The Concert Room
By Bob Hill
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Episodes: 36
Description
The legendary Philadelphia Spectrum Arena- America's Showplace!
A podcast session about the Philadelphia Spectrum Concerts! From 1967-2009, the Spectrum held and hosted close to 1500 concerts and shows. The Stones, Springsteen, Billy Joel, Zeppelin and the Dead. We will delve in to the performances, recordings and memories. Featuring perspectives from your host Bob Hill and guests, including national and local photographers, the radio, print and media who covered the shows and performers, Spectrum personnel who worked in promotions and the crews... and of course the fans sharing their experiences. Spotlights of bands and performances on the Spectrum stage featuring recordings and archival information. Hit the House Lights and let's rock!
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The Concert Room features Thin Lizzy in the Tower Theater - “Jailbreak” October 20 1977!
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May 27, 2026 |
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The Concert Room welcomes back Journalist Chuck Darrow! Celebrating the Spirit of '76 concerts!
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May 08, 2026 |
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The Concert Room celebrates David Bowie and his legendary 70's decade with "Heroes" live on the Spectrum stage, April 28, 1978
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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The Concert Room welcomes Photographer Paul Simeone to the show! The legends of Rock!
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Phish live at the Spectrum "Down with Disease" December 2, 1997!
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Aerosmith rocks The Tower Theater, March 26, 1978 - the set opener "Rats in the Cellar" and a stellar performance of "Seasons of Wither"
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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The Concert Room welcomes Author Russ DiBella - Tales from behind the backstage curtain and inside the world of concerts!
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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The Concert Room welcomes back Ike Richman as we go inside the closing events and celebrations during the Spectrum's final season!
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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The Grateful Dead Live at the Spectrum, dedicated to Bob Weir! Hell in a Bucket and Sugar Magnolia- October 19 and 20, 1989
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Jethro Tull rocks the Tower Theater on the Crest of a Knave tour! Songs from the Wood and Living in the Past – November 25, 1987
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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The Hooters! Celebrating the local legendary Philly band with two performances!
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Dec 13, 2025 |
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The Spectrum Concert Experience and inside tales featuring Photographer Stephen Hightower!
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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The Closing Events - A celebration end of the Spectrum and Pearl Jam on the final night! Alive and Rockin' in the Free World - 10/31/2009
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Nov 15, 2025 |
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The Concert Room celebrates the life of legendary Philly DJ, Pierre Robert! "Ramble on Rose" by the Grateful Dead at JFK Stadium 07/07/1989
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band rock The Spectrum! Thunder Road 8-19-1978
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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The Concert Room welcomes Dennis Parrish to the show! The early days Philly Concert Experience!
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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The Who Live at The Spectrum - I Can't Explain 12-4-1973
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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The Concert Room celebrates Billy Joel - Captain Jack live at Sigma Sound Studios 1972 and Vienna live at the Spectrum in 1986!
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers live at the Spectrum - I Need to Know & Don't Do Me Like That 7-9-1980
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Dokken live at the Spectrum - In My Dreams 11/10/1987
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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YES live in the round at the Spectrum - Roundabout June 21, 1979
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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The Concert Room remembers Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath Symptom of the Universe live in Asbury Park, NJ
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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The Concert Room celebrates Ozzy Osbourne - Flying High Again 1989 live at The Tower
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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The Concert Room celebrates Live Aid- with veteran Journalist Chuck Darrow!
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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The Spectrum Concert experience featuring Ike Richman- inside the world of concert Promotions!
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Van Halen Live at the Spectrum- On Fire 7/21/1981
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May 31, 2025 |
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The Concert experience featuring veteran music and entertainment journalist Chuck Darrow!
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May 31, 2025 |
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Tales from the Spectrum Photo Pit with Rich Fuscia- inside the world of rock photography!
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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The Spectrum concert experience and tales from the inside with Ed Majewski
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Genesis Dodo/Lurker Live at the Spectrum - 11-26-1983
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Genesis Live at the Spectrum ABACAB 11-26-1983
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Rush Live at the Spectrum Subdivisions 4-16-1986
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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The Doors Live at the Spectrum - Light My Fire 5-1-1970
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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Humble Pie Live at the Spectrum - Four Day Creep - 03-15-1975
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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The Grateful Dead Live at the Spectrum - Cumberland Blues 9-21-1972
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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The Rolling Stones Live at the Spectrum- Gimme Shelter 7/21/1972
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Oct 28, 2024 |