45 years ago today (8/15/72), The Band released their live LP Rock of Ages: The Band in Concert. The LP was compiled from recordings made during their series of shows at the Academy of Music in New York City, from December 28 through December 31, 1971. Originally released in 1972 as a double album, it was reissued in 1980 as two separate LPs, titled Rock of Ages, Vol. 1 and Rock of Ages, Vol. 2. Of course years later The Last Waltz would become the ultimate live Band LP, but Rock of Ages has held its own. Listen to “Stage Fright” off the live album…
