John Coltrane – Leo’s Casino – August 19, 1965 51 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, John Coltrane opened a four night stay at the legendary Leo’s Casino in Cleveland Ohio. This was in support of his classic album “A Love Supreme”. Here is a great story about that show from John Petkovic of cleveland.com about […]
The Beatles, The Cyrcle, The Ronettes, The Remains – Cleveland Stadium – August 14, 1966 50 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, The Beatles performed at the Cleveland Municipal Stadium. This was the last tour the Beatles ever did and only the 2nd time they performed in Cleveland as they were banned by the mayor of Cleveland […]
Bruce Springsteen– Allen Theatre – August 10, 1975 41 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band performed a sold out show at the Allen Theatre. This was the “Born To Run” tour. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)
Leon Russell, Mary McCreary – Cleveland Stadium – August 8, 1973 43 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Leon Russell put on a great show at the Cleveland Stadium in support of his album “Leon Live”. Opening the show was Mary McCreary. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)
Jethro Tull – Richfield Coliseum – August 3, 1976 40 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Jethro Tull performed a sold out show at the Richfield Coliseum on during their “Too Old To Rock And Roll, Too Young To Die Tour”. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)
Queen, Billy Squier – Richfield Coliseum– July 31, 1982 34 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Queen performed at the Richfield Coliseum as part of the “Hot Space” tour. This was the last US tour for the band with Freddie Mercury. Opening the show was Billy Squier. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)
David Bowie – Richfield Coliseum– July 28, 1983 33 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, David Bowie performed a sold out show at the Richfield Coliseum as part of his “Serious Moonlight” world tour. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)
Mott The Hoople, New York Dolls, Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show – Massillon Stadium– July 28, 1973 43 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Mott The Hoople were scheduled to perform at Cloverleaf Speedway but after an earlier show by Deep Purple that summer, the township of Valley View pulled the permits for further […]
Toto – Blossom Music Center– July 27, 1982 34 years ago today in Northeast Ohio music history, Toto filled up the Blossom Music Center when they brought their tour to the Cleveland area in support of their album “Toto IV”. (poster courtesy of and available at rawsugarstudio.com)
At least 30 people were arrested at a Guns N’ Roses concert in New Jersey, including a woman accused of assaulting police. The arrests occurred at Saturday night’s show at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Investigators say 30-year-old Kimberly Goodman was charged with aggravated assault against two state troopers, who received minor injuries. State troopers […]
