In Tucson this weekend, I popped into the Convention Center- scene of a memorable '72 show (riots outside) and another noted show from 78. Such a small venue, no backstage- out that large door (would have been behind stage) and into the motorhome in 72. By 78, an area had been created for backstage.










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Cool. I love "then and now" photos. Do they still have concerts at this venue?

they do- and sporting events - some construction happening now. spoke to someone that saw the '72 show- loved it - she said jagger was hit on the side of his head with a can and had a huge welt on his face for second half of the show.

only 8000 - one of the smaller venues for this tour

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they do- and sporting events - some construction happening now. spoke to someone that saw the '72 show- loved it - she said jagger was hit on the side of his head with a can and had a huge welt on his face for second half of the show.

It's always a cool feeling being in a space or venue that once was the site of a famous concert or event. I work in the entertainment business so I've been to many of these old venues around the world. One of my favorites is the San Jose Civic Auditorium (which I believe the Stones played in 1965) as well as many other great bands from the 60's and 70's such as The Doors, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and of course, The Grateful Dead. Since it's a historic building it hasn't changed much inside and still has the same old beat-up wooden stage from ages ago. I must admit it was a cool feeling standing on that stage and imagining all the great people who have played on it over the years. Same with the legendary Apollo Theatre in NYC.



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LOVE both places! do you photograph the places you visit?

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LOVE both places! do you photograph the places you visit?

I've photographed a few of the places where I've worked, but unfortunately, not many. And when I did it was usually after everything was set up for the show I was working on. Looking back I wish I kept a record of my travels. A few of the places I worked at are gone now such as The Spectrum in Philly, old Yankee Stadium, Giants Stadium, Shea Stadium and Patriots Stadium in Foxboro, MA.



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Saw the '78 Stones show there, as well as Springsteen the same year, and the Faces before that ('75).

Love the photos...thank you!

Tucson has always been a great place to stop for gas...I see why they went ahead and threw together a show while there!

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Tucson has always been a great place to stop for gas...I see why they went ahead and threw together a show while there!

A little known fact.

It's actually pronounced "Tuckson".

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Tucson has always been a great place to stop for gas...I see why they went ahead and threw together a show while there!

A little known fact.

It's actually pronounced "Tuckson".

I'll leave that to the Tucksonians to argue...

Who is the guy right behind Mick Jagger?

bobby keys

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Tucson has always been a great place to stop for gas...I see why they went ahead and threw together a show while there!

A little known fact.

It's actually pronounced "Tuckson".

I'll leave that to the Tucksonians to argue...

You can't argue fact.

Wasn't there a thread on here of a then/now of stadiums and arenas? I seem to remember one. If not, there should be.