After 11 years on the road, the professionalism of the group was rather apparent. After a quick kick to the can myself, I returned in time to catch their opening effects,which was an amplified version of that dreadful creature's scream, "Godzilla!" Then BOC pumped out the mind blowing tune "Dr. But upon his return, he told me Riot sounded better echoing off the porcelain fixtures in the restrooms.Īfter about a 20 minute break, the lights went out for the second time to provide the necessary theatrical introduction for the much sought Blue Oyster Cult. No explanation of this absence is necessary, just figure that after about six BV's and Coke one experiences a particular call to nature. The lead vocalist asked the crowd, You gotta help me motivate!" This reviewer can understand a cry for help.ĭuring Riot's repertoire, Bill had to leave for a minute. They put out a tune that would knock your socks off, but the crowd was not too pleased, as they chanted for Blue Oyster Cult at the end of every song Riot did. Riot was experiencing several problems, the major of which being electrical feedback, and just plain disorganization. But first they had to suffer, and suffer they did through the backup band, Riot. A crowd of 2,023 (official gate count) meandered in to get a glimpse of these 11 year veterans of R/R. The turnout for the concert was rather disappointing. Well, after a few of these concoctions, we were ready for the show. I ordered up a couple of Cokes and made my way back to our seats, where BV was soon mixed in and consumed without hesitation. Armed with a pint of Black Velvet and our good looks, we made our way past the watchful eyes of the law. Bill Coffee went along because he didn 't have anything better to do. Well, to make a long story short, I won the tickets and was soon on my way via Subaru to the Metra. I figured what the hell, I might as well give it a try. I was sitting home last Monday night, trying my hand at cooking a few hamburgers, when John Albright, illustrious jock of the Y-93 airwaves, stated that he would take caller number five to win a pair of tickets to the Blue Oyster Cult concert at the Metra. "At the rear door of this establishment, in the year of our Lord 19 whatever, one Michael Singleton" etc etc. I believe Allen and Dory still frequent that place. poor Singleton making a wrong turn and ending up in the alley in all those trash cans. if i'd had to drain a lizard, I'd have just had a soggy bum that night. never once got sick, but was absolutely hallucinating and NAILED TO THE CHAIR. that was the HIGHEST I ever got on alcohol. I mean he never ACTUALLY got hold of one I don't think. he would get this gleam in his eye and just make a lunge. I spent the entire evening trying to prevent Bieser (I had him working for See Factor at the time) from grabbing Mrs. the most Hallucienogenic drunk I've ever been. I remember this party VERY well as we had pitchers of Marguritas that I swear had Mescaline or Acid in them. The Band sprang for a crew party at Mexican Gardens (Lanier's fave mex food in Greenwich Village) and proceeded to Allentown. On the 13th we had - and I quote - "Big Day Off". "Beatles song" possibly "I want you/She's so heavy".OD'd on Life Itself - this was a surprise for me, and they played it differently than on the record.Born to be Wild - with Eric Bloom riding a motorcycle on the stage.This was one of the best songs of the night. Astronomy - Buck's guitar extended guitar solo and the light show got everyone in the audience to sit down on their chairs.Cities on Flame - with an intro by Albert Bouchard talking about how the New York AM radio station WABC would play this song, but never play any other cult song.Dominance and Submission - with the prerequisite audience participation yelling "DOMINANCE" to Eric's "Submission".Here are the songs that I remember, but not in any real order. They opened with Dominance and Submission. They were annoying and I wanted them finish their set quickly, so BOC could come on.īOC's walk-on music was from an old Godzilla movie. It's not the best way to enjoy a show, but it's the only way to see the band. As soon as the concert started everyone stands on the chairs. Plywood is put down on top of the ice and metal folding chairs were set up in rows. My memory may be a little off since this was 31 years ago.Ĭoncerts at Nassau Coliseum during hockey season are challenging for the audience on the main floor.
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