On film: Director and screenwriter Cameron Crowe, who grew up in San Diego, shot concert and backstage footage here for his 2000 movie, “Almost Famous,” at the Sports Arena.

On album: Some of the live albums that were recorded partly, or entirely, at the Sports Arena include: Jimi Hendrix’s “Hendrix in the West” and “Stages” Johnny Winter’s ”Captured Live” The Scorpions’ “World Wide Live” Pearl Jam’s “Official Bootleg - 10/25/00, San Diego Sports Arena” Eric Clapton’s “Live in San Diego, with Special Guest JJ Cale” and the Grateful Dead bootleg, “Live at San Diego Sports Arena. (1971-1989) Harry Cooper & Richard Esquinas (1989-1991) Arena Group 2000 (1992-2007) AEG Management, a partnership between AEG Live and Arena Group 2000 (2007-present). Taking charge: In order, the private operators of the arena have been: Bob Breitbard (1966-1971) Graymont Ltd. Say what? Eric Clapton laughed heartily when he saw the message on a banner held aloft by two fans in the front row at his 1990 Sports Arena concert. Welcome to the Jungle: By the time Guns N’ Roses’ 1992 Sports Arena show concluded, there were 97 arrests for drug and alcohol violations, while Staff Pro security guards ejected 48 concertgoers for rowdy behavior. for its 1992 Sports Arena concert because singer Axl Rose was still in Los Angeles. Night train: The typically tardy Guns N’ Roses did not take the stage until 11:40 p.m. The next night, he waited until 40 minutes after the scheduled starting time before canceling the make-up show, purportedly because of a throat problem. No-show: In 1993, Rod Stewart canceled his “in-the-round” concert at the arena barely a week before it was scheduled to take place.ĭouble no-show: In 1989, Rod Stewart postponed his concert at the arena by a day. Hit me with your best shot: At the conclusion of Pat Benatar’s 1986 Sports Arena concert, her drummer, Myron Grombacher, threw both his sticks into the audience, beaning Benatar on the back of the head in the process. His second visit was to test out a new sound system and even arena employees were forbidden from attending. Let’s go crazy: Prince performed at the Sports Arena in 1983 to a loudly enthusiastic audience and again, in 1997, to a completely empty house. Triple-plays: Only three other artists besides Garth Brooks have performed three consecutive shows at the Sports Arena: Neil Diamond, The Cure and Depeche Mode. His previous record at the same venue came in 1996, when he sold out three consecutive concerts at the arena. Raising the bar: Garth Brooks holds the record for most consecutive concerts at the arena, having performed there five times last November.

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