Tag America
Former Members of the Byrds Win Victory With Unfamiliar Audience
bo Bob Drzewiczewski, Rutland Daily Herald, June 28, 1979
Reunions are often uncomfortable nostalgic affairs that remind people of their age, economic shortcomings or expanding waistlines.
Musical regroupings are …
The Frequent and Familiar Radio Tunes Make ‘America’ Concert Crowd-Pleaser
by Bob Drzewiczewski, Rutland Daily Herald, June 19, 1978
Bless the almighty hit single (45 rpm) record and its frequent play on AM radio waves; it creates concert heroes.…
America rediscovers itself; their music shows it
by Steve Grandin, The Saratogian
An incredible lightning storm, blowing rain and even a temporary power blackout failed to dim a fantastic show by America, Captain and Tennille, and John Sebastian at the …
10,000 At SPAC Hear America
by Scott L. Powers, The Times Record, August 27, 1975
For somebody who grew up in the 1960s, it seems almost sacrilege for John Sebastian to have to be a lead-in act for America.
But …
(editor’s note – no ex post facto proof)
The Times Record, June 28, 1974
‘America’ Concert ‘Nice Listening’
by Lee Coleman, The Post-Star, August 15, 1973
The moon and 16,500 rock music lovers welcomed “America” to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center Monday night.
The crisp, clear, moonlit night was perfect for sitting on …