The Kinetic Playground In Chicago, IL
The Kinetic Playground was opened by Aaron Russo on April 3, 1968, as…
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ATCO Records
ATCO Records is a U.S. record label founded in 1955. It is currently owned by Warner Music Group…
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Merriweather Post Pavilion
On May 25, 1969, The Who & Led Zeppelin were on the same bill here. It’s been said that this was the only…
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Tangerine Bowl AKA – Orlando Stadium/Florida Citrus Bowl/Camping World Stadium
Originally known as the “Orlando Stadium” when it was constructed in 1936 and then the…
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Kent State, Location Of The Tragic Event Of May 4, 1970
The tragic events of May 4, 1970, when National Guardsman fired upon protesting students, killing four of them – Allison Krause,
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Rhino Records, A Novelty, Comedy And Reissue Label, A Part Of Warner Music Group
Rhino has been around since 1978 but they originally started as a record store in 1973. As a label…
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Sunset Sound – “The Doors”, “Led Zeppelin II”, “Led Zeppelin IV”, “Beggars Banquet”, “Exile on Main Street”
Recording studios rarely have the kind of history that Sunset Sound has enjoyed. Led Zeppelin…
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Gretsch Drums
Founded in a small shop in Brooklyn in 1883, Gretsch is now one of the…
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On June 14, 1972, the first concert at the Tower was Dave Mason and…
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Atlantic Records
Atlantic was founded in 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson and was originally conceived…
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Caribou Ranch Recording Studio – Built By Producer Of Chicago & Blood Sweat & Tears, James William Guercio
Caribou Ranch was a recording studio built by producer James William Guercio in 1972 …
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Civic Arena – Former Concert Venue In Pittsburgh
Also known as Mellon Arena, many large famous rock and pop acts have…
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NBC Studios – The Burbank Studios
Now known as “The Burbank Studios” it was the home to the long running …
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Hollywood Walk Of Fame – List of Rock Artist’s Stars On The Walk
This is a sidewalk along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, California…
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Oakland Coliseum Arena And Stadium
In 1966, the city of Oakland constructed Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum for…
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Raymond Theater
From 1979 through 1991, The Raymond Theatre was known as Perkins Palace. It…
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The Roxy Theatre
At one time or another, if you played Los Angeles, you played at the Roxy. Van Morrison…
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Shrine Auditorium Home To The Grammy Awards, The MTV Music Awards & The Emmy Awards
When it was built by the Shriners back in 1906 (and rebuilt in 1920 after a fire) the…
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Dodger Stadium
Entertainers from around the world have performed here such as KISS, The Rolling Stones…
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Elektra Asylum Records
Elektra Records was started in 1950 by Jac Holzman and Paul Rickholt. During most of the …
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