Read all about this incredible venue and its history!
In 1906, Denver’s Pietro Satriano and his 25-piece brass band were the first to hit the magical stage and become the first musical act to perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. More than a century later, Denver has become a must-stop performance stop for every nationally touring act. Red Rocks, is a breathtaking set deep in the towering red rocks of Morrison, Colorado and is known as America’s most important outdoor music venue. From the Grateful Dead to Willie Nelson, every star in the musical world has longed to play on this special star studded stage. Now to the book, Red Rocks: The Concert Years presents a comprehensive history lesson of what came to be considered one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Thanks to the combination of natural surroundings and acoustics to go with it, it is as impressive to the eyes as it is to the ears. In this book, Colorado Music Experience director and author G. Brown presents over 200 interviews with an array of performers, from the late Jerry Garcia and Dave Matthews to Bono and Paul McCartney, as well as the most detailed accounts to date of the legendary Beatles show in 1964, Bruce Springsteen’s first outdoor concert ever in 1978, and U2’s career-making 1983 video shoot. It is vividly illustrated and makes a perfect coffee-table display that includes hundreds of images from leading photographers in the area and includes historical photos from the libraries of the major daily newspapers, historical societies and private collections. Proceeds from the book sales benefit the Colorado Music Experience, a nonprofit organization that educates the public on everything that’s great about the state’s music!
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