Queensrÿche ~ The Lady Wore Black (Live '91)
I got my first peek of Queensryche on December 2nd 1984 when they opened for Kiss on their Animalize Tour.
The scene back in the day was you skipped school, road tripped to Indianapolis, and got in line for the best chance at good seats. The venue was Market Square Arena. A few nights later December 6th, another road trip to Hulman Center in Terre Haute for round 2.
I recall thinking at the time Kiss is legendary and cool to see, but what really transpired during those 2 shows were my admiration, appreciation, and respect of Queensryche’s musicianship and lyrical content.
I still feel that way today. Tate, DeGarmo, Wilton, Jackson and Rockenfield are tight. If you’re a rock based drummer Scott Rockenfield is worthy of study…
The Lady Wore Black tune I’m sharing is from the Queensryche EP released in 1983 but being performed live in 1991. The Warning album was what the band was supporting in December 1984. Later, July 13th, 1997 I caught the band supporting The Hear In The Now Frontier release at Deer Creek Music Center which is now corporately labeled Verizon Wireless Music Center.
