Ebook: Apollo Memories: the Venue - The Story - The Legend

From 1927 until 1985 the Glasgow Apollo was a landmark in Glasgow's architecture and culture. Opened as Green's Playhouse, it shone through the golden age of cinema and ballroom until, for its last 12 years of life, it was the rock venue to play in Scotland, Britain and even Europe. Everyone who was anyone took to the infamously high stage and performed to an audience regarded as the most discerning music fans in the world. From AC/DC to Led Zeppelin, Johnny Cash to the Style Council, the Apollo was synonymous with good, loud music and electric energy. Built as a showpiece palace in the g.;Apollo Memories; Title; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword; Introduction; Chapter One: We Want U In; Chapter Two: Apollo One; Chapter Three: Into Orbit; Chapter Four: The Continuing Voyages; Chapter Five: We Have A Problem; Chapter Six: Apollo Two; Chapter Seven: Raw Meat for The Balcony; Chapter Eight: They've all Played They're all Coming Back; Chapter Nine: This is the Best Gig in Britain Let's Go; Chapter Ten: Final Mission; Chapter Eleven: Goodnight Glasgow; Afterword; Who Played When; Copyright Page.