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The World Series of Rock was a record-setting, day-long, multi-act summer rock concert series held at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, from 1974 to 1980. Created by industry powerhouse Belkin Productions, the World Series of Rock marked the dawn of a golden era in arena rock, with each concert featuring a mix of superstars, local acts, and then up-and-comers – many who have gone on to become Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees.
CURRENTLY ON EXHIBIT World Series of Rock: 50 Years Later celebrates the stories behind one of Cleveland's biggest contributions to the music industry. |
CONCERT TIMELINE
June 23, 1974 Beach Boys • Joe Walsh and Barnstorm • Lynyrd Skynyrd • REO Speedwagon
August 4, 1974 Emerson, Lake & Palmer • Climax Blues Band • James Gang
September 1, 1974 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young • Santana • The Band • Jesse Colin Young
May 31, 1975 Beach Boys • Chicago
June 14, 1975 Rolling Stones (with Billy Preston) • Tower of Power • J. Geils Band • Joe Vitale’s Madmen
July 11, 1975 Yes • Joe Walsh • Michael Stanley Band • Ace
August 23, 1975 Rod Stewart and Faces • Uriah Heep • Aerosmith • Blue Öyster Cult • Mahogany Rush
June 5, 1977 Todd Rundgren and Utopia • Ted Nugent • Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes with Ronnie Spector • Nazareth
June 25, 1977 Pink Floyd
August 6, 1977 Peter Frampton • Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band • J. Geils Band • Derringer
July 1, 1978 Rolling Stones • Kansas • Peter Tosh
July 15, 1978 Electric Light Orchestra • Foreigner • Journey • Trickster
August 26, 1978 Fleetwood Mac • Bob Welch • Cars • Todd Rundgren and Utopia • Eddie Money
July 28, 1979 Aerosmith • Ted Nugent • Journey • Thin Lizzy • AC/DC • Scorpions
July 19, 1980 Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band • J. Geils Band • Eddie Money • Def Leppard
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Books pertaining to the World Series of Rock can be found in our catalog here. Below are some highlights from our collection.
All access Cleveland : the rock and roll photography of Janet Macoska by 
The Buzzard by 
The Rolling Stones on tour by 
The Rolling Stones tour of the Americas 1975 : T.O.T.A. '75 by Below are video recordings by artists who performed at the World Series of Rock, 1974-1980. Recordings are from the same time period/tour as their performances.
The Rolling Stones: some girls: live in Texas by 
Rumours by Below are audio recordings by artists who performed at the World Series of Rock, 1974-1980. Recordings are from the same time period/tour as their performance(s).
Animals by 
Brain Salad Surgery by 
The Cars by 
It's only rock 'n roll by 
Night Moves by 
Second Helping by 
Some girls by 
Toys in the attic by 
You Break It...You Bought It! by Listed below are notable collections and items related to the World Series of Rock from our archival collections.
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The Library & Archives will have free, public hours throughout the summer when you can stop in to see the exhibit:
Still don't see a time that works for you, please contact us to find out if you can schedule another time to visit!
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