VIDEO: Concert History of Cobo
A fixture of downtown Detroit will no longer be known by the name of “Cobo” after today.
TCF Bank is holding a news conference to unveil Cobo Center’s new name in front of the convention center at 10 a.m. (August 27). The press conference will be followed by a block party. The Detroit Block Party includes free food catered by Slow’s BBQ, Centerplate and Detroit Water Ice Factory; interactive games; and performances by The Temptations and other local entertainment. Click here for more information.
Cobo has a lot of history -classic rock history to be specific. Obviously almos every classic rock band you can name probably performed at Cobo at least once. Some bands didn’t just perform at Cobo,they also recorded a live album at the venue, including: Journey Captured (1981), J. Geils Band Blow Your Face Out (1976) Bob Seger Nine Tonight (1981)…
The Doors Live in Detroit (1970)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhPzh0wvGTo
KISS Alive (1976)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpv4wEqpRw8
Yes Yesshows (1980)
And of course, Bob Seger – Live Bullet (1976).
