Ever seen Heart in concert?

[IMMusicRulz]

As a devout Heart fan, I decided to ask this simply because I posted a similar thread about Kansas.

My parents actually think they saw Heart in concert. I know my mom saw Rush in 1976, and she told me that Blue Oyster Cult, REO Speedwagon, and Heart were also on the same bill. I am a little jealous that my mom saw Heart in concert.

Heart had some very good bass players in Steve Fossen and Mark Andes. They were a very compelling live act (but wasn’t every rock band a compelling live act in those days?)

But if you have seen Heart in concert please let me know. There’s actually a clip of Heart performing at the California Jam concert on YouTube. You’ll have to find it…

 

[TN WOODMAN]

Mid 70s was my gateway into live music. Saw all those bands mentioned and many others many times. Yes, it was a glorious time to be alive and a music lover .

 

[denhou1974]

Twice. Maybe 8 years ago then again about 4 years ago. First show was amazing. Drummer was awesome. Lead gtr could tighten up. Ann and Nancy were killing it!.

Second show was good but not like the first. They seemed to be phoning it in at times. I would go see them again.

 

[bholder]

Yes, would have been around '88 after my ex left. Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Great show.

 

[Hummergeist]

Yes, twice in London. Once was a long time ago, and the other was a VERY long time ago. The earlier gig was the best of the two, before they went 'MTV'.

 

[feterpatch]

Saw them many years ago. '78 or '79...

 

[StevieMac]

They were my first concert in August 1978.

 

[Hot Rats]

I saw them in '87 and '90 for sure. Probably more though.

 

[two fingers]

Ann is still touring with a killer band.

 

[Killing Floor]

Several times. They were friggin great live.
Funny story I saw them at a Six Flags and Howard Leese was strutting on front stage and slipped right off onto the pavement. He was playing a lead and you could hear the boing of the guitar splatting. Couple seconds later he’s back upright with another guitar strutting back to the left. Pro. And hilarious.

They have some great songs. And Wilson’s voice was just bomber.

 

[bholder]

Ann is still touring with a killer band.

Nancy's got one, too.

 

[60bass]

Saw them in Phoenix, AZ 1980 Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Bébé Le Strange tour. The show was good but it was obvious Heart had become the Ann and Nancy show. IMO there was always something missing after Roger left the group. They were still good though. Just different.

The other take away I remember from the show were the long lines of guitars both current and vintage on the sides of the stage. The vast majority of which were not used during the show. I remember thinking "is this concert or a showing off of how many guitars they all owned ?

 

[rtav]

I saw Heart on my 16th birthday, May 8, 1980, at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium.

I was smashed against the rail separating the Wilson Sisters from myself and thousands of other “eager” male fans.

But I was directly in front of Nancy Wilson.

Happy 16th birthday to me…

 

[Ggaa]

In Austin, '86 I think. Eddie Money opened. He wasn't in top form....

 

[jonesn4bass]

Bad Animals was the first concert I ever saw. Denny Carmasi was a family friend. They made a huge impression on me as a youth!

 

[BassFishingInAmerica]

Still have my ticket from 1981.
60,000 people for an all day concert. $12.50.
Heart, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, UFO and Firefall.

 

[B Dax]

I saw them way back on the Bebe Le Strange tour. I didn’t care for that album as much as those before it and even some that came later, but they were definitely a rocking band back then.

 

[Sue Haseltine]

I have been to their concerts about 20 times starting back in the 70’s thru just a few years ago. Obviously, a fan! To me it’s always been about Ann’s voice and she is one of the few singers that live is just incredibly good. Through all the different bands member changes through the years, they have always put on a great show and are very talented musicians!

 

[Benj-jammin]

Still have my ticket from 1981.
60,000 people for an all day concert. $12.50.
Heart, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, UFO and Firefall.
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I saved most of my "vintage" tickets as well, Bass. Always great when they're fully intact!

 

[2groggy]

About 1980 or '81 at Toronto's CNE grandstand - Nash the Slash, J. Geils Band, Heart and The Who.