kristiw Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Staff edit: According to an article in the Texas Monthly Magazine dated December 1982, the address for The Summit is 10 Greenway Plaza. The address is aligned with the naming numerical system to correspond with the rest of the Greenway Plaza campus. (1 Greenway Plaza to 20 Greenway Plaza.) Decades later, the address has changed to 3700 Southwest Freeway. My first visit to The Summit was for a live concert... it was either '77 or '78 (making me around 10 at the time). My older sister took me to see The Village People. There were no chairs on the floor, and I remember smelling so much pot, and seeing clouds of smoke, lots of drugs, drinking, and very friendly people. One of my sister's friends picked me up and put me on his shoulders so I could scream my little girl lungs out! It was probably the best memory I'll ever have of The Summit, especially before all the changes (chairs, security, political correctness) took place. No, my mother had no idea. I loved The Village People, and was in love with the construction worker only to find out later he'd never be in love with me. So I moved onto Leif Garrett. Thank goodness I grew out of that one... Please share yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 I don't really have any Summit, Compaq Centre, or Lakewood experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
METALHOUSTON Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 My first visit to The Summit was for a live concert... it was either '77 or '78 (making me around 10 at the time).My older sister took me to see The Village People. There were no chairs on the floor, and I remember smelling so much pot, and seeing clouds of smoke, lots of drugs, drinking, and very friendly people. One of my sister's friends picked me up and put me on his shoulders so I could scream my little girl lungs out! It was probably the best memory I'll ever have of The Summit, especially before all the changes (chairs, security, political correctness) took place. No, my mother had no idea.I loved The Village People, and was in love with the construction worker only to find out later he'd never be in love with me. So I moved onto Leif Garrett.Thank goodness I grew out of that one... Please share yours.I saw Leif Garrett at the Astrodome in 1979 and then a few years ago at the 19th Hole. I met him before the show and he signed all 5 of his albums, a copy of his CD with F8, his "Leif Garrett Collection" CD (I want the Japanese version with 6 extra songs on it) plus a picture for my Cousin. I talked with him more after the show about how I never thought I'd be headbangin' to "Leif Garrett". lolI've also seen the Village People about 3 or 4 times but I was never in love with any of them - Joan Jett, Doro Pesch, Tiffany, Leather (Chastian), Saraya, Lee Aaron and a couple of the Bangles is another story.Anyway, my 1st time to the Summit was to see KISS in 76 - WOW - What a show that was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1976 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I've seen video of Queen's 1977 show at the Summit. Back in the days when I worked concert security, I got to say hi to Gwen Stefani. Twice actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I went to Lakewood in April of 2006, and it is huge and also beautiful. It's the nicest church I have ever been in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 i prefer the summit over toyota. i've just seen so many concerts there. rod stewart, elton john, tina turner, fleetwood mac, janet jackson, madonna, peter gabriel, phil collins, even neil diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumapayam Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Going to see the Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus and Sesame Street on Ice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboybud Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I graduated high school at the Summit, and saw many concerts and wrestling shows there. The complete KISS show from The Summit, 9/2/77, is on the DVD box set "KISSology".Most of the concerts there were taped professionally, so there are lots clips on YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deut28Thirteen Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I only have one memory of the Summit and it was a Rockets Game. Ever since that game I have loved the Rockets ever since and and also during the not so good Rocket years. I dont remember if it was a playoff game or regular season game and all I know is that it was packed, we were in the nose bleed section, all I could see was red and yellow and it was very loud, and we won. I was only five and had lots of energy so after the game I was running up and down the steps and was the happiest I ever been. Its one of my best memories. I also have been to Lakewood its very nice and big. Great Church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 The Kings X and AC/DC Razors Edge concert in 1992-93 was was the best I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehou Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I saw many concerts and events there over the years, but my husband and I did get to see the LAST concert ever held there -- ZZ Top (with Cross Canadian Ragweed opening) performing in the fall of 2003. It was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texianjoe Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I saw KISS in the Summit but I don't remember the year. Moody Blues Long Distance Voyager in '82 I think. Marshall Tucker around '79 they filled The Summit. Around '85 I saw them again at Rockofellers and there were seats left. We sat in the balcony for that one, talk about a contact high. The last concert I went to there was Bob Seger in the early '90s. I will miss it and the dome.joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I think we discussed The Summit in the Joel Osteen Lakewood Church topic? Merge? any way, I still have all or most of my ticket stubs of the numerous concerts we witnessed at the New Summit. When it was new everyone used to marvel at the big screen monitors they had above the stage. The cameras would zoom in and out of the crowds and man did they get some bizarre stuff. This was Girls Gone Wild waaaaay before the show these days. "Take it off" was heard all across the place and that's just what they did! I had no idea they filmed Queen in 1977 at this venue and we were there! Yikes! The Summit started out pretty good but the crowds were geting way too wild and the restrooms were very inadequate for the ladies, just too small and not enough stalls. The lines would go for a mile it seems so many of the women would go in the mens. Insane. They had some of the best shows ever and I'm glad I got to see them while they were in their prime. That rock concert era is over and can never be captured again. The music business is a totally different world now and you have to remember that there was NO MTV during the Summits reign. You only saw the stars on album covers or on TV specials like Don Kirshners Rock Concert or SNL. The trick was to party before going to the Summit. Teens had to be cheap since you had already blown your $ on the ticket which was about $6.00 to $10.00 each. Unheard of these days. As the years passed the shows started attracting a bad element like people pushing hard drugs to unsuspecting kids and others stealing T-shirts that were just bought, fights and overdoses. There must have been numerous suits as well from parents. It was sort of funny seeing people waiting for thier rides to pick them up on the frwy side. You could see bodies just strewn across the lawn passed out. Can imagine what it looked like from the freeway? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 My best memory of the summit involves UH basketball.UH won an NCAA regional there. I was pretty young but remember Lamar was also in that regional and they pulled a bit upset over Maryland (I think it was the terps).I also remember SWC Tournament titles there. UH and Arkansas played quite a few times in that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 My best memory of the summit involves UH basketball.UH won an NCAA regional there. I was pretty young but remember Lamar was also in that regional and they pulled a bit upset over Maryland (I think it was the terps). I also remember SWC Tournament titles there. UH and Arkansas played quite a few times in that one. Your right, hardly anyones mentioned anything about the sports games at The Summit. Never in our wildest dreams did we think someone would be up on that stage preaching one day!LOL One day Ozzie Osborn singing his satanic songs next day old Osteen bible thumping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 The Summit was a great venue for concerts before it became the "Godatorium". I hated seeing Houston let it go. The acoustics in the new Toyota Center are awful. Right now Houston does not have a decent place for concerts. That's a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Right now Houston does not have a decent place for concerts. That's a shame. Your absolutely right! The only place that seems adequate is the Verizon Theater and its minuscule compared to the old Summit. Cynthia Woods has to be the biggest insult's to a big city as Houston. The layout and design would have worked great in ummmm San Diego or anywhere on the West Coast but not Texas. BIG MISTAKE. Give it a test. Spend lots of $ for a ticket. We are now in June so humidity is like 90% already. Park what about 1/2 mile away. By the time you walk from your auto midway your already sweating it up. By the time you get to gate your exhausted. (and I'm not even a heavy person). Take a lady and see how they get upset. On last visit and I do mean last, we stood there soaked and then turned around and walked out. Waste of time and $, not too mention so far away from Downtown its just not worth the trip. Cynthia Woods Pavilion needs to go on "Crater Houston" like NOW. Works for west coast but not Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Where exactly IS the Verizon Theatre? I have never found an address for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Where exactly IS the Verizon Theatre? I have never found an address for it.Bayou Place downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Where exactly IS the Verizon Theatre? I have never found an address for it.the actual address is 520 texas st./ave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 So I take it that is somewhere near the Hard Rock Cafe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1976 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 So I take it that is somewhere near the Hard Rock Cafe?Right next to it, yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnd Susan Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I saw Queen at the Summit in 1977 and before that I saw them at the coliseum. I saw David Bowie twice at the summit and I saw Cyndi Lauper once and was in the Money Changes Everything video. I saw the Moody Blues, Genesis, Chicago, Aerosmith, Bad Company, Traffic, Fleetwood Mac, Heart all at the summit.. and I think thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpstown Bill Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Saw Elvis there in August 1976---$12 a ticket!!! I'd give a jelly donut to see pics of that show (like an idiot I DID NOT bring a camera) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Right now Houston does not have a decent place for concerts. That's a shame.Your absolutely right! The only place that seems adequate is the Verizon Theater and its minuscule compared to the old Summit. Cynthia Woods has to be the biggest insult's to a big city as Houston. The layout and design would have worked great in ummmm San Diego or anywhere on the West Coast but not Texas. BIG MISTAKE. Give it a test. Spend lots of $ for a ticket. We are now in June so humidity is like 90% already. Park what about 1/2 mile away. By the time you walk from your auto midway your already sweating it up. By the time you get to gate your exhausted. (and I'm not even a heavy person). Take a lady and see how they get upset. On last visit and I do mean last, we stood there soaked and then turned around and walked out. Waste of time and $, not too mention so far away from Downtown its just not worth the trip. Cynthia Woods Pavilion needs to go on "Crater Houston" like NOW. Works for west coast but not Texas. Couldn't agree more. CWP is a joke. Why ANYONE would pay $50-$100 to go sit on the the grass with the heat, humidity, and mosquitoes to see a concert, I'll never know. I wonder why they never have concerts at Hofheinz Pavilion anymore? Not big enough I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 The Summit - 4th row, floor. 1989ish. REM with Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians. Lost our damn car after the show due to tryptamines We saw Prince at Hofheinz Pavilion back in 2000 or so. Great venue but only seats 8,000. That was what made it great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigo58 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Saw Elvis there in August 1976---$12 a ticket!!! I'd give a jelly donut to see pics of that show (like an idiot I DID NOT bring a camera) Now thats a historical comment! Most long time Houstonians think The Dome was the last place Elvis cavorted about in. Not to mentioned it was one year before he kicked the bucket. Never would have dreamed he was at the Summit. I really need to copy all of those ticket stubs I mentioned and post here. and yep, CWP is an embarassment to our great city! To make matter worse they added a tall wall wrapping around it to prevent people from scaling the embankment. It really makes you feel like your walking into a prison of sorts. Whats next barbed-wire with electrodes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I really need to copy all of those ticket stubs I mentioned and post here.I need to add some of those groups to my Summit web page. If you guys think of any more groups that played there, let me know. Summit venue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texianjoe Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Couldn't agree more. CWP is a joke. Why ANYONE would pay $50-$100 to go sit on the the grass with the heat, humidity, and mosquitoes to see a concert, I'll never know. I wonder why they never have concerts at Hofheinz Pavilion anymore? Not big enough I guess.No kidding!! You can get SLE for free at Miller Outdoor, and you can bring your own food and drinks.joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristiw Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 I need to add some of those groups to my Summit web page. If you guys think of any more groups that played there, let me know. Summit venue That's a cool site you have! I've seen (of course) The Village People, Sammy Hagar, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Prince (his Purple Rain concert)... and I remember my sister going to see Aerosmith. I want to say she saw Peter Frampton too, but I can't confirm that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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