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On November 3, 1982, Rush performed the first of two nights at the Richfield Coliseum in support of their album Signals, with special guest Rory Gallagher.
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On Halloween night in 1993, Nirvana took the stage at the James A. Rhodes Arena on the University of Akron campus in support of their album In Utero, with special guests Meat Puppets, and Boredoms. It would prove to be the band’s final concert appearance in Ohio. #Halloween
On October 31, 1980, Talking Heads and the Psychedelic Furs performed at the John Carroll University Gymnasium. The show nearly got cancelled that same day when the tarps protecting the gym floor were ruled a fire hazard. #Halloween
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Cleveland Press pumpkin photo courtesy of @SkrticX.
On October 30, 1983, the Stray Cats headlined The Black Cat Ball at Kent State University’s Memorial Gym in support of their album Rant n’ Rave with the Stray Cats, with special guests 14 Karat Soul and the Cleveland-based trio The Times. #Halloween
Welcome back to Blossom! Donnie Iris and the Cruisers headlining the opening rock concert of Blossom Music Center’s 1982 season. #RIPDonnieIris
Heartbreaking news from Pittsburgh.
Godspeed and farewell to the great Donnie Iris.
Very sad news to pass along:
The great Donnie Iris has died, at 83.
Everyone loved him -- here is the obit.
post-gazette.com/news/obitua…
On October 23, 1988, Robert Plant performed with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at the Richfield Coliseum as the Non Stop Go tour returned to Northeast Ohio, supporting his fourth studio album, Now and Zen.
On October 22, 1985, The Cure performed for the first time in Cleveland at Music Hall, in support of their album The Head on the Door.
Strike up the band!
50 years ago today, the Michael Stanley Band kicked off the first of three legendary live shows at the Cleveland Agora, performances captured and forever preserved on the classic Stagepass album, released the following spring.
The Northeast Ohio broadcasting community mourns the loss of legendary and former Cleveland broadcaster Bob ‘Hoolihan’ Wells. An exceptional professional, he approached every role with wit, poise, and polish. Godspeed and farewell, Hoolihan.
Bob ‘Hoolihan’ Wells, Cleveland TV icon, dies at 93
Legend lost:
fox8.com/news/bob-hoolihan-w…
On October 20, 1979, the Eagles opened a two-night stand at the Richfield Coliseum on their Long Run tour. During the first show, Bob Seger joined the band for the opening encore of “Rocky Mountain Way.” The next night, Jackson Browne joined for the encore of “Take It Easy.”
On October 19, 1988, Jimmy Page performed at Cleveland Public Hall on his first-ever solo tour, the Outrider tour, with Jason Bonham on drums. The show was taped for the Westwood One Radio Network.
On October 19, 1979, while in Cleveland for a two-night concert engagement with the Eagles, Joe Walsh formally announced his candidacy for the U.S. presidency on WMMS radio.
On October 17, 1980, Bruce Springsteen released his fifth studio album, the double LP The River. It marked his first No. 1 album on the Billboard charts. Originally conceived as a single album titled The Ties That Bind, it was expanded into a double album set.
On October 17, 1970, the Grateful Dead made their Cleveland concert debut at Cleveland Music Hall. Originally scheduled for the Allen Theatre, the show was moved to the larger Music Hall (part of the Cleveland Public Auditorium complex) due to strong ticket demand.
On October 17, 1982, The Clash played Kent State University’s Memorial Gym as part of their Combat Rock tour, with special guest Spirit-I, a local reggae band. The performance was part of the band’s U.S. “Know Your Rights”/Combat Rock run.
Photo: Daily Kent Stater nitter.cf/jdkunes/status/2111426…
