Compton Terrace was a name given to two former outdoor amphitheaters for concerts, located in the Phoenix metropolitan area of Arizona. It was named in honor of a local radio personality and music promoter, William Edward Compton.

History

The first Compton Terrace was located on the grounds of Legend City in Tempe, from 1979 until its closing and demolition in 1983. It was owned by Jess Nicks, the father of musician and singer Stevie Nicks.

Compton Terrace at Firebird Lake

A second location named Compton Terrace amphitheater opened in Chandler in 1985 (located next to the Firebird International Raceway at 33°16′17″N 111°58′17″W / 33.2713364°N 111.9713452°W / 33.2713364; -111.9713452).[1] The venue's capacity was approximately 20,000.[2] This site hosted its last event with the Big Top "Electronic Highway Tour" on August 16, 1997.[3][4][5][6] It was demolished in 2010.

Past performers

Notable past performers include U2, The Police, Metallica, Def Leppard, Morrissey, Eurythmics, Fleetwood Mac, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Phil Collins, Grateful Dead, Guns N' Roses, Queen, Iron Maiden, Pat Benatar, Scorpions, Molly Hatchet, Van Halen, Phish, Jane's Addiction, the New Kids On The Block, Living Colour, Nine Inch Nails, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, The Cure, The Power Station, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Rage Against the Machine, The Go-Go's, R.E.M. [7] and Bon Jovi.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ Means, Andrew (1984-03-25). "Developer begins work on concert venue". Arizona Star. Arizona Star. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
  2. ^ Ellefson, David (1997). Making Music Your Business: A Guide for Young Musicians - David Ellefson - Google Books. p. 99. ISBN 9780879304607. Retrieved 2014-06-01.
  3. ^ "Rock 'n' roll landmarks". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Search for setlists: Compton Terrace". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  5. ^ Garcia, Gilbert. "Road Kill". Phoenix New Times. No. 1997–08–21. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  6. ^ Garcia, Gilbert. "Hot Five". Phoenix New Times. No. 1997–Aug–14. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  7. ^ "Oct 11, 1995 Setlist". Phish.net.
  8. ^ "Compton Terrace, Chandler, AZ, USA Concert Setlists". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 2013-09-04.
  9. ^ "Lollapalooza Lauches with Mash-up of Eclectic Acts - July 18, 1991". Calendar.songfacts.com.

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