Loving Live Music, from Central Park to Today

The first year that Dr. Pepper sponsored the Central Park music series was 1977.

My first live “pop music” concert was the Manhattan Transfer in 1977. Not exactly Van Halen with Journey as an opening act, but it unlocked the door to attend thousands of subsequent shows featuring all genres.

In my defense, the event fell at the end of a day trip as part of a “teen tour” from New Jersey into New York City. Balcony seats were $2, so I can’t blame the organizers for…