Cleveland Vintage Blog — Music
How Cleveland Helped Motörhead Become the Loudest Band in the World
The Variety Theatre is known today as one of the most haunted theaters in Northeast Ohio, but it's had a very rich history that deserves to be remembered beyond its current reputation as a haven for paranormal activity and ghosts. When the Variety Theatre Played Host to the Loudest Band in the World The venue played host to all sorts of shows and concerts over the years, and one of its most memorable was a Motörhead show on December 2, 1984. During the show that Motörhead played at the Variety Theatre, the music hit 130 decibels, which was said to...
Frank Sinatra and the First Concert in the Richfield Coliseum's History
The Richfield Coliseum had quite a rich history in Northeast Ohio, hosting all types of events throughout its run, including so many different sporting events and concerts. And on October 26, 1974, Frank Sinatra christened the Coliseum as the first event at the new venue, a sold-out concert. Opening its doors for the first time to Old Blue Eyes, the Coliseum began a twenty-year, ultimately ill-fated journey as an arena built in a tough location (though Larry Bird sure loved it). But the Coliseum's demise would be something to worry about later; the arena would get to play host to some of...