October 27th, 2009
DJ Jazzy Jeff On The End Of The Spectrum
I’ll have a piece in tomorrow’s PW relating to the end of the Spectrum, with several Philadelphia musical luminaries weighing in with their memories of performing at the hallowed, soon-to-be-demolished building, as well as going there as a fan/spectator. One of them is DJ Jazzy Jeff, who played the Spectrum a few times with Will “Fresh Prince” Smith back in the day. Here’s an extra bit from Jeff that’s not in the article:
MMM: Just like when Vet Stadium and JFK came down, a lot of people are sad to see the Spectrum go because of all the memories, while other people say, “Ehh, big deal, it’s just a building…”
DJ Jazzy Jeff: Well, I mean, so’s Independence Hall. It means something. This is a part of Philly history. I don’t care what anybody says, people in New York are gonna be sad if they tear down Madison Square Garden. It’s kinda like, this is our Madison Square Garden. We have our memories. I remember being six years old going to see the circus there. It was for everything. I hate to say it but it has a little more of a meaning to it than Vet Stadium. It was smaller, it was more intimate. You went to Vet Stadium for the biggest concert in the world, or for a football game or a baseball game. You didn’t go for the circus, or the Globetrotters. You didn’t go for the Ice Capades. When you think about it, the Phillies did win the World Series at the Vet, but the Sixers won a championship at the Spectrum, the Flyers won the Stanley Cup there. It’s definitely been a part of my history that you’ll never forget and I wish it wasn’t going. But thanks for the memories, you know?
2 Responses to “DJ Jazzy Jeff On The End Of The Spectrum”
By Marcy on Oct 27, 2009
Yes, You & Will received one of your first Awards their at the Philadelphia Spectrum and I was there to whiteness it. I’m also going to miss that Place to. Another piece of history imploded in Philly.
By Linda on Oct 28, 2009
I too was there when you and Will received your Gold record. I was Very proud of you & I wished Dad could have lived to see his son perform at the Philadelphia Spectrum & receive his gold record. Here you are still going strong!