Voltron Posted July 12 Report Posted July 12 For those who lived in the Chicagoland area in the 1980s or knew the music/club scene there, I have a question. In 1982, my brother was in business school at Northwestern and my family went to visit him that summer. Using his ID, I went with him and another older brother to see a young band named Survivor, with a month or so of the Rocky 3 release date. They played at a place in DesPlaines according to my brother, and it was a redneck bar or hall with hay bales around the perimeter for seating. Does that place sound familiar to anyone? Bonus question: We also saw 1910 Fruitgum Company at a club in Chicago on that same trip. Anybody know where that might have been? Nobody remembers anything at all about that place other than it was a proper nightclub/music venue more in town. 🤷♂️ Thanks for reading and any leads you might have...
mikeymad Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 I don't/didn't live there. but I can internet... Rocky 3 - May 28, 1982 I found the following shows: WLS Rockfest 1982 -- October 29, 1982 w/Judas Priest Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, IL -- September 11, 1982 w/REO Speedwagon Marriott's Great America, Gurnee, IL -- June 18, 1982 Oct 01, 1982 -- Survivor @ Brother Rice High School Chicago, Illinois, United States But from your description it does not look like these are them. But I will do some additional looking until a local shows up. 1
Voltron Posted July 13 Author Report Posted July 13 Tom insists it was in DesPlaines and it would be in the June-August time frame because my parents were teachers. I have my doubts about the year--it's possible that it was 1981 even before they wrote Eye of the Tiger.
mikeymad Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 Aye: I start to run out of data fast. International Amphitheater, Chicago, IL -- November 29, 1981 Centennial Hall, Rock Island, IL -- October 4, 1981 Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, IL -- August 9, 1981 ChicagoFest 1981 -- July 30, 1981 Teddy Pendergrass - Survivor - jan and dean <<-- I would see that show Checking the bar licenses for the greater Chicago area for dive bars was too large of an effort. But from the Chamber of Commerce - they only list one - Countryside Saloon 2501 E. Ballard Road Des Plaines, IL 60016 -- but everything is fancy. So I am not sure how to search for old records. Hopefully the locals can help.. .--- sorry. 1
Voltron Posted July 13 Author Report Posted July 13 Thanks for trying Mikey! I'm not good at math but there's something funny about this description of the much too fancy Countryside Grill: Originally established in 1933 Celebrating 35 years of excellence! Countryside Saloon is one of Des Plaines’ best-kept secrets. Originally established in 1933, it was once a Prohibition-era speakeasy and gin mill. Today, it is a lively sports bar and grill that offers patrons a chance to see their favorite sports team, listen to live music on Friday’s or just enjoy a great meal while sipping on one of many craft beers or classic cocktails. It must have been real secret for over 50 years! 2
morphsci Posted July 13 Report Posted July 13 18 hours ago, mikeymad said: I don't/didn't live there. but I can internet... Rocky 3 - May 28, 1982 I found the following shows: WLS Rockfest 1982 -- October 29, 1982 w/Judas Priest Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, IL -- September 11, 1982 w/REO Speedwagon Marriott's Great America, Gurnee, IL -- June 18, 1982 Oct 01, 1982 -- Survivor @ Brother Rice High School Chicago, Illinois, United States But from your description it does not look like these are them. But I will do some additional looking until a local shows up. Hah! That last one was my High School, but I was long gone by 1982! 1
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