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Youngie
Not sure if this is the show being referred to in the opening post?:
EDIT: This must be the show. The only show performed by the Stones in San Diego in 1981 (at the Jack Murphy Stadium on 7th October '81).
The Rolling Stones American Tour 1981
That was freakin awesome,BIG TIME flashback (chills) with the news coverage and all
I knew I did not pay more than 20 bucks but 15 bucks a pop Great times.
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I talked to a woman who saw Thorogood and Geils as the openers who said, "I couldn't WAIT for the Stones to come out." She thought those two openers were dull as dishwater. But that's one woman's opinion.
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I was 19 with no fear at that time lots of teqilla and tie/thaiand loving it.here are a few shots of that day,kodak 110 pocket camera
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Youngie
Not San Diego but here's George Thorogood opening for The Stones Hampton Coliseum Dec 18 1981. Last song of his set.
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I talked to a woman who saw Thorogood and Geils as the openers who said, "I couldn't WAIT for the Stones to come out." She thought those two openers were dull as dishwater. But that's one woman's opinion.
That is a fair assessment because as I remember (and barely with one eye open), both acts were really not stoking the interest of the attendees. People were walking around down on the field coming and going at ease. I myself being a huge J. Geils fan, consider their performance to be average, then again J. Geils is not a good stadium band at all.
It should be noted that as with any Stones show, as most here already know, the anticipation of the arrival of the Stones minimizes ANY opening act. It is very hard to get into any warmup group while awaiting the big show. Plus, I really believe the opening acts play with lower volumes to control the vibe. Add in the confined stage areas to work in.
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Lonesome George was as expected he was on and had many hits prior, J Geils was OK and a little boring imo not that good. but at that time J Geils really did not have any major hits under their belt so you really had to be a fan of them to really apreciate them.it was not until MTV came on that J Geils hit it big a couple years later.
It's weird sometimes (opinions) like when I saw Sammy Hager open for Boston in 2/79 on Bostons 2nd tour Boston was boring even though they had mega hits and sound imo Sammy rocked the house and blew away the headliner.
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Youngie
Not San Diego but here's George Thorogood opening for The Stones Hampton Coliseum Dec 18 1981. Last song of his set.
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Youngie
Not San Diego but here's George Thorogood opening for The Stones Hampton Coliseum Dec 18 1981. Last song of his set.
Is that Ian Stewart on the piano at about 5:45?