KC Star’s Randy Mason gave the KC Rock History Project a look inside venerable Memorial Hall for this story, pegged to its 100th anniversary.
In return, we shared some images he used in the accompanying video and some stories we’d heard, including the one about John Bonham passing out during Led Zeppelin’s infamous second show at their first KC concert in 1969 at Memorial.
I’ve tried to use The Star’s new “gift link” function to get you around the paywall. Let’s see how that works.
And please share in the comments your memories of great (or terrible) shows you saw at Memorial Hall.
I worked at Griffs across from Memorial Hall. We always hoped to be closed before the concerts let out. One time we got so busy after a concert the customers moved the cigarette machine out into the parking lot.
I worked at Griffs across from Memorial Hall. We always hoped to be closed before the concerts let out. One time we got so busy after a concert the customers moved the cigarette machine out into the parking lot.