California jam 197412/7/2023 It marked the beginning of the corporate influx into large-scale music events, which reached its nadir with Woodstock ’99 – and the end of free-form events which took the attitude that "if we make money great if we don’t, we don’t. While not as renowned as some of the bigger festivals that came before or after, the California Jam nevertheless presented a real turning point in the history of rock. After their set was over, Deep Purple climbed aboard helicopters and high-tailed it out of Speedway leaving Emerson, Lake & Palmer to pick up the pieces. A pyrotechnic effect later blew up one of his amplifiers causing the stage to catch fire, which was thankfully put out before any real harm or damage could be done. Browse 3,608 california jam concert photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore chose to mark the otherwise celebratory mood of the occasion by throwing guitars and equipment into the crowd and attacking a camera that got in his way. In fact, the only black mark on the California Jam through the years has been the behavior of Deep Purple, who followed Black Sabbath as the second-to-last act on the night. The amenities at the venue itself made Woodstock look like a POW camp and perhaps most shocking of all, it ran on time. Deep Purple’s set would later become the first full-length concert to be sold on VHS (and was eventually issued on CD). It was produced by ABC Entertainment, Sandy Feldman and Leonard Stogel. The entire show was filmed and broadcast live on television and radio across the country for those who couldn’t see it for themselves in person. California Jam (also known as Cal Jam) was a rock music festival co-headlined by Deep Purple and Emerson, Lake & Palmer, held at the Ontario Motor Speedway in Ontario, California, on April 6, 1974. The backing of a major corporate entity brought a myriad of changes to the accepted outdoor festival model in the hopes of actually turning a profit. The festival was so successful that a second installment was thrown in 1978. What’s more, all of those in attendance were able to actually hear the music being played thanks to the installation of what was then the loudest amplification system ever created put in place around the stage. Overall, 250,000 paying fans made the trek to the Ontario Motor Speedway for the one-day event. The lineup was staggering, featuring performances by Rare Earth Deep Purple Earth, Wind & Fire Black Sabbath the Eagles Emerson, Lake & Palmer Seals & Crofts and Black Oak Arkansas. Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Spinning Piano / Great Gates of Kiev. Produced by ABC Entertainment, the California Jam set records and precedents that are still the envy of music festival promoters today. Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Karn Evil 9, 1st Impression Part 2 (California Jam 1974) MOCS29. Then the last of the great late-‘60s/early-‘70s rock festivals took place on Apin Ontario, Calif.
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