On this day in 1955, Elvis Presley performed three shows at Fort Homer Hesterly Armory in Tampa, Florida, (2 matinee and 1 evening). A full scale riot broke out after the show when Elvis announced to the 14,000 strong crowd, Girls, Ill see you backstage. Fans chased Elvis into the dressing room tearing off his clothes and shoes. Other acts who appeared here include Tom Jones, The Animals, James Brown, Buddy Holly, Pink Floyd, Johnny Cash and the Doors. (NOTE: I had to think about this statement but then I realized these acts appeared at that venue but not on the same show. They came later.) Also in 1964, Country singer Jim Reeves was killed in a plane crash when the single engine aircraft flying from Arkansas to Nashville crashed in thick fog. 40 year- old Reeves was one of the first country singers to cross-over into the pop market. with his 1960 US No.2 single Hell Have To Go, and 1966 UK No.1 single Distant Drums. Also in 1980, During An Eagles concert at Long Beach, California, tempers boiled over between Glen Frey and Don Felder, who spent the entire show describing to each other the beating each planned to administer backstage. Only three more songs until I kick your ass, pal, Frey told Felder. The group’s next album was mixed by Frey and Felder on opposite coasts after the two decided they couldnt bear to be in the same state, let alone the same studio.
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:31:08 +0000
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