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Originally Posted by cybereye
Bert,
Thank you so very, very much!! Not only did I enjoy watching the clip but it also brought back a flood of memories from my teenage years. 2SM's Rocktober on the steps of the Opera House during the 70's was an icon of teenage culture back then. The only thing I think that comes close these days is "The Big Day Out" series of concerts.
There were a few things that struck me in the clip. One was how well behaved the crowd was. There was some slight movement from people but on the whole they just stood and listened. I can only assume that they were either well brought up or they were stoned out of their heads! The other thing was how thin people looked. I could not see one overweight person on stage or in the crowd. Is this a reflection on our lifestyle today or merely a skewed sample of society from 40 odd years ago?
Anyway, that was a dead-set grouse clip! I think I'll go and watch my copy of Puberty Blues and get another big dose of my teenage years. Hell, I'm going to get that on Thursday night when I go and see the Doobie Brothers!! 
Cheers,
Mario
PS Thanks Suzy for this truly enjoyable thread! |
Mario in our little hamlet Eltham we used to go to lots of concerts by bands before they became famous. In the seventies Skyhooks used to play at a tin shed called Research Hall. I have strong memories of drinking from bottles and smoking at rock concerts in the area. Disposable cans had not been invented yet.
There a far more bands I wont bother to mention.
I am glad you liked that clip, I did! Yes we were slim because there was very little junk food available.
I first heard the EasyBeats in 1965 when I was working on a chook farm in the school holidays on my transistor radio. Yes I was reeeally cool!
I would never think the younger generation is worse than us as idiots have been saying just that for thousands of years!
Bert