I Was Deflowered by Bad Company!

The first rock show I ever saw was Bad Company on their "Desolation Angels" tour. I was 14 (I think), here in the states visiting grandparents on vacation, and my long-suffering dad took me. He sat in the audience, reading computer magazines (anybody remember "Byte"?) and generally trying not to show his lack of appreciation for what was probably a pretty lousy show.

I remember the University of Toledo arena being thick with the pungent smell of dirtweed, and the security apes shining their flashlight in my face to see if *I* was the kid firing up. Not me, mannnn! I also remember the hi-tech showstopper: a drum solo, featuring special drumsticks that had LASERS attached to them! Frickin' LASERS on the drumsticks, dude!

Anyhow, that was my first rock show. What was yours?

I look forward to your responses.

HVB