11 Crash n Burn (15 Duncan Street) [26] They toured Germany in April,[27] followed by a short Scandinavian tour. View of the central harbour and burgeoning skyline in 1970. December 7, 1978 Civic Hall, Guilford, ENG, July 2-3, 1981 Hammersmith Odeon, London, ENG, May 14-15, 1981 Hammersmith Odeon, London, ENG, KATE BUSH - THEM HEAVY PEOPLE LIVE (REVOLVER), KATE BUSH'S FIRST TV Kln Frechen Benzelrather Eisenbahn -Kite & Wuthering Heights LIVE, May 9, 1970 Manchester University, Manchester, ENG, May 15, 1970 Lancaster University, Lancaster, ENG, June 7, 1970 Metropolitan Opera House, New York City, NY, June 9-10, 1970 Mammoth Gardens, Denver, CO, October 8, 1970 Orchid Ballroom, Purley, ENG, September 18, 1971 Kennington Oval Cricket Ground, London, ENG, November 1-2, 1973 King's Hall, Manchester, ENG, December 9, 1975 Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland, OH, May 31, 1976 Charlton Athletic Football Ground, London, ENG, June 5, 1976 Celtic Football Ground, Glasgow, SCOT, June 12, 1976 Swansea City Football Ground, Swansea, WAL, August 7, 1976 Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, FL, August 18, 1979 Wembley Stadium, London, ENG, September 1, 1979 Zeppelinfeld, Nuremberg, GER. Both retailers evolved into chains over the decadewhen A&A was purchased by Columbia Records in 1971, there was speculation that sale sped up Sam Snidermans move into franchising. [35] The Who would not return to Australia again until 2004. [79], Unhappy with the Gaumont performance, the Who played another show at Shepperton Studios on 25 May 1978 in front of a hand-picked audience of 500. Toronto does not easily identify as a major player in the history of live music. Over the course of the following sixteen weeks, they broke attendance records in the club, and were booked for a further seven. Note the old streetcar. [57], The Who wanted to play Quadrophenia live, but would not be able to play all the instruments on the album on stage. As a result, a large percentage of the attendees were from the American northeast. Image from the Toronto Archives. And so, a look at some of the places that have shaped Toronto's music. It was replaced by the Molson Amphitheatre in the mid-1990s. Photo by Robert Taylor. Sat 7:00pm. [59] The group only allowed two days rehearsals, one of which was abandoned after Daltrey punched Townshend following an argument. Townshend later said that Daltrey "ended up hating Quadrophenia probably because it had bitten back". 12 Westin Harbour Castle (1 Harbour Square, Queens Quay West at Bay) The group spent the rest of 1967 playing sporadic gigs in the UK. During the late 1970s, promoters Gary Cormier and Gary Topp (aka The Two Garys) booked an eclectic range of acts leaning heavily toward punk and new wave. The bands that performed were: Blue Oyster Cult / KISS. They played regularly through December 1980, with the band splitting up early the next year. In this pathbreaking book, historian (and U of T alumnus) Fritz Bartel explores the links, showing how the economic difficulties of the 1970s and '80s transformed the economic and geopolitical landscape. [9] The band officially reunited in 1996, starting with a two-year retrospective tour of Quadrophenia. [1] A three-day ticket for the festival sold for $15.00. While acts including Blondie and Elvis Costello graced its stage, the biggest headlines the venue garnered came when the Rolling Stones played two nights to record a side of their Love You Live album in March 1977. This site will update to reflect the latest additions and changes to the schedule, so it's a . The other two were Canada Jam held August 26, 1978 and the punk and new wave themed Heatwave Festival held August 23, 1980. Originally published in Time Magazine. The CN Tower under construction. Thats how long it took RCMP officers to wake Keith Richards when they busted him for drugs at the Harbour Castle on February 28, 1977. [29] They played their first concert at the Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco on 16 June. The concert was sponsored by radio station CHUM, and was to welcome Lighthouse back from their performance on the Isle of Wight. Crowds in front of Old City Hall. View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. Photo by Barrie Davis / The Globe and Mail Originally published June 3, 1980. Acts ranged from rock to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and there was even the odd riot, as occurred during a Segarini/Teenage Head concert in 1980. The GLC turned off the laser show on H&S grounds), September 1, 1979 Zeppelinfeld, Nuremberg, GER (supported by Cheap Truck, AC/DC, Miriam Makeba, Scorpions, Steve Gibbons Band & Zanki & Band), September 10-11, 1979 Capitol Theater, Passaic, NJ, September 13-14 & 16-18, 1979 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, November 10-11, 1979 Brighton Centre, Brighton, ENG, November 16-17, 1979 New Bingley Hall, Stafford, ENG, November 30, 1979 Masonic Temple Auditorium, Detroit, MI, December 2, 1979 Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, PA, December 3, 1979 Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, OH, December 4, 1979 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, NY, December 6, 1979 Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland, OH, December 8, 1979 International Amphitheater, Chicago, IL, December 10-11, 1979 Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA, December 13, 1979 Capitol Centre, Washington DC, December 15, 1979 Coliseum, New Haven, CT, December 16, 1979 Boston Garden, Boston, MA, December 17, 1979 Capitol Centre, Washington DC, December 28, 1979 Hammersmith Odeon, London, ENG. Billed as The Cockroaches below opening act April Wine, the groups shows were their first in a club setting in over a decade and gained notoriety due to Keith Richardss drug bust at the Harbour Castle the week before (see #12 below) and the presence of Margaret Trudeau, who had just separated from the Prime Minister. The Who played two other shows in Newcastle without incident. [13] By the end of 1963, they had started to support major groups, including an opening slot for The Rolling Stones at St Mary's Hall, Putney on 22 December. Photo from the York University Libraries, Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections, Probably one of the most infamous concert events on the list, and one inspired entirely by a Canadian band. Located under offices rented by the Liberal Party, Crash n Burn was a weekend-only punk club that lasted for a few months in 1977 under the guidance of Diodes manager Ralph Alfonso. The pissed-off crowd threw bottles and expressed anger, police were called in, and the band basically ran away as soon as their set was over. Performances in the United Kingdom and Europe, as well as the band's first trips to North America. Manager Sandy Leblanc felt punk was a passing fad, believing the genre wouldnt last because it wasnt socially acceptable. David J Sherry 1 3:02 Neil Diamond Solitary Man High Quality Video & Sound Live Concert KarlStudios1 2. Menu. Ivy Gardens w/ Days On Parade, Friday Night Alchemy, & Shanias Stain. [10] After the death of Entwistle in 2002,[11] Townshend and Daltrey continued as the Who, releasing two new albums in 2006 and 2019 respectively and continued touring. These five concerts from Torontos past, spanning from 1957 to 2003, show Torontos evolution and importance when it comes to the history of popular music. Dates for 'Moving On!' February 2, 1973 Toronto, ON February 4, 1973 Penn State University Recreation Hall, University Park, PA February 7, 1973 Rochester Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY February 8, 1973 Music Hall, Cincinnati, OH February 9, 1973 Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, OH February 11, 1973 Felt Forum, New York City, NY (with JD Souther) [56] The only gig for the first half of 1973 was on 10 March at The Hague. Roxy Music, Ringo Starr and Stevie Wonder were also invited to perform but couldn't make it), October 10, 1973 Sporthal de Vliegermolen, Voorburg, NED, October 28, 1973 Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-trent, ENG, October 29, 1973 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, ENG, November 1-2, 1973 King's Hall, Manchester, ENG (supported by Kilburn & The High Roads), The Who North American Tour 1973 (supported by Lynyrd Skynyrd), November 20, 1973 Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA, November 22-23, 1973 LA Forum, Los Angeles, CA, November 25, 1973 Convention Center, Dallas, TX, November 29, 1973 International Amphitheater, Chicago, IL, December 3, 1973 Boston Garden, Boston, MA, December 4, 1973 Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA, December 6, 1973 Capitol Centre, Washington, MD, December 18-19 & 22-23, 1973 Edmonton Sundown, London, ENG, February 9, 1974 Palais des Grottes, Cambrai, FRA, February 10, 1974 Parc des Expositions, Paris, FRA, February 16, 1974 Le Stadium Municipale, Toulouse, FRA, February 17, 1974 Les Arnes, Poitiers, FRA, February 24, 1974 Sports Palais, Lyon, FRA, May 18, 1974 Charlton Athletic Football Ground, London, ENG, June 10-11 & 13-14, 1974 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, October 3-4, 1975 New Bingley Hall, Stafford, ENG, October 6-7, 1975 Belle Vue, King's Hall, Manchester, ENG, October 15-16, 1975 Apollo, Glasgow, SCOT, October 18-19, 1975 Granby Halls, Leicester, ENG, October 21 & 23-24, 1975 Wembley Arena, London, ENG, October 30-31, 1975 Philipshalle, Dsseldorf, GER, November 2-3, 1975 Messehalle, Stuttgart, GER, November 6-7, 1975 Friedrich Ebert Halle, Ludwigshafen, GER, The Who US Tour 1975 (supported by Toots & The Maytals), November 21, 1975 LSU Assembly Center, Baton Rouge, LA, November 23, 1975 Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, TN, November 25, 1975 MTSU Murphy Centre, Murfreesboro, TN, November 28, 1975 Coliseum, Greensboro, NC, November 30, 1975 University Assembly Hall, Bloomington, IN, December 1, 1975 Kansas City, MO (supported by Toots & The Maytals), December 2, 1975 Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Des Moines, IA (supported by Toots & The Maytals), December 4-5, 1975 Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL (supported by Toots & The Maytals), December 6, 1975 Pontiac Stadium, Pontiac, MI (supported by Toots & The Maytals), December 8, 1975 Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, OH (supported by Toots & The Maytals), December 9, 1975 Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland, OH (supported by Toots & The Maytals), December 10, 1975 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, NY (supported by Toots & The Maytals), December 11, 1975 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON (supported by Toots & The Maytals), December 13, 1975 Civic Center, Providence, RI (supported by Toots & The Maytals), December 14, 1975 Convention Center, Springfield, MA (supported by Toots & The Maytals), December 15, 1975 Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA (supported by Toots & The Maytals), December 21-23, 1975 Hammersmith Odeon, London, ENG, February 27, 1976 Hallenstadion, Zrich, SUI, February 28, 1976 Olympiahalle, Munich, GER, March 11, 1976 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY, March 13, 1976 Memorial Coliseum, Madison, WI, March 15, 1976 Myriad Gardens Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK, March 16, 1976 Convention Center, Fort Worth, TX, March 21, 1976 Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim, CA, March 24, 1976 Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR, March 25, 1976 Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, WA, March 27-28, 1976 Winterland, San Francisco, CA, March 30, 1976 McNichols Arena, Denver, CO, May 22, 1976 Parc des Exposition, Colmar, FRA, May 31, 1976 Charlton Athletic Football Ground, London, ENG (supported by Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Little Feat, Outlaws & Streetwalkers), June 5, 1976 Celtic Football Ground, Glasgow, SCOT (supported by Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Little Feat, Outlaws & Streetwalkers), June 12, 1976 Swansea City Football Ground, Swansea, WAL (supported by Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Little Feat, Outlaws & Streetwalkers), August 3-4, 1976 Capitol Center, Washington DC, August 7, 1976 Gator Bowl, Jacksonville, FL (supported by Black Oak Arkansas & Labelle), August 8, 1976 City Baseball Stadium, Miami, FL, October 6, 1976 Veterans Memorial Complex, Phoenix, AZ, October 7, 1976 Sports Arena, San Diego, CA, October 9-10, 1976 Oakland Stadium, Oakland, CA, October 13, 1976 Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR, October 14, 1976 Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, WA, October 17, 1976 Sports Arena, San Diego, CA, October 18, 1976 Winnipeg Arena, Winnipeg, MB, October 21, 1976 Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON, December 15, 1977 Kilburn Gaumont State, London, ENG, May 25, 1978 Shepperton Film Studios, London, ENG, May 12-13, 1979 Arenes de Frejus, Cannes, FRA, August 18, 1979 Wembley Stadium, London, ENG (supported by AC/DC, The Stranglers & Nils Lofgren. Now. The Strawberry Fields Festival was a rock music festival held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (formerly Mosport Park) in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, about 100 kilometers east of Toronto, between August 7 and the early morning hours of August 10, 1970. In 1957, he travelled from Toronto to Ottawa to Vancouver. ?, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, January 8, 1972 Harlow Tech Students Union, Harlow, ENG, January 22, 1972 Imperial College Great Hall, London, ENG, February 15-16, 1972 Main Point, Bryn Mawr, PA, February?, 1972 Waterloo Lutheran University, Waterloo, ON (3 nights), Fall/Spring, 1972 Lennie's On The Turnpike, West Peabody, MA, March 18, 1972 Royal Festival Hall, London, ENG, March 25, 1972 Belfry Hotel Mayfair Suite, Sutton Coldfield, ENG, May 7, 1972 Wigan, ENG (Bickershaw Festival, scheduled to play, but never did), October 28, 1972 Music Hall, Cleveland, OH, November 15, 1972 Whiskey A Go-Go, Hollywood, CA, ? "Brower Promotes Strawberry Field Pop Fest Into Winner", "RCMP spied on Lennon, Ono: declassified files". Gone but not forgotten, 1970s record shops at Yonge and Gould. In 1978, Moon died of a drug overdose,[6] and the band, backed with drummer Kenney Jones and keyboardist John "Rabbit" Bundrick, toured 1979 and 1980 supporting their album Who Are You. The concert earned them a world record for the loudest band, with concert volume registering 120 decibels. Among the lead attractions during this period was Stompin Tom Connors, whose May 1973 series of shows formed the basis of the film Across This Land. By the 1970s, it operated a recording studio which drew acts like Alice Cooper and Bob Seger. Show Price Tickets; Tuesday, January 17, 2023: BabyTron Velvet Underground: TicketNetwork. Sat 6:30pm. Events in Toronto. An ongoing (to date) 56-show symphonic concert tour of North America and the U.K., partially supporting their album, This page was last edited on 31 July 2022, at 16:13. [86] In late 1982, they toured the US as the First Farewell Tour, playing their final show in Toronto.[87]. 1970: 90 concerts: 1969: 75 concerts: 1968: 101 concerts: 1967: 160 concerts: 1966: 36 concerts: 1965: 4 concerts: 1962: 1 concert: 959 users have seen Pink . Why Did New Brunswick Pull The Plug On An Epic Rock Concert In August 1970? Forty US dollars were required to be shown to officials (at the Thousand Islands Bridge crossing checkpoint). 5 El Mocambo (464 Spadina Avenue) 6 Grossmans Tavern (379 Spadina Avenue) TOP UPCOMING CONCERTS IN Toronto, ON. Catch the Fun, Live in 2023! List of tours and performances by The Who, an English rock band, "The Who's Townshend Reveals the Story Behind Big Super Bowl Set", "Rock & Roll Tragedy: Why 11 Died at the Who's Cincinnati Concert", "The Who Announce U.S. 1970s Toronto might not have been a more entertaining place than the city we live in today, but it was dirtier, sleazier, and less sanitized in general. [41], The first live performance of Tommy was a press reception at Ronnie Scott's on 1 May 1969. Supported releases include ". Additional material from Keith Richards: The Biography by Victor Bockris (Toronto: Poseidon, 1992), Rock and Roll Toronto by John Goddard and Richard Crouse (Toronto: Doubleday, 1997), Treat Me Like Dirt by Liz Worth (Toronto: ECW, 2011), Trouble in the Camera Club by Don Pyle (Toronto: ECW, 2011), and the August 21, 1971 and September 27, 1976 editions of the Globe and Mail. [74] On 31 May, they headlined the "Who Put The Boot In" festival at The Valley in front of 60,000 fans. Toronto wasnt ready for baby boomers and their music, but it was coming. Photo via the Toronto Archives. Here's how Toronto looked in the 1970s. [58] They decided to play along to backing tapes as they had already done for "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again". Maple Leaf Gardens with the Odeon Theatre in the background, 1970. Townshend stopped the show, grabbed sound engineer Bob Pridden, who was controlling the mixing desk, and dragged him onstage, shouting obscenities at him. XiaoGuo Comedy @ Meridian Hall on Thu Jan 19, 2023. [62] A few shows later in Newcastle upon Tyne, the backing tapes to "5:15" came in late. Symphonic Tour", "The Who to Perform Tommy in Full on 2017 UK Tour", "Review: The Who Performs 'Quadrophenia' and More at Staples Center", My Generation / The Who Sings My Generation, The Who & Special Guests: Live at the Royal Albert Hall, 2001 The Concert for New York City appearance, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_The_Who_tours_and_performances&oldid=1101545692, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, The group becomes the Who (and for a short period, the High Numbers), performing strictly in England. When the Downchild Blues Band had a long run at Grossmans in the 1970s, one of its biggest fans was Second City comedian Dan Aykroyd. The English progressive rock band Yes has toured for five decades. Image from the Toronto Archives. However, lets dig a little and discover our own history. Grand Champion Steer, 1971. [75] This was followed by similar shows at Celtic Park, Glasgow and Swansea City Football Ground. Torontoist has been acquired by Daily Hive Toronto - Your City. It can be somewhat startling to find out that your hometown is of historical importance. When they reconvened in September to work on The Kids Are Alright, Townshend announced there would be no touring. Strawberry Fields was the first of three major music festivals held at Mosport Park Raceway, between 1970 and 1980. Names like Woodstock, Altamont, Haight Ashbury, and Monterey essentially dominate the lexicon. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Load 4 Larrys Hideaway (121 Carlton Street) 10 Horseshoe Tavern (370 Queen Street West) The Rolling Stones guitarist was disappointed that the police didnt match his vision of what a Mountie should look likeId have woken up a lot quicker if Id seen the red tunic and Smokey Bear hat. He was charged with intent to traffic heroin (due to the amount he had) and possession of cocaine. 7 Sam the Record Man/A&A (Yonge Street, north of Gould Street) Predict Your Future: Torontos Most Notable Psychics, Escape Manor Toronto Is Chock Full Of Puzzles & Axe Throwing, The Best Art Galleries In Toronto [2023 Guide], The Aga Khan Museum In Toronto Offers An Immersive Cultural Experience, Looking For The Best Steakhouse In Toronto? The Deezed Man Collective w/ Kia Rose & Jazz Cabbage. Strawberry Fields was the first of three major music festivals held at Mosport Park Raceway, between 1970 and 1980. [1] They continued to perform exclusively in Europe until their first American tour in 1967.[2]. [51], The Who starting touring the US in July 1971, just before Who's Next was released. during a Segarini/Teenage Head concert in 1980. [82] They played a number of other shows in the UK and Europe over summer, before beginning a tour of the US in September. In de-classified documents released in 2007 it was revealed in an RCMP report dated December 30, 1969, that the Canadian security service began spying on ex-Beatle John and Yoko after they announced their plans for the Peace Festival. Supported releases include, Various dates in the United Kingdom and three separate trips to North America; the group also performs its first opera house shows later in the year in support of, Opera house dates in Europe, as well as various dates and tours of the United Kingdom and the United States, supporting, One TV live special in the Netherlands early in the year, with tours of England and North America later in the year in support of, A tour of France, sporadic dates in England, and four shows in New York, supporting, Tours of Europe and North America supporting, Two tours of North America and sporadic dates in the United Kingdom and Europe, supporting, Two special performances in London filmed for, European warm-up dates and two tours of North America, supporting, Tour of the United Kingdom and an appearance on the German TV program, The band reunited for short performances at, Reunion tours of North America and England with drummer, The group reunites again for a charity show in, The band played as a five-piece for the first time since 1982, including two acoustic shows for the, Tours of the United States and England, the last charity date at the, Five shows in England early in the year marked the group's final performances with. This included lengthy coast-to-coast trips across the US, playing in large arenas and stadiums, and was the most extensive tour they had undertaken in five years. [39] They began rehearsing a live performance of the rock opera at Hanwell Community Centre on 1 April, where they worked out a running order that could be played live by the group. [22] The group's debts, caused by regular destruction of their musical gear, meant that they needed to spend most of the time touring. [80] The performances of "Baba O'Riley" and "Won't Get Fooled Again" were used in the finished film. [71], The Who began their "Greatest Rock and Roll Band In The World" tour on 3 October 1975, the same day that The Who By Numbers was released. Venue-wise, the decade was a transitional period: the Yorkville scene vanished and spots dropped along Yonge Street as Queen West slowly began to gain prominence. [6], Unlike in Canada, the "Strawberry Fields Festival" was promoted heavily in the U.S. as a three-day rock music festival with the slogan, "Love, Sun and Sound". Charity acoustic performance in New York and an appearance at, Tours of the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States, supporting. However, the shows were a disaster, with both groups getting mocked by the local press and the bands trashing their hotel rooms. The site was later demolished and replaced by an expanded Allan Gardens. Jan 14. The group were nervous about playing Quadrophenia after the British tour, especially Moon. Written by Derek Flack. January 30, 1970 Oakland Sports & Rec Building, Rochester Hills, MI March 11, 1970 Crisler Arena, Ann Arbor, MI (Earth Day) April 6, 1970 MSU Auditorium, East Lansing, MI May ?, 1970 Massey Hall, Toronto, ON July 17, 1970 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA (cancelled appearance supporting Blood, Sweat & Tears. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. So, for those Stones fanatics not heading south of the border, let's. In 1957, he travelled from Toronto to Ottawa to Vancouver. Users; Concerts; Bands; Venues; Locations; Photos . Its been an evolution. [76] The final date of the tour was in Toronto, Canada on 21 October, which was Moon's last public performance. This all-purpose outdoor concert facility was one of Ontario Places major successes when it opened in 1971. [7], Several thousand more young American music fans were turned back at the CanadaUS border by Canadian border agents. This is what Toronto looked like in the 1970s, The Toronto of the 1970s was, in the words of Anthony Astrachan, "a city that works.". After a 20-minute wait, Moon reappeared onstage, but after a few bars of "Magic Bus", collapsed again, and was immediately taken to hospital. He walked away with a one-year suspended sentence with requirements to continue a rehab program he had entered in New York, report periodically to a probation officer in Toronto, and play a benefit concert for the blind. The Toronto Archives. October 26, 1970 Trentham Gardens, Stoke-on-Trent, ENG October 27, 1970 University Of East Anglia, Norwich, ENG October 29, 1970 Hammersmith Palais, London, ENG November 5, 1970 Kinetic Circus, Birmingham, ENG November 21, 1970 Leeds University, Leeds, ENG November 28, 1970 Lanchester Polytechnic, Coventry, ENG Some footage of an early appearance at the Railway was later used for the film The Kids Are Alright. Approaching Yonge and Bloor (ca. "[48], The Who held a press conference on 13 January 1971, explaining that they would be giving a series of concerts at the Young Vic theatre, where they would develop the fictional elements of the proposed film along with the audience. [8] Following two reunion gigs in 1985 (for Live Aid) and 1988, the band toured in 1989 with an expanded line-up. If one could not show cash they were told they could not enter Canada. [5], When it was discovered that the primary focus of the event was not motorcycle racing but instead a rock music festival, the Attorney General of Ontario, Arthur Wishart, filed for an injunction to stop the festival from taking place citing health and public safety concerns. [12] The following February, they began a Monday night residency at the White Hart Hotel in Acton and also started playing regularly at the Oldfield Hotel in Greenford. During the 1970s, the population of the city continued to grow and surpassed that of Montreal by the end of the decade. Nathan Phillips Square in 1973. [16], On 24 November 1964, the Who began a Tuesday night residency at the Marquee, which established their national reputation. Arcade Fire / Beck Scotiabank Arena: Photo by cthompsonx. 1 Nimbus 9 (131 Hazelton Avenue, then 39 Hazelton Avenue) [21], They continued to gig continually around the UK through 1966, and underwent a second Scandinavian tour that October. [2], Without John and Yoko, Brower moved forward with plans to host a festival at Shediac, near Moncton, New Brunswick, named the "Strawberry Fields Festival". "The Day Led Zeppelin Was Booked to Play in Shediac, NB", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Strawberry_Fields_(Canadian_festival)&oldid=1053011439, This page was last edited on 1 November 2021, at 11:27. The original plan had been to play most of the album, but after the first gig at Stoke-on-Trent, the band dropped "The Dirty Jobs", "Is It In My Head" and "I've Had Enough" from the set. June 6, 1971 Electric Centre, Haarlem, NED (morning), June 6, 1971 Villa, Rotterdam, NED (afternoon), June 12, 1971 Festival Doelen, Rotterdam, NED, June 21, 1971 Erve Noordik, Almelo, NED (midday), June 21, 1971 AMVJ Basketball Hall, Rotterdam, NED (evening), June 26, 1971 Amsterdamse Bos, Amsterdam, NED (Amsterdam Free Concert with Pink Floyd & Pearls Before Swine), August?, 1971 Washington Park, Chicago, IL (Summer of Stars), August 29, 1971 Roundhouse, London, ENG (Benefit concert for Oz, with Curved Air, National Head Band & Linda Peters), September 18, 1971 Kennington Oval Cricket Ground, London, ENG (Goodbye Summer Concert with The Who, The Faces, Lindisfarne, Quintessence, Mott The Hoople, Cochise, The Greaseband, Atomic Rooster & Eugene Wallace - over 31,000 people attended this charity concert in aid of the Bangladesh Relief Fund), September 21, 1971 London, ENG (UK TV "Old Grey Whistle Test" with Leslie Duncan), November?, 1971 Padgate College, Warrington, ENG (with Linda Lewis), November 23, 1971 Free Trade Hall, Manchester, ENG, November 26, 1971 Rainbow, London, ENG (with The Family and Terry Reid), ? [4] Their fifth album, Who's Next followed a series of free concerts at the Young Vic, London. It was intended to be used for The Kids Are Alright but almost none of the footage appeared in the final cut. Venue-wise, the decade was a transitional period:. The other two were Canada Jam held August 26, 1978 and the punk and new wave themed Heatwave Festival held August 23, 1980. And just as Toronto experienced a building boommost notably in the rise of concrete apartment structures, downtown office towers, and the construction of the CN Towerurban planners held little regard for historic structures, knocking down such iconic buildings as the Temple Building, the original Toronto Star Building, the Mercer Reformatory and many more. Image from the Toronto Archives. Following the improv troupes performances, Aykroyd dropped by the bluesy bar and occasionally blew on the harmonica even though at the time, according to Downchild singer Richard Hock Walsh, he couldnt play harmonica to save his life. Aykroyd later cited Downchilds album Straight Up as an inspiration for the Blues Brothers. [42] On 17 August, the Who appeared at the Woodstock festival, having been delayed from the previous evening after the show ran late. [3] Again, local politicians intervened and revoked various permits so Brower shifted the location back to Mosport Park in Ontario only this time he thinly disguised the event as a championship motorcycle race featuring "some contemporary entertainment". [78] The only concert played that year was a closed show at the Gaumont State Cinema, Kilburn on 15 December. 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