The arenas impact felt by season-ticket holder Aurena Raines, as well: I liked the player access at the Capital Centre. ), On July 4, 1987, the venue played host to a benefit and tribute concert for Vietnam vets and organized by "Welcome Home", an organization that aids and supports Vietnam vets. While Caps fans enjoy going to the Verizon Center now, the adjustment to a new arena was harder for many of the Caps faithful. Led Zeppelin sold out every show they ever booked there. Reagan, Vice President George H. W. Bush, and their wives attended. The day the Capitals moved to the Verizon Center (then known as the MCI Center) on December 2, 1997, was a day many longtime fans of the franchise found difficult to fathom. There was no public transportation, everyone who came to the Capital Centre came by wheels, said Sachs. Annapolis is the State capital of Maryland. The venue was demolished in 2002. After releasing its eighth consecutive gold album in just six years, Chicago embarked upon a massive stadium tour in 1975 that is considered to be one of its finest. 1040 Shoppers Way. The shows of December 2021, 1981 were filmed and several tracks from these shows are included in their DVD set Plug Me In. The first year we opened, we had 59 concerts, said Sachs. On January 21, 1985, the arena hosted inaugural festivities celebrating President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration. Mrs. Raines was my middle school math teacher. The collection includes the employee handbook as well as event ephemera, commemorative memorabilia, posters, photographs, signs, and Capital Centre sponsored publications received by community members. AC/DC performed several concerts of their tours in the arena, such as the Let There Be Rock Tour (1977), If You Want Blood Tour (1979), Back in Black Tour (1980), For Those About to Rock Tour (1981), Flick of the Switch Tour (1983), Blow Up Your Video World Tour (1988) and The Razors Edge World Tour (1990). 1973 This collection documents the community of Marylanders and Washingtonians that formed around the Centre, including ephemera from former staff, volunteers, and event-goers. The first two volumes of Kiss' retrospective DVD series Kissology included bonus discs of late-1970s shows videotaped at the arena. Washington Sports & Entertainment (Abe Pollin) Kiss returned on December 19, 1976 promoting Rock and Roll Over (1976), and with the Alive II Tour on December 1920, 1977 supporting their second live album Alive II (1977). [14][15][16] During October and November 1973, the Bullets held their home games at nearby Cole Field House on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park. [39][40] It was also the first indoor arena to be built with luxury boxes,[41] and a computerized turnstile system. When they moved to the Verizon Center, it would all change. In 1993, the air carrier USAir purchased the naming rights for the building and the arena became known as USAir Arena. Their 1982 live album Still Life, included three songs taken from the Largo concerts: "Let Me Go" (December 8), "Twenty Flight Rock," and "Going to a Go-Go" (both December 9). Completed in 1973, the arena sat 18,756 for basketball and 18,130 for hockey. Silver Spring, MD 20901. The fight went the full fifteen rounds and was awarded unanimously to Ali. After the airline rebranded itself in 1996, the name changed to US Airways Arena. The Capital Centre (later USAir Arena and US Airways Arena) was an indoor arena in the eastern United States, located in Landover, Maryland, a suburb east of Washington, D.C.. Opened in 2003, the Boulevard at the Capital Centre was located next to the Largo Town Center Washington Metro station (the eastern terminus of the Blue and Silver Lines). Basketball: 18,756Ice hockey: 18,130. Eric Clapton played two shows there on October 4 & 5, 1974, in support of his album 461 Ocean Boulevard. We went crazy, we were designing and building at the same time, the George Hyman Construction Company was magnificent, said Sachs. Kiss returned on December 19, 1976 promoting Rock and Roll Over (1976), and with the Alive II Tour on December 1920, 1977 supporting their second live album Alive II (1977). It was replaced by The Boulevard at the Capital Centre, a town center-style shopping mall that opened in Landover in 2003, which was also demolished July 2019 to make way for Carillon, a new lifestyle-oriented mixed-use development on the same site.[38]. Sitelinks. The Bee Gees performed two sold-out concerts here on September 2425, 1979, as part of their Spirits Having Flown Tour.[31]. Snowed In Comedy Tour 2023. The ACC men's basketball tournament was held there in 1976, 1981, and 1987. [18] TheBullets won the Finals' opener at home in 1979, but then dropped four straight to the Sonics, who celebrated their only NBA title after the Game5 victory at CapitalCentre. Capital Centre hosted its first NBA game on December 2, 1973, as the Capital Bullets defeated the Seattle SuperSonics, 9896 in a sellout crowd. The Allman Brothers played until 3:30 A.M. Mar. The Rolling Stones played three sold-out shows at the arena on December 79, 1981, in support of Tattoo You, the year's highest-grossing tour, with ticket sales of $50 million. Parliament-Funkadelic headlined numerous sold-out shows at the venue, mainly during the years 1976 to 1983. USAir Arena (199397)US Airways Arena (1997) Rockville, MD 20850. The shows of December 2021, 1981 were filmed and several tracks from these shows are included in their DVD set Plug Me In. opened While then-owner Abe Pollin relished the opportunity to move downtown, longtime Capitals radio broadcaster Ron Weber was saddened, stating that he once cried when he saw a half torn down arena across the Beltway. 12/06/1973. They played again last night and will conclude their first Baltimore-Washington appearance in two years with 8 P.M. shows Saturday and Monday. Located in the heart of Prince George's County . | NoVa Caps, This Old House? The arena hosted WWF's Survivor Series in 1995. The Capital Centre (later USAir Arena and US Airways Arena) was an indoor arena in the eastern United States, located in Landover, Maryland, a suburb east of Washington, D.C. [5] [6] Opened in late 1973, it closed in 1999, and was demolished in 2002. Their Dynasty Tour visited the arena on July 78, 1979 promoting Dynasty (1979). Washington Bullets/Wizards (NBA) (19731997)Washington Capitals (NHL) (19741997)Georgetown Hoyas (NCAA) (19801997)Washington Warthogs (CISL) (19941997)Washington/Maryland Commandos (AFL) (19871990)Washington Wave (MILL) (19871989) [29] Their performances on 22 August 1979, 26 September 1980, 17 May 1981, 29 November 1982, 27 September 1984, 16 December 1985, 30 November 1987, 26 April 1994, and 7 November 1996 are all available as bootleg recordings.[30]. The Smashing Pumpkins played their last concert with late touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin at the arena. To keep the music playing while you visit other pages, two options: Keep player open in a browser tab. Reagan, Vice President George H. W. Bush, and their wives attended. 15606 Emerald Way, Bowie, Maryland - MD 20716 (301) 860-1818. It was located just outside (east) of the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495) at exit 16, less than a mile (1.6km) southeast of FedExField, the home of the Washington Commanders of the National Football League, which opened in1997. We're sorry, a Spotify Premium account is required to use this service. The 5150 Tour was the first to feature Sammy Hagar as David Lee Roth's replacement. The impact the Capital Centre had on many was clearly resonated in people such as the fans, Weber, and building employees. Budweiser Superfest (Washington, D.C.) setlists, Usher gets his rides right with Uber Reserve, Newsboys at Capital Centre, Landover, MD, USA, Hezekiah Walker at Capital Centre, Landover, MD, USA, The Canton Spirituals at Capital Centre, Landover, MD, USA, Dottie Peoples at Capital Centre, Landover, MD, USA, Yolanda Adams at Capital Centre, Landover, MD, USA, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at Capital Centre, Landover, MD, USA, Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Capital Centre, Landover, MD, USA, Peter Gabriel at Capital Centre, Landover, MD, USA, Papa Wemba at Capital Centre, Landover, MD, USA, Billy Ray Cyrus at Capital Centre, Landover, MD, USA. We are seeking materials that . Anne Arundel County Police arrested a 70-year-old man whom they say is the "sole suspect" in a shooting that took place Wednesday at a Brooklyn Park residence. The Capital Centre (later renamed the USAir Arena in 1993 and the U.S. Airways Arena in 1996) was built in Landover, Maryland in 1974. Special Collections and University Archives. Dick Wagner. The 1984 Tour on March 2526, 1984 for 1984 (1984) and the 5150 Tour on August 89, 1986 for 5150 (1986). Rod Lamgways familiar No. WWF matches were held at the arena throughout the 1980s and early 90s. [6] The seating capacity was 18,756 for basketball and 18,130 for hockey. But don't let anyone think it wasn't a good concert. Their April 1981 performance at the venue from the Paradise Theatre tour is available on bootleg. In 1993, the air carrier USAir purchased the naming rights for the building and the arena became known as USAir Arena. Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you. The Capital Centre was an indoor arena in the eastern United States, located in Landover, Maryland, a suburb east of Washington, D.C.[5][6] For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Capital Centre (Landover, Maryland) . Rush performed here thirteen times, first in 1976, then on every tour between 1979 through 1996. This collection was donated to the University of Maryland Libraries by several community members in 2017. When the tour is com pleted next month, Led Zeppelin will have grossed over 5 million dollars. They returned to the arena after a 13-year absence on October 18, 1992 supporting Revenge (1992) with their Revenge Tour. [6] The seating capacity was 18,756 for basketball and 18,130 for hockey. In the late 1970s, the arena hosted a circus named Circus America, which was created by Abe Pollin to compete with Feld Entertainment's Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.[36]. The first concert ever held at the Capital Centre was the Allman Brothers Band on December 4, 1973, two nights after the first Bullets' game. Tell us more about yourself and your potential donation. Copyright 2022 by WTOP. OTD 1981 - Capital Centre In Maryland. The Washington Wizards were known as the Bullets until 1997 and played the first five home games of the 199798 season at the old arena under their new name. In July 1982, the band returned to the venue for the North American leg of the Hot Space Tour, with Billy Squier as the opening act.[28]. The Capital Centre, later renamed USAir Arena, was an indoor arena located in Landover, Maryland, a suburb east of Washington, D.C..It opened in late 1973, closed in 1999, and was demolished in 2002. Set 1 Playing In The Band -> Crazy Fingers -> Find similar construction companies in Maryland on Nicelocal. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Courtesy Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Washingtoniana Collection. Somehow, the Langley Punks have yet to implode. [6] The seating capacity was 18,756 for basketball and 18,130 for hockey. Boston was sold out in one hour and twenty minutes. Capital Centre collection, 0509-MDHC. The first four songs' audio was taken from the band's show at the Boston Garden two weeks later because the first reel of the Capital Center audio could not be located. AC/DC played two shows at the arena on December 20-21, 1981, several tracks from these shows are included in their DVD set, Plug Me In. They were backed up by the James Montgomery Blues Band, who played from 9 P.M. until midnight. Capital Centre hosted its first NBA game on December 2, 1973, as the Capital Bullets defeated the Seattle SuperSonics, 9896 in a sellout crowd. Michael Gartner is credited as the Capitals' all-time goal scorer at U.S. Airways Arena (226), all-time leader in assists (221) and points (447). The Eagles' performance from March 1977 was released in 2013's History of the Eagles.[27]. After the airline rebranded itself in 1996, the name changed to US Airways Arena. A specially re-formed Fleetwood Mac took the stage to perform "Don't Stop", Clinton's campaign song. His only other concert in the Washington, D.C., area was on September 27 and 28, 1974, at nearby University of Maryland's Cole Field House, also in Prince George's County.[26]. The Capitals hosted the 1982 NHL All-Star Game. Map & directions. The seating capacity was 18,756 for basketball and 18,130 for hockey.HistoryCapital Centre was the primary home for the Washington Capitals of the . About the streaming player: Songs play if you keep the player window open. 45 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 300-301 West Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Toll Free (800) 705-3493 Bruce Springsteen held 14 concerts at the Capital Centre between 1978 and 1992: Van Halen performed several shows at the arena: their debut tour on August 12, 1978 opening for Ted Nugent, the World Invasion Tour on May 1, 1980 promoting Women and Children First (1980), the Fair Warning Tour on July 2829, 1981 supporting Fair Warning (1981), and the Hide Your Sheep Tour on October 1112, 1982 for Diver Down (1982). Archival materials may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal and/or state right to privacy laws or other regulations. It was replaced by The Boulevard at the Capital Centre, a town center-style shopping mall that opened in Landover in 2003, which was also demolished July 2019 to make way for Carillon, a new lifestyle-oriented mixed-use development on the same site.[38]. The arena also hosted family-friendly events, such as the Harlem Globetrotters and Ice Capades. The final concert at the venue was an Aerosmith performance on January 3, 1998 as part of their Nine Lives Tour. Jethro Tull's performance recorded and filmed live at Capital Centre on November 21, 1977, was released in 2017's Songs From the Wood 40th Anniversary box set. Opened in late 1973, the Capital Centre was the first indoor arena to have a video replay screen on its center-hung scoreboard. 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