There is no other American venue that has the notoriety of Red Rocks Amphitheater. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and surrounded with natural wonder and beauty, Red Rocks has been host to American legends and international superstars. Even after a riot during a Jethro Tull performance in 1971, the ensuing five-year rock music ban brought unforgettable performances by mellow melody makers like John Denver, The Carpenters, Seals & Croft, and Carole King.
Getty Lee said of the venue “it’s one of the most beautiful anywhere,” and he should know because Rush has performed in the best music halls all over the world.Is this new to you? Catch up here In the fall of 1964, The Beatles took the stage to help tip off the British Invasion. And thousands of fans excused Jimi Hendrix while he kissed the sky there in 1968. Deadheads have memories, however faint, of Red Rocks being one of their favorite settings for Grateful Dead concerts.
The amphitheater’s scenic beauty has led to a number of live albums being recorded and filmed there by performers like U2, Stevie Nicks, Dave Matthews Band, The Moody Blues, and Widespread Panic. In 2003, various artists including R.E.M., Coldplay, The Allman Brothers, and Phish held a benefit concert there to raise money for the preservation of the park and the amphitheater.
