Rock Nostalgia

On this day in 1973, Deep Purple lit up the stage at the Long Beach Arena during their electrifying U.S. tour, joined by powerhouse acts Rory Gallagher and Fleetwood Mac. The night pulsed with raw energy as the band delivered a legendary setlist, opening with the explosive “Highway Star” and the iconic “Smoke on the Water,” followed by fan favorites like “Strange Kind of Woman” and “Mary Long.” As the atmosphere intensified, “Lazy” and “The Mule” showcased their unmatched musical mastery, before closing the night in cosmic style with “Space Truckin’.” It was more than just a concert—it was a defining moment of rock history, captured through the lens of Jeffrey Mayer. 🎸🔥

CaliforniaJam 🌴🔥

6 April 1974: Deep Purple arriving at the iconic Ontario Motor Speedway, ready to unleash one of the most explosive performances in rock history.

Captured through the lens of Fin Costello 📸, this moment freezes the calm before the storm—just hours before the band would take over the stage at the legendary California Jam and set it ablaze. 🎸

On April 6, 1974, Deep Purple delivered a blazing performance at the legendary California Jam, held at Ontario Motor Speedway. 🌴🔥

In front of a massive crowd of over 200,000 fans, the band unleashed pure rock energy—explosive sound, electrifying stage presence, and unforgettable moments that would go down in rock history. From roaring riffs to dramatic onstage antics, it was Deep Purple at their absolute peak—loud, wild, and unstoppable. 🎸⚡

A performance that didn’t just shake the stage… it shook the entire festival.

6th April 1974 🌈🔥

The legendary California Jam lit up the stage at Ontario Motor Speedway, drawing an incredible crowd of over 250,000 fans for an unforgettable day of music.

With iconic performances from Rare Earth, Earth, Wind & Fire, Eagles, Seals and Crofts, Black Oak Arkansas, Black Sabbath, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and a fiery set from Deep Purple—it became one of the most explosive rock gatherings in history.

🔥 Deep Purple Setlist

Burn
Might Just Take Your Life
Lay Down, Stay Down
Mistreated
Smoke On The Water
You Fool No One / The Mule
Space Truckin’

From thunderous riffs to unforgettable stage chaos, Deep Purple turned the festival into a storm of sound—pure, loud, and legendary. 🎸⚡

AC/DC in the 1970s

In the 1970s, AC/DC weren’t just a band — they were a runaway freight train of raw rock ‘n’ roll power. Night after night, Angus Young tore across the stage in his schoolboy uniform, duckwalking, headbanging, and playing the absolute life out of his guitar. His riffs were sharp as lightning, his solos wild and untamed, and his energy completely unstoppable. Backed by the gritty swagger of Bon Scott, the band delivered sweaty, high-voltage performances that felt dangerous, loud, and gloriously alive.

From smoky clubs to massive arenas, the ’70s era of AC/DC was pure electricity — no gimmicks, no polish, just thunderous amps and Angus playing like the devil himself was chasing every note. ⚡🎸