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Throwback Concert: Aerosmith at New Haven Coliseum 1982

Throwback Concert: Aerosmith at New Haven Coliseum 1982

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1982!

That year 99.1 PLR presented Aerosmith at New Haven Coliseum. In 1982 Aerosmith hit the road to support their seventh studio album, “Rock in a Hard Place,” the first and only album to not feature lead guitarist Joe Perry. Rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford did not appear on the album as well. Despite all of this, Aerosmith carried on with replacements to join original members Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer.

Today we look back at Aerosmith’s 1982 show in New Haven…

 

Aerosmith

Tour: Rock in a Hard Place

Special Guests: Pat Travers Band and Rose Tattoo

Tuesday November 9, 1982

New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Ticket Price: $11.50

Band Lineup: Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Jimmy Crespo, Rick Dufay

Setlist*

  1. Back in the Saddle
  2. Big Ten Inch Record (Bull Moose Jackson cover)
  3. Three Mile Smile
  4. Reefer Head Woman
  5. Lord of the Thighs
  6. Bolivian Ragamuffin
  7. Lick and a Promise
  8. Jig Is Up
  9. Jailbait
  10. Mama Kin
  11. Sweet Emotion
  12. Dream On
  13. Rock in a Hard Place (Cheshire Cat)
  14. Lightning Strikes
  15. Walk This Way
  16. Same Old Song and Dance
  17. Milk Cow Blues (Kokomo Arnold cover)
  18. Toys in the Attic
  19. The Train Kept A-Rollin’ (Tiny Bradshaw cover)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Ticket stub courtesy of Michael Kirven

 

Check out these live clips of Aerosmith in 1982

 

50 Years, 50 Albums 1982: Iron Maiden ‘The Number Of The Beast’

50 Years, 50 Albums 1982: Iron Maiden ‘The Number Of The Beast’

The third album from Iron Maiden The Number of the Beast was their breakthrough album in 1982 featuring new lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson. Released just a year after Killers, Beast showed the writing skills of Bruce and of course his vocal talents. Dickinson didn’t get the writing credits on the album due to his obligations with former band Samson, none the less it received critical and commercial success putting the band at the top of the early Heavy Metal scene so much so that radio stations at the time only played Maiden at night! Things have changed since 1982. At this time, we welcome Iron Maiden’s The Number of the Beast to the WPLR Hall of Fame.

Learn more about the album:

The Story Behind Number Of The Beast By Iron Maiden

38 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Unleash The Number of the Beast

How Iron Maiden Made The Number Of The Beast

Essential video:

Listen to the album:

PODCAST – Thursday, February 25: Could Chaz And AJ Teach Drivers Ed; Jimmy Koplik; CT’s New 4D Theater

PODCAST – Thursday, February 25: Could Chaz And AJ Teach Drivers Ed; Jimmy Koplik; CT’s New 4D Theater

Brandon Dufour of The Next Street driving school was on to let the Tribe know they are looking to hire 40 driving instructors, and then gave Chaz and AJ a test to see if they might qualify. (0:00)

Jimmy Koplik from Live Nation was on with encouraging news about summer concerts in Connecticut, and to unveil the official name of Bridgeport’s amphitheater. Then the Tribe called in for stories from their favorite shows, including the time KISS blew out all the lights. (7:40)

Tina from the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk was on to talk about the new 4D movie theater, and Chaz and AJ tried to brainstorm some ideas for movies they could show. (29:21)

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The Local Bands Show 02/28/21

The Local Bands Show 02/28/21

Join Rick Allison and Frank Critelli every Sunday at 10pm for “The Local Bands Show” on 99.1 PLR!

Send your original music to [email protected] or The Local Bands Show, 70 Quarry Dock Road, Branford, CT 06405

Check out the bands that will be featured this Sunday….

  • Carl Franklin – Waiting For The Summer To Come
  • American Elm – February
  • The Meadows Brothers – Keep The Wheels Rollin
  • Terri & Rob Duo – Dharma Bum
  • Green Light – The Days
  • Jeff Cannata – Juliette
  • The Last Rhino – The Hart & the Hearth
  • Mike Brandon Band – Hit The Ground

Support your Local Bands!

Support Local Businesses who support Local Bands…

New England Brewing – 175 Amity Road, Woodbridge

Brian’s Guitars – 453 W. Main Street, Cheshire

Throwback Concert: The Police at New Haven Coliseum 1982

Throwback Concert: The Police at New Haven Coliseum 1982

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1982!

That year 99.1 PLR welcomed The Police to New Haven Coliseum. The Police hit the road in 1982 to promote their fourth studio album, “Ghost In The Machine,” which featured hit songs such as Every Little thing She Does Is Magic, Invisible Sun and Spirits in the Material World.  Joining them in New Haven were Los Angeles new wave band The Go-Go’s, who would later headline New Haven Coliseum that same year.

Today we revisit The Police at the Coliseum…

 

The Police

Tour: Ghost In The Machine

Saturday January 23, 1982

New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Band Lineup: Sting, Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland

Setlist*

  1. Voices Inside My Head
  2. Message in a Bottle
  3. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
  4. Spirits in the Material World
  5. Hungry For You (J’aurais toujoursfaim de toi)
  6. When the World Is Running Down, You Make the Best of What’s Still Around
  7. The Bed’s Too Big Without You
  8. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
  9. Demolition Man
  10. Shadows in the Rain
  11. Walking on the Moon
  12. Bring On The Night
  13. One World (Not Three)
  14. Invisible Sun
  15. Roxanne
  16. Don’t Stand So Close to Me (encore)
  17. Can’t Stand Losing You / Reggatta de Blanc (encore)
  18. So Lonely (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Ticket stub courtesy of Michael Kirven

 

Listen to the full audio of The Police 1982 New Haven Coliseum show

Check out these clips of The Police live in 1982

 

 

PODCAST – Wednesday, February 24: Tribe Accident Stories; Family Feud; Best Movie Endings

PODCAST – Wednesday, February 24: Tribe Accident Stories; Family Feud; Best Movie Endings

After talking about the horrific Tiger Woods accident, Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe if they have ever been involved in an accident that probably should have killed them. Scott, as it turns out, was involved in one yesterday and called in from his hospital bed to warn people about black ice. (0:00)

Ashley is the defending champ of Chaz and AJ’s Family Feud, so Repo Marc was on the phone to challenge her knowledge of movies. Didn’t she say she loved Disney films? (21:28)

Movie critic Joe Meyers was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the greatest movie endings, or at least his five favorites. The Tribe also called in a few of theirs, like Shawshank Redemption, and Rudy. (26:20)

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Throwback Concert: Asia at Woolsey Hall 1982

Throwback Concert: Asia at Woolsey Hall 1982

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1982!

Who remembers rock concerts at Yale’s Woolsey Hall? There hasn’t been one there in a quite a while, but back in ’60s, ’70s and ’80s it wasn’t unusual to see bands like The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Steve Miller Band, Cream and U2 play there.

In 1989, 99.1 PLR presented Asia to Woolsey Hall. The English progressive rock supergroup had just released its self-titled debut studio album the month before its show in New Haven. The album featured their biggest hit to date, “Heat of the Moment.” The band grew more and more popular after the Woolsey Hall show. The following year in 1983, Asia returned to New Haven, but this time instead playing back at Woolsey Hall, they headlined the much larger New Haven Coliseum.

Today we look back Asia at Woolsey Hall…

 

Asia

Tour: Asia Tour

Tuesday April 27, 1982

Yale University’s Woolsey Hall in New Haven, Connecticut

Ticket Price: $10.50

Band Lineup: John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer

Setlist*

  1. Time Again
  2. Without You
  3. One Step Closer
  4. Guitar Solo
  5. Midnight Sun
  6. Only Time Will Tell
  7. The Smile Has Left Your Eyes
  8. Cutting It Fine
  9. Wildest Dreams
  10. Here Comes The Feeling (with drum solo)
  11. Sole Survivor
  12. Heat of the Moment (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

 

Ticket stub courtesy of Michael Kirven

 

Check out these live clips from Asia’s first tour…

Tuesday, February 23: Astronaut Terry Virts

Tuesday, February 23: Astronaut Terry Virts

Astronaut Terry Virts shares stories from being an astronaut, including why they all wear diapers, how he thinks civilians in space will work, and Wi-Fi. Plus, his thoughts on Space Force, the Mars rover landing, and how different presidencies affect life as an astronaut.

Photo Credit: REUTERS/NASA Handout

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