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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2024 · 16 MIN

The Hollywood Sportatorium

from Tales From South Florida: Stories of the People and Places That Shaped South Florida · host Bill

Buy Me a Coffee to help support the show. Thank you.If you attended a concert in South Florida between 1971 and 1988 it is more than likely that you were at the Hollywood Sportatorium.  Going there meant waiting in traffic, trying to stay dry inside when it was raining outside and a bathroom experience unique to the time. And then there were the acoustics.But most important the biggest names in touring rock bands played at the Sporto; from Elvis Presley to Kiss, Billy Joel to Madonna, Led Zeppelin to ...John Denver? All of these and so many more.Travel down memory lane with host Bill Monty as he recounts the history of this iconic venue as well as his personal memories of the acts he saw there.Then be sure to share your stories (see how below) with us and we can add them to more Tales from South FloridaSend Me a MessageSupport the showClick the Leave A Message link above to text Bill Monty...FREE!Share your Memories here: Send a voice message to TalesFromSouthFloridaVisit our website at Tales From South Florida Want to be a guest on Tales From South Florida? Send Bill Monty a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17520056164340322cfae84a5 - Search Share your South Florida memories with us at [email protected] or leave us a voice mailat 754-800-3170. Be sure to tell us your name and the best way to contact you as well as the story you'd like to tell.

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Buy Me a Coffee to help support the show. Thank you. If you attended a concert in South Florida between 1971 and 1988 it is more than likely that you were at the Hollywood Sportatorium. Going there meant waiting in traffic, trying to stay dry inside when it was raining outside and a bathroom experience unique to the time. And then there were the acoustics. But most important the biggest names in touring rock bands played at the Sporto; from Elvis Presley to Kiss, Billy Joel to Madonna,...

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