Broadcast december 28th 1985, i recorded this on scotch betamax l750 tape. Any pictures, ticket stub scans, press clippings etc from the greens apollo would be much appreciated, please send us an email. Apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland concert setlists. Get the rush setlist of the concert at apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland on june 10, 1980 from the permanent waves tour and other rush setlists for free on setlist. The iconic venue stood where walkabout is now, at the top of. The apollo was a music venue at 126 renfield street in glasgow city centre, scotland. Rush concert setlist at apollo theatre, glasgow on june 10. Among the artists who appeared in the days of the apollo theatre were. Presented by alvin stardust with interview clips from status quo, phil collins, b.
Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Theatre events in glasgow view all the upcoming theatre events taking place throughout glasgow below or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date. Discover whats missing in your discography and shop for apollo theatre, glasgow releases. The lane echoed to the footsteps of thousands of musicians and their stage crews. Visionary artist and surrealist italian, creates his works thanks to a connection with parallel universes. Jan 18, 2012 a recent donation to the scottish theatre archive, this fully illustrated volume documents the fascinating history of the alhambra theatre. S there is a hand writen dedication by some jack to some filip. All the more remarkable as it is completely unsubsidised and receives no funding from the scottish arts council and. The concert history of the glasgow apollo glasgow, concert. This beautifully illustrated book is the companion volume to an. This was where the glasgow apollos stagedoor stood. List of all concerts taking place in 2020 at the glasgow apollo in glasgow.
This extraordinary postartaud avantgarde theatre being unfurled before us, and yet the atmosphere was practically cup final day at. Scottish cinemas and theatres the apollo archive photographs. Loved and revered by some of the biggest names in rock and roll over the decades. Who played when the glasgow apollo was scotlands premier rock venue.
Get apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland fans for free on setlist. Glasgows role as a city of music, an outline of glasgows history, its. It is a grade ii listed building, with a capacity of 3,500 2,514 standing, 986 seats. The apollo operated from 5 september 1973 until closure on 16 june 1985 and was glasgows leading music venue during this period. Jan 03, 2014 the apollo was a music venue in glasgow, scotland, that operated between 1973 and 1985. Billy preston apollo theatre glasgow scotland 16 september 1973 artistic cover of danilo jans art dal sito rock rare collection fetish rockrarecollectio. Academy still in use alexandra music hall alexandra theatre alhambra theatre alston street playhouse the athenaeum athenaeum theatre royal colosseum theatre and opera house still in theatrical use. Located at 282 hope street, its front door was originally round the corner in cowcaddens street. Now the full story of glasgows musical heritage is to be told for the first time, through. Made a movie for the 1976 status quo live album for the tracks backwaterjust take me. View glasgow apollo s concert history along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. Just priceless book, written by son of apollo theatre main manager with passion and love for artists musicians, singers, dancers, comedians ect known since authors childhood. The theatre opened in 1867, adopting the name theatre royal two years later. David belcher also recalled this story in the heralds diary december 2003.
Burnet 18571938, a scottish edwardian architect who was noted for a number of prominent buildings in glasgow and london. Welcome the only facebook group dedicated to scotlands world famous greens playhouse and glasgow apollo. Explore releases from the apollo theatre, glasgow label. Backwaterjust take me status quo apollo theatre glasgow. The theatre royal is the oldest theatre in glasgow and the longest running in scotland. Recorded at the glasgow apollo theatre, scotland february 19th 1982 album notes detailed release information coming soon released on vinyl only for record store day in april 2020 as a limited edition of 7000. The history of the apollo theater is being celebrated in new hbo documentary that has its world premiere on 24 april 2019 at the venue, as part of a special tribeca film festival presentation. Glasgows history traced through its old cinemas glasgows network of movie house landmarks gives a fascinating insight into the citys social history and its love of film, writes alistair. A quick lick of paint round its interior though saw the playhouse resurface as the apollo theatre and between then, despite a few changes of ownership it survived on an increasingly shaky peg. Story of the glasgow apollo by russell leadbetter isbn. Those crazy nights at the glasgow apollo heraldscotland.
This particular set, recorded at glasgow s apollo theatre, certainly captures a moment in time, when this remarkable band were hitting their stride and reed was creating emotionally honest musical turbulence on stage. Theatres and halls, past and present, in glasgow, scotland. It currently accommodates 1,541 people and is owned by scottish opera. Get the acdc setlist of the concert at apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland on april 30, 1978 from the powerage tour and other acdc setlists for free on setlist. Todays audiences can enjoy the latest musicals, plays, pantos and comedy shows. The apollo was a rebrand of the previous greens playhouse in the same. The empire theatre, 31 to 35 sauchiehall street and west nile st, glasgow formerly the choral hall the gaiety theatre glasgow index. The image on this page is from an acdc concert at the apollo in october 1979. Music video by acdc performing rock n roll damnation. The apollo glasgow news newspapers books scholar jstor december. It was originally released in the uk and europe on october 1978, in the us on 21 november 1978, and in australia on 27 november 1978.
Home the glasgow apollo was scotlands premier rock venue. The concert history of apollo theatre glasgow, scotland. If you want blood youve got it is the first live album by australian hard rock band acdc, and their only live album with bon scott as lead vocalist. The empire theatre, 31 to 35 sauchiehall street and west nile. Live at the apollo theatre, glasgow, scotland on the 18th. View apollo theatre s concert history along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. The apollo operated from 5 september 1973 until closure on 16 june 1985 and was glasgow s leading music venue during this period. Between 1973 and 1985, the apollo theatre in glasgow was one of scotlands leading concert venues. Fox said he reworked his apollo history into a focused narrative told in three acts, beginning years before the first. Above the glasgow empire theatre, designed by frank matcham, at corner of west nile street and sauchiehall street, glasgow, photographed in the 1920s courtesy graeme smith. Theatres and halls, past and present, in glasgow, scotland also see edinburgh theatres clydebank theatres.
Glasgows history traced through its old cinemas the scotsman. Noddy holder of slade talks to bbc scotland about the legendary apollo theatre in glasgow. Defying all the odds, glasgows pavilion regularly purveys variety to this day. The doormens brutality went down in history at the clashs infamous apollo gig in. When it was over, young asked grigor to synchronize the sound and film for later editing. The film crew documented the crowd going into the apollo and the show itself. Glasgows legendary apollo memories of scotlands iconic rock. The vinyl album also included the previously released encore at the glasgow apollo. Citys renfield street from 1927 to 1985, is closely associated with glasgows history. Formerly known as greens playhouse cinema, the apollo theatre. The o 2 apollo manchester known locally as the apollo and formerly manchester apollo is a concert venue in ardwick green, manchester, england.
In 1914, benjamin hurtig and harry seamon obtained a thirtyyear lease on the newly constructed theater calling it hurtig and seamons new burlesque theater. New book celebrates glasgows iconic music venues the scotsman. Acdc concert setlist at apollo theatre, glasgow on april 30. They had a vision and with a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication they turned that vision into a reality and created one of the uks leading amateur theatre companies the apollo players. The neoclassical theater known today as the apollo theater was designed by george keister and first owned by sidney cohen. The kings theatre and theatre royal glasgow have hosted amazing productions for over a hundred years. Our glasgow theatre venues offer fantastic entertainment in historic settings. View the glasgow apollo s concert history along with concert photos, videos, setlists, and more. The apollo was a rebrand of the previous greens playhouse in the same building. The building which later became the apollo theater was built in 1914 and was designed by architect george keister, who also designed the first baptist church in the city of new york. The concert history of glasgow apollo glasgow, uk concert. Shirley bassey, diana ross, the who, status quo, tina turner and paul mccartney. It was a place where scotland would come together and make a.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The rolling stones glasgow apollo 1973 2015, cd discogs. Situated at the top of renfield street, the establishment, which started life as a cinema and ballroom called greens playhouse, attracted and played host to many of the major and up and coming pop and rock bands of the times. A musical was first produced in 2009 titled, i was there. Apollo theater is celebrated in a new graphic novel the. Lou reed live at apollo theatre glasgow, sep 24, 1973 at. Music books film and tv theatre and stage art edinburgh festivals. The pavilion theatre is now the only privately run theatre in scotland and one of a few unsubsidised independent theatres left in britain. The apollo players was founded in 1966 by a handful of talented. Buy tickets for an upcoming concert at the glasgow apollo.
The apollo is unique in the memory of scottish music, dance hall and cinema fans over the age of 30 and for many, the venue which was situated at the top of the citys renfield street from 1927 to 1985, is closely associated with glasgow s history. Traces the history of the famous harlem theater, and describes the experiences of. The apollo theatre and the eight days that defined its status in glasgow history heres our list of some gigs we found online that you can turn up the volume on and enjoy. Backwaterjust take me status quo apollo theatre glasgow duration. It was originally hurtig and seamons new burlesque theater, which enforced a strict whites only policy. Welcome to the only website dedicated to the memory of the world famous rock and pop venue, the glasgow apollo.