Way Back Machine: 1984

Years ago when the Internet was just getting started and people were creating their own web pages, I thought someday I would do the same. The vision I had was to scan all the various concert tickets I had collected over the years, and link each ticket to the bands webpage along with a few noted memories of the gig....well, sadly, I can't located my ticket stub collection so for the time being I'll just go by memory.  First big concert ever was in 1984...

Def Leppard - Pyromania

I was living in Los Altos, so chance are I saw Def Leppard at either the Cow Palace in San Francisco or Oakland Coliseum. I remember seeing this show with Angela Whalen, Nora Webb and a boy  named Jim, who we knew from our video playing days at Time Zone (San Antonio Shopping Center). It was my first big concert and I clearly remember thinking how cool it was that I could sit on the floor with all the fans. Little did I know that once the lights dimmed, everyone stands up and rushes the stage. I learned real quick what  General Admissions meant.

Regardless, it was a good enough time that I was hooked. And this was the beginning of many shows to come.

PYROMANIA (1983)
Released: February 1983
Produced by: Robert John "Mutt" Lange

1. Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop)
2. Photograph
3. Stagefright
4. Too Late For Love
5. Die Hard The Hunter
6. Foolin'
7. Rock Of Ages
8. Comin' Under Fire
9. Action! Not Words
10. Billy's Got A Gun

This album still kicks ass today!!  Granted, I didn't follow Def Leppard much after 1987, Hysteria, I wouldn't mind seeing them perform again someday.