Back in 1971 I made C-90 cassettes of my favorite music for travel with a portable cassette player. One of my faves was Sticky Fingers one side and Aqualung on the other. I also recommend the first 2 Blodwyn Pig albums. BPig was formed by Mick Abrahams after leaving the early JTull lineup. HBK
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I have photos from the 2nd night at Hampton forthcoming. The first night was video taped, as we all know, so I did not bring my camera. HBK
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Here's a few more from the HouseBoy 1981 tour archives . . . . Capital Centre Landover MD 7 DEC 1981 - Part 3
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Fully engaged geeky audiophiles (I know a few), believe that Macintosh is coasting on a reputation built in 60s-80s and is no longer the best of the best. Many manufacturers of high-end tube amps have far surpassed them in quality, price and reputation. I have Audio Research tube amps myself. HBK
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Great topic for those of us getting on in life. Another point of view here: In my case, people are hopefully going to think fondly of me and not be sad whenever they hear a Stones song. So yes, there will be Stones songs at my memorial service someday . . . a long time from now . . but I am 65 and you never know when you will draw the black card. Last year a good Stones friend of many ye
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As Tears Go By Memory Motel
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HouseBoy has returned . . . Capital Centre Landover MD 7 DEC 1981 - Part 2
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OK, I'm back with my next set of photos from 1981. We left off with my shots from NYC MSG. My next stop on the tour was Syracuse Carrier Dome for two shows on Fri/Sat of the Thanksgiving weekend. I decided not to bring my camera and just enjoy the shows. Sound was a horrible echo, but I was able to move up front for both shows where it was loud and clear. I met Stu in the hotel newsstan
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I think the predictions are fun but I like surprises too. Last year at this time, no one was predicting the Eagles to win it all. So what will be this year's surprise? Eagles win it again !!! Bwaaa Haw Haw. (probably not - repeating is a bitch). HBK
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QuoteDandelionPowderman QuoteHouseBoyKnows This may sound odd but, for those of us who were around and aware when this song was first released (I was 17), many rock fans reacted with - "Oh they're just trying to ride the wave of the Santana sound". Abraxas was hugely popular earlier in 1970 and most did not consider the fact that CYHMK was recorded well before Santana burst onto t
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Here's few more from NYC MSG. Sorry for the fuzzy telephoto focus. Next stop Landover, Maryland (outside Washington DC) where I had much better seats for taking photos. New York City - Madison Square Garden Part 3
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This may sound odd but, for those of us who were around and aware when this song was first released (I was 17), many rock fans reacted with - "Oh they're just trying to ride the wave of the Santana sound". Abraxas was hugely popular earlier in 1970 and most did not consider the fact that CYHMK was recorded well before Santana burst onto the scene. Sticky Fingers was part of the
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New York City - MSG -Part 2
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New York City I'm back. So we left off in Philly on Sep 26 which was followed by a stadium show in Buffalo before the tour headed west and south, not returning to arenas on the East Coast until early November. I saw all 3 nights at Meadowlands, NJ but security was tight and my seats weren't close enough for decent photos. However, at the first Madison Square Garden show on the Nov
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Quotesittinonafence QuoteHouseBoyKnows Quotesittinonafence Warner Theatre DC 1978 Toads Place 1989 Paradiso (both shows) 1995 Capitol Theatre Port Chester NY 1997 Tower Theatre 2002 Hey Sittin - You and I have crossed paths at some rare gigs a few times over the years . . . Posted by: HouseBoyKnows Date: August 13, 2018 16:15 1. Toad's Place 1989 2. Paradiso x2 1995 3. Sh
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Quotesittinonafence Warner Theatre DC 1978 Toads Place 1989 Paradiso (both shows) 1995 Capitol Theatre Port Chester NY 1997 Tower Theatre 2002 Hey Sittin - You and I have crossed paths at some rare gigs a few times over the years . . . Posted by: HouseBoyKnows Date: August 13, 2018 16:15 1. Toad's Place 1989 2. Paradiso x2 1995 3. Shepherds Bush 1999 3. Capitol Theatre N
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Philadelphia Day 2 Back again with Houseboy shots from Day 2 in Philly. Again, the view from the crowd in front of the stage . . . not pro-shot from the pit. Next Stop, Madison Square Garden.
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Here's a few more from Philly Day 1. Next post will be Philly Day 2 and a wardrobe change. On Day 2, I brought a milk crate into the stadium to stand on amidst the mass of rowdies up front. I saw folks with coolers, chairs and more on Day 1 . . . talk about No Security. HBK
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I decided to post my 1981 photos in chronological order. So we'll start with that beautiful Fall afternoon in Philadelphia. I started by going to the rear of JFK Stadium (since demolished as was Veterans Stadium behind it) to get a shot of the stage before the Stones came on. Then I moved to a spot within the mob about 100 feet from the stage for the rest of the show. I've seen pl
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QuoteHouseBoyKnows 1. Toad's Place 1989 2. Paradiso x2 1995 3. Shepherds Bush 1999 3. Capitol Theatre NY 1997 4. Orpheum Boston 2003 5. Tower Theater 2003 HBK Maybe this thread is a good place to bump my Toad's Place story from 2009 which was on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of that show. It's a bit long-winded but there is a historical touchpoint for many fans.
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Many thanks to Exilestones for helping me learn how to post my photos. I saw 14 shows in 1981 and have a bunch of shots from those shows where I was able to sneak my camera in with me. Here is my first Capitol Center Maryland - 7 December 1981 HBK
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1. Toad's Place 1989 2. Paradiso x2 1995 3. Shepherds Bush 1999 3. Capitol Theatre NY 1997 4. Orpheum Boston 2003 5. Tower Theater 2003 Plus many more Charlie, Bill, Ronnie or Mick T solo shows and Mick at Webster Hall NY HBK
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QuotePalace Revolution 2000 Quoteexilestones QuoteStoneage Here are the RS wardrobe 81-82 in short: Sir Michael: American football outfits in diffent sets of colour. Sometimes a blue jacket and a beret. Keith: The usual torn shirt with black jeans. Sometimes a black leather jacket. Plus scarves. Bill: Yellow suit or a blue track suit. Charlie: T-shirt and sweatpants. Ronnie: Leather pants
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Regarding the mystery photo above, I checked my pix and they are all wearing the exact outfits they wore for Hampton 2, including the patch on Ronnie's knee and Mac's shirt. This shot appears to be just before going onstage. Plus the backstage area even looks like Hampton Colosseum. HBK
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QuoteMisterDDDD QuoteHouseBoyKnows Looks like George Thorogood, opening act for many US 1981 shows including Hampton. HBK I believe it's Thorogood between Ronnie and Keith.. Looks like Chuck L between Keith and Bill, but ?? Oops, yeah I zeroed in on the wrong face. So if this is a photo from 81, did Chuck ever hang or guest with them, maybe in Atlanta? Wardrobe consistent with 2nd
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I'm also a longtime fan and like the new CD too. Also of note, they are the studio backing band for Ray Davies last two Americana CDs which are also quite good. HBK
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Looks like George Thorogood, opening act for many US 1981 shows including Hampton. HBK
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QuoteSomeGuy The issue reminds me of a little known band who lost their drummer in 1980, not twelve years into their highly succesful -even by Stones standards- career, bandmembers in their early to mid 30s, and they called it quits immediately and even canceled their then imminent American tour. I sure hope that Mick and Keith, in their mid 70s, will be as sensible in case Charlie were to retire
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Quotebleedingman QuoteCooltoplady Quotekovach Quote24FPS Quotekovach Quotebleedingman I checked my order placed with Amazon US and it said it would not play on most North American players. It did not say that when I ordered it. Also, Amazon's links seem to be screwed up. Clicking on the Blu-ray/DVD link below takes you to the vinyl: Edit to add: Further down the page there is a link to
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I hope we're not too messianic or a trifle too satanic We love to play the blues
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