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By 1965, "go-go" was a recognized word for a music club, as evidenced by the TV show Hollywood A Go-Go (march 1965-1966), or the song title of that year's hit Going to a Go-Go by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles (released November 1965). At a go-go club, dancers could expect to hear the latest top 40 hits, performed
2300 Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, used primarily for professional wrestling, boxing, mixed martial arts, and concert events. Originally known as Viking Hall, the venue has since been named XPW Arena, New Alhambra Sports & Entertainment Center, New Alhambra Arena, The Arena and Asylum Arena.
Live 8 producer/promoter Russell Simmons was the man responsible for adding more African-American artists to the Live 8 Philadelphia bill, including some Def Poetry Jam poets. After noticing the lack of hip-hop artists on the bill, Bono called Jay-Z and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park personally and asked them to perform in Philadelphia.
It grossed $5 million in ticket sales and attracted about 80,000 people. [1] Philadelphia city officials reported that the festival generated around $10 million in economic impact for the city. [2] In 2012, Pearl Jam were joined onstage by Jay-Z to perform the song "99 Problems". [3] [4] For their appearance at the festival, the band earned $2 ...
This is perhaps a reference to the animated television program, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, whose band "The Junk Yard Gang" also performed on improvised instruments. With go-go music gaining in popularity, and the band gaining local notoriety, the band began booking performances at schools, recreation centers, fundraisers, and government ...
Northeast Groovers (also referred to as NEG and as N.E.G.) is a Washington, D.C.–based go-go band formed in 1985. [1] [2] [3] Northeast Groovers have been active in the Washington metropolitan area, producing numerous songs in the Washington music scene and several hits nationwide, including the singles "The Water", "Van Damme" and "Booty Call".
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Princely Umanmielen's return to the Swamp ended with a police escort.. Umanmielen, who spent three years at Florida before transferring to Ole Miss, left the stadium ...
On November 28, 1986, the King Biscuit Flower Hour recorded a show at the venue by the band Til Tuesday for a later broadcast. One night, a disgruntled patron who was turned away by a bouncer came back with a shotgun and shot the bassist George "G.G." Guidotti of the band Heaven's Edge in the abdomen. [3] The club closed in 1990.