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# First Albums, First Concerts, and Most Memorable Shows
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/first-albums-first-concerts-and-most-memorable-shows/
- Published: 2026-09-09T11:18:39.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-09T11:18:38.000Z
- Description: On a new Music Biz Weekly Podcast, co-hosts Michael Brandvold and Blasko trade personal music histories including more than a few surprises.
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Podcasts, Music Biz Weekly podcast, live music, concert, music business podcast

On this week's [**Music Biz Weekly** **podcast**](https://www.hypebot.com/tag/music-biz-weekly/)**, Michael** and **Blasko** share stories about their first album purchases, with Blasko buying **KISS** "Destroyer" in 1977 at age 7, and Michael sharing how he discovered **The Lovin' Spoonful** at a garage sale. 

Both discuss their first arena concerts, with Blasko seeing KISS on the "Creatures of the Night" tour and Michael recounting attending a **Molly Hatchet** show. Most memorable concerts include Blasko at the Hollywood Palladium seeing **Nine Inch Nails** with **David Bowie** and Michael's early exposure to bands like **Guns N' Roses** and **Motley Crue** before they became famous.

Then each shares some unexpected musical preferences...

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