I attended my first "rock" concert/show as a sophomore in high school. Actually my first was a sock hop in Jr. High that stared a band called "Pepper and the Shakers". I have almost no memory of this event and can only imagine what my thoughts were. Probably 'is there a bake sale in here?'
The first show was at my High School with "The Third Power" headlining and "Harpo Jets" opening.
The first show was at my High School with "The Third Power" headlining and "Harpo Jets" opening.
"Harpo Jets" were the High School power trio and (as I recall) not bad. They opened with "The Star Spangled Banner" as performed by Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock. The film had just been released. They had placed bottles of Boone's Farm wine on their amps for effect. I'm sure the bottles were filled with water as this WAS High School.
I was deeply impressed.
"The Third Power" were also a power trio but they had a record out and had a big local reputation. At the time it wasn't unusual for bands with a record deal to play local High Schools. Bands like "The Stooges" "The Frost" and "MC5" regularly played High School gigs.
As the band took the stage they hugged some some senior girls they clearly knew. They roared in to action and as I stood near the stage I remember thinking two things: I want senior girls to hug me and I want to be a part of this world.
I was deeply impressed.
"The Third Power" were also a power trio but they had a record out and had a big local reputation. At the time it wasn't unusual for bands with a record deal to play local High Schools. Bands like "The Stooges" "The Frost" and "MC5" regularly played High School gigs.
As the band took the stage they hugged some some senior girls they clearly knew. They roared in to action and as I stood near the stage I remember thinking two things: I want senior girls to hug me and I want to be a part of this world.
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