The Civic Auditorium was renamed in 1992 following Bill Graham’s death. At the entrance are six bronze disks embedded into the sidewalk, each representing a Bay Area musician or personality who has been acknowledged for lifetime achievement in contributing to an original sound in American music. The collection is recognized as the Bay Area Music Awards Walk of Fame.
On October 26, 1957 Elvis Presley opened his West Coast tour here following the premier of Jailhouse Rock in Memphis. On May 14, 1965 The Rolling Stones, The Byrds, Beau Brummels, Paul Revere and the Raiders, and the Vejtables performed here. On June 4, 1966 The Jefferson Airplane lit the place up and on March 21, 1967 Eric Burdon and the Animals appeared here as well.
Other Notable Shows Played Here:
December 14, 2017 – Red Hot Chili Peppers
November 11, 2016- Temple of the Dog
December 31, 2015 – The Flaming Lips
December 14, 2013 – The Black Crowes
April 28, 2013 – The Killers
April 9, 2013 – Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
October 12, 2012 – The Smashing Pumpkins
June 2, 2012 – The Wallflowers
June 15, 2011 – New York Dolls
December 13-14, 2009 – Lady Gaga
November 20, 2006 – Tenacious D
November 7, 2006 – Pet Shop Boys
October 28, 2006 – DEVO
December 9, 2005 The White Stripes
April 19, 2005 – Velvet Revolver
December 31, 1999 – Pretenders
June 5, 1999 – Eric Burdon & The Animals
January 8, 1999 – Culture Club
August 14, 1998 – John Fogerty
March 15, 1997 – Huey Lewis and the News
April 13, 1996 – Oasis
March 23, 1994 – The Beach Boys
March 5, 1994 – Neil Young
April 10-11, 1993 – Prince
October 22, 1992 – James Brown
The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
99 Grove Street
San Francisco CA 94102
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