Yes I was there! It forever infused music into my identity! Lineup of bands playing this festival was over the top especially for getting your moneys worth in entertainment! thanks for posting video never thought I would see some! Other festivals, yeah... but not any of this one!
I was there too! VH was the best, and the band everyone wanted to see most. Anyone else there has to remember that they kept delaying VH because people were crushing up against the stage. But the organizers couldn't get the crowd to back up. Finally, DLR took the stage, grabbed a mic and yelled, "GET BACK FROM MY STAGE!!!" And there was an instant wave across the field level fans. Great show! There wasn't a blade of grass left on that field when it was over.
This was a great day for all who remember... My sister (16) drove a friend and me (15) to this show. Not sure why our parents let us go. I would never let my teen go to an all day show in LA.. lol Cheech and Chong hosted... Boomtown Rats, UFO, April Wine, Aerosmith... VH finished and we left. haha PS. DLR changed a couple times throughout the concert so this may be genuine. If anyone has the original 70's demos that Gene Simmons paid for you will hear a few songs have different versions.
@wescomedia I was there too man at the age of 15. What a day that was to see all those bands you listed. I remember the Boomtown Rats were practically booed off the stage. A couple of guys were throwing dirt folded up in those old wax coated Coke cups. Caused a brief fight where I was sitting. Wow!!! The memories of that day... I'll never forget them.
what the hell mashup song was that? i recognize the lyric from Romeo Delight "taking whiskey to the party tonight and Im looking for somebody to squeeze" this must be an early version that they changed up for the album "Women and Children First"
cont from below ..they so rocked they were awesome!!! the last band was after them Aerosmith we thougth they sucked and we left. 31 years later last year in 2010 and I
took my grandson to see Aerosmith on their last tour and they were awesome. I so loved seeing Aerosmith last year they were great, lmao now Stephen Tyler is a judge on American Idol too funny. This concert was awesome I have to say Van Halen was the best band I saw : ]
so cool to see some footage from 1st concert i ever went to had a blast the dayI !!! Before Van Halen, cant remember all the bands it was 31 years ago a punk rock band that got booed Boom Town Rats, Toto, Edddie Money, April Wine, UFO I think I have a newspaper clipping somewhere, We were right in front of the stage all day when Van Halen came on the stands had emptied onto the field and we were sardines!!!
this is awesum - am from Belfast Northern Ireland and lived in LA in '79 - was privileged 2 b present at this 2 day rock fest - will never ever 4get it n have searched 4 footage for ages so many thnx for posting this stuff - Diamond Dave rox...
THIS POSTING EVEN W/OUT THE ORIG RECORDING (WHICH IF I MAY "SHOW ON THE ROAD",TOTALLY AWESOME") IS LIKE FINDING A GOLDEN NUGGET ON YOUR DOOR STEP!! THANX FOR POSTING SHARING....ANYONE OUT THERE WHO HAS ANY LIVE WHISKY, HOLLYWOOD W/ROTH OR AT TEXXAS JAM 78 W/ROTH PLEASE/PLEASE/PLEASE. A FRIEND SAID I'D NEVER FIND ANYTHING FROM V.H. AT THE C.M.F.COLI. 79, AND HERE IT FUCKIN IS......THANKS AGAIN
Yes I was there! It forever infused music into my identity! Lineup of bands playing this festival was over the top especially for getting your moneys worth in entertainment! thanks for posting video never thought I would see some! Other festivals, yeah... but not any of this one!
Bagobolts1 1 month ago
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iownallnoobs 1 month ago
Nice. Too bad the end of the song is missing.
wolfeddie 2 months ago in playlist 1979
that song is amazing!
Luckums135 2 months ago in playlist 1979
I was there too! VH was the best, and the band everyone wanted to see most. Anyone else there has to remember that they kept delaying VH because people were crushing up against the stage. But the organizers couldn't get the crowd to back up. Finally, DLR took the stage, grabbed a mic and yelled, "GET BACK FROM MY STAGE!!!" And there was an instant wave across the field level fans. Great show! There wasn't a blade of grass left on that field when it was over.
bizthin 5 months ago
This was a great day for all who remember... My sister (16) drove a friend and me (15) to this show. Not sure why our parents let us go. I would never let my teen go to an all day show in LA.. lol Cheech and Chong hosted... Boomtown Rats, UFO, April Wine, Aerosmith... VH finished and we left. haha PS. DLR changed a couple times throughout the concert so this may be genuine. If anyone has the original 70's demos that Gene Simmons paid for you will hear a few songs have different versions.
wescomedia 6 months ago
@wescomedia I was there too man at the age of 15. What a day that was to see all those bands you listed. I remember the Boomtown Rats were practically booed off the stage. A couple of guys were throwing dirt folded up in those old wax coated Coke cups. Caused a brief fight where I was sitting. Wow!!! The memories of that day... I'll never forget them.
Goinforaride 1 month ago
what the hell mashup song was that? i recognize the lyric from Romeo Delight "taking whiskey to the party tonight and Im looking for somebody to squeeze" this must be an early version that they changed up for the album "Women and Children First"
pontiacjeff 6 months ago
classic footage...many thanx!!!
shootonface 7 months ago
OH FUCK --- the mighty Van Halen rocking the Coliseum !!!
Hunkola 7 months ago
Are you sure this video was shot at The Califfornia World Music Festival? I went to that concert and don't remember Roth wearing white.
YesYou123333 8 months ago
cont from below ..they so rocked they were awesome!!! the last band was after them Aerosmith we thougth they sucked and we left. 31 years later last year in 2010 and I
took my grandson to see Aerosmith on their last tour and they were awesome. I so loved seeing Aerosmith last year they were great, lmao now Stephen Tyler is a judge on American Idol too funny. This concert was awesome I have to say Van Halen was the best band I saw : ]
PasadenaCaliGirl 1 year ago
so cool to see some footage from 1st concert i ever went to had a blast the dayI !!! Before Van Halen, cant remember all the bands it was 31 years ago a punk rock band that got booed Boom Town Rats, Toto, Edddie Money, April Wine, UFO I think I have a newspaper clipping somewhere, We were right in front of the stage all day when Van Halen came on the stands had emptied onto the field and we were sardines!!!
PasadenaCaliGirl 1 year ago
1:36-1:43 Runnin' With The Devil choreography!
funhistory 1 year ago
I put this on a DVD called The Early Days II
oryo 1 year ago
what dvd is this off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dmohr7 1 year ago
this is awesum - am from Belfast Northern Ireland and lived in LA in '79 - was privileged 2 b present at this 2 day rock fest - will never ever 4get it n have searched 4 footage for ages so many thnx for posting this stuff - Diamond Dave rox...
melodicrockchic 1 year ago
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melodicrockchic 1 year ago
THIS POSTING EVEN W/OUT THE ORIG RECORDING (WHICH IF I MAY "SHOW ON THE ROAD",TOTALLY AWESOME") IS LIKE FINDING A GOLDEN NUGGET ON YOUR DOOR STEP!! THANX FOR POSTING SHARING....ANYONE OUT THERE WHO HAS ANY LIVE WHISKY, HOLLYWOOD W/ROTH OR AT TEXXAS JAM 78 W/ROTH PLEASE/PLEASE/PLEASE. A FRIEND SAID I'D NEVER FIND ANYTHING FROM V.H. AT THE C.M.F.COLI. 79, AND HERE IT FUCKIN IS......THANKS AGAIN
bongnbud 1 year ago
Wow, rare footage.
I miss the 70's/80's L.A./Orange County music scene.
patr70 2 years ago
Awesome stuff, Ory!;)
wesk5150 2 years ago
awesome !!!
is this you footage?
kidkrate 2 years ago