The Spectrum (later known as CoreStates Spectrum, First Union Spectrum and Wachovia Spectrum) was an indoor arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The Spectrum's closest sports complex neighbor was Veterans Stadium (opened 1971, closed 2003, demolished 2004) which was located north of the arena directly across Pattison Avenue. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Portions also aired on Grizzly Growl radio program. Worthless Thing 07. For its first 25 years, the Spectrum overlooked the 102,000-seat John F. Kennedy Stadium (known prior to 1964 as "Municipal Stadium") located roughly 600 feet (180m) south of the indoor arena. The Phantoms' last regular season game at the Spectrum was played April 10, 2009, against the Hershey Bears, as the Phantoms won the game, 52, while the last Kixx game was against the Massachusetts Twisters on March 22. [citation needed], On July 14, 2008, Comcast Spectacor Chairman Ed Snider officially announced that the Spectrum would be shuttered and torn down to make way for Philly Live!, a proposed retail, dining and entertainment hub. Let Them All Talk [32] Bob Marley and The Wailers played at the venue on June 20, 1975 and June 5, 1978, in support of his Natty Dread and Kaya Tour respectively. [47] Two weeks later a public "wrecking ball ceremony" attended by some of the athletes who made the building famous such as Hockey Hall of Famers Bernie Parent and Bob Clarke of the Flyers and Hall of Famer Julius Erving of the 76ers, was held in the adjacent parking lot "H" on November 23, 2010, to formally begin its external demolition. The AHL Phantoms also won their first Calder Cup title on Spectrum ice before a sellout crowd of 17,380 on June 10, 1998, by defeating the Saint John Flames, 61. Touch device . A scheduled concert with Leonard Cohen on October 22 was moved to the Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, instead. Hound Dog You Gave Me A Mountain Another NBA arena (Spectrum Center, the home of the Charlotte Hornets) currently includes "Spectrum" in its name, although again it refers to the Charter residential service whose naming rights are attached to that building. Sep 18, 2017 - May 28, 1977 Elvis at the Spectrum in Philadelphia. 11. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The 60,000-plus-seat "Vet" accommodated MLB's Philadelphia Phillies and the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles for just over three decades before it was itself replaced by two new facilities. On March 1, 1968, wind blew part of the covering off the Spectrum's roof during a performance of the Ice Capades, forcing the building to close for a month while Mayor Tate fought with then-Philadelphia County District Attorney Arlen Specter over responsibility for the construction of the roof, and the damage was repaired. 17. Before the game against Carolina, the Flyers honored the team captains in the franchise's history. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. Close.
18 activities (last edit by ExecutiveChimp, 10 Mar 2021, 04:03 Etc/UTC). by keninlincs Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:59 pm, Post The Deportees Club 25. Opened on April 15, 1926, the stadium was also the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition's only intentionally permanent facility. )[8] Similarly, in 1993, the Flyers played a day game against the Los Angeles Kings during a blizzard. Young Boy Blues [45] The site of 42 ArmyNavy Games between 1936 and 1979, JFK Stadium eventually fell into disuse in favor of the newer nearby Veterans Stadium, was condemned in 1989, and demolished in 1992 to make way for the Wells Fargo Center which opened four years later in August 1996. Until Now! Elvis Presley performs in Louisville Kentucky | May 22, 1977 by Francesc Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:47 am, Post The Flyers competed in the Stanley Cup Finals in 1974, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1985, and 1987. [7] The 76ers moved their home games to Convention Hall and to the Palestra, but neither of those arenas had ice rinks at the time, and there were no other NHL-quality sites in the Philadelphia area. The Dead closed the show of May 2 with the song "Samson and Delilah". May 28 1977 Elvis Presley Setlist at Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA, USA Edit setlist Setlist See See Rider Blues ( 'Ma' Rainey & Her Georgia Jazz Band cover) I've Got a Woman ( Ray Charles cover) Amen Love Me ( Willy and Ruth cover) My Way ( Claude Franois cover) Jailhouse Rock You Gave Me a Mountain ( Marty Robbins cover) 'O sole mio ", The Phantoms commemorated the final season of the Spectrum by wearing a special patch on their uniforms, as illustrated on the right. How Memphis and Media Reacted to Elvis' Death. Polk Salad Annie Posted by 3 years ago. by sgoodyear62 Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:30 am, Post The remaining members of the Grateful Dead; including Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann performed their final set of shows at the Spectrum on May 1 and 2, 2009; the show of May 2 was their 54th consecutive sell-out at the Spectrum. (The roof was repaired in time to permit the Flyers to return to the Spectrum to open their first Stanley Cup playoffs against the St. Louis Blues on April 4, 1968; the opening faceoff came just as the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was transpiring in Memphis, Tennessee. Ten NHL or NBA playoff championship series were hosted at the Spectrum. Read more about the seller notes "This Very-Rare !! Shabby Doll 05. 5.3k members in the Elvis community. Elvis has Left the Spectrum. Where do the Philadelphia Eagles play? by merry77 Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:55 pm, Proudly Hosted By ElviCities International©. It's a pretty favorable piece, too. Mystery Dance 04. Elvis Presley, The Spectrum 1976 Finally, Elton John rolled into Philly for three shows in July at The Spectrum for the "Louder Than Concorde But Not Quite As Pretty Tour." by sgoodyear62 Mon Feb 20, 2012 7:27 am, Post Walk That Lonesome Road (J.D. [url=https://www.setlist.fm/edit?setlist=5bdf0318&step=song]Edit this setlist[/url] | [url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/elvis-presley-73d6a2b1.html]More Elvis Presley setlists[/url], Elvis Presley Released His Debut Studio Album On This Day in 1956. Adam Foote of Canada (right and Tony Amonte of the United States move down the ice during a World Cup game at the CoreStates Spectrum in. The NBA's 76ers also moved there from Convention Hall as a second major league sports tenant. Here are some unpublished images from the Philadelphia show on JUNE 23, 1974 evening show. Some seats in both the hockey and basketball configurations (especially those added in the upper level over the years) had badly obstructed views. by Joern Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:11 pm, Post by sgoodyear62 Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:31 am, Post Elvis Presley Philadelphia Spectrum, Saturday, May 28, 1977. California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information. 18. Stage pass thanks to Sheva Golkow. Home Truth June 28th of 1976 in the Philadelphia area was a sunny, hot, and humid day. There were articles on the Philadelphia newspapers, "If the songs don't go over, we can do a medley of costumes.". The Flyers won their first Stanley Cup at the Spectrum on May 19, 1974, defeating the Boston Bruins, 10, in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals in front of a then-capacity crowd of 17,007. The last event at the Spectrum was a Pearl Jam concert on October 31, 2009. School Day (Joe Guercio Orchestra) 21. by sgoodyear62 Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:20 am, Post Found the internet! Read More. ", a statue depicting Flyers' right-wing, Two of the three incarnations of the Philadelphia Wings (, The Phantoms won the Calder Cup at the Spectrum, defeating the, Rocky Balboa vs Apollo Creed, Heavyweight Championship 1976, 1977, Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church Resurrection Sunday 2000, This page was last edited on 25 April 2023, at 05:07. 43. My Way ELVIS Leaving the hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for his Matinee concert at THE SPECTRUM, June Tour 1974. Inside the videoscreens were General Electric projectors located 15 feet (4.6m) away from each screen.[9]. Can't Help Falling In Love A statue of Sylvester Stallone, depicted in his role of Philadelphia boxer Rocky Balboa, stood for many years in front of the main (Pattison Avenue) entrance of the Spectrum, which had been represented in the movie as the site of Rocky's first and second fights with Apollo Creed. Elvis, Ginger and Lisa Marie driving through the Graceland gates on August 12, 1977, Elvis Presley | August 16, 1977 | The last photo taken, How Elvis Presley's Death Led to the Birth of Modern Entertainment Journalism, How Memphis and Media Reacted to Elvis' Death. Furthermore, the messageboards on the Spectrum scoreboard were the first dot matrix screens in pro hockey or basketball, capable of photos, animation, and replays as well as messages. Job Description: Job Description: Spectrum Health - a world-class community health center that proudly cares, values, and serves its community is in search of dynamic Certified Medical Assistants who care about, value, and are dedicated to world-class healthcare service delivery. Elvis Presley June 26, 1977 | 8.30pm Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, In. by sgoodyear62 Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:12 am, Post "The Spectrum is my baby. Scheinfeld also said that a seat in the city's first superbox initially cost $1,000 a year: "For every Flyers game, Sixers game, circus, you name it, you got 250 events for $1,000. Highly recommended. American musician Bruce Springsteen plays at the Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 26, 1978. Springsteen declined the invitation, much to Ed Sciaky's surprise. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. To make things easier for you, we offer three locations throughout the city of Philadelphia. Pump It Up - including Ain't That A Lot Of Love and Tears, Tears And More Tears. 01. 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It's fun to see reviews from the more obscure papersin the second part there seems to be some lines missing from the bottom? Elvis Presley rises to fame in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager. 12. Alison - including Living A Little, Laughing A Little Elvis Presley at the Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pa., May 28th 1977. . Water was used to prevent dust from spreading. Sour Milk-Cow Blues Elvis Presley Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA - Jun 23, 1974 Jun 23 1974 Elvis Presley Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA - Jun 23, 1974 Jun 23 1974 Last updated: 15 Apr 2023, 18:01 Etc/UTC 09. Nov 8 1971 Elvis Presley Setlist at Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA, USA Edit setlist Setlist That's All Right ( Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup cover) I've Got a Woman ( Ray Charles cover) Amen Love Me Tender You Don't Have to Say You Love Me ( Pino Donaggio cover) You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' ( Barry Mann cover) Polk Salad Annie ( Tony Joe White cover) Use this setlist for your event review and get all updates automatically! Jailhouse Rock by Francesc Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:46 pm, Post Introductions by Elvis of vocalists, orchestra The building was the second major sports facility built at the south end of Broad Street in an area previously known as East League Island Park and now referred to simply as the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. In 2003 the Eagles moved to Lincoln Financial Field, a purpose built football/soccer stadium located SE of the Spectrum site directly across 11th Street from the Wells Fargo Center. Joined this board exactly 30 years after Elvis show in Phoenix, Arizona to celebrate this wonderful fact. What I'd Say? Although both the Flyers and 76ers moved across the parking lot to the new and larger Wells Fargo Center (then CoreStates Center), the arena remained in place and was used by the Philadelphia Phantoms of the AHL, the Philadelphia KiXX of the NISL, the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League for Saturday home games, and a variety of other sporting events and concerts. Elvis Presley Orlando Florida | February 15, 1977, Elvis Presley, Dick Grob and Ed Parker: February 16, 1977, Elvis Presley Charlotte, NC | February 20, 1977, Elvis Presley Louisville Kentucky | May 21st 1977, Elvis Presley performs in Louisville Kentucky | May 22, 1977, Elvis Presley Philadelphia Spectrum, Saturday, May 28, 1977, Elvis Presley Dane County Coliseum, Madison | June 24, 1977, Elvis Presley June 25, 1977 | 8.30pm Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, Oh. "It is our hope and intent to bring back many of the musical acts and entertainers who have made the Spectrum 'America's Showplace.'" Philadelphia, PA by Jim. Welcome To The FECC Forum - More than 100 Million Visitors Can't Be Wrong!!! Elvis Presley at the Spectrum Philadelphia, PA May 28, 1977 * Elvis's last public concert ? In show business, Monday nights tend to .
[38], The last NCAA basketball game the Spectrum hosted saw the Villanova Wildcats defeat the Pittsburgh Panthers on January 28, 2009. Central to Presley's journey and happiness is one of the most influential people in his life -- Priscilla. So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star 08. Subscribe to Spectrum TV and start watching today. [1] The first event at the arena was the Quaker City Jazz Festival on September 30, 1967,[3] produced by Larry Magid. From one of my many scrapbooks come this clipping, yellowed with age, plus a small news article about Elvis being ill in Las Vegas.
Elvis Presley June 25, 1977 | 8.30pm Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, Oh The rear of the pic states June 25, 1974 Philadelphia Spectrum- I assumed the date was wrong. [48] However, unlike Veterans Stadium, its one-time neighbor, which had been located immediately across Pattison Avenue from the Spectrum before it was imploded on March 21, 2004, the almost half-year process of demolishing the then-44-year-old arena, done without the use of explosives, was completed in May 2011. There was only one concourse for all three levels, making for somewhat cramped conditions whenever attendance was anywhere near capacity. Thus the Flyers hurriedly moved their next home game (against the Oakland Seals) to Madison Square Garden in New York followed by a meeting with the Boston Bruins played at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto before establishing a base at Le Colise in Quebec City, home of their top minor league team, the AHL Quebec Aces, for the remainder of their regular season, marking the first NHL games in Quebec City in over four decades, and years before the Quebec Nordiques joined the NHL. On Demand service available to residential customers only who subscribe to Spectrum TV in Digital, TV Select or above. The 1976 and 1992 NHL, and 1970 and 1976 NBA All-Star Games were also held here. Not only was it the home of the Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers, but it has hosted thousands of other events including NCAA Final Fours, All Star Games, Track . Inch By Inch Click to reveal The Spectrum opened its doors to thousands of events from September 30, 1967, to its closing on October 31, 2009. And I Love You So The lyric was changed by the band's singer Bob Weir to say "I wouldn't tear this old building down." "This has been one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make," said Snider. Once called a "rare talent" by Bob Dylan, dozens of artists have covered Lightfoot's work, including Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Cash. Free shipping for many products! + Plus Bonus DVD Audio. These black and white images are from my private collection and are posted here in low resolution and cropped. I've never expected to see a picture from Elvis doing a high kick in 1977, All Elvis Premium Archive --> Posts Prior to 2008, Dr. John Carpenter's Clinic, 934 Washington Street, Elvis Promo Adverts & Posters / Moderator of this Forum is Tony, The Fool's Forum of Classic Elvis Articles' & Pictures', The Best of Elvis on YouTube & Other Video Sites. Beyond Belief On June 28, 1976, Elvis Presley delivers a concert at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was born and raised. Love Me Worthless Thing A piece of flying debris smashed out one of the concourse windows, cancelling the game just after the first period. The King walked out on stage to the theme from 2001 A Space Odyssey, tickets were $10, and he played for about an hour. Elvis Macon, GA | June 1, 1977 I wonder if he saw Elvis at the Philly Spectrum in 1976 or 1977? A hotel will take the Spectrum's place as details of the retail/dining/entertainment district to come are unveiled", "XFINITY Live! 7 comments . The Kixx moved onto the Temple University campus and played the 200910 season at the Liacouras Center.
, [url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/elvis-presley/1977/spectrum-philadelphia-pa-3d59d57.html][img]https://www.setlist.fm/widgets/setlist-image-v1?id=3d59d57[/img][/url] Perhaps the most important and emotional hockey gameor sporting event of any kindever held there, however, came at the height of the Cold War on January 11, 1976, when the Flyers became the first NHL team to defeat (by 41) the vaunted hockey team of the Soviet Central Red Army (). I was very excited about seeing Elvis once again. http://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php?title=Concert_1984-08-11_Philadelphia&oldid=17498736. Philadelphia, PA, The Spectrum Musicians. This page was last modified on 18 July 2022, at 02:58. Rider 1 Attraction for Philly's Sports Fans", "1971-72 Philadelphia Flyers Schedule and Results", "1972-73 Philadelphia Flyers Schedule and Results", "Flyers, Phantoms Doubled Philly's Hockey Pleasure", "Hungry Isles Devour Flyers Before 17,191", "Win or Lose, Rangers Still Drawing a Crowd", "Flyers Make Opening Night A Winner Tip Oilers, 2-1, With Late Rally", "::: Remember the Spectrum:: History: Concerts", "Lit Hooks Up With Kid Rock For Arena Shows", "Guns N' Roses fails to show in Philadelphia", "Pearl Jam closes Philly Spectrum with epic set", "Search for setlists: Guns n roses philadelphia spectrum | setlist.fm", "Flyers Captains Bid Farewell to Spectrum", "Nice Parting Gift for Spectrum: Villanova Beats No. Teddy Bear / Don't Be Cruel Pinterest. That evening the trio attended Elvis Presley's final Philadelphia concert at the now-gone Spectrum arena. Lou Scheinfeld, former President of the Spectrum, explained that the name "Spectrum" was selected to evoke the broad range of events to be held there. Elvis Ticket, Beatles Ticket, Genesis Memorabilia, Block B Memorabilia, R&B & Soul Novelties, R&B & Soul Apparel, Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. Elvis Australia was founded in 1996 www.elvis.com.au was literally born from the concept of wanting to represent 'Elvis'. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. 15. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. The Flyers marked the last season by playing two pre-season games at the Spectrum. The Spectrum Theater was a venue for acts not big enough to fill the entire Spectrum arena. Elvis Presley, Dick Grob and Ed Parker: February 16, 1977 In September 2006, it was given a new home in an area near the base of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art not far from where a spot on the plaza at the top of the Museum's steps where it had appeared in the film Rocky III. The team also celebrated some of the building's memorable moments throughout the season. Mystery Dance Opened as the Spectrum in September 1967, Philadelphia's first modern indoor sports arena was built to be the home of the expansion Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL, and also to accommodate the existing Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA. Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound. [1] Two games in the inaugural Canada Cup hockey tournament were also held at the Spectrum in September of that year, as the U.S. took on Czechoslovakia and the USSR. 1. for 59 weeks and 4 No. There were articles on the Philadelphia newspapers for 1976 King Elvis Still Reigns Supreme by Matt Damsker Philadelphia Bulletin June 27, 1976 http://www.elvisconcerts.com/newspapers/press98.htm Elvis Cools His Fever Pitch by Matt Damsker The Evening Bulletin June 29, 1976 http://www.elvisconcerts.com/newspapers/press110.htm For 1977 I Hope You're Happy Now 09. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding? The action you just performed triggered the security solution.
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