The tickets had become collectors items and can be found for sale at a high price nowadays. [74] However, voters in Nassau County rejected a proposal by a 57% to 43% margin on August 1, 2011. Havent heard those names in years. 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Elvis Presley performed four sold-out concerts at the Nassau Coliseum on June 22, 23 & 24, 1973. Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. The band used footage of their performance of "Tie Your Mother Down" in the song's promotional film. Head coach Al Arbour decided to no longer concern himself with where the team fell in the standings, but more on his teams energy on how they would perform in the playoffs. [citation needed], Live on Long Island 041880 by The Marshall Tucker Band was the original lineup's final concert and the final recording of bassist and founding member Tommy Caldwell, who died just ten days later in an automobile accident. 11. [75] The Islanders played their final game at the Coliseum on April 25, 2015, beating the Washington Capitals 31 in Game 6 of the first round of the playoffs against the Washington Capitals forcing a Game 7, held in and won by Washington, ending the Islanders' 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.[14]. In August 2020, Nassau Coliseum's lease was taken over by Nassau Live Center, LLC, which is headed by a Florida-based businessman Nick Mastroianni II, whose company was responsible for the loan to help with the renovation of the arena. 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. Sure, the New York Islanders moved to Brooklyn in 15. The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is known for hosting the New York Islanders but other events have taken place here as well. Recordings were made into Delicate Sound of Thunder, which dropped later that year. Positively 4th Street 11. The Nassau Coliseum also hosted several editions of now-defunct WCW's Monday Nitro. Their only loss was a 10 setback in Game 1 in 1984 to the Edmonton Oilers. 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. During the mid-1970s and 1980s, the Coliseum's resume was virtually unmatched among indoor arenas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZBLeqsNBVI&list=RDhZBLeqsNBVI#t=394. His son, Dweezil, joined him on stage for an encore. Go To Nassau While the Islanders are saying that theyre leaving the door open for a possible return, Revello is a realist about the club coming back. The last concert at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum was on November 19, 2022. Upcoming Events. 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. Scegli tra immagini premium su Crosby Stills Nash And Young della migliore qualit. it was part of a motorcycle show. 16. David Bowie Ziggie Stardust, and Alice Cooper Town Hall. Three years later, the Islanders first playoff win came on April 8th, 1975, when they defeated theNew York Rangers32. ERIC CLAPTON CONCERT At Nassau Coliseum Ticket Stub 4/6/90 - $15.66. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young , US folk rock band, their on stage during a live concert performance at the Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, USA,. Who didnt see this one coming? At Stonybrook, Mountain was the feature Band. Sign up for our regular 'Islanders Newsletter' for all the latest. Tim M. Cant remember every concert I saw there but I definitely saw the Brian Setzer Orchestra , The Machine ( Pink. Heck, even the bad times seemed like fun in hindsight, but it wasnt all rose-colored glasses. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. The inside sleeve to Morrissey's 1992 album Your Arsenal was shot at a performance at the Coliseum on November 11, 1991. [30], The New York Sets of World Team Tennis played their first match at Nassau Coliseum on May 7, 1974, and won the WTT championships in 1976. When Elvis Left The Building 4. His last Coliseum appearance was on July 19, 1975. FOR SALE! He returned in 1975 and was scheduled to perform there on August 22, 1977. Well, that was then, this is now. The overall project was slated to cost roughly $3.75 billion. 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. January 25, 1973 Municipal Auditorium Music Hall, Kansas City, KS (with JD Souther) January 31, 1973 Masonic Temple Auditorium, Detroit, MI. He wont be happy until everyone is as pissed off as he is about how screwed up Lawn Guyland is. 3. According to Revello, the timing of the vote being held in the midst of poor economic times and with the Islanders struggling at the bottom of the league caused the end result. [65] The Lighthouse Project was then expected to go before the Town of Hempstead for approval on a change in land zoning. The Bollywood Movie Awards held its annual ceremony at the coliseum for about a decade. [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. Numerous music videos have been shot at thecoliseum. He was joined onstage by his son, Dweezil Zappa, for the concert's encores. [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. 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. Do you have fond memories of visiting Nassau Coliseum as a kid in the 1970s? This includes the unfortunate event in 1999, where professional wrestlerDrozsuffered a career-ending injury, untelevised. 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. A SERIES OF FIRSTS. Nassau Coliseum eventually started to show its age. The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which is now branded as NYCB Live Arena, is a multipurpose indoor arena, that is better known as the home of the New York Islanders, located in Uniondale, New York. However, the album wasn't released until 26 years later. [32] Prior to the 1978 season, the Apples announced that they would leave the Coliseum and play all their home matches in the Madison Square Garden complex. One Thing To Try 8. This was the first time I saw them in concert. [8], Nassau County retained William Shea to get an NHL team to play in the new building. In the 1979-80 season, Arbours strategy worked as the Islanders brought home their first of four straight Stanley Cups. [6], The Coliseum originally had a capacity of 13,000 to 15,000 depending on the event, and in the early 1980s the maximum capacity was increased to around 18,000. Former youngsters may also remember seeing the Harlem Globetrotters at Nassau Coliseum, as well as Disney on Ice and Sesame Street Live. When was the last concert at Nassau Coliseum? His name hangs in the refers, alongside the great Islanders from years past, and championship banners. The New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL) played at the Coliseum from 1972 to 2015 before moving to Barclays Center in Brooklyn. I begged for one for Christmas one year. 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. the highwaymen vinyl live at Nassau Coliseum. Leon Russell was my first at the Coliseum in the early 70`s Anyone know the date? The following season, the Nets joined the NBA as part of the merger with the ABA. The main event at the Nassau leg was a boxing match between Rowdy Roddy Piper and tough-guy actor Mr. T.[59]. Soundboard/FM Stereo Recording. Rashed Mian/Long Island Press). 17.01.75: asheville nc. For one thing, it hosted the Ringling Bros. Barnum Bailey Circus every year since 1972 (a record number of performance), delighting millions of kids from the 70s and every decade after until Ringling Bros finally ended in 2017. 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. He sold out four concerts on June 22, 23 & 24, 1973. Some improvements to be made to the Coliseum for the remainder of the Islanders tenure in the arena include temporary media facilities in the parking lots to accommodate the media, VIP hospitality upgrades, and some accommodated food and restroom facility options. 12. The record 118 points was enough to claim the Presidents Trophy and would sweep the Vancouver Canucks in the first-ever coast-to-coast Stanley Cup Final. Pink Floyds First Live Album and Video Upcoming Events. Allman Bros. FTW 1970 or 1971. The tour was notable for performing at many of the era's major festivals including their second ever gig, a one-hour show at the Woodstock Festival in the early morning of August 18, 1969 . His "retired number" is 69. Other plans included new housing, athletic facilities, a minor league baseball stadium, restaurants, and a hotel. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young , US folk rock band, their on stage during a live concert performance at the Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, USA,. 14. After eight years off the road, Dylan returned to the concert scene in 1974, playing 40 shows in 42 days. [85] The deal with the county mandated the inclusion of "Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum" in the arena's name; the naming rights were initially announced as having named the venue "Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum presented by New York Community Bank",[86] but this was later revised to NYCB Live: Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.[87]. Sold Date: October 10, 2022 Start Date: October 3, 2022 . The Calderone Concert Hall was a great venue to see concerts in the 1970s. [83], On April 5, 2017, a Billy Joel concert was the arena's first post-renovation event. I'd like to put something together on it for a Christmas present for him. Wayne Gretzky scored four goals in the third period and was honored as the games most valuable player. The first event at the Coliseum was a Nets game against the Pittsburgh Condors on February 11, 1972. It was a James Taylor Concert at the Music Hall in Cincinnati. Find Crosby Stills Nash And Young stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. American l folk rock supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young performing live, circa 1975; they are Stephen Stills, David Crosby and Graham Nash THE DOORS CONCERT Tour poster 1970 Albert King Vancouver Coliseum__ - $5.91. 8. 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This blog is inspired by a concert blog my wife posted on her MySpace page quite a while back. Bruce Springsteen made a number of appearances to perform in front of Long Island, most notably during a three-night stand in December 1980. They first played the venue in June 1975 on their Wish You Were Here Tour. Continued history would be made in the following years, as Bob Nystrom would be an overtime hero on multiple occasions, including Game 6 of the 1980 Final, where he scored the famous goal against the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:11 of overtime, on assists by John Tonelli and Lorne Henning, to bring Long Island its first Stanley Cup championship. Billy Joel has his own retired number in the Coliseum. I just picked up one of these in the box. 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.. Instant Live - Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, CT, 08.22.04 (3 CD)<br>2005 - Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY 05.01.1973 (2 CD)<br>2007 - Boston Common 08.17.71<br>2016 - Live From A&R Studios, 26.08.1971<br>2017 - Fox Box, 3 Nights Live at Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Ga (September 24, 2004 . Yes, We Had One", "Big Bucks; Thanks In No Small Part To Its Beefy Superstars, Professional Bullriding (Don't Call It Rodeo!) Also worth mentioning, Frank Zappa played his last concert at the Coliseum in 1988, before succumbing to cancer a few years later. A friend of mine built a scale model of a moon base called Perma One. Located just off the Hempstead Turnpike, Nassau Coliseum has served the Long Island community since opening its doors in 1972. Video footage was released the following year. "[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. [27][28], The Coliseum also hosted the New York Arrows and later the New York Express of the original Major Indoor Soccer League. After five seasons of obstructed views at the Barclays Center, Islanders current owners, Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky, struck a deal to move the team out of Brooklyn, and back onto Long Island where they belong. The Nets would play their final season at the Coliseum during the 1976-77 season, before moving to New Jersey, playing four seasons at the Rutgers Athletic Center prior to the completion of the Meadowlands Arena. [36], On February 2425, 2006, the Coliseum hosted the 44th NYSPHSAA Wrestling Championships. Frank Zappas Last US Concert The plan was to have the Mania at three different venues, and 16,585 fans saw four live matches at the Coliseum with the rest of the event shown to the audience by closed-circuit television. A banner was raised during a 2019 Dead & Company show commemorating the 44 combined performances by the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company.[55]. More recently, in 2008, the Spice Girls performed two sold-out shows in February as part of their Return of the Spice Girls tour. eddie d. staten island, now southwest florida. 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. "Cold Blue Steel," by Jeff Danner [News Record, University of Cincinnati], CONCERTS - 1970 to 1979 (Updated 4/20/12), CONCERTS - 1980 to 1989 (updated 12/15/12). the memorial coliseum: u.s.a. 20.01.75: atlanta ga. the atlanta omni: u.s.a. Some of the live performances from that tour are captured on the "Allies" album. Queen played at the Coliseum on February 6, 1977, during their A Day at the Races Tour. The Jacksons found themselves back in the Coliseum two years later, as part of their Triumph Tour in August of 1981. The 60-story "lighthouse" evolved into two 31-story buildings connected by a footbridge at the top. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum (or simply the Nassau Coliseum) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Uniondale, New York, east of New York City. [64], On August 14, 2007, Islanders owner Charles Wang and the Lighthouse Development Group partnered with Rexcorp to create a new plan. Dec 20, Chalk Farm Roundhouse, London, UK (with The Who, Elton John, Patto) 1971. Wilpon has also discussed buying the Islanders. He played Nassau Coliseum Jan. 28-29 -- his first area appearance since his . 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 Fans everywhere are elated at the thought of a proper send-off to the iconic building the team played in for so long, and welcome Belmont with open arms, keeping their heart on Long Island. The Atlanta Flames visited the Islanders on October 7th, 1972, the first Islanders game in Nassau Coliseum. 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. Who Makes The Best Rice Ball on Long Island? No, they were at Westbury Music Fair. The Grateful Dead hold the record, having played there a whopping 35 times. Mike Bossy would also score 50 goals in 50 games that year. [11], The Islanders were 111 in Stanley Cup Finals games at the Coliseum. [9] On October 7, 1972, the first Islanders game in Nassau Coliseum was played as the Atlanta Flames visited the Islanders. If you werent a sports fan in the 70s, there were still plenty of reasons to visit Nassau Coliseum. Continuing their dominance, the Islanders claimed their third Stanley Cup in the 1981-82 season. In 2019, the Coliseum became the home of the National Lacrosse League's New York Riptide. Long Island Nacac National College Fair. The venue used for one of their fan favorites, Master of Puppets, was an 86 show at the coliseum when they opened for Ozzy Osborne. The Arrows, which existed as a franchise from 1978 to 1984, won the first four MISL championships. [78][79], On August 15, 2013, Nassau County announced Forest City had won the bid for the renovation of the Nassau Coliseum and the surrounding property, pending approval from the Nassau legislature and zoning changes from the Hempstead town government. Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band. 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. The Dynasty Cat makes concert appearances in Australia. Some of the live performances from that tour are captured on the "Allies" album. I saw Neil Young perform there twice and in 1977 i saw Peter Frampton..Great place.Saw the Islanders many times. Eric Clapton Concert At Nassau Coliseum Ticket Stub 4/6/90 354615778193. The venue has received a poor reception as a hockey arena due to poor sight lines and ice conditions, as Barclays was primarily designed as a basketball arena. J. Erving, the Roosevelt native who popularized the slam dunk, led the team to their first American Basketball Association title in 74 and another in 76, the year the team moved to New Jersey and Erving was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. Elvis Presley played three sold-out shows there in 1973. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw-UamnaEr4, -With additional reporting by Russo Millien. The Spice Girls performed 2 sold-out shows on February 6 and 7, 2008 as part of their Return of the Spice Girls Tour. 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. The cost of the naming rights and the agreement's length were not disclosed. Currently, the New York Riptide of the National Lacrosse League and the Nets serve as the building's main tenants. We decided that it was worth taking a look at.. Nassau Coliseum. Opened in 1972, it has long been part of the mainstream concert circuit, including a close association with Billy Joel. Johnny Cash, who was the coliseums second musical performer, recorded one of his later concerts there when he toured as a part of the outlaw country rock super group, the Highwaymen, which included Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. 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. [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. Six days following Presley's death, a summer tour . However, Nassau County did not see the WHA as a professional league, leaving them to want nothing to do with the Raiders. My friend's sister was with the Steely Dan drummer at that time so we sat in the second row on the floor. I don't remember too many details, but my impression was Steely Dan did okay, L&M was good but not as great as I hoped and the Doobie Brothers blew the roof off. Suffice to say, there are few locals who havent visited this arena at one time or another. ERIC CLAPTON CONCERT At Nassau Coliseum Ticket Stub 4/6/90 - $15.66. Tags: 1970sbilly joelcircusdisney on iceelvis presleygrateful deadny islandersny netsringling brossesame streetsports venuesstadiums. Sadly, the King was found dead a week earlier. [80][81] The Nassau County Legislature unanimously approved the bid on September 24, 2013. The majority of the subsequent live double album Delicate Sound of Thunder was recorded during these shows. [] https://www.longisland70skid.com/nassau-coliseum/ []. Entdecke Elvis Presley in Concert at the Nassau Coliseum 1973 OLD PHOTO in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Brooklyn Rapper Fetty Luciano Indicted for Glen Cove Mansion Pool Party Shooting, Whale Safety Research Planned Near East Coast Wind Farms. All Rights Reserved. Saturday Mar 4. Tricky Dick Rally 01/29/1988. Your Future: The Pace Path. However, now the grounds are used for sporting events, large exhibitions, concerts, and shows. Plans called for more 2,000 residential units (20% affordable housing), a hotel, a convention center, a sports technology center, 500,000 square feet (46,000m2) of retail space, and a sports complex next to the renovated Coliseum. The Nassau Coliseum hosted the 35th annual National Hockey All-Star Game on February 8th, 1983. Despite winning the cup for three straight years, much focus was on the Edmonton Oilers and their young superstar, Wayne Gretzky. Does anyone remetthis? The projected was proposed to take between 8 and 10 years to complete, at the cost of $3.74 billion. A number of songs from these shows were part of his 1986 live album, Live/197585, and full recordings of the three performances were released between 2015 and 2021. Visit 1255 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale, NY 11553 Call 516.654.8203 Connect 1970-1979 Concerts: 1970. [18] . Quin The Eskimo 16. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. The rest is history from there, as the franchise blossomed, maybe quicker than some might have imagined. The franchises first home win came five days later, on October 12th, 1972, where they defeated theLos Angeles Kings32. 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. 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 Man In Black Sadly the land the Islanders play on is more valuable than the team to most people, including developers who have been trying to get their hands on the property for years. I nearly saw him score his 10,000th point (he needed 33 points, scored only 27). Bought some turntables at the Fordham road (Bronx) location when I was 14. Your email address will not be published. Frank Zappa played his final U.S. show on March 25, 1988[56] at the Coliseum. On April 22, 1976, the Islanders earned their first playoff series victory at the arena by defeating the Buffalo Sabres 32, and winning the series 42. Captain Beefheart. [67] Wang has denied the report. The announcement came as the Islanders honored both Jon Tonelli and Butch Goring, sending numbers 27 and 91 to the rafters with the other core members of the 1980s dynasty team. KISS. I saw Journey during their Frontiers Tour with Bryan Adams. On June 1113, 1990, Madonna performed three sold-out shows at Nassau Coliseum on her Blond Ambition World Tour in 1990 which totaled an attendance of 51,000 patrons with a gross of $1.5 million. He performed once more at the Coliseum in 1975, despite having more performances scheduled. Hockey Sentinel writer Damian Mirkut blames someone elsefor the loss of his beloved Isles.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_8',828,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_9',828,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0_1');.large-mobile-banner-1-multi-828{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 Coliseum is approximately 7 miles (11 km) east of the eastern limits of the Borough of Queens of New York City and is located next to the Meadowbrook Parkway. [38], On July 22, 2017, the Coliseum hosted UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Uncle John's Band (Live at the Winterland San Francisco 1970) 3. Of course, Nassau Coliseum also has a rich history of hosting musical events over the years. The project's centerpiece was a 60-story tower that would look like a lighthouse. [90], The renovation project reduced the capacity of the arena to 13,900, a level which was believed to be unsustainable for an NHL team; in comparison, the Islanders' average attendance at Barclays was 12,059, the lowest in the NHL (Barclays Center was the second-smallest arena in the NHL based on seating capacity at 15,795, which was around 400 seats fewer than the Coliseum pre-renovation). I saw Evel Knievel do a jump there in March of 1973. Rap Ban Plans to build a new arena and redevelop the entire area werent met with enthusiasm from local voters. The then state-of-the-art facility opened its doors and hosted its first event on the night of Feb. 11, 1972. [39], In February 2018, the Coliseum hosted the New York Open, an ATP 250 men's tennis tournament replacing the long-running Memphis Open.[40][41]. Like lovers in an unanticipated breakup, we reminisced at the good times had at the beloved Old Barn. 6. I went to some Nets (ABA, not NBA) games when Dr. J (Julius Erving) played for them. With construction Belmont expected not to be completed until 2021, the . Descubr lo que tu empresa podra llegar a alcanzar. Long Island was awarded with a franchise in the Islanders, which forced the Raiders to move their play to Madison Square Garden, shadowing the New York Rangers. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Although a Billy Joel jersey may hang from the arena rafters, The Grateful Dead hold the record for playing the most concerts there: 42. June 30, 2013. This was the first time I saw them in concert.

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