https://youtube.com/shorts/TpBXu-AScU8?si=-pJD1K_dlP5CxaDM #OnThisDay In 1980, The Pretenders perform at the former venue Uncle Sam’s for their first show in Buffalo. The original Pretenders lineup has only performed in Buffalo three times,…
https://youtube.com/shorts/q4lUpJsGy3A?si=N7z40mfJTNIGiZ51 #OnThisDay In 1984, Little River Band performs at Darien Lake’s Lakeside Amphitheater, their original concert venue. In 1993, the Lakeside Amphitheater’s use was minimized with the construction of their…
https://youtube.com/shorts/5rnFqn25i0Y?si=77gl7Wwdq2Y8Vhsa #OnThisDay In 1984, Michael Jackson and the Jacksons perform what some have dubbed “Concert of the Century” at Rich Stadium as part of the Victory World Tour. From what…
https://youtube.com/shorts/_7FgobVhBhY?si=ug_lHAnsWkroT5X3 #OnThisDay In 1999, The Cranberries perform at Darien Lake with Collective Soul opening for them. There is a full video and audio recording of the show on Youtube. From…
https://youtube.com/shorts/AzqTLryLvJI?si=UTipHeAydTO2ptWW #OnThisDay In 1981, Three Dog Night performs at the former Uncle Sam’s in Cheektowaga. One of the founders and lead vocalists, Cory Wells, was actually born and raised in…
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https://youtube.com/shorts/SyT_2cIXy1Q?si=z9g5vFCW7v2ZSor- #OnThisDay In 1985, “Weird Al” Yankovic begins a two-concert run at the former Tralf Music Hall. Weird Al had only performed at the Tralf in 1983, 84 & 85…
Wilson Greatbatch Engineer & Inventor About Wilson Greatbatch Wilson Greatbatch was an American engineer and inventor best known for inventing the implantable cardiac pacemaker, a groundbreaking medical device that has…
https://youtube.com/shorts/2Fk014rZU7Q?si=lw7Jb-XKerqo1rNQ #OnThisDay In 1995, Testament performs at Blind Mellon’s in Cheektowaga. The Berkley thrash metal band has performed in WNY around a total of 9 times, first playing here in…
Tom Baker Professional Bowler About Tom Baker Tom Baker was born on September 12, 1954 in Buffalo, NY. Tom Baker is a famous bowler who has won multiple titles throughout…