Memorial Coliseum

September 16, 1975

Originally intended to be a partnership between singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, and his producer, Jim Messina (Buffalo Springfield, Poco), things quickly turned into something entirely different. By the time the fall of 1975 rolled around, the relationship between artist and producer had blossomed into a band with several successful tours, albums, and many radio hits like “Your Mama Don’t Dance” climbing the charts. For years the group was touring with headliners, including Fleetwood Mac, The Allman Brothers Band, Rod Stewart, Eagles, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and others. Soon, the pair began headlining their large venue events. About a year before the Tuscaloosa show, the band released a rare, two-disc set called “On Stage.” Recorded in performance halls around the country, the record was mostly previously released songs. However, it spotlighted the duo’s best calling card, their live performance. “On Stage” was designed to showcase the quality and energy of a Loggins & Messina concert. The Tuscaloosa show was no exception: they played the ballads (“House at Pooh Corner” and “Danny’s Song”) and extended versions of FM favorites like “Angry Eyes” and “Vahevala.” The poster was produced internally at the school print shop a few steps from the Old Union building and represented a fast, efficient process for developing artwork. Posters were in demand: they hung in local record shops and clothing stores. For starving college students, they also became status symbols that would grace the walls of an off-campus apartment or a dorm room.