OT - Concerts at The Hump - Wow

[Swede39]

A buddy of mine and I were talking last night and randomly got on this topic. I knew The Hump had some solid concerts back in the day, but I had no idea we brought in that many future legends. Kinda makes me jealous of the old-timers. Check out some of the ones I highlighted—here’s the link I pulled them from - https://www.alumni.msstate.edu/concerts-hump

1976
Doobie Brothers - April 23
James Taylor - April 28

1978
Robert Palmer - August 31
Mac McAnally - October 12
John Prine - October 12

1979
Kenny Loggins - January
Heart - February 14
Jimmy Buffett - February 23
Billy Joel - March 24
America - September 25
Peter Frampton - October 23
Kansas - November 6

1980
Air Supply - October 24
Commodores - November 6
Linda Ronstadt - November 16

1981
Bruce Springsteen - February 13
Waylon Jennings - March 5
Willie Nelson - April 26
Hall & Oates - September 29
Earth, Wind & Fire - November 4

1982
Kool and the Gang - April 15
Amy Grant - October 14
Jimmy Buffett - October 22

1983
Stevie Nicks - November 9
Joe Walsh - November 9

1984
.38 Special - May 31
Huey Lewis and the News - May 31
Petra - September 20
Alabama - November 4
Chicago - November 12

1985
Tina Turner - November 14
Mr. Mister - November 14

1986
Night Ranger - February 26
Alabama - April 18
Berlin - November 11

1987
Cinderella - February 11
Bon Jovi - February 11

1988
Whitesnake - March 10
Hank Williams, Jr. - April 21
Cheap Trick - September 27
Randy Travis

1989
Chicago - March 10

1990
Cheap Trick - November 12
Heart - November 12

1991
Clint Black - July 6

1992
Garth Brooks - October 8

1993
Travis Tritt - February 16

1995
Tim McGraw - October 27
The Allman Brothers Band - November 2

1997
Bob Dylan - October 24

1999
Eagle-Eye Cherry - March 23
Sheryl Crow - March 23
Tonic - November 8
The Goo Goo Dolls - November 8

2000
Counting Crows - October 25

2001
Widespread Panic - April 25

 

[ETK99]

It's sad we won't do concerts on campus anymore. Hardy was fun but we need a regular run of concerts. Do a summer series and some stuff in fall/spring semesters.
We don't try to get state championships to Starkville either. We let Hattiesburg reap those dollars.

 

[The Peeper]

Add Dan Fogelberg for Spring of '82. I wasn't a big fan but a girl I was smoozing was and she was very appreciative for me taking her........kept calling me Dan though that night for some reason.................

 

[patdog]

A lot of them were already huge bands when they played at the Hump. We used to get some really good concerts back in the day. I was there when Bon Jovi played there. The concert was right after Slippery When Wet was released. Tickets were sold for about $10 right as the band was blowing up. I had never seen the level of ticket scalping that went on in the weeks leading up to the concert. I think they were going for $100, which was unheard of back then.

 

[Swede39]

A lot of them were already huge bands when they played at the Hump. We used to get some really good concerts back in the day. I was there when Bon Jovi played there. The concert was right after Slippery When Wet was released. Tickets were sold for about $10 right as the band was blowing up. I had never seen the level of ticket scalping that went on in the weeks leading up to the concert. I think they were going for $100, which was unheard of back then.

Interesting. I had just assumed these artists at the time were just trying to find their way for us to be able to pull these types of concerts off. Gah that's crazy.

 

[Darryl Steight]

I went to a few of those late 80's/early 90's. Those were good times. Thanks for posting.

We should do that again.

 

[Faustdog]

A lot of them were already huge bands when they played at the Hump. We used to get some really good concerts back in the day. I was there when Bon Jovi played there. The concert was right after Slippery When Wet was released. Tickets were sold for about $10 right as the band was blowing up. I had never seen the level of ticket scalping that went on in the weeks leading up to the concert. I think they were going for $100, which was unheard of back then.

I've read before that some of the concert footage from the Bon Jovi show at the Hump was used for their famous "Wanted Dead or Alive" video.

 

[Lucifer Morningstar]

I think Yall are forgetting the best tour to come thru. R. Kelly and Diddy the Let It Rain Tour sponsored by R. Kelly's Doo Doo Butter.

 

[Darryl Steight]

A lot of them were already huge bands when they played at the Hump. We used to get some really good concerts back in the day. I was there when Bon Jovi played there. The concert was right after Slippery When Wet was released. Tickets were sold for about $10 right as the band was blowing up. I had never seen the level of ticket scalping that went on in the weeks leading up to the concert. I think they were going for $100, which was unheard of back then.

I was there too. Drove in from high school with my group of ne'er do wells. (When did we do well? Ne'er.) Cinderella also kicked *** as the opening act.

We ended up staying in some college guy's house and I hooked up with a hot girl who I never got with again after that night - it's true what they say, you really don't know what you got 'til it's go-o-one.

 

[Darryl Steight]

I've read before that some of the concert footage from the Bon Jovi show at the Hump was used for their famous "Wanted Dead or Alive" video.

I heard that too. It sure looks like it.

 

[Ranchdawg]

A buddy of mine and I were talking last night and randomly got on this topic. I knew The Hump had some solid concerts back in the day, but I had no idea we brought in that many future legends. Kinda makes me jealous of the old-timers. Check out some of the ones I highlighted—here’s the link I pulled them from - https://www.alumni.msstate.edu/concerts-hump

1976
Doobie Brothers - April 23
James Taylor - April 28

1978
Robert Palmer - August 31
Mac McAnally - October 12
John Prine - October 12

1979
Kenny Loggins - January
Heart - February 14
Jimmy Buffett - February 23
Billy Joel - March 24
America - September 25
Peter Frampton - October 23
Kansas - November 6

1980
Air Supply - October 24
Commodores - November 6
Linda Ronstadt - November 16

1981
Bruce Springsteen - February 13
Waylon Jennings - March 5
Willie Nelson - April 26
Hall & Oates - September 29
Earth, Wind & Fire - November 4

1982
Kool and the Gang - April 15
Amy Grant - October 14
Jimmy Buffett - October 22

1983
Stevie Nicks - November 9
Joe Walsh - November 9

1984
.38 Special - May 31
Huey Lewis and the News - May 31
Petra - September 20
Alabama - November 4
Chicago - November 12

1985
Tina Turner - November 14
Mr. Mister - November 14

1986
Night Ranger - February 26
Alabama - April 18
Berlin - November 11

1987
Cinderella - February 11
Bon Jovi - February 11

1988
Whitesnake - March 10
Hank Williams, Jr. - April 21
Cheap Trick - September 27
Randy Travis

1989
Chicago - March 10

1990
Cheap Trick - November 12
Heart - November 12

1991
Clint Black - July 6

1992
Garth Brooks - October 8

1993
Travis Tritt - February 16

1995
Tim McGraw - October 27
The Allman Brothers Band - November 2

1997
Bob Dylan - October 24

1999
Eagle-Eye Cherry - March 23
Sheryl Crow - March 23
Tonic - November 8
The Goo Goo Dolls - November 8

2000
Counting Crows - October 25

2001
Widespread Panic - April 25

There were more up until 2015. I saw Billy Joel twice at State. The other time was in '76 Billy Joel at State. I think that one was at another venue. Here's the rest of the list: State Concerts

 

[HailStout]

I wasn’t paying attention and thought that this was a list of upcoming concerts at the hump. I was really impressed and confused. Then I saw Jimmy Buffett’s name and realized I was an idiot.

 

[G-Dawg]

I've read before that some of the concert footage from the Bon Jovi show at the Hump was used for their famous "Wanted Dead or Alive" video.

I was there as well. Was a senior in HS and we made the trek up to the Hump.

Jake Mangum's favorite band, The Outfield is not on this list. They played at the Hump as well.

 

[T-TownDawgg]

Hank Williams Jr. Suuuuucked.

If memory serves, he was completely shitttfaced and swore to never return.

Good riddance.

 

[92Alum]

I've read before that some of the concert footage from the Bon Jovi show at the Hump was used for their famous "Wanted Dead or Alive" video.

They were filming the concert. Not sure of specific clips but it’s always been assumed some made it to the video.

 

[Darryl Steight]

There were more up until 2015. I saw Billy Joel twice at State. The other time was in '76 Billy Joel at State. I think that one was at another venue. Here's the rest of the list: State Concerts

Swede was right though, the A-listers dropped off significantly after 2001.

 

[patdog]

I've read before that some of the concert footage from the Bon Jovi show at the Hump was used for their famous "Wanted Dead or Alive" video.

I had forgotten about that. But yes. It definitely was.

 

[Faustdog]

Swede was right though, the A-listers dropped off significantly after 2001.

At the old Bulldog Deli (current Bulldog Burger) they had all of the old concert posters. There were so many big time acts.

 

[Bulldog Bruce]

Don't know where you got that list but Billy Joel was NOT there in 79. I got to campus Aug 78 and he was there before then and they talked about that concert he never showed when I was there. It pissed me off that I never got to see him back in the day. Also Heart showed up 2 years in a row and you show once.

 

[Bulldog45]

If I remember correctly Alabama came back in the early 90s. I seem to recall super Bulldog weekend but may have been a football weekend. I was there for that one.

I also saw Our Lady Peace at the amphitheater I think in the fall of 2000.

 

[Bulldog45]

Concerts at The Hump

 

[Ranchdawg]

Swede was right though, the A-listers dropped off significantly after 2001.

We went to the ZZ Top concert after 2001 and it was excellent. I guess it depends on different people's A-list. We've also gone to several concerts at the Riley Center in Meridian. Did State switch from the Hump to the Riley Center?

 

[Faustdog]

Concerts at The Hump

I see the infamous Widespread Panic show of 2001 on there. They were arresting people left and right. Can't remember if I heard WP was banned from campus or that they refused to come back after.

Their show at the amphitheater in '98 or so is legendary though.

 

[G-Dawg]

1) The Widespread Panic panic (I think that was '98) was because everyone crashed the fences and walked in for free. People like me who paid money to buy a ticket were understandably pissed.
2) I saw Joan Jett & the Blackhearts for a Welcome Back to School concert at the Amphitheater, also. C&C Music Factory was also there.
3) Dave "Rocker" (Can't remember last name) was VERY instrumental in getting those great concerts in late 80s, early 90s. He was head of Music Maker Productions and did a great job.

Dave came to me when I was an SA Senator and asked for my help getting his idea of an Amphitheater built. I was able to find some money originally dedicated to stadium expansion that was coming out of Student Activity fees earmarked for 10 years, I wrote the bill so that the money would start on year 11 to go to funding of the Ampitheater. It passed and we worked with Roy Ruby, Dr. Zach, and the IHL to get it approved and built. I'm also proud that I was helpful in getting the Veterans Fountain built outside of the Union, but they tore it down.

 

[patdog]

Not at the Hump, but one surprisingly good concert at the Amphitheater was Weird Al back in 1985. He actually had a pretty decent band. So it was funny and actually pretty good musically.

https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/weird-al-yankovic--6482081

 

[mcdawg22]

That 81 series was packed.

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

DAC played the amphitheater in the Junction in the early 90s. I think a frat arranged it?

 

[Maroon13]

I was there for Bon Jovi too. I was a sophomore in HS. It rocked! Because as Pat said, he was a huge name at that point.

 

[Walkthedawg]

Shinedown was at the amphitheater in 06 too. Remember going to that one.

 

[MSUDAWGFAN]

A buddy of mine and I were talking last night and randomly got on this topic. I knew The Hump had some solid concerts back in the day, but I had no idea we brought in that many future legends. Kinda makes me jealous of the old-timers. Check out some of the ones I highlighted—here’s the link I pulled them from - https://www.alumni.msstate.edu/concerts-hump

1976
Doobie Brothers - April 23
James Taylor - April 28

1978
Robert Palmer - August 31
Mac McAnally - October 12
John Prine - October 12

1979
Kenny Loggins - January
Heart - February 14
Jimmy Buffett - February 23
Billy Joel - March 24
America - September 25
Peter Frampton - October 23
Kansas - November 6

1980
Air Supply - October 24
Commodores - November 6
Linda Ronstadt - November 16

1981
Bruce Springsteen - February 13
Waylon Jennings - March 5
Willie Nelson - April 26
Hall & Oates - September 29
Earth, Wind & Fire - November 4

1982
Kool and the Gang - April 15
Amy Grant - October 14
Jimmy Buffett - October 22

1983
Stevie Nicks - November 9
Joe Walsh - November 9

1984
.38 Special - May 31
Huey Lewis and the News - May 31
Petra - September 20
Alabama - November 4
Chicago - November 12

1985
Tina Turner - November 14
Mr. Mister - November 14

1986
Night Ranger - February 26
Alabama - April 18
Berlin - November 11

1987
Cinderella - February 11
Bon Jovi - February 11

1988
Whitesnake - March 10
Hank Williams, Jr. - April 21
Cheap Trick - September 27
Randy Travis

1989
Chicago - March 10

1990
Cheap Trick - November 12
Heart - November 12

1991
Clint Black - July 6

1992
Garth Brooks - October 8

1993
Travis Tritt - February 16

1995
Tim McGraw - October 27
The Allman Brothers Band - November 2

1997
Bob Dylan - October 24

1999
Eagle-Eye Cherry - March 23
Sheryl Crow - March 23
Tonic - November 8
The Goo Goo Dolls - November 8

2000
Counting Crows - October 25

2001
Widespread Panic - April 25

Live was a co-headliner at the 2000 Counting Crows concert. It was funny. There were a couple of guys on dates int he row in front of us. When Live ended, the girls said "Let's go because Counting Crows is depressing." The guy said, "It's Live that's depressing. Lightning Crashes and Old Mother dies is about as depressing as it can get."

Also at the amphitheater, I forgot who it was but the drummer was out front. I think it was Cowboy Mouth and it was in 99 I believe but I could be wrong on the year.

 

[dawgman42]

The Black Crowes played the amphitheater in '92. Most cheeba and body stank gumbo I've ever had to smell.

 

[Conman90]

Was at Bon Jovi and Cinderalla, Cinderalla rocked, totally stole that show. Also not on the list was The Bangles. Went to Tim McGraw, Whitesnake, and others. Sat up all night outside the Dude to get in for the Garth Lottery. Got ****** seats.

Black Crowe's at the Amphitheater was a blast.

Some really good concerts back in the day.

 

[BulldogBlitz]

Cinderella/winger/bullet boys was the best for me.

 

[aTotal360]

"It's too difficult to work with the city to make it happen."

 

[Lucifer Morningstar]

The Black Crowes played the amphitheater in '92. Most cheeba and body stank gumbo I've ever had to smell.

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[Blldawg87]

My wife / gf at the time and I saw Jason Aldean and local band Crossin Dixon opened for him.

Aldean introduced his band, two of the guys were from Starkville!

Crossin Dixon was really good too. That had a couple good songs around 06

 

[woozman]

Were all those at the Hump? I saw Panic in the 90's (pretty sure twice), and Allman Bros with Blues Traveler, but all of those were at the amphitheater...

 

[PBRME]

Hank Williams Jr. Suuuuucked.

If memory serves, he was completely shitttfaced and swore to never return.

Good riddance.

What concert in the 70’s/80’s was he not shitfaced?

 

[seshomoru]

Music Makers got to work in 99-00 bringing in those bands you'd never claim to be a huge fan of but knew all their lyrics because you watched pop-up video.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

I think it was 2001 they had that MTV Campus Invasion Tour in the Hump. Nickelback (meh), Default (put on a better show that Nickelback), and one other band that I can’t remember