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So much for last show at the Spectrum...

PJlivePJlive Posts: 469
edited January 2010 in The Porch
The Spectrum's last show was Pearl Jam on Oct. 31.

Right?

Not quite.

Comcast-Spectacor chairman Ed Snider staged one last blow-out Saturday night with a spectacular cocktail party that filled the floor of the doomed arena. Ice sculptures, some bearing raw bars laden with jumbo shrimp, crab claws, and oysters, dotted the room, which was draped off from the seating area by white fabric.

The guest roster was a mix of sports alums and front-office folks, power players (Steve Cozen, Ron Rubin, Bart Blatstein), and broadcasters (Al Morganti, Keith Jones, Steve Coates, Ron Burke, Michael Barkann) -- some of whom, like concert promoter Larry Magid, were even around when The House That Ed Built opened in September 1967. Hence, the rare bottle of 1967 Château Lafite Rothschild that was cracked open.

A spotlight shined on a full-size ice sculpture of singer Kate Smith as Flyers alums Bernie Parent and Bob Clarke carried the Stanley Cup (on loan from the Penguins) and led a line of about 10 Broad Street Bullies teammates to greet Snider. Queen's "We Are the Champions" played. Jerry Blavat spun records during the breaks.

After Snider's welcoming remarks -- and a duet of "God Bless America" featuring a recorded Smith with a live Lauren Hart -- he pointed to a curtain. It opened to reveal the evening's headliner: Earth, Wind and Fire, whose second set was followed by a performance by Elvis interpreter Johnny Seaton.

(There's the answer to the trivia question: "What was the last musical act to perform at the Spectrum?")

Snider's children presented their father with the framed blueprints of the building, bearing an Ayn Rand quote, and staff suprised him with a tribute video set to Bruce Springsteen's "The Wrecking Ball."

The building will come down in the spring to make way for an entertainment complex called Philly Live.
9/1-9/2/2000 - Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
4/28/2003 - The Spectrum, Phila, PA
5/3/2003 - Bryce Jordan Center, State College, PA
7/5-7/6/2003 - Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
7/13/2003 - Hershey Park, Hershey, PA
10/1/2004 - Sovereign Center, Reading, PA
9/1/2005 - Gorge, George, WA
10/03/2005 - Wachovia Center, Phila, PA
5/27-5/28/2006 - Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
6/16/2008 - Columbia, SC
6/19-6/20/2008 - Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
6/24-6/25 - Madison Square Garden
10/28-10/31/2008 - The Spectrum, Phila, PA
9/22/2012 - MidTown, Atlanta, GA
10/21-10/22 - Wells Fargo Center, Phila, PA
10/30/2013 - Charlotte, NC
04/21/2016 - Columbia, SC
......
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  • foofan1990foofan1990 Posts: 139
    That doesn't count, private party for Snider and friends.
  • PJlivePJlive Posts: 469
    How you going to say it doesn't count.Earth Wind and Fire was the last band on that stage..
    9/1-9/2/2000 - Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
    4/28/2003 - The Spectrum, Phila, PA
    5/3/2003 - Bryce Jordan Center, State College, PA
    7/5-7/6/2003 - Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
    7/13/2003 - Hershey Park, Hershey, PA
    10/1/2004 - Sovereign Center, Reading, PA
    9/1/2005 - Gorge, George, WA
    10/03/2005 - Wachovia Center, Phila, PA
    5/27-5/28/2006 - Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
    6/16/2008 - Columbia, SC
    6/19-6/20/2008 - Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
    6/24-6/25 - Madison Square Garden
    10/28-10/31/2008 - The Spectrum, Phila, PA
    9/22/2012 - MidTown, Atlanta, GA
    10/21-10/22 - Wells Fargo Center, Phila, PA
    10/30/2013 - Charlotte, NC
    04/21/2016 - Columbia, SC
    ......
  • jets521jets521 Posts: 804
    when the hell will this boot be available!?!?!?!
    Wachovia Center, Philadelphia - 10/3/05
    Tweeter Center, Camden - 5/27/06
    Verizon Center, Wash. DC - 5/30/06
    Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN - 6/14/08
    Madison Square Garden, NYC - 6/19/08
    Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/28/09
    Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/30/09
    Spectrum, Philadelphia - 10/31/09
    Madison Square Garden, NYC - 5/21/10
    Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 10/21/13
    1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore - 10/27/13
    Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia - 4/28/16
    Enterprise Center, Saint Louis - 9/18/22
  • foofan1990foofan1990 Posts: 139
    PJlive wrote:
    How you going to say it doesn't count.Earth Wind and Fire was the last band on that stage..

    Because it doesn't it wasn't a real show it was a private event hosted by Snider, were tickets sold for this "show"? No. All this means is that PJ wasn't last on the stage but the last concert at the Spectrum remains October 31st 2009. It's definitely not an FU to the band.
  • Cliffy6745Cliffy6745 Posts: 33,734
    Seriously? You are getting worked up about the owner of the building and both teams that played in it having a private party for family and friends with musical entertainment? Not to mention this was a huge project for him over 40 years ago and his pride and joy.
  • RGarabed21RGarabed21 Posts: 467
    I actually go see Earth Wind and Fire every year with my mom, its her favorite group and they put on a hell of a show. So in that respect Im OK with them being the last group to play there.

    On the other hand i love PJ so i agree this is bullshit :lol:
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    Philly 2 - 10/28/09 Philly 3 - 10/30/09
    Philly 4 - 10/31/09
    Boston 1 - 05/17/10
    PruCenter - 05/18/10
    MSG 1 - 05/20/10
    MSG 2 - 05/21/10
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  • goldrushgoldrush Posts: 7,484
    Seriously!? The PJ Philly boots aren't even out yet and already they're completely worthless!

    Kufala can cancel production now, nobody will want them any more! :lol:
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  • theserialthrillatheserialthrilla Posts: 15,760
    goldrush wrote:
    Seriously!? The PJ Philly boots aren't even out yet and already they're completely worthless!

    Kufala can cancel production now, nobody will want them any more! :lol:

    err please can i still have one if its ok.
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  • youngsteryoungster Posts: 6,576
    Once PJ catches wind of this they won't even release the boots....


    Oh wait......
    He who forgets will be destined to remember.

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  • jamminpearlsjamminpearls Posts: 7,078
    cropduster82 wrote:
    Once PJ catches wind of this they won't even release the boots....


    Oh wait......
    I guess they should play there 1 more night then to make it official again.
    Go Birds!!!!
  • helplessdancerhelplessdancer Posts: 5,272
    PJlive wrote:
    Them fucking bastards....

    ugh 2 u 2

    live and let live
  • YieldToNothingYieldToNothing Posts: 3,667
    jets521 wrote:
    when the hell will this boot be available!?!?!?!

    win.
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
  • FahkaFahka Posts: 3,187
    Pearl jam was the last band to play the spectrum in my mind.... the last to rock the holy hell out of it anyways :)
  • YoullseeDragonsYoullseeDragons Posts: 2,144
    I agree, this does not count as a "Concert". This was a performance for an Ed Snider party. There were other events like hockey and basketball games played by local radio contest winners, I don't think the 76ers and Flyers are pissed about that. I can still say that Pearl Jam was the last concert at the Spectrum and I was there! :D
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,967
    (((( yawn )))) :yawn:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • The JugglerThe Juggler Posts: 48,613
    the OP has to be kidding. if not, he just doesn't understand life.
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  • hopethatuchokehopethatuchoke Posts: 2,927
    PJlive wrote:
    Them fucking bastards had Earth Wind and Fire there last night....This is complete bullshit....Way to say Fuck you to the band.....

    And this affects you personally how?
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    i hadn't noticed this thread till now...hate to disappoint you guys even more, but i got a friend in the music business and he told me last night that this guy is gonna perform for the Ed Snider's grandchildren at the spectrum...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP3tXOcP_IY

    they're also trying to land

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zXiClnK8oE

    it's gonna be a hell of a show!
  • TM124003TM124003 Posts: 4
    Well actually wasn't the Elvis impersonator really the last act to play the Spectrum? :thumbdown:

    "After Snider's welcoming remarks -- and a duet of "God Bless America" featuring a recorded Smith with a live Lauren Hart -- he pointed to a curtain. It opened to reveal the evening's headliner: Earth, Wind and Fire, whose second set was followed by a performance by Elvis interpreter Johnny Seaton."
  • Mcam55Mcam55 Posts: 1,407
    I heard a janitor hummed a Beatles song as he cleaned up the stage after the private event so technically he was the last to perform @ the spectrum.
  • youngsteryoungster Posts: 6,576
    Mcam55 wrote:
    I heard a janitor hummed a Beatles song as he cleaned up the stage after the private event so technically he was the last to perform @ the spectrum.


    :lol::lol::lol:
    He who forgets will be destined to remember.

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    5/17/10 Boston, 10/15/13 Worcester, 10/16/13 Worcester, 10/25/13 Hartford
    8/5/16 Fenway, 8/7/16 Fenway
    EV Solo: 6/16/11 Boston, 6/18/11 Hartford,
  • DrEthanPowellDrEthanPowell Posts: 19
    The reason the boots aren't out yet is they're making a dvd from the shows and they're probably going to release it as a set.
    Thank you for sharing this journey.
  • hopethatuchokehopethatuchoke Posts: 2,927
    DrEthanPowell wrote:
    The reason the boots aren't out yet is they're making a dvd from the shows and they're probably going to release it as a set.
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 91,535
    Mcam55 wrote:
    I heard a janitor hummed a Beatles song as he cleaned up the stage after the private event so technically he was the last to perform @ the spectrum.

    Did anybody tape that or shot some footage of the janitor humming? And to what Beatles tune? That footage would rank in a lot of dough on eBay!
  • DeLukinDeLukin Posts: 2,757
    PJlive wrote:
    ...the Stanley Cup (on loan from the Penguins).
    Haha, awesome. I want a boot of THAT phone call...
    I smile, but who am I kidding...
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