A couple of questions

[ericcoleman]

Since I am in this sort of a mood.

What was the first record you bought?
What was the first concert you went to?

My answers in comments

Comments

[johnny9fingers.livejournal.com]

The first record I bought for myself with my own money was (the shame) Deep Purple: Fireball. But the first record ever bought for me some two years previous by an indulgent parent was 'Abbey Road'.
Even though tone-deaf, the old man took good advice.
First rock 'n' roll/pop gig....Led Zeppelin Earl's Court '75. But many Classical things prior, including stuff I played in. (Brass section, Youth Orchestra thingy.)

[ericcoleman]

I think that it's possible that I saw Stan Kenton play before I saw Elton, but time has never been my strong point. My Dad is a big Kenton fan, and I saw a bunch of shows over several years.

I know I saw various classical concerts, but I can't remember specifics. The first concert that I went to because I wanted to was Elton.