Vintage Fan Alert!
As an "old timer" there are a few that were memorable . . . although for us old timers, the memory is the first to go.
Firefall in like 76 or thereabouts was good . . . good enough for me to get involved with them about 77 or so. They never went but so far and, unfortunately, their suckiest song "You Are the Woman" was all that really got any airtime. They had great harmonies reminiscent of CSN&Y with "It Doesn't Matter", a CSN&Y cover, and some good bluesy stuff like "Just Think". Balladeers really, and we know they don't get but so much respect from commercial stations.
Heart, probably the best female-front band ever, opened up for the Doobs in the late seventies as well, IIRC. You had to love 'em. Nancy Wilson could pick and strum that Adamas with the best of them. Seemed like her intro to "Crazy On You" went on and on, but still ended too soon. She always had the crowd eating out of her hand. Few artists have the range and control of Ann Wilson. Terrific voice.
Can't think of more right now. Seem to remember Steve Miller . . . or was that just on the sound cat's tape? {Al shuffles off in his bathrobe and slippers in search of his false teeth and a double-dose of geritol muttering something about bikes}
Later.
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Placotaris [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 8:21 PM
To: Doobie Bros. Fan Club
Subject: DOOBIE DOUBLE BILLS
This may be an old subject . If it is everyone can just
delete or ignore me .
What was the coolest opening act or double bill you seen
the Doobs do ?
I was too young to see them in the 70's but I imagine there
was some great concerts .
I'd like to hear from some of you who got to see them
in the early and late 70's .
The first I got to see the Doobs was the farewell tour in the
early eighties and there was no opening act .
I wasn't real familiar with Doobie history back then .
I just showed up to hear "China Grove" and "Long Train" .
I was too young to realize that Pat Simmons wasn't the
guy who actually sang those songs on the records.
(Tom who? ) lol
The next time was the "Cycles " tour and I don't remember
who the opening act was .
Then in 94' I saw them do a double bill with Foreigner. I must
say I didn't really care for the doobs lineup at that time .
They seemed to be in limbo at that time .
Then I saw a run of "Casino shows" in AC were there was no opening
act . I think one time there was a comedian as the warm up act.
Then summer 99 was the Doobies/Chicago tour which wasn't bad .
Chicago was cool but the Doobs smoked em with their high energy
set .
After that I again caught a Casino show with no opening act .
So lets hear from some of you "vintage" fans who got to see
some of those great "peace ,love and rock-n-roll " shows from
the 70's .
Steve in PA
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