Where did the practice of holding up an open flame at a concert originate?
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It started in the sometime in the early 60's or 70's
It started as a way to signal the band that the audience wanted an encore
People do it for many reason
It shows that all the people in the crowd share common ground because they all like the band they are seeing. Also it's a much more respectful way to show your appreciation since it doesn't drown out the sound of the performer unlike clapping.
People don't hold up lighters any more, they hold up cell phones!
Many websites and info from parents and stuff.
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"I suggest you look to the fabled mudfest of 1969, otherwise known as Woodstock, and the songbird known as Melanie, whose performance there in a rainstorm was rewarded by appreciative fans who held various lit items up to demonstrate their gratitude. Melanie documented this illuminating incident in her song 'Lay Down (Candles in the Rain).' Being a bit too young for Woodstock-- never mind that I was a kid living in Germany at the time-- I can't vouch for how many candles were held aloft for Melanie or, more to the point, how said candles happened to be available in plentiful supply at an event that lacked even a hint of infrastructure. But there, I believe, is your answer."
From http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2002/aug/29/what-band-started-tradition-holding-lighters-conce/
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But I wouldn't take it as fact.
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20238775,00.html
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Dang, you must have put a lot of research into this, I totally agree that it is difficult to trace. So most likely we will never know. I guess back then it did not seem to be that big of a deal, and Yea i have seen tons of people hold up cell phones now a day. I give you an A+ on your research and answer.