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Rita Wilson's First Concert: A Hilarious Fall
28 Oct
Summary
- Wilson fell running in wedge sandals to her first concert.
- The concert was Led Zeppelin's in 1973, her first show.
- She started her music career in her 50s.
In 1973, actress and singer Rita Wilson, then 16, experienced her first-ever concert: Led Zeppelin at the Forum in Los Angeles. The trip to see the band, who had recently released 'Houses of the Holy,' began with an unexpected tumble. Excitedly running towards the venue from the parking lot in cork-wedged sandals, Wilson faceplanted on the pavement, a mishap that humorously ended any aspirations of looking cool.
Despite the fall, Wilson recalls the concert as incredible, with only her ego sustaining damage. This cherished memory has been brought back by her ongoing 'Sound of a Woman' tour. Wilson embarked on her music career later in life, launching it in her 50s after releasing her debut album 'AM/FM' in 2012. She credits Nora Ephron's encouragement that great things happen after 50 as a significant inspiration for pursuing her musical ambitions.
