SPIRIT / THE KINKS / BONZO DOG BAND

Oct 18, 1969 (54 years ago)

Fillmore East     New York, New York, United States

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Concert Details


Date:
Saturday, October 18, 1969
Venue:
Fillmore East
Location:
New York, New York, United States
Notes:

Ticket Prices: Orch $5.00, Rear Orch $4.00, Mezz $3.00

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Rock's In My Head Apr 21, 2018

Oct 18: SPIRIT/THE KinKs/BONZO DOG BAND @ FILLMORE EAST The KinKs was one of my favorite bands from the early British Invasion days. They had not played live in the USA in quite some time so this show scheduled for October 18 at FILLMORE EAST was a “must see” for me. From the very first time I heard YOU REALLY GOT ME on my small transistor radio I knew these guys were different. We even played that tune with THE TRIANGLE my doomed band of yesteryear. So when the opportunity to see The KinKs live became a reality I jumped at the chance. The Bonzo Dog Band opened the show. While the crowd waited for their "hit" URBAN SPACEMAN, we were treated to some of the best comedy, music, and visuals I had ever seen (in my limited experience). Just sheer joy, I laughed hysterically throughout their entire set. The singer pretending he was urinating on the light show, the silly hats they wore, the large eyeglasses, and hundreds of props. They were GREAT. Needless to say I purchased two Bonzo albums the next week.Then the amazing KinKs were introduced. Even though it was a short set and one without their pianist who as Ray Davies said, "cracked his skull” so Ray played piano for a few tunes. Overall, it was a fabulous set. Upon leaving the show I remember thinking, ahhh The KinKs and The Who, two of my favorite bands, all I need is The Stones and The Beatles. BTW SPIRIT, the headliners, hit the stage after The Kinks and were decent but Randy California is NOT Raymond Douglas Davies by any stretch of the imagination. So tonight it was The KinKs.

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