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RIP Corey Wells

First big arena rock show I ever attended, Three Dog Night in 1970 in Phoenix. Warm up act was an unheard-of band called Blues Image. Knocked me out. The next summer, I was back in Phoenix and saw my second concert, Three Dog Night again at the same arena, this time warmed up by another unheard-of band, the Doobie Brothers. In those days, TDN were A-list rockers (to say nothing about the amazing sets by Blues Image and the Doobies). Those first two concerts changed my life. So, thanks, Corey Wells.
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rpeluso
1,080 posts
 
I too went to a Three Dog Night show, was in college, early 1970's, and loved the concert. A great band, a great show, great songs (thanks Paul Williams), a great evening.
chayro
3,001 posts
 
That sucks. I saw TDN at the Felt Forum and the Garden and they were incredible. That band was one of the best backing groups I've ever heard to this day. They were so big back then that their opening act was Stevie Wonder. Shame.
hifijones
118 posts
 
Three Dog Night: the greatest cover band ever.

Not to diminish the contributions of fellow vocalists Chuck Negron and Danny Hutton, imho Wells was the most talented and versatile of the three. He sang lead on many of their best songs: Let Me Serenade You, Try A Little Tenderness, Shambala, Never Been To Spain, Mama Told Me (Not To Come) and Eli's Coming.

I saw them live in the early-80s' at the Lake Lanier Island Resort outside of Atlanta. It was one of many gigs they performed that year on what could be best described as a 'nostalgia' tour. The band was in fine form and they ripped through a couple of sets of their greatest hits. Even my old man really enjoyed the show and generally he hated rock 'n roll.

RIP Cory.....
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