The “Mid-Century Monster” is a sculpture and children’s play structure between Lake Merritt and the bandstand. It was created in 1952 by sculptor Robert Winston. It was originally tinted green.
The album cover for Sly and the Family Stone’s second studio album “Dance to the Music” (1968) was photographed with the band standing and sitting atop the statue.
Notable Concerts By Sly & the Family Stone Include:
April 18, 2010 – Coachella Festival 2010
October 17, 2008 – Wells Fargo Center For The Arts
April 1, 2007 – Flamingo Showroom. Las Vegas
September 21, 1974 – Hollywood Sportatorium
December 7, 1973 – Madison Square Garden
March 24, 1972 – Apollo Theater
August 29, 1970 – Isle of Wight
September 6, 1969 – San Francisco Civic Auditorium
March 23, 1969 – The Ed Sullivan Show
December 26, 1968 – Fillmore West
August 21, 1968 – Electric Circus
December 16, 1966 – Winchester Cathedral
Between Lake Merritt And The Bandstand
666 Bellevue Ave
Oakland CA, 94610
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