Jacksonville Coliseum – Hendrix Opens For The Monkees
Built in 1960 and demolished in 2003, the Jacksonville Coliseum had the distinction of being one of only six venues…
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Indiana State Fairgrounds Roof Collapse Just Before Concert
On August 13, 2011, high winds from an approaching storm collapsed the roof…
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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…
Read MoreThe Avalon In Chicago, Venue Of The First Smashing Pumpkins Gig
The Smashing Pumpkins played their first ever club gig here. It’s now a…
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40 Watt Club
The 40 Watt Club has been one of the launching pads for musical groups in the South…
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CBGB-OMFUG
Most of the major acts from the 70’s played here including Blondie, David Bowie, The…
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Village Recording Studios
Many great classic rock albums were recorded here including: Goat’s Head Soup – Rolling…
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The Viper Room
On Oct. 1, 1996, a paparazzo in the club snapped a photo of The Rolling Stones’ Mick…
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The SkyBar – Long Popular Club With Rock ‘N Rollers
Leonardo DiCaprio has stayed in a penthouse suite at the Mondrian Hotel for a weekend…
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The Mondrian Hotel – Failed Milli Vanilli Suicide Attempt
The Mondrian hotel has long been popular with the rock crowd, attracting …
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