I know, I know. It’s all I’ve been talking about, IRON MAIDEN tonight!!
And when my folks read this and see that I spent $26 to go tonight, they’ll be pissed. So be it. I’m not exactly rolling in the dough see, and that money could certainly go towards something else indeed. Allow me to explain my MADNESS.
I’ve told you about way back in 1982 when my Mom, God love Her, took me to The Summer Strut in Anaheim. That was my very first concert ever my friends, and the opening band was none other than Iron Maiden!
For those of you used to a long two hour show or more, check out this relic, their set-list from the show:
Wrathchild- Run For The Hills
- Children Of The Damned
- Number Of The Beast
- Phantom Of The Opera
- Invader – Hallowed Be Thy Name
- Drifter
- Iron Maiden
And yes, Eddie did make an appearance that day and I’ll never forget it. Here’s the interesting thing about the dates. That show was on 7/17/82 and today is 6/17/10. Missed it by a month, it would’ve been neat if it happened to be the 28th anniversary of me seeing them for the first time. Close enough, and ever so awesome!! Let’s face it, it’s $26 bucks and has some sentimental value to me. Thanks Mom!
But wait! Oh brutha is there more! It wasn’t too long after that when I saw Iron Maiden once again and they even made a movie. Remember the infamous “Long Beach, Scream For Me”? Yep Yep, I was there!
And that was the last time I saw Eddie. When I saw Iron Maiden the last time, Eddie was not with them, although it was a small venue. In fact, Ronnie James Dio opened for them. From that show, I still have a wrist band and drum head from Nicko McBrain.
So yea, I think tonight shall be a most excellent show indeed!!
Rock On!!
Stang
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