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Bryan Adams observation  A rant by: BigBadBeau I had a Bryan Adams memory of mine printed in the Winnipeg Free Press regarding his autograph session at A & A Records in Eaton Place when he opened up for Loverboy at Winnipeg Arena in 1982. Part of it wasn't printed, and that part was my observation that where A & A Records was in Eaton Place is just a few steps away from where that stage is that he performed at at MTS Centre. Now, I could see in print how the portion of what I wrote that they printed gives more effect by leaving that out - but they could have put it in brackets at the end or something. Well, maybe they didn't have enough space. Actually, I had previously e-mailed that info to all the Winnipeg music writers - I hoped somebody would point that out in their concert writeups, either pre- or post-. Not that it's a huge deal, but that doesn't exactly happen every day. A record store one day, then a huge performing venue the next - all on the same piece of land! Bryan Adams makes his triumphant return to the same spot! Stop the presses! Similarly, I wonder if anyone in the building at MTS Centre for the Junos or Northern Lights, Northern Stars said to Burton Cummings or Randy Bachman, "I bought my first Guess Who record right here in this building/on this piece of land when it was Eaton's!" I never saw anything to that effect in Winnipeg print media either. << Back Add a Comment Comments ( Add a Comment ) THETRUTH says: 2006-02-23 14:08:14 You know Winnipegers have to let go. Things get old and need to be torn down. The winnipeg arena that everyone ten years ago and more was the main objective of every hocky fans angst. Saying this and that about how crappy it is and how we need a new arena, well we got one. Mabey there are memories for you there which is good, but many of the people I talk to that had nothing good to say about that arena 10 years ago are all weepy about it now, I hope that you are not the same . jammin says: 2006-02-23 23:08:01 Yeah I guess I should clarify. I am a huge fan of the new arena (and of tearing down eatons to build it for that matter), and I am not shedding any tears over the old one. It served us well and gave us many memories, but its time is passed. Yeah sure it is kinda hard to see it come down only because I have so many great memories of it, but the truth is it was an old obsolete building. My only point was that it it will be cool to someday look back and remember... that's all. It's kind like your first car... it's often a piece of crap on wheels.... but it will always hold fond memories long after it's been abandoned to the scrap heap.... nekochan says: 2006-02-25 11:29:38 I don't understand why people need these inanimate objects filled with their memories. Doesn't you brain hold all the memories? Wouldn't you rather have something new so you can start making new memories? And to all the men out there, do you like peeing in a trough? Anonymous says: 2006-03-23 19:18:07 MTS Centre is better - the thing here is that the old arena felt like home because you could walk around anywhere in it the fans could go. You've got seats in the blues and you have friends in the upper decks or on the floor? You can meet in whatever concession area you like. At MTS Centre they have lousy stinkin' security guards all over the damn place that won't allow you to go from the lower level to the upper level. Wherever your ticket is, that's where you have to stay. It's not your second home. Also, at the arena, you knew where to hang out when wrestling came to town if you wanted a glimpse of someone. Go to the left at the front, downstairs past the security office, go to your left, and hang out at the barricade. The kids would peer through the cracks, trying to get a glimpse of someone. Maybe a wrestler would come close and sign an autograph or two. Where is the equivalent of that place at MTS Centre? I'll bet if I asked a security guard there that question, they'd say, "Why do you want to know?" or something equally as stupid. Because I'm a citizen of Winnipeg that attends events at MTS Centre, that's why!! Geez, if you didn't want me to have this mindset, you shouldn't have let me have my run of the building at Winnipeg Arena beginning in the '70s. (Even earlier for some people.) And don't get me started on the smoking ban. At least I can still bring a felt pen for the stalls, heh, heh, heh..... |
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In just a few months, the old barn on Maroons road will be nothing but a memory. Whenever I drive past now as it is being slowly demolished, my memories include not only my first Jets games as a kid, but also some of the concerts that I saw in that building. I will never forget seeing Neil Young back in '96- I had tickts on the floor right under the old scoarboard, and as the building rumbled during the incredible intro to Like a Hurricaine, I remember looking up nervously more than once at this giant heavy weight above us, hoping that it would withstand the vibrations as Neil played those deep dark first notes on the Hammond B3. I wonder what building will be sitting on that spot in a few years. I can't help but think how cool it would be if it was a music store- although I'm not getting my hopes up. Regardless, many people will be sharing the stage with greatest legends of modern music history as they shop, walk to their cars, etc... and they may not even know it.