In 1906, Denver's Pietro Satriano and his 25-piece brass band became the
first musical act to perform at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, then christened
the Garden of the Titans. Over a century later, Denver is a must-stop
for every nationally touring act, and Red Rocks, set deep into the
towering red rocks of Morrison, Colorado, is heralded as America's most
important outdoor music venue. From the Grateful Dead to Willie Nelson,
every star in the musical galaxy has aspired to play on this special and
magical stage. Red Rocks: The Concert Years presents a comprehensive
history of what came to be considered one of the Natural Wonders of the
World, thanks to the combination of natural aesthetics and acoustics, as
impressive to the eyes as to the ears. Colorado Music Hall of Fame
director and author G. Brown presents over 200 interviews with an array
of performers, from the late Jerry Garcia and Dave Matthews to Bono and
Paul McCartney, as well as the most detailed accounts to date of the
legendary Beatles show in 1964, Bruce Springsteen's first outdoor
concert ever in 1978, and U2's career-making 1983 video shoot. Richly
illustrated, this well-crafted coffee-table book includes hundreds of
images from leading photographers in the area, supplemented by
historical photos from the libraries of the major daily newspapers,
historical societies, and private collections. Foreword by Rock and Roll
Hall of Famer Carlos Santana. Proceeds from book sales benefit the
Colorado Music Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization that educates the
public on everything that's great about the state's music.
