BOC: So long and thanks for all the hawks

[ANDREW GARIBALDI]

Yeh - one has to ask how the hell they managed this - I mean, like you I've
seen hundreds and hundreds of concerts but BOC were the only ones who caused
pain. I wonder if the group were aware of this 'coz surely the soundcheck
must have been a doozy!!!
I have to admit though, for that '74 concert, they were spot on and that was
one I'll never forget. Incidentally, altho' it won't interest anyone here,
the prize for the loudest group with an absolutely crystal clear sound, for
me was Kraftwerk in '75 - it was like the band standing right next to you
but way acceptable.
Luckily I grew out of that phase, even though Madonna clearly hasn't.....
Andy Garibaldi.
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From: "Joseph Brooks" <Joseph.Brooks at GCCCD.NET>
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Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 9:55 PM
Subject: Re: BOC: So long and thanks for all the hawks


> I remember seeing them at the Golden Hall in San Diego, CA. back in 75 or
so
> when they were SO loud that it literally hurt my ears. I'm talking actual
> pain here. It was so bad that I broke the filters off two cigs and stuffed
> them in my ears (the filters, that is). Of course, being 15 and stupid, I
> loved every minute of it.
>
> ...and yes, at age 40, after many many concerts and being in bands myself
> for quite a few years, I am quite hard of hearing. "Say what, Sonny? I
> cain't hear ya".
>
> But I have to agree, BOC had to hold the record for loudest band ever.
I've
> seen the Who and Zeppelin and they were loud but never actually past the
> pain threshold.
>
> BOC's amps must "go to 11".. hehe
>
> JB
>