Park Center (1954 to 1987) now known as Grady Cole Center, hosted many classic rock artists including: The Allman Brothers, Frank Zappa, Black Sabbath, James Gang, Pink Floyd during their “Dark Side Of The Moon” tour, David Bowie, Dire Straits, Rush, Stevie Ray Vaughan, R.E.M., Styx, KISS, Cheap Trick, ZZ Top, Dave Matthews Band and Phish.
On November 9th, 1969 Janis Joplin played to a sellout crowd. This would be one of her last shows before her death in October of the following year.
Other Notable Concerts played at Grady Cole Center
4/14/2005 – Gov’t Mule
3/8/2005 – Elvis Costello & The Imposters
3/2/2004 – Primus
6/17/2003 – The White Stripes
6/25/2003 – Coldplay
12/14/2001 – Train
3/1/2001 – Weezer
6/23/2000 – Bon Jovi
2/19/1998 – Smash Mouth
9/20/1996 – Beck
12/29/1994 – Dave Matthews Band
4/24/1994 – Phish
1/14/1993 – Stone Temple Pilots
1/11/1992 – Ozzy Osbourne
2/19/1989 – Kansas
1/13/1989 – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
11/20/1988 – Bad Company
11/5/1988 – Little Feat
10/26/1988 – Ray Charles
Grady Cole Center & American Legion Memorial Stadium
310 N. Kings Drive
Charlotte, NC 28204
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