MICK RONSON & IAN HUNTER VINTAGE BACKSTAGE PHOTO FROM PHILLY SPECTRUM ARENA (5/9/1975)

Ian Hunter, left, and Mick Ronson backstage at the Spectrum Arena moments before their show at the Spectrum Arena in Philadelphia. © ROGER BARONE 2021

VINTAGE JETHRO TULL PHOTO FROM PHILLY SPECTRUM ARENA (2-25-75)

Jethro Tull guitarist, Martin Barre, performing at the Spectrum Arena in Philadelphia.

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ROD STEWART VINTAGE BACKSTAGE PHOTO PHILLY GREETING SPECTRUM EMPLOYEE JOE CARMICHAEL (10-12-75)

Rod Stewart shakes hands with Spectrum changeover crew employee, Joe Carmichael, moments before his performance. Wearing the painters jumpsuit on right is Joe’s cousin Mike “Noz”Nolan. They were part of a group from Southwest Philly that included Mike’s older brother, Frank. The Nolans were first cousins of the Flyers public address announcer, the legendary Lou Nolan. Mike Nolan, an avid skater, and hockey player with a ubiquitous smile, passed away in 2017.

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LED ZEPPELIN VINTAGE PHOTO FROM PHILLY SPECTRUM ARENA (2-8-75)

Led Zeppelin guitarist, Jimmy Page, arrives at the Spectrum and walks up the ramp leading to the dressing rooms. Led Zeppelin was the first show I’ve ever
photographed and my second roll of film. My Spectrum Arena Changeover Crew colleague, Phil Amorosi, is seen on the right waiting to greet the rest of the
band. Phil began working at the Spectrum when he was 15 years old. The night before this show, I had worked more than 30 straight hours: setting up for a
track meet, working through the athletic competition, dismantling the track setup. Then preparing the arena for Led Zeppelin, then unloading trucks, setting up
chairs and I stayed to watch the show.
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VINTAGE CAT STEVENS PHOTO FROM PHILLY SPECTRUM (2-25-76)

Cat Stevens waits backstage moments for his performance at the Spectrum Arena in Philadelphia. Stevens had performed a full rehearsal of the show during the afternoon. This was during the Bicentennial year in the City of Brotherly Love
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VINTAGE BOB DYLAN PHOTO FROM PHILLY – SPECTRUM ARENA (10/6/78)

Iconic rock and folk singer, Bob Dylan, performing at the Spectrum Arena during his “World Tour.” © Roger Barone 1978

VINTAGE IAN HUNTER BACKSTAGE PHOTO: HEADING TO DRESSING ROOM AFTER SPECTRUM PERFORMANCE (5/9/1975)

Former Mott The Hoople frontman, Ian Hunter, heads to dressing room after performing with Mick Ronson at the Spectrum Arena on May 9, 1975. © ROGER BARONE 2019

STALWART SPECTRUM SECURITY OFFICER CLYDE AT HIS POST BACKSTAGE (JANUARY 1977)

Clyde was a legendary security guard at the Spectrum. It was said that Clyde wouldn’t let his own mother into the arena without a ticket. Clyde was dedicated, reliable and forthright. Clyde passed away a few years ago. © roger barone/PHOTOS FROM PHILLY

VINTAGE CROSBY, STILLS & NASH BACKSTAGE PHOTO FROM PHILLY SPECTRUM (6/23/77)

 

Stephen Stills catches a smoke near employee timeclock while waiting before  an encore. Crosby, Stills and Nash performed two shows at the arena in June 1977 to promote their recently released CSN album. © roger barone 2017 

CROSBY, STILLS & NASH: SPECTRUM ARENA: June 23, 1977

Spectrum changeover crew employee “Big Jim” is seen in the background, also smoking. Jim painted the railings in the arena; a job that took years.

VINTAGE GRAHAM NASH PHOTO FROM PHILLY SPECTRUM (6/23/77)

Graham Nash gives a rose to a friend after Crosby, Stills & Nash show at the Spectrum. © roger barone/photosfromphilly

GRAHAM NASH: SPECTRUM ARENA (June 23, 1977)