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heliskinki t1_j6p1pul wrote

Reply to comment by everlovingkindness in My dad performing circa 1977 by everlovingkindness

>My first concert was his band opening for The Commodores in an arena

Oh come on! That is some 1st concert - what year was that?

Do any of his bling 70s shirts still exist?

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everlovingkindness OP t1_j6petxj wrote

Man I wish...he had some unreal costumes. Satiny with huge shoulders and million inch platform shoes. Funky.

It was 1978 I think (maybe 1979) and it was at the Salt Palace in Utah. Looking for exact dates on the interweb but cannot find. Was indeed quite an entry into the world of arena shows. The word from backstage was that Lionel (whom I love) was a bit snooty and wouldn't talk to the opening act! The rest of the band were cool though.

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heliskinki t1_j6pgjha wrote

Wow, what a time to see them, peak disco. Yeah Lionel always was a diva, that doesn’t ruin the memory at all though I am sure.

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everlovingkindness OP t1_j6pilbk wrote

Actually adds a bit of spice and I like spice! Appreciate you taking the time to comment and connect friend.

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