tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post4401297898854979454..comments2024-03-25T14:10:52.808-07:00Comments on Rock Prosopography 101: Kinetic Playground, Chicago, IL 4812 N. Clark Street: Performance List 1968-69Corry342http://www.blogger.com/profile/08049035074121231425noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-23903091874592565952022-01-02T17:20:56.093-08:002022-01-02T17:20:56.093-08:00I was there too. Zep said they were going to play ...I was there too. Zep said they were going to play til they dropped. Later that night we got stopped for curfew in lincoln park, known for tough cops. What an awesome unforgettable show. KrisJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12418685372941008643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-48829127473969598732021-07-12T13:02:59.541-07:002021-07-12T13:02:59.541-07:00I was at the July 1969 show Zeppelin Tull Savoy Br...I was at the July 1969 show Zeppelin Tull Savoy Brown and the Litter all played that night. And it was Electric Theater for i think 6 months before they changed it to the Playground.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359758399620474673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-5147482567089672392021-05-22T14:47:16.270-07:002021-05-22T14:47:16.270-07:00What a great story and fine memory. I hitchhiked t...What a great story and fine memory. I hitchhiked to Chicago from Camp McCoy, WI. I met my younger brother, who coincidentally is also a Jimmy D, there. He and several friends came up from Alton in downstate. We were there to see Joe Cocker and found Spirit on the bill with him. Both put on fantastic alternating energetic sets. Somebody in my brother's friend knew somebody so we go invited to go upstairs and meet Joe after his last set. Unfortunately, he was so blasted on heroin he could hardly stand much less do a meet and greet. Still remains a fond memory from a crazy era. Thanks for your fun remembrances. Barney Daveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794329289717661208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-72249539639922959892021-05-20T16:53:43.687-07:002021-05-20T16:53:43.687-07:00In 1969, my high school advanced biology class fro...In 1969, my high school advanced biology class from Anamosa, Iowa made a 2-day field trip to Chicago to tour a number of museums. The first night in the hotel, I talked several of my fellow students to sneak out of the hotel, get on a train and head up to Old Town Chicago. (I was a fledgling want-to-be hippie at the time - as much as one could be in Eastern Iowa in 1969). As we were walking around Old Town getting hit up by pimps and drug dealers every block, sometimes twice by the same people because they had forgotten that they had already hit us up earlier. Not knowing where we were at but enjoying the night life, at some point I noticed an ad by a door entrance for music upstairs at the Kinetic Playground - Jeff Beck was playing! I knew of Beck because I was a huge Yardbirds fan for years. Just as I had talked everyone to sneak out of the hotel, I talked everyone into seeing him even though it was already late. It was historic for us boys from small town Iowa to have stumbled upon such a fabulous treat. And to top it off, Beck had a singer with him I'd never heard of before, pretty good as I recall...Rod Stewart! ;-)JimmyD51https://www.blogger.com/profile/07823117784993881721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-53964465172642576612021-01-30T10:10:58.374-08:002021-01-30T10:10:58.374-08:00Jimi did not play there during the first year when...Jimi did not play there during the first year when I was frequenting. Averaged every 2 weeks I did meet him there. I think he was in town to record at Chess from research. Someone introduced us, Jimi was looking for something hard to find... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205144714933224657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-42362241222877491472021-01-30T10:04:59.240-08:002021-01-30T10:04:59.240-08:00Only about a dozen seats that were cushioned group...Only about a dozen seats that were cushioned group seating away from music for quiet trippers. Best description is like an egg chair for 4-6 depending on your familiarity... Dance floor and performance venue were same (no seating) circular with projection screens bordering and continuing behind the stage. A central suspended ceiling module projected psychedelia inspired images pulsing to the music. Every night Doors early music video The Unknown Soldier was projected there between bands and or closing time. Capacity was probably only limited when the honest cops were on duty. Other nights capacity was not limited, if you get my drift?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205144714933224657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-70753759656734220912020-12-13T16:44:19.546-08:002020-12-13T16:44:19.546-08:00just before the moody blues started their set,minn...just before the moody blues started their set,minnie ripperton came from backstage and sat on the floor next to me and my cousin. she wore a chocolate jump suit with a perfect afro and was just beautiful. rotary connection had opened and were excellent doing the aladdin album.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18112857638443474137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-83224654638039750782020-11-28T18:49:27.780-08:002020-11-28T18:49:27.780-08:00Work for Arron at club .noticed no mention of velv...Work for Arron at club .noticed no mention of velvet underground .. also The Who played for first time in front of live audience the rock opera Tommy .. was arrested with him just prior to Democrat Convention 1968 first me then him a total of forty five people followed . In subsequent interviews I noticed Arron having selective memory of event .. and no mention of martial arts body guards an interesting component of club .. and closing of the night always Bob Dylan’s everybody must get stoned blasted over house sound system. Kent/ / cherrymoonshop on instagram/ Laguna beach ca. Kent kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14567997637864626503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-73263494103063006652020-08-23T13:33:39.984-07:002020-08-23T13:33:39.984-07:00I was at that Feb. '69 show with Zepp and Tull...I was at that Feb. '69 show with Zepp and Tull. I could swear it was Savoy Brown that opened and maybe the Litter closed late. I could be wrong.mitche51https://www.blogger.com/profile/17125379161967271821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-46906758938472126382020-08-09T15:24:11.683-07:002020-08-09T15:24:11.683-07:00I was at one of the 2 Feb7-8 1969 shows at Kinetic...I was at one of the 2 Feb7-8 1969 shows at Kinetic, featuring Led Zepp & J. Tull. I see that Vanilla Fudge is listed here as opener. I could have sworn that the 3rd band opening the night was The Flock, with Jerry Goodman on violin. Can someone corroborate this?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04977871463787752290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-19376530264132329072020-07-07T09:39:48.993-07:002020-07-07T09:39:48.993-07:00Hey Mike, I worked there with you. Check in with m...Hey Mike, I worked there with you. Check in with me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10274335332960864022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-1010015266580017482019-12-28T12:56:30.148-08:002019-12-28T12:56:30.148-08:00Slade is listed as playing at the briefly revived ...Slade is listed as playing at the briefly revived KP on April 27, 1973 – April 28, 1973.<br /><br />Was Fanny on that bill?<br /><br />John HarroldUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393026108957666870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-8123002821869080772019-12-28T12:53:19.602-08:002019-12-28T12:53:19.602-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393026108957666870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-60549523070128101682019-12-28T12:52:12.921-08:002019-12-28T12:52:12.921-08:00Hendrix never played at the KPHendrix never played at the KPUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393026108957666870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-18777923883651894632019-10-08T13:43:33.285-07:002019-10-08T13:43:33.285-07:00I was 19 when the Electric theater opened and when...I was 19 when the Electric theater opened and when almost weekly until I was drafted in 1970. I don't know the dates but a few of the earlier bands that I saw were Ike and Tina Turner, Buffalo Springfield, and the New York Rock and Roll Ensemble.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325472526945774022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-15223033586649238992019-09-15T20:16:12.785-07:002019-09-15T20:16:12.785-07:00I was in the Air Force tech school in Rantoul Ill ...I was in the Air Force tech school in Rantoul Ill in 1968 and a group of us often took the 100 mi train ride up to Chicago to see bands on the weekends. I had been to 2 or 3 shows in 1968 at the electric circus. One of them was the Mothers of Invention. I was a little dissapointed because at the beginning of their 1 hour set, Frank Zappa announced they would be performing the "unpack rock" or something of that nature, and as they performed, one at a time, one of the musicians would take down his stuff and leave the stage, until at the end of the hour the only one left playing was Frank. I think they just wanted to get out of there early.<br />I dont see it listed here, but I Certain we saw Badfinger at a performance earlier in the year.(Electric Circus) They were not the headliners, and I remember the sound being very muddy and not as crisp as they were on vinyl.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235291356798342216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-7662519285418605462019-08-20T07:31:32.826-07:002019-08-20T07:31:32.826-07:00I believe Jefferson Airplanes manager double booke...I believe Jefferson Airplanes manager double booked the band at the Kinetic Playground and at Woodstock. They played at Woodstock. To make up for.that they played a free concert in Grant Park and after drove up to the KP for another concert. ☮️❤️jeff starrbukzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123539371537981390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-64501695637361950442019-08-18T21:31:06.043-07:002019-08-18T21:31:06.043-07:00Ha ha ha too funny. Ha ha ha too funny. jeff starrbukzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123539371537981390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-51889171909151304352019-07-23T10:14:21.341-07:002019-07-23T10:14:21.341-07:00My memories of this show are very clear (believe i...My memories of this show are very clear (believe it or not!). The order of appearance was Tull, Zep and then the Fudge who DID play. A real anti-climax of a performance after Tull (first album just out, basically unknown) and Zep who basically tore the place down. My friend Brian and I came WAY early to wait in line as always. We were standing by the front doors when Page came out and headed to the corner restaurant. Came back with a small sack of greasy-looking food and quietly stepped back inside. Totally mind-blowing. Happened too quick to even think of talking with him. Having followed the Yardbirds and owning the Little Games LP - we had both just purchased Zep 1, so this was the main reason we were there. Beyond amazing...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445290594246507775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-53462516832515849202019-07-23T09:54:16.715-07:002019-07-23T09:54:16.715-07:00Can't remember date, but I was there and it wa...Can't remember date, but I was there and it was the Steve Miller Band with Edgar Winter. Grin opened...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445290594246507775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-64073144048124916982019-07-23T09:51:40.825-07:002019-07-23T09:51:40.825-07:00Jimi at the Opera House with Soft Machine opening....Jimi at the Opera House with Soft Machine opening. life altering...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13445290594246507775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-744335112688758502019-06-17T20:34:24.273-07:002019-06-17T20:34:24.273-07:00I think Jimi played at Circle Campus and the Civic...I think Jimi played at Circle Campus and the Civic Opera House in Chicago.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02391606191126503831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-78715296795839255682019-06-17T20:30:58.734-07:002019-06-17T20:30:58.734-07:00Eric Burdon and War...fantastic musicians includin...Eric Burdon and War...fantastic musicians including Lee Oscar blowing on harp. Great showmanship. Funky while cool set including “Spill the Wine”!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02391606191126503831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-77148795494722239072019-05-07T08:56:20.178-07:002019-05-07T08:56:20.178-07:00Did Jimi Hendrix ever have a show there, or did he...Did Jimi Hendrix ever have a show there, or did he fill in for a band that had to cancel?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05443737178717291394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-26768857751634660032019-04-30T12:40:22.062-07:002019-04-30T12:40:22.062-07:00Bikers at the door! Remember it well!Bikers at the door! Remember it well!pmsicilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07261252603243282048noreply@blogger.com