In many cases I have ticket stubs, which have been an immense help. With construction Belmont expected not to be completed until 2021, the . This multi-platinum concert film, consisting primarily of performances from a string of five straight nights at Nassau Coliseum in August of '88, was made during their Momentary Lapse of Reason . Quin The Eskimo 16. Go To Nassau [97] The number of games during the 201819 season at the Coliseum was later increased to 20. It was a good show. The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is known for hosting the New York Islanders but other events have taken place here as well. Bought some turntables at the Fordham road (Bronx) location when I was 14. [84], On November 4, 2016, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment reached a naming rights deal with New York Community Bank. [57] In October 2018, the Coliseum hosted Evolution, the promotion's first all-women's pay-per-view event. Metallicas First Live Video George Clinton Concerts 1970s; Prince Concerts 2010s; Videos. In late January 2017, Bloomberg News reported via internal sources that Barclays Center was considering dropping the Islanders due to poor attendance and their effects on the venue's profits. ERIC CLAPTON CONCERT At Nassau Coliseum Ticket Stub 4/6/90 - $15.66. I saw Journey during their Frontiers Tour with Bryan Adams. The first-ever event to take place was a game between the Nets and the Pittsburgh Condors on February 11th, 1972. The band was touring in support of their album Tenth at the time, and the recording features the songs "It Takes Time" and "Cattle Drive" from that release as well as classics such as "Heard It in a Love Song", "Searchin' for a Rainbow" and "Can't You See". The group performed five concerts from February 24 through 28, 1980 one of which was filmed and only appeared as an underground tape. The band used footage of their performance of "Tie Your Mother Down" in the song's promotional film. [83], On April 5, 2017, a Billy Joel concert was the arena's first post-renovation event. I had seen Yes in 1984 and in 1991 during their Union Tour. Team and county officials announced in 2004 a plan called The Lighthouse Project to renovate the Coliseum. The franchise would select John Tavares first overall at the 2009 NHL Draft, but even he was not enough to revamp the franchise on Long Island, and the Islanders found themselves moving to the Barclays Center for the 2015-16 season. The Coliseum was the second-oldest arena in active use by a National Hockey League team (after nearby Madison Square Garden), and until the return of the Winnipeg Jets to the league at the 15,004-seat Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, was the smallest arena in the NHL by total seating capacity. Who Makes The Best Rice Ball on Long Island? Since the dynasty days, the Islanders hadnt garnered much in terms of success. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1972 Press Photo Fans of Sunday's Memorial Coliseum Concert - orb90811 at the best online prices at eBay! During its first year of operation, the stadium became host of its own NHL hockey team, the New York Islanders, thus fueling a heated rivalry between them and the New York Rangers that has yet to subside. 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CA. Was at the yes, geils gunn show at gaelic park but that was 1972. The arena was the first home for the New York Nets in the then-American Basketball Association now the National Basketball Association. Eric Clapton Concert At Nassau Coliseum Ticket Stub 4/6/90 354615778193. He died six days before he was scheduled to return in July of 77, prompting thousands of mourners to gather in the coliseum parking lot on the night of the canceled concert. [29] The short-lived New York Express played part of the 198687 season, ending operations before the All-Star break with financial troubles and a 323 record. Dec 20, Chalk Farm Roundhouse, London, UK (with The Who, Elton John, Patto) 1971. On This Day (May 2)Difficult to Cure Uniondale - Gotta Hear 'em All! July '67. From Billy Joel and Elvis Presley on through Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, take a look back at some notable Nassau Coliseum concerts, beginning with the venue's . Billy Joels First TV Special After the metal bands bassist, Cliff Burton, died in a tour bus crash, Metallica released their first video, dubbed Cliff Em Allan ode to their first studio album, Icompiled from footage of various concerts. Fun night, especially for him. February 4, 1973 Penn State University Recreation Hall, University Park, PA. Wake Up to Find Out was recorded there during their 1990 performance and released in 2014 while Go To Nassau was recorded in 80 and released in 02. Cant list them all. That night the ABA's New York Nets defeated the Pittsburgh Condors 129-121. The bands that performed were: Shreya Ghoshal. In an 11 game vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins, they set a record for most penalty minutes for both teams346 combined. American l folk rock supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young performing live, circa 1975; they are Stephen Stills, David Crosby and Graham Nash Yet, nothing would come to fruition for the franchise, and they saw their value beginning to decrease on Long Island. David Bowie performed a radio broadcast from there during his Isolar Tour, in support of the album Station to Station. In honor of LI rekindling their old flame with the regions biggest concert venue upon its reopening, what follows is 17 times history was made atNassauColiseum. I went to several different types of events at the Coliseum back in the day. Peggy-O 10. In 1976, the franchise captured their first WTT Championship. Flames forward Morris Stefaniw scored the first NHL goal in the building at 6:56 of the first period, while Ed Westfall scored the first goal for the Islanders, as the Flames won the game 32. I remember being blown away by John Clarke of LandM playing bari sax, as that is the instrument that I played then and now. Opened in 1972, it has long been part of the mainstream concert circuit, including a close association with Billy Joel. Went many times. Menu. Inside the new Nassau Coliseum, which boasts 13,900 seats and cost $165 million to refurbish. FOR SALE! 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, 11553 516 794 9303 Official Website. The coliseum was enshrined in cinematic history when scenes from this 07 romcom were shot at the coliseum. ABB blew them off the stage though. The Isles title run isnt the only record they set. The Nassau Coliseum hosted the 35th annual National Hockey All-Star Game on February 8th, 1983. Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. SUMMER 1979: JAMES TAYLOR - THE SHEEP MEADOW/CENTRAL PARK THE DOORS CONCERT Tour poster 1970 Albert King Vancouver Coliseum__ - $5.91. Ratner's proposal called for a reduction of the Coliseum's capacity to 13,000 seats and a revamp of the arena's interior and concrete facade designed by SHoP Architects, the firm which designed the Barclays Center, which would cost the group approximately $89 million. It was also the home of the New York Nets (now known as the Brooklyn Nets) of the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1972 to 1977. Suffice to say, there are few locals who havent visited this arena at one time or another. Cat flies to Mexico to develop ideas for his musical. The facility is in the Town of Hempstead, within the Uniondale 11553 ZIP code. I also saw Pink Floyd in 1988 where they recorded their concert Album and movie Delicate Sound of Thunder. Entdecke Elvis Presley at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, 1973 OLD PHOTO 9 in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young , US folk rock band, their on stage during a live concert performance at the Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, USA,. His last Coliseum appearance was on July 19, 1975. San Carlos, CA (supported by Gladys Knight & The Pips) November 5, 1971 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, IN November 12, 1971 Brown University . Nassau Coliseum eventually started to show its age. 11:00AM. wow, this is so freaking cool. 17.01.75: asheville nc. Carole King opened. They didnt draw many fans, so getting great seats was pretty easy. The following season, the Nets joined the NBA as part of the merger with the ABA. Their only loss was a 10 setback in Game 1 in 1984 to the Edmonton Oilers. LI Goes to Bollywood Donny Hathaway - vocals, piano, electric piano; Gil Silva - guitar; Bassie Saunders - bass; John Sussewell - drums; Chuggy Carter - congas On the final night of the second annual Newport Jazz Festival held in New York, George Wein presented a monumental bill at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. Nassau County approved the Lighthouse Project in 2006 on a 162 vote, and the Draft Environmental Impact Statement was completed after a state-mandated environmental review. Anthony Beauvillier scored the final goal of the Islanders' second stint at the Coliseum. If you werent a sports fan in the 70s, there were still plenty of reasons to visit Nassau Coliseum. Long Islanders love their Islanders, Revello said. Led by Julius Erving, the Nets won two ABA championships in the Coliseum, defeating the Utah Stars in the 1973-74 season for their first championship, and beating the Denver Nuggets in the 1975-76 season for their second ABA Championship, the final championship in ABA history. Aug '67. 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The Islanders began to see great success in the late from that point on, however, they failed to convert on clinching the Stanley Cup for five years straight, including a dominant 1978-79 season for the Islanders. A banner was raised during a 2019 Dead & Company show commemorating the 44 combined performances by the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company.[55]. He performed once more at the Coliseum in 1975, despite having more performances scheduled. Currently, the New York Riptide of the National Lacrosse League and the Nets serve as the building's main tenants. rock on pal. [89] The Islanders played a preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers on September 17, 2017, their first appearance at the renovated Coliseum. Some of the live performances from that tour are captured on the "Allies" album. 12. I saw Neil Young perform there twice and in 1977 i saw Peter Frampton..Great place.Saw the Islanders many times. People are short-sighted, Revello said. They played many shows throughout the 1970's with The Beach Boys that tended to be very special shows. Do you have fond memories of visiting Nassau Coliseum as a kid in the 1970s? As a high school student, My hands-down favorite candy bar as a little kid. I saw Evel Knievel do a jump there in March of 1973. He returned in 1975 and was scheduled to perform there on August 22, 1977. The Coliseum wasnt good for sporting events alone. The Nassau Coliseum also hosted several editions of now-defunct WCW's Monday Nitro. But their four consecutive Stanley Cup wins in the early 80s still ranks among the most impressive championship streaks in all of sports, according to ESPN. I have pictures of myself at 6 yrs old ice skating down Burnham Ave,my family homes street,in Roslyn Heights. July '67. 17. Other plans included new housing, athletic facilities, a minor league baseball stadium, restaurants, and a hotel. The Coliseum is used for sporting events, concerts, large exhibitions and shows as well as trade shows44,000 square feet (4,100m2) at the main arena, 60,000 at the Expo Center. LOVED this so much! The Islanders played their final game at the Coliseum before moving to Barclays Center on April 25, 2015, beating the Washington Capitals 31 in Game 6 of the first round of the 2015 playoffs against the Washington Capitals forcing a Game 7, held in and won by Washington, ending the Islanders' first run at the Coliseum; in Game 6 Cal Clutterbuck of the Islanders scored the final NHL goal in the building, an empty netter at 19:07 of the third period. Wayne Gretzky scored four goals in the third period and was honored as the games most valuable player. FOR SALE! The Grateful Dead holds the record for the most performances at the venue by a single act with 42 total shows. Supreme Court Hears Dispute Between New York and New Jersey, East Ends New Tool in War on Opioid Crisis: Narcan Rescue Stations. CONCERT PINK - P!NK Summer Carnival - Mercredi 21 JUIN 2023 . [31] The team changed its name to the New York Apples for the 1977 season, and played 12 of its 22 home matches at Madison Square Garden and the Felt Forum, repeating as champions. [88] This was their only show at Nassau Coliseum post-renovation. Lots of history in those walls. Plans to build a new arena and redevelop the entire area werent met with enthusiasm from local voters. Throughout the 1970s and beyond, it has served as host to countless events, from sports to concerts to the circus big top. Despite winning the cup for three straight years, much focus was on the Edmonton Oilers and their young superstar, Wayne Gretzky. Nassau Coliseum hosted minor league hockey prior to the awarding of the Islanders franchise, an event that was brought back in 2005, when the Islanders-affiliated Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League (AHL) played two "home" games at the Coliseum in the absence of NHL hockey due to the 200405 NHL lockout. Six days after his unfortunate death, Presley was supposed to begin a summer tour with Long Island as its first stop on August 22nd, 1977. The entire university shut down for a week. Results-Focused Academics; Resume Building Experiences; Career Services As Your Partner; New York Means Opportunity However, the album wasn't released until 26 years later. David Bowie Ziggie Stardust, and Alice Cooper Town Hall. Music and Lyrics In 197374 the Nets defeated the Utah Stars in five games to capture their first title. [96] On January 23, 2018, it was reported that Barclays Center was pushing for a short-term lease under which the Islanders would split their home games between Barclays Center and Nassau Coliseum until the Belmont Park arena is completed, with the number of games at the Coliseum steadily increasing for each year of the arrangement. He sold out four concerts on June . They were joined onstage by Elton John and Paul Simon for the encore performance. Born there in November 1964. the world hasnt been the same since. my first was like yours, grand funk railroad 12/18/1970 @msg.