The Concert Room
The legendary Philadelphia Spectrum Arena- America's Showplace!
A podcast session about the Philadelphia Spectrum Concerts! From 1967-2009, the Spectrum held and hosted close to 1500 concerts and shows. The Stones, Springsteen, Billy Joel, Zeppelin and the Dead. We will delve in to the performances, recordings and memories. Featuring perspectives from your host Bob Hill and guests, including national and local photographers, the radio, print and media who covered the shows and performers, Spectrum personnel who worked in promotions and the crews... and of course the fans sharing their experiences. Spotlights of bands and performances on the Spectrum stage featuring recordings and archival information. Hit the House Lights and let's rock!
The Concert Room
The Grateful Dead Live at the Spectrum - Cumberland Blues 9-21-1972
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Dedicated to Phil Lesh who passed on October 25, 2025. The Grateful Dead pulled into the Spectrum on September 21, 1972, for an electric and memorable show. Our features performance of "Cumberland Blues" captures the fun and energic night! They went on early and played late to another sold out Spectrum crowd! This show is highly regarded as one of the best on this tour. It is featured and released on Dicks' Pick's Volume 36, a four-CD live album featuring the complete concert from September 21, 1972, at The Spectrum. It was the final installment in the Dick's Picks series, originally released in 2005. Get up and Dance!
Streaming: The album is available for digital streaming on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
Physical Media: The 4-CD set and a limited-edition 7-LP vinyl box set version were produced by Real Gone Music for retail release. Physical copies can be found from various online merchant.
Official Website
www.dead.net