Tull was crisp, tight and sprinkled the Setlist with a variety of songs from their history, showcasing their incredible musicianship on stage. We open with Micheal Tearson of WMMR introducing the band & the recording that night, with Tull opening the evening with a stellar performance of “Songs from the Wood”. The second song is “Living in the Past” from their second album which is phenomenal! Links;Full King Biscuit Flower Hour show – Tower Theater, 11/25/1987 https://youtu.be/w3xUuXTOGyw?si=LnzH9ZMsSJushIybJethro Tull - The Official Website of the Legendary Classic Rock Band

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room celebrates local legends The Hooters! There have been many bands and Artists who formed and played in our area back in the heyday 80’s but no band captured the fun and spirit of the local scene than The Hooters. From the early 80’s success in the Clubs to the National stage kicking off with their debut album in 1983 and opening the Live Aid world benefit music event in Philadelphia, The Hooters enjoyed world fame while still coming home to perform at events and shows for the hometown fans! Go out and see them!Enjoy two performances which showcase their influences, musical styles and great songwriting. “And We Danced” kicking off the first song of the day at Live Aid, featuring the little instrument that would give them their band name. ‘All you Zombies” – another hit song and fan favorite recorded live at the Tower Theater in 1985. Links - THE HOOTERSFull Live Aid Performance:https://youtu.be/-GiS6yMxGlA?si=PGKywpj5tuX_hto1Tower Theater show:https://youtu.be/VhSSSRClEBA?si=g-aLfeVWIecAKIEk

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room welcomes friend and longtime Philly resident Stephen Hightower to the show. Stephen is a photographer/artist who has shot his subjects with a great eye on the artistic viewpoint, including our own Spectrum Arena! In this session we hit on topics such as the concert experience, his great photos capturing events and the arena, the special qualities of the Spectrum as a concert venue, and the closing events in which he attended. Stephen's photography perspective and personal experiences of The Spectrum is extraordinary, and I encourage you to go out and view his collection and join his Facebook page!Philadelphia Spectrum Facebook Page:FacebookFlickr Photos:Philadelphia Spectrum | Flickr

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room celebrates the closing of the Spectrum! In this session, the closing events are discussed in 2009 - The last call series of Concerts, The last Stroll and of course Pearl Jam's incredible 4-night sold out closing shows at the end of October 2009, culminating in the last, final public performance ever on Halloween night.  Soon after, the Spectrum would be demolished. The Spectrum is a monument to millions of historical moments and memories to which Philadelphians cling. Listen as Pearl Jam close out their epic 41 song set finale with 'Alive and "Rocking in the Free World" on October 31, 2009. Full Show - October 31, 2009:https://youtu.be/TsXw4ADWSLI?si=42OtH3hqGehsSJGoDavid Fricke- Rolling Stone Magazine:Ode to an Arena 

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room celebrates and remembers local Philly legendary Disc Jockey and friend to all, Pierre Robert! Pierre passed away on October 29, 2025, and his forty plus year of rock radio at WMMR, Robert became a fixture of the Philadelphia music and radio scene. He was inducted into the Philadelphia Music Alliance’s Music Walk of Fame in 2019. His show became known for its warm, welcoming tone—he greeted listeners with the signature phrase "Greetings, Citizens!" and cultivated a style that married deep appreciation of rock history, a wide view of newer music, and a genuine affection for his listeners and local music community. He was an old school rock DJ who spun vinyl cuts, took requests and interviewed the bands or artists who rolled in to Philly for a show.He wasn’t just on the air—he was in the crowd, at shows, supporting local venues and listeners. Chances are, someone in Philly regardless of age has a photo of him taken at a show or on the street. He carried a “West Coast calm meets Philadelphia passion” energy and was beloved for treating his listeners as friends rather than simply an audience. He will be missed!In honor of Pierre and his love of the Grateful Dead, a fitting performance of “Ramble on Rose” at JFK stadium on July 7, 1989, which is the last show ever at the stadium. I bet thousands of people ran into Pierre this day! 

Send us Fan MailThe Boss rolled in to town again (prior shows in May of '78) during the Darkness on the Edge of Town tour for a two night stand on August 18 and 19, 1978. Philadelphia and Springsteen have a long and storied history. The Spectrum and Bruce are intertwined together in Rock history. Our session goes over the beginnings of his career and the path that led him to superstardom with the help of Philly and the sold-out crowds, while his concerts in Philly were legendary. The featured song from these 2-night spectacular shows is a fan favorite to this day. The Boss and the E Street Band are in high form energy this night at the peak of their live shows! Official Website: brucespringsteen.netFull Spectrum Show:https://youtu.be/EgCVHSpz_a0?si=n2BeQMbV0ArB-III

Send us Fan MailSeason 2 kicks off with longtime friend and local musician Dennis Parrish! Dennis has a long history of shows and concerts in the Philadelphia region and in this episode, we talk about some standout shows and stories from the Spectrum and the original Electric Factory venue. Dennis took on a project to pull all of his Ticket Stubs he managed to save over the years, dating back to beginning in 1969. He created a website to archive his stubs along with show notes for references. This website is still viewed worldwide and I use it for references for my podcast. We delve in to shows, stories and the early concert experience! I hope this brings back many memories of concerts at your local club/rock arena! Link to Website:Dennis Parrish - Concerts at the Spectrum - Electric Factory and morePerformance info with Stevie Wonder w/recording:http://parrishmag.net/fame.html

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room features the legendary band from London, The Who!The Who rolled in to the Spectrum during their tour in support of Quadrophenia, which was released in 1973. On the night of December 4, 1973, The Who was recorded for the US FM Radio show, King Biscuit Flower Hour of the concert at the Spectrum in front of a sold-out enthusiastic crowd!  The opener of the show, "I Can't Explain" set the vibe and mood for a great evening of tunes! Mixing hits and the complex set of songs from the album Quadrophenia, this particular show is captured beautify by King Biscuit! Website: thewho.comKing Biscuit Flower Hour full show: https://youtu.be/Bv6bCr4K7z8?si=kjJMLcAlNkythrXd

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room features legendary artist Billy Joel from his breakout small session at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia on April 15, 1972. Performing songs from his debut Album "Cold Spring Harbor" in the studio for Rock Station WMMR's concert series at Sigma Sound, it was the performance of the unreleased song "Captain Jack" here that would help catapult his career. The DJ's would play this in heavy rotation, while it caught fire up the East Coast capturing the attention of Clive Davis. Billy Joel would sign with Columbia Records and release the album "Piano Man" the following year and the rest is history. A young performer is captured nicely in an intimate setting! Next, we fast forward to a more mature and confident singer- songwriter and entertainer, with a stellar performance of "Vienna" to a sold-out Spectrum crowd on October 13, 1986. Billy and the band are relaxed and in fine form, with high energy satisfying the Spectrum crowd. Philly and Billy Joel are forever tied to one another, and this makes us proud to help launch his phenomenal career! Home | Billy Joel Official Site

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room features a twofer from Tom Petty in the early days. Petty and the Heartbreakers rolled in to the Spectrum for their first appearence ever at America's Showplace, on July 9 and 10, 1980. In the midst of the Damn the Torpedoes Tour, the July 9 show was recorded for live FM radio Broadcast, and it showcases Petty and the Band's heartland Rock genre they would hone to a fine art throughout the next couple of decades. Enjoy this performance of "I Need to Know" going right in to "Don't do me Like That" with the fired-up Spectrum crowd! https://www.tompetty.com/Full Show:https://youtu.be/wDX5TLRiIE0?si=iU_GooHZZH7Qws_t

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room features a great performance by one of our favorite bands in the 80's, Dokken! Opening for Aerosmith this night on November 10, 1987, Dokken rocked a packed Spectrum house with a fiery set of all of their hits. Blending great harmonies, melody, top notch musicianship and Don's spectacular tone and vibrato, this performance captures Dokken at their peak. This is the final song of their set for a great night of tunes! Dokken Official: dokken.netDokken Official Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@dokkenofficial

Send us Fan MailYES played the Spectrum a total of 18 times, some dates were multiple night stays such as this tour- part of the summer leg of the tour supporting the album Tormato, YES rolled in to the Spectrum for a 3-night stay - June 20, 21 and 22nd. The concert staging was 'in the round'. The stage was set up in the middle of the Spectrum and rotated slowly while they performed. These shows are legendary! This performance of Roundabout was recorded on the evening of June 21, 1979, to another sold out Spectrum crowd, and the show was filmed and released as a DVD "Yes: Live in Philadelphia 1979", in 1995 on Sanctuary Records Group. The encore of Roundabout closes out a decade of YES shows at the Spectrum that are beloved and full of wonderful memories! YES will always be loved in the City of Brotherly Love! 

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room dedicates this session to Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away from us on July 22, 2025. Ozzy is celebrated and beloved throughout the World and we thank him for his life and music, and of course the performances. We celebrate Ozzy with a performance of Symptom of the Universe, recorded at the Asbury Park Convention Center on August 5, 1975. Playing to a raucous and sold-out crowd, this concert captures Sabbath at their live peak! Sabbath rolled in to The Spectrum the next night and blasted us with another stellar concert!Here is a link to the full show in Asbury Park, NJ:https://youtu.be/6HCE9JwFKkA?si=jqHUlT1ozcRV-jdM

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room continues to celebrate the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, featuring a blistering performance of Flying High Again recorded at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA on June 4, 1989. Ozzy and his band were on fire this tour, supoorting the No Rest for the Wicked album. Ozzy will be sorely missed but we thank him for his life and music and staying true to himself! 

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room welcomes back veteran journalist Chuck Darrow as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Live Aid! The global event concerts held in Philadelphia's JFK stadium and London's Wembley Stadium, organized and aimed to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The all-day event was broadcast to a global audience with a list of the top performers of the day. Chuck takes us to the lead up of the event, and behind the scenes backstage. Live Aid will always be celebrated, and Philly is proud to have hosted this memorable and important day. The day Music brought the world together. Remembering Live Aid - The Day The Music Changed The World | The Constitutional Walking Tour of PhiladelphiaChuck Darrow Bio:The Broadcast Pioneers of PhiladelphiaChuck's Tom Petty Tribute Band:Pure Petty

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room welcomes veteran PR and Promotions Executive Ike Richman. Ike was the public relations and promotions publicist at the Spectrum Arena, creating, implementing and executing publicity events, press conferences, photo opportunities, and media events for hundreds of events and concerts. He has successfully orchestrated press conferences for some of the top live music acts in the world, including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, and Metallica.Ike led all communications on the closing of the Spectrum in 2009, which included building website (Remember the Spectrum), a documentary and publishing a book titled "God Bless the Spectrum" (available on Amazon) to commemorate the arena’s history. Ike's passion and hard work helped create the Spectrum's legacy! Ike is the founder of Ike Richman Communications, which specializes in publicizing live local, regional, national and international sports, concerts and entertainment events. He also consults on events for the current Sports Arena in Philadelphia and is involved in the live music scene on behalf of Live Nation. Links:Ike Richman Communications »The complete Spectrum concert list:Spectrum Concerts (as of 9-22-08)The Spectrum Concert Group:The Philadelphia Spectrum - A Tribute to all of the classic rock concerts

Send us Fan MailThe mighty Van Halen rolled in to the legendary Philadelphia Spectrum for 3 dates in the summer of 1981 on the Fair Warning Tour. July 20, 21 and 22. This tour was the largest tour in Rock history at the time, and it was peak live VH. The Spectrum crowd was in a party mood all day and the lead up and anticipation busted when the lights cut off and the strobes twirled while Edward noodled the start. The announcer fired up the crowd more and the band barreled into the opening riffs of "On Fire" off their debut album. David Lee Roth made his signature entrance by jumping off the Drum riser in a perfect split and it was an all-night concert room party. There was nothing like a Van Halen Concert during this time! I was there the night before and this is still in my top 3 of all concerts. *The quality of the recording is fair due to its audience capture instead of soundboard, but this will give you feel the excitement of being inside the Spectrum concert arena that night! Included with a Radio Ad from WMMR. 

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room welcomes veteran Philadelphia music and entertainment journalist, Chuck Darrow. We dive into the world of concerts, personalities, and performers inside the world of a renowned music critic during the heyday of concerts. Chuck's illustrious career spans over 50 years and he's still churning out great copy! Listen as we discuss the early days of music journalism, concerts, the business of entertainment and the personalities! Philadelphia Spectrum Concert tribute group:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16RRdLAfcw/Here's Chuck Darrow's links:shorelocalnews.compurepettyband.comwww.facebook.com/PurePettyBand(Chuck plays Bass for one the top Tom Petty Tribute bands) Chuck Darrow full biography:Chuck’s award-winning career began at the Temple News, the student-run newspaper at Temple University. His first byline ever there was atop his own weekly rock music column. By the time he left the News, he’d served as entertainment editor, features editor and editor-in-chief.In March, 1980, at age 23, Chuck began his professional career as the music columnist/entertainment writer-critic for the Philadelphia Journal. When the Journal folded in December, 1981, Chuck left journalism, but returned in 1985, when he began a 23-year-run at the Courier-Post of Cherry Hill, N.J.During his time at the Courier-Post, Chuck published thousands of articles on everything from the legendary Live Aid concert at Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium to the last interview ever granted by comedy icon Milton Berle to feature stories filed from the 2005 Super Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla. At one time or another, he held the positions of pop music critic, movie critic, theater critic, television critic, casual dining critic and radio columnist (often wearing multiple hats simultaneously).Among the hundreds of celebrities Chuck interviewed for the Courier-Post are Sir Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, Cher, Lucille Ball, Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Dick Clark.It was also at the Courier-Post that he began writing a weekly column about the entertainment, dining and gaming in Atlantic City. And in 2004, he created “Chuck Darrow’s Phillies Blog,” the paper’s first-ever blog.While at the Courier-Post, Chuck was the recipient of two New Jersey Press Association awards (for critical writing and as part of the reporting team that covered the collapse of an Atlantic City casino parking garage).In 2008, Chuck realized his long-time dream of working for the Daily News when he was hired by to be the paper’s first full-time casino beat writer. In that capacity, he covers entertainment, gaming and business topics, as well as contributing non-casino lifestyle and entertainment stories. In January 2013, he was named the paper’s theater columnist/critic.But Chuck’s show business experience extends well beyond writing about it. For more than 20 years, he has been the creative partner of entertainer and former “Saturday Night Live” star Joe Piscopo. Together, the two have written TV and film scripts, as well as material for Joe’s acclaimed nightclub act.In the early 1980s, Chuck was road manager for the late RCA recording artist, Robert Hazard, composer of Cyndi Lauper’s smash hit, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”A Philadelphia native, Chuck and Robin, his wife of 40 years, have been South Jersey residents since 1985. They have two adult daughters. 

Send us Fan MailEP #08 - The Concert Room takes you inside the world of Rock Photography at the Spectrum with one the top Rock Photographers of the day, our guest Rich Fuscia. Listen as we discuss the process of shooting concerts as an amateur fan to going professional and getting photos published. Backstage stories and tales from the photo pit inside the Spectrum, it's an interesting and lively part of the music industry that helped shape a bands image. Rich's creative eye for shots earns him a place among the best in the business. Rich recently published a book full of his great photos, backstage passes and stories. Here's Rich's link to his website of photos, and his book. Rock Photographer Rich Fuscia RFROCKSHOTS.COMRich Fuscia’s Rockshots is a book that tells the life story of his rise from a music fan to become Philadelphia and South Jersey’s most successful rock photographer.

Send us Fan MailThe Concert Room welcomes good friend Ed Majewski, the host of Friday Night Vinyl on Facebook and former local area rock band manager. Today we dive into the Spectrum concert experience such as ticket buying, stories about favorite shows and the overall thrill of seeing our favorite bands perform on the Spectrum stage!Friday Night Vinyl: The Philadelphia Spectrum - A Tribute to all of the classic rock concertshttps://youtu.be/LYEfHUc8rSE?si=LsfAKQop7ZS8Yd3q

Send us Fan MailEP #07 Part II of Genesis at the Spectrum, November 26, 1983, on the second night of 3-day stand. ABABCAB is a highlight of the sets on this tour and listen to Phil Collins come in at the beginning of the outro with his signature Tom rolls and play along with touring drummer Chester Thompson. A phenomenal evening of music and lights!

Send us Fan MailEP #6 - Part 1 of Genesis at the Spectrum- Genesis rolled in the Spectrum for a 3 nightstand on November 25, 26 and 27, 1983 to sold out crowds! A Genesis show was always special in Philly, and they put on spectacular shows for a great night of music and lights! Here is the opener Dodo/Lurker – recorded on the night of the November 26th show. 

Send us Fan MailThe podcast episode is dedicated to Neil Peart, who passed away 5 yrs ago on January 7, 2020.Rush rolls in to the Spectrum for 2 nights, April 14 and 16, 1986 on the Power Windows tour. Here is a stellar recording of Subdivisions recorded on the April 16th show. 

Send us Fan MailEP #04 - The Doors set up in the Spectrum Theater for a phenomenal performance to a sold-out crowd on May 1, 1970. They're only performance at the Spectrum recorded and released as double live album "Live in Philadelphia '70" on the Rhino/Bright Midnight label released in 2005. Light my Fire has always been a highlight in their sets and at the end the crowd is yelling for more! 

Send us Fan MailEP #03 - Pioneering British rock band Humble Pie rolled in the Philadelphia Spectrum for one last time on their "Goodbye Pie Tour" and left the crowd wanting for more. A blistering final set recorded and released on the Official Bootleg Box Set, Vol. 2(℗ 2018 Jerry Shirley). On the Bill also this night was Peter Frampton and John Entwistle's band, Ox. Four Day Creep sets the frenzy mood! 

Send us Fan MailDedicated to Phil Lesh who passed on October 25, 2025. The Grateful Dead pulled into the Spectrum on September 21, 1972, for an electric and memorable show. Our features performance of "Cumberland Blues" captures the fun and energic night! They went on early and played late to another sold out Spectrum crowd! This show is highly regarded as one of the best on this tour.  It is featured and released on Dicks' Pick's Volume 36, a four-CD live album featuring the complete concert from September 21, 1972, at The Spectrum. It was the final installment in the Dick's Picks series, originally released in 2005. Get up and Dance! Streaming: The album is available for digital streaming on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. Physical Media: The 4-CD set and a limited-edition 7-LP vinyl box set version were produced by Real Gone Music for retail release. Physical copies can be found from various online merchant.Official Websitewww.dead.net

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the Concert Room- inside the Philly concert experienceEP #01 - Our inaugural show kicks off with a fiery performance by The Stones! During the legendary 1972 tour in support of Exile on Main Street, the Stones rolled in to Philly in July for 2 days playing 3 shows. An evening show on July 20, then 2 shows the next day on the 21st. The first show was an afternoon matinee concert then later that evening they took the stage again and rocked the Spectrum. This version of Gimme Shelter is recorded during the matinee show, featuring Mick Taylor's finest solo on tour! Enjoy!