Cobo Arena Detroit
A Detroit venue that hosted the King.
Cobo Arena in Detroit was a venue that hosted concerts by Elvis Presley. The Olympia, a separate arena also in Detroit, hosted concerts by Elvis Presley on September 6, 1964, and August 13, 1966. Cobo Arena is not mentioned in the source as hosting Elvis Presley or any other events.
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
Lore & Background
The source does not provide any specific lore, fan recollections, or descriptions of the atmosphere at Cobo Arena. It only confirms that Elvis Presley performed at the Detroit Olympia, not at Cobo Arena.
In Their Own Story
The source does not contain any narrative or story about Cobo Arena.
Reader's Guide
Cobo Arena is not described in the source. The source focuses on the Detroit Olympia, which was a multi-purpose arena that hosted concerts by Elvis Presley on September 6, 1964, and August 13, 1966, as well as other performers like Kiss, Led Zeppelin, and the Beatles.
Did You Know?
- The source does not mention Cobo Arena. It does state that the Detroit Olympia hosted concerts by Elvis Presley on September 6, 1964, and August 13, 1966.
- The Olympia was also known as "The Old Red Barn" and was the home of the Detroit Red Wings from 1927 to 1979.
- The Olympia hosted the NHL All-Star Game in 1950, 1952, 1954, and 1955.
- The Olympia was demolished on July 10, 1986, and the Michigan National Guard's Olympia Armory now occupies the site.
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