Don't get me wrong: Did Chrissie play here?
Hey gang, here's a question that's been nagging Karen of Orlando. See if anyone can help her out:
Hello. I'm in the way-back machine and trying to get the date of the concert I saw at the Sun Dome in the late '80s. Might have been 1987 or 88? Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders rocked the place, and three of us motored over from Orlando for the show.
It was one of the best live performances I've ever seen and I've seen a lot of concerts. Trouble is one of my friends who went along now claims she never saw the Pretenders at all and wasn't even with us! Anyway, I was just curious if you or anyone from the blog was there or maybe remember this show.
Chrissie made a comment about how we should all bomb Burger Kings, and I think she had to issue an apology later. I also remember how she said it was tacky but she used the chrome plate on the front of her guitar as a mirror and added more makeup, not that she needed more. Anyway, she's such a great performer, it was a great show. Any clues or recollection of it? Anyone who might know the date?
A thousand thank-yous from Karen in O-town...
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Mary,
If you're looking for the full spectrum of concert info, you should be over on Pop Life: http://blogs.tampabay.com/popmusic/
Posted by: Jeff in Cuba | November 03, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Has anyone heard any news of any up-coming concerts in the Tampa Bay area?
Posted by: Mary | November 03, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Karen-
I asked my ex about this, since he's an expert on all things pertaining to The Pretenders. He says it was The Get Close Tour and it was January 1987.
They were touring with Iggy Pop and Chrissy would kiss the floor after Iggy was done.
Posted by: Cathy | October 30, 2008 at 01:44 PM