The Indiana Fairgrounds Coliseum Eagles concert with Yes and Gentle Giant was on September 20, 1972. It was in Indianapolis at the State Fair Coliseum building located on the fairgrounds property. It is now called the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Gentle Giant opened the show first, followed by the Eagles, then Yes as the headliner. This concert was part of the Eagles’ first tour and was one of many that the Eagles opened for Yes. Another show they opened for Yes was at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, SC a few days later on October 2, 1972.
I was honored to receive the two copyrighted stage photos below directly from the concert photographer, Neil Sharrow.
Photos used with permission from Neil Sharrow, photographer
No unauthorized reuse
Randy Meisner, Glenn Frey, Don Henley (on drums), and Bernie Leadon
No unauthorized reuse
Randy Meisner, Glenn Frey, Don Henley (on drums), and Bernie Leadon
WNAP – Indianapolis radio station
Indianapolis News (Indianapolis, IN) – Sept. 15, 1972
Coliseum Yes/Eagles concert tickets were $5.50, $4.50, and $3.50
“The Eagles came on strong, although not quite screaming, for their set which proved their versatility both vocally and instrumentally in performing out-of-the-rut tunes of differing tempos and moods with musical acumen and sensitivity.”
Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, IN) – Sept. 21, 1972
Daily Herald-Telephone (Bloomington, IN) – Sept. 26, 1972
New Musical Express – Oct., 14, 1972
Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Thank You Diana! Your articles are amazing & appreciated so very much!
Thank you!
Love the copyrighted pictures that Neil Sharrow shared with you. You can tell by the pictures that the early Eagles truly enjoyed what they were doing by the smiles on all of their faces.
You can tell that they had camaraderie there on stage, that was lacking later on. I love those pics, too!
You are an amazing researcher, Diana. I’m astounded by the treasures you find!
Thank you! It’s always gratifying finding something new.