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Martin Eden

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21. ZZ Topp was the backup band at my very first rock concert

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 07:54 PM

Apr 2025

Last day of my sophomore year in high school -- June 5, 1973 at the old Chicago Amphitheater.

Deep Purple headlined. They were at the peak of their power, and their set closely matched their Made in Japan double live LP.

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I just got blindsided [View all] Siwsan Apr 2025 OP

Stay safe and sane. IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 2025 #1

With so many going, maybe you won't be seated in summer_in_TX Apr 2025 #2

I hope everything goes better than you expect. JMCKUSICK Apr 2025 #3

Well that's a bummer ybbor Apr 2025 #4

ZZTOP will drown them out Pas-de-Calais Apr 2025 #5

Definitely one of the loudest bands I've ever seen lol happybird Apr 2025 #20

Have a great time at the show! RainCaster Apr 2025 #6

Oh no wendyb-NC Apr 2025 #7

I'm guessing they won't be the... S/V Loner Apr 2025 #8

Every girl queasy BaronChocula Apr 2025 #19

Enjoy the concert and, hopefully, dinner. Hoping the maga is silent. mountain grammy Apr 2025 #9

I've taken Klonopin many times and probably often had a few too many (and yet never enough) drinks AnAccidentalActivist Apr 2025 #10

Welcome to DU, AnAccidentalActivist! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2025 #11

Welcome to DU, AnAccidentalActivist! calimary Apr 2025 #22

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #29

Right On Chicagogrl1 Apr 2025 #12

Don't engage or it will ruin your night. DO NOT ENGAGE. 617Blue Apr 2025 #13

I think it's possible they will avoid talking about Trump Ilsa Apr 2025 #14

Let there be rock! Enjoy flashman13 Apr 2025 #15

today's market rout might encourage MAGAs to keep their mouths shut Demovictory9 Apr 2025 #16

I love ZZ top proud patriot Apr 2025 #17

Does Billy Gibbons still call BidenRocks Apr 2025 #18

ZZ Topp was the backup band at my very first rock concert Martin Eden Apr 2025 #21

Are ZZ Top RWNJ/MAGA? Vodid Apr 2025 #23

I don't know about the band itself... OldBaldy1701E Apr 2025 #25

I know they have played at republican inaugurations starting with Bush. nt ImNotGod Apr 2025 #27

Billy Gibbons is pretty apolitical Siwsan Apr 2025 #32

ZZ Jean Genie Apr 2025 #24

I know what you mean, I hate when things turn out that way Walleye Apr 2025 #26

Good Luck to You!! stillcool Apr 2025 #28

How did it go last night? Arazi Apr 2025 #30

It ended up being a be a great night out. Siwsan Apr 2025 #31