Surveying the crowd, I realized I wasn't like these people. Many clung to walls for support and talked about seeing the band in the "good ole days." It dawned on me that ZZ Top would be the first and last concert for many of them. When was the last time I saw a "current" band? Was I missing my youth in exchange for seeing yesterday's heroes?

Jam Journals is a podcast that explores music history through live concert performances. Hosted by a seasoned concert-goer, each episode recounts a unique concert experience with vivid detail and emotion. New episodes every other Tuesday.

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