My dad, Randy Cates was the bassist for this show. He passed on Aug 12th, 2022. I’m just trying to find every bit of his stuff. I’m so happy this is here. That’s his voice at the end saying “Thank you, thank you!”
My parents gave me a lot of freedom. I was at this show. I was 17yo. I went with my friend Patty who went off partying with some folks she met. Early the next morning her worried mom called me because Patty was sick and hungover. She wanted to know what Patty had be doing. I honestly said I didn't know, maybe drugs maybe alcohol, not sure. Patty got into big trouble and disowned me as a friend cuz I talked to her concerned mom. It was a hot afternoon and a long concert. I liked the stadium lit up with bic lighters and matches - that looked beautiful against the dark night. Now people use cellphones. Head East and REO Speedwagon were really popular at my high school dances so I knew those bands. I had never heard of Gypsy, Judas Priest, or Ted Nuggent before.
I saw them at the Fillmore East, they played their entire first album if I remember correctly. WE had never heard of them before and they blew us away.
A favorite group from back then. Loved their blended sound. I think I've purchased all of their albums. And I think I saw them play live here in San Francisco, California at either Fillmore West, or the Avalon back in those times. Thanks for posting this nice cut of their sound from 1977.
I was there - 13 years old. Ironically, the opening band - Judas Priest was a complete unknown and now is the most globally recognized band at the show.
I was 14 and in the audience. Went to all the Super Jam Concerts. It was a great time. Yes, Nugent blew everyone away. I wish KSHE or someone would have taken more pictures and maybe filmed these concerts.
I was there. I was only 16 years old at the time. What I remember most wasTed Nugent playing his guitar through eight 400 Watt amplifiers. It was so f-ing loud there were complaints from three miles away.
Omg I was at this concert with my. Buddy Kevin. Roberts.where are you now. We're from sikeston and we were there. Thanx for post. This internet shit is incredible.
I was there. Came to see Nugent. He was awesome. Judas Priest played to. Didnt have a clue who they were at the time. Halford dressed in a green jumpsuit. (Pre leather)
My dad, Randy Cates was the bassist for this show. He passed on Aug 12th, 2022. I’m just trying to find every bit of his stuff. I’m so happy this is here. That’s his voice at the end saying “Thank you, thank you!”
Thank you for your comments.
God bless your father.
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Belated condolences - I didn't know your father was no longer with us. The Cate Brothers were terrific.
This was the top band at the top concert in St Louis of 1977.
My parents gave me a lot of freedom. I was at this show. I was 17yo. I went with my friend Patty who went off partying with some folks she met. Early the next morning her worried mom called me because Patty was sick and hungover. She wanted to know what Patty had be doing. I honestly said I didn't know, maybe drugs maybe alcohol, not sure. Patty got into big trouble and disowned me as a friend cuz I talked to her concerned mom. It was a hot afternoon and a long concert. I liked the stadium lit up with bic lighters and matches - that looked beautiful against the dark night. Now people use cellphones. Head East and REO Speedwagon were really popular at my high school dances so I knew those bands. I had never heard of Gypsy, Judas Priest, or Ted Nuggent before.
I saw Head East at my high school Belleville West (IL) in 1975 or 76
Always love this group. Grew up in Minnesota seeing this group along with Crow and Canned Heat.
I was at this show. It was a wild day, very hot but we had a great time!
Absolutely one of the BEST rock bands that never, ever got the recognition they richly deserved!. Just perfect!
I was lucky enough to attend this show! What a BLAST!!!
I was there too! I was 17yo.
i was there in 77. still have my ticket stub, my first concert. i was 15
We were surely on fire on that glorius day!!!!
I was there with ya, my brother.
Gypsy deserved to be a top drawing national attraction.
I wish that I had a chance to see them perform live.
+DONGOE Me too
Gypsy was national on "underground radio."
I saw them twice! Both times in Reno Nevada. My band played this song in about ‘75!
I saw them at the Fillmore East, they played their entire first album if I remember correctly. WE had never heard of them before and they blew us away.
I was 16 years old and at this concert. I Will never forget it. ROCK ON! I miss the 70s!
A favorite group from back then. Loved their blended sound. I think I've purchased all of their albums. And I think I saw them play live here in San Francisco, California at either Fillmore West, or the Avalon back in those times. Thanks for posting this nice cut of their sound from 1977.
Rico Rosenbaum is irreplaceable. RIP Rico.
R.I.P. JABES OWL WALSH 😢
Saw them at The Wildey Theater months before he died. Was hoping to see them again...what a loss
@@trpbee their self titled debut was the first album I ever bought with my own money
I was there - 13 years old. Ironically, the opening band - Judas Priest was a complete unknown and now is the most globally recognized band at the show.
I was 14 and in the audience. Went to all the Super Jam Concerts. It was a great time. Yes, Nugent blew everyone away. I wish KSHE or someone would have taken more pictures and maybe filmed these concerts.
I was there at my 1st concert. Still have my ticket stub.
A great band that produced two really fine albums. Thanks for posting.
Great concert..
I was there. I was only 16 years old at the time. What I remember most wasTed Nugent playing his guitar through eight 400 Watt amplifiers. It was so f-ing loud there were complaints from three miles away.
I was there and Uncle Ted kicked butt also.
Yeah Dongoe.. You're absolutely right.
Gypsy remains as one of Mad Dad's
favorite bands of all time. They should
of gotten a lot more recognition!
They miss a great singer. The music is still great. I love the horn section they had for the show here 1/28/17
Saw their last show ever last night and they sounded great. long live music
KSHE radio - over the record store at Clayton. Sweet memories
Many thanks for this post. I had always wondered how the guys would have treated this song live.
Omg I was at this concert with my. Buddy Kevin. Roberts.where are you now. We're from sikeston and we were there. Thanx for post. This internet shit is incredible.
I was there in 76. 77 & 78! One memory in particular was the mistake of having REO Speedwagon follow Ted Nugent. Great memories!
Man I wish I was at this concert!!!
I was there. Came to see Nugent. He was awesome. Judas Priest played to. Didnt have a clue who they were at the time. Halford dressed in a green jumpsuit. (Pre leather)
Yeah me too. Yeah I came to see Nuge as well. I didnt know who JP was but I remember the green jumpsuit
Since this was recorded (audio at least), is there more recordings of this Super Jam?
the Owl
Owl didn't make that gig. They had a sub.
Owl was an asshat.. Still is I’m sure.
So was I,and Uncle Ted stole the show. After a long day, left half way through REO.
is there any footage of gypsy playing in the 70s?
I was there, fantastic time, got high as hell. my favorite was ted nugent.
Should've broke big time
sounds like keyboardist James Walsh may have sung the lead on this one.
James was not there.