04/19/75 Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York (1st show) 04/19/75 Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York (2nd show) 04/20/75 Nassau Coliseum, Long Island, New York (Cancelled this concert and did 2 concerts on the 19th) 04/22/75 Dayton, Ohio, University of Dayton Arena; 04/23/75 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Maple Leaf Gardens was filmed in 90 and released the following year on VHS. Saturday Mar 4. Tags: 1970sbilly joelcircusdisney on iceelvis presleygrateful deadny islandersny netsringling brossesame streetsports venuesstadiums. No Tomorrow 5. I saw many Islander games including some playoff ones during their 4-year Stanley Cup run. We wouldnt be here if the improvements werent made for this facility so that the Islanders could play here until Belmont is ready. ( from Islanders ditching Barclays Center for Nassau Coliseum full-time,New York Post,02/29/2020). Metallicas First Live Video I have pictures of myself at 6 yrs old ice skating down Burnham Ave,my family homes street,in Roslyn Heights. The Islanders are finally back where they belong on Long Island. 2023 Best of Long Island Winners Announced, Party Returns After 3 Years. As part of his bid, the Islanders would play 6 games per season in the arena, the Brooklyn Nets would play one exhibition game, and a minor league hockey team would call the arena home. hi, I was also at the Steel Dan, Doobie Brothers, Loggins and Messina show at Nassau. [65] The Lighthouse Project was then expected to go before the Town of Hempstead for approval on a change in land zoning. ), Long Island Family Camp Fair & Activity Expo. Nine months after the arena opened, then-President Richard Nixon headlined a Republican Party rally at thecoliseumwhile running for re-election on Oct. 23, 1972, two years before the Watergate scandal made him become the only president in American history to resign. 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 . No sleeping. I thought it would be interesting to try to re-trace all the shows I've been to over what is now my fifth decade of concert-going. In many cases I have ticket stubs, which have been an immense help. 12. Scenes for the 2007 movie Music and Lyrics starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore were filmed at the arena.[62]. The 60-story "lighthouse" evolved into two 31-story buildings connected by a footbridge at the top. The Islanders are making their way back to the now-named NYCB Live Arena: Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on a part-time basis. The recording was from an April 18, 1980 performance was the last with founding bassist Tommy Caldwell, who died 10 days later in a crash. Yes, We Had One", "Big Bucks; Thanks In No Small Part To Its Beefy Superstars, Professional Bullriding (Don't Call It Rodeo!) The NHL quickly responded to Nassau County calling on William Shea to get an NHL team to play in the arena. [] https://www.longisland70skid.com/nassau-coliseum/ []. Timothy Bolger is the Editor in Chief of the Long Island Press whos been working to uncover unreported stories since shortly after it launched in 2003. Suffice to say, there are few locals who haven't . Anyone out there have, Yes! At Stonybrook, Mountain was the feature Band. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young , US folk rock band, their on stage during a live concert performance at the Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, USA,. "[93], In December 2017, New York Arena Partners (a venture of the Islanders, Oak View Group, and Sterling Equities) won a bid to construct a new, 18,000-seat arena and mixed-use district at Belmont Park, beating a competing proposal by New York City FC for a new soccer stadium. 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. It was a good show. Was at the yes, geils gunn show at gaelic park but that was 1972. [69] In June 2010, the FanHouse website reported Jeff and Fred Wilpon, the owner of the Mets, began working with real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle (who also worked on Madison Square Garden's latest renovation) on a feasibility study of a new Islanders arena in Queens. January 25, 1973 Municipal Auditorium Music Hall, Kansas City, KS (with JD Souther) January 31, 1973 Masonic Temple Auditorium, Detroit, MI. In order to make this move possible, Governor Cuomo invested $6 million in order to satisfy the NHLs requirements of a substantial hockey arena. Although known for their epic live performances, the influential British prog-rock band didnt release a live album or video of their concerts until the last five shows on their A Momentary Lapse of Reason tour, which were held at the coliseum in 88, more than 20 years after the band formed. Im not optimistic., Announced in 2015, the arena would become the home of the NBA G Leagues Long Island Nets, where they would debut for the 2017-18 season.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-2','ezslot_15',831,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-leader-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-2','ezslot_16',831,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-leader-2-0_1');.leader-2-multi-831{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. The area where Nassau Coliseum resides is the site of the former location of Mitchel Field, a United States Air Force base that operated from 1918-1961 and served as Air Defense Command during WWII. eddie d. staten island, now southwest florida. Opened in 1972,[5] the Coliseum occupies 63 acres (25ha) of Mitchel Field, a former Army airfield, later an Air Force base. Both the Grateful Dead and Phish performed often at the Coliseum, and for both bands, they have yielded live albums along the way: Go to Nassau,Wake Up to Find Out,Dicks Picks Volume 13,Spring 1990: So Glad You Made It,Spring 1990 (album),Spring 1990 (The Other One)by the Dead; and three installments of theLive Phish Series4298,4398and2-28-03. Allman Brothers Band at Stony Brook 7/11/70 and Suffolk County CC 1971 just prior to the Fillmore Recording. The first NHL goal in the building was scored by Flames forwardMorris Stefaniw at 6:56 of the first period, whileEd Westfallscored the first goal for the Islanders, as the Flames won the game 32. There would also be an athletic complex, conference and exhibition facilities, and a minor-leaguebaseballballpark. Best guy in the world ,, Does anyone know a Gene(Eugene) who worked at the Korvette in Trumbull Ct. back in late 1960s or early 1970s.. I nearly saw him score his 10,000th point (he needed 33 points, scored only 27). [68], In May 2010, Mets COO Jeff Wilpon had discussions with Wang about constructing an arena for the Islanders near Citi Field. [76] A request for proposal was issued as a result of this study to transform the arena into a smaller sized venue and its surrounding parking lot into an entertainment hub with theaters, sports bars, and retail. Former youngsters may also remember seeing the Harlem Globetrotters at Nassau Coliseum, as well as Disney on Ice and Sesame Street Live. Murray who is clearly not a fan of hockey saw the site the Islanders play on as a potential to make more money for the county than the Islanders did. Fun night, especially for him. [58], The Coliseum hosted the opening leg of WrestleMania 2 on April 7, 1986. The New York Raiders of the World Hockey Association were intended to play at the Coliseum for the 1972-73 season. 67. Aug '67. 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. Built to hold 15,000 visitors, the arena opened its doors in 1972, when it hosted an NBA basketball game between the New York Nets and the Pittsburgh Condors. Zappa, Mothers day May 10 1970 Fillmore. REO Speedwagon. Genesis' performance at the Coliseum on November 29, 1981 (during the band's Abacab Tour) was recorded and filmed for the band's Three Sides Live album and concert video plus radio broadcast. LI Goes to Bollywood That night the ABA's New York Nets defeated the Pittsburgh Condors 129-121. During the mid-1970s and 1980s, the Coliseum's resume was virtually unmatched among indoor arenas. As many fans will attest to, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum can hold up to 16,250 people and is known to be one of the best places to catch live entertainment around town. It was a good show. In the early 70s I saw Jethro Tull there (twice), Led Zeppelin, Johnny Winter w/Foghat opening and Alice Cooper (I think), maybe others memory fogged by age and smoke. [34] In 2007, it was home to four of the New York Titans National Lacrosse League team's eight home games (along with Madison Square Garden). [67] Wang has denied the report. 1962-1966 LP Original Music Double Gatefold Vinyl Record Album EMI $69.94 (AUD) October 24, 2022 The Beatles 1967-1970 Gatefold Double Vinyl Album LP 1976 Compilation $54.00 . At the time the Islanders were a bad team, unlike the Islanders of today. Tourney", "Once Lowly, Sankes and Holy Cross Bounce Back", "Brooklyn's Barclays Center Is Dumping the Islanders", "Islanders discussed return to Nassau Coliseum", "Express Grinds To Halt As Soccer Team Files For Bankruptcy", "We Lost Our Lacrosse Team. Supertramp performed at the Coliseum on their final tour with Roger Hodgson in 1983 in support of their Famous Last Words album. Video footage was released the following year. Located just off the Hempstead Turnpike, Nassau Coliseum has served the Long Island community since opening its doors in 1972. Along the way, the team won a then-record 15 straight games en route to a franchise-record 118 points, whileMike Bossyset a scoring record for right-wingers with 147 points in an 80-game schedule. [35], In 2000 and 2005, the Professional Bull Riders brought their Built Ford Tough Series (originally Bud Light Cup) to the Coliseum. After eight years off the road, Dylan returned to the concert scene in 1974, playing 40 shows in 42 days. I came across it while trying to find info on a JT concert that was my friend's "first official concert" as you put it. The hockey world and the professional wrestling world have always seemed to cross paths in some shape or form. 28 - New Haven Coliseum, New Haven, CT 29 - Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY **TEMP HOLD DATE 30 - Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY **TEMP HOLD DATE 30 - The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA 31 - Civic Center, Baltimore, MD **TEMP HOLD DATE February 2 - Civic Center, Providence, RI 3 - Civic Center, Providence, RI March 28 - Budokan Hall, Tokyo, Japan The overall project was slated to cost roughly $3.75 billion. [98], The Islanders used the Coliseum as their home rink during the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs but moved back to the Barclays Center for the rest of the 2019 playoffs. [82], Billy Joel performed the arena's final pre-renovation concert on August 4, 2015. Concerts; Clip; Discographies - Packs; Singles - Maxi; . Rap Ban Seems complete but no assembly instructions. [13] On April 1718, 2009, the Sound Tigers played two of their home playoff games against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at the Coliseum due to a scheduling conflict at the Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the team's home. Soundboard/FM Stereo Recording. Lots oof fond memories of that versatile place. The idea of moving back to the ol barn started in the 2018-19 season when they agreed to play 12 games at the newly renovated Nassau Coliseum. They didnt draw many fans, so getting great seats was pretty easy. Whats more, before the team called the coliseum home, a Feb. 11, 1972 Nets game was the very first event ever held at the arena. Frank Zappa played his final U.S. show on March 25, 1988[56] at the Coliseum. Blue yster Cult recorded a live version of "Dr. Music" in Nassau Coliseum on December 30, 1981, that was subsequently released on the Extraterrestrial Live album in April 1982. It aired on HBO. The Coliseum wasnt good for sporting events alone. Also, displayed science fair exhibits that was held for all the surrounding school districts to showcase kids getting involved in science. The Calderone Concert Hall was a great venue to see concerts in the 1970s. Sign in Log in with Facebook Log in with Twitter Log in with your Google account Tim M. Cant remember every concert I saw there but I definitely saw the Brian Setzer Orchestra , The Machine ( Pink. [7], The New York Raiders, intended by the fledgling World Hockey Association to be their flagship franchise, were slated to play in the new Nassau Coliseum in 197273. The last concert at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum was on November 19, 2022. Do you have fond memories of visiting Nassau Coliseum as a kid in the 1970s? I saw the circus and the Harlem Globetrotters play there in the 1970s. As part of an ambitious plan to host WrestleMania from three separate venues (also used were the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago and the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena), 16,585 fans saw 4 live matches at the Coliseum with the rest of the event shown to the audience by closed-circuit television. A concert from his 1982 tour at the Coliseum was recorded for a 1983 HBO concert special and VHS release,Billy Joel: Live From Long Island. The Piano Man, the hometown hero who played thecoliseums closing concert and is playing its reopening, recorded his first TV special, Billy Joel: Live From Long Island, at thecoliseum on Dec. 30, 2982. He also thinks Long Islanders will regret turning down the renovation of the Coliseum. The arena was the first home for the New York Nets in the then-American Basketball Association now the National Basketball Association. Law felt that the alternate option of seeking a new arena in Belmont Park was redundant to the renovated Coliseum. I also went to that Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers and Loggins and Messina show at the Nassau Coliseum on 4/14/73. Lived across the street from the Coliseum. The movie, starring Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore, follows a washed up pop star and the undiscovered songwriting prodigy that saves his career as the two fall in love. Six days following Presley's death, a summer tour . [8], Nassau County retained William Shea to get an NHL team to play in the new building. Nassau Coliseum eventually started to show its age. [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.