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{{Short description|Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey}}
{{Short description|Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey}}
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{{Infobox venue
{{Infobox venue
| name = Hard Rock Live
| name = Hard Rock Live
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| address = 1000 Boardwalk<br>[[Atlantic City, New Jersey|Atlantic City]], [[New Jersey|NJ]] 08401-7415
| address = 1000 Boardwalk<br>[[Atlantic City, New Jersey|Atlantic City]], [[New Jersey|NJ]] 08401-7415
| location = [[Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City|Hard Rock Hotel & Casino]]
| location = [[Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City|Hard Rock Hotel & Casino]]
| coordinates =
| coordinates = {{Coord|39|21|31.15|N|74|25|11.2|W|display=inline,title}}
| opened = April 28, 1990
| opened = April 28, 1990
| renovated = 2017-18
| renovated = 2017-18
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| demolished =
| demolished =
| owner = [[Hard Rock International]]
| owner = [[Hard Rock International]]
| operator = Hard RockEntertainment
| operator = Hard Rock Entertainment
| former_names = The Arena at Trump Taj Mahal {{small|(planning/construction)}}<br>Etess Arena {{small|(1990-2016)}}
| former_names = The Arena at Trump Taj Mahal {{small|(planning/construction)}}<br>Etess Arena {{small|(1990-2016)}}
| seating_capacity = 7,000<br>5,200 {{small|(1991-2016)}}
| seating_capacity = 7,000<br>5,200 {{small|(1991-2016)}}
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==About==
==About==
The arena was named after Mark Grossinger Etess, a former president and COO of Trump Plaza, who perished in an October 1989 helicopter crash.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AC&p_theme=ac&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAEA89C0756B0E2&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Official dedication for the Etess Arena|date=1990-10-01|access-date=2010-08-12|last=Beston|first=Chuck|work=The Press of Atlantic City}}</ref>
The arena was named after Mark Grossinger Etess, a former president and COO of [[Trump Plaza (Jersey City)|Trump Plaza]], who perished in an [[Robert Trump#Career|October 1989 helicopter crash]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=AC&p_theme=ac&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAEA89C0756B0E2&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|title=Official dedication for the Etess Arena|date=1990-10-01|access-date=2010-08-12|last=Beston|first=Chuck|work=The Press of Atlantic City}}</ref>


Despite the [[India]]n theme of the Trump Taj Mahal, the Etess Arena was contemporary, based upon the club scene in England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theseats.com/venues/trump-taj-mahal-mark-g-etess-arena-tickets.aspx|title=Trump Taj Mahal-Mark G. Etess Arena|access-date=2010-08-12|work=The Seats}}</ref>
Despite the [[India]]n theme of the Trump Taj Mahal, the Etess Arena was designed with a contemporary feel, based upon the club scene in England.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theseats.com/venues/trump-taj-mahal-mark-g-etess-arena-tickets.aspx|title=Trump Taj Mahal-Mark G. Etess Arena|access-date=2010-08-12|work=The Seats}}</ref>


The venue's first concert performance was by [[Elton John]] on May 18, 1990. [[Donald Trump]] was originally in negotiations to have [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] open the venue during her [[Blond Ambition World Tour]] but plans fell through.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Trump keeps quiet about Madonna plans|date=1990-01-31|journal=Press of Atlantic City|last=Schwartz|first=Sonny|page=E7}}</ref> Her first concert in Atlantic City came 16 years later with her [[Confessions Tour]], which was held at the [[Boardwalk Hall]].
The venue's first concert performance was by [[Elton John]] on May 18, 1990. [[Donald Trump]] was originally in negotiations to have [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] open the venue during her [[Blond Ambition World Tour|''Blond Ambition'' World Tour]] (1990), but plans fell through.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Trump keeps quiet about Madonna plans|date=1990-01-31|journal=Press of Atlantic City|last=Schwartz|first=Sonny|page=E7}}</ref> Her first concert in Atlantic City came 16 years later during with her [[Confessions Tour|''Confessions'' Tour]], which was held at the [[Boardwalk Hall]].


As part of the hotel casino complex's sale to the [[Seminole Tribe of Florida]] which rebuilt it as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, it reopened on June 29, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/atlantic/index.ssf/2018/04/new_hard_rock_in_ac_announces_grand_opening.html|title=Hard Rock ready to roll in Atlantic City with huge music lineup, opening date revealed|work=[[NJ.com]]|publisher=[[Advance Publications]]|access-date=2018-04-18|language=en-US}}</ref> Boxing and mixed martial arts matches are held in the arena.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/breaking_news/boxing-is-making-a-comeback-in-atlantic-city/article_89475283-9793-5fc7-b982-d276beaeb817.html|title=Boxing is making a comeback in Atlantic City|publisher=pressofatlanticcity.com|access-date=2019-03-24}}</ref>
As part of the hotel/casino complex's sale to the [[Seminole Tribe of Florida]], who rebuilt it as the '''Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City''', the venue reopened as '''Hard Rock Live''' on June 29, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nj.com/atlantic/index.ssf/2018/04/new_hard_rock_in_ac_announces_grand_opening.html|title=Hard Rock ready to roll in Atlantic City with huge music lineup, opening date revealed|work=[[NJ.com]]|publisher=[[Advance Publications]]|access-date=2018-04-18|language=en-US}}</ref> Boxing and mixed martial arts matches are also held in the arena.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/breaking_news/boxing-is-making-a-comeback-in-atlantic-city/article_89475283-9793-5fc7-b982-d276beaeb817.html|title=Boxing is making a comeback in Atlantic City|publisher=pressofatlanticcity.com|access-date=2019-03-24}}</ref>


==Noted performers==
==Noted performers==
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*[[Culture Club]]
*[[Culture Club]]
*[[Daughtry (band)|Daughtry]]
*[[Daughtry (band)|Daughtry]]
*[[Dave Chappelle (Comedian) ]]
*[[Dave Chappelle]]
*[[Diana Ross]]
*[[Diana Ross]]
*[[Donna Summer]]
*[[Donna Summer]]
*[[The Doobie Brothers]]
*[[The Doobie Brothers]]
*[[Earth, Wind & Fire]]
*[[Earth, Wind & Fire]]
*[[En Vogue]]
*[[Elton John]]
*[[Elton John]]
*[[Fleetwood Mac]]
*[[Fleetwood Mac]]
*[[Maze (band)|Frankie Beverly and Maze]]
*[[Maze (band)|Frankie Beverly and Maze]]
*[[Green Day]]
*[[Guns N' Roses]]
*[[Guns N' Roses]]
*[[Hall and Oates]]
*[[Hall and Oates]]
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*[[The Moody Blues]]
*[[The Moody Blues]]
*[[Natalie Cole]]
*[[Natalie Cole]]
*[[New Kids On The Block]]
*[[Nickelback]]
*[[Nickelback]]
*[[Paramore]]
*[[Paramore]]
*[[Phil Collins]]
*[[Phil Collins]]
*[[Ratdog]]
*[[Ratdog]]
*[[Rick Astley]]
*[[Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band]]
*[[Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band]]
*[[Rush (band)|Rush]]
*[[Rush (band)|Rush]]

Latest revision as of 18:03, 15 June 2024

Hard Rock Live
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Full nameHard Rock Live at the Etess Arena
Former namesThe Arena at Trump Taj Mahal (planning/construction)
Etess Arena (1990-2016)
Address1000 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401-7415
StandortHard Rock Hotel & Casino
Coordinates39°21′31.15″N 74°25′11.2″W / 39.3586528°N 74.419778°W / 39.3586528; -74.419778
Public transitAtlantic City Rail Terminal (via shuttle)
OwnerHard Rock International
OperatorHard Rock Entertainment
Capacity7,000
5,200 (1991-2016)
Bauwesen
OpenedApril 28, 1990
Renovated2017-18
ClosedOctober 10, 2016
ReopenedJune 29, 2018
Website
Venue Website

Hard Rock Live, formerly known as Etess Arena, [1] is a multi-purpose arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey located at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Originally opening in April 1990[2] as a part of the Trump Taj Mahal, the arena seats over 5,000 for music and sporting events.[3]

Über uns

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The arena was named after Mark Grossinger Etess, a former president and COO of Trump Plaza, who perished in an October 1989 helicopter crash.[4]

Despite the Indian theme of the Trump Taj Mahal, the Etess Arena was designed with a contemporary feel, based upon the club scene in England.[5]

The venue's first concert performance was by Elton John on May 18, 1990. Donald Trump was originally in negotiations to have Madonna open the venue during her Blond Ambition World Tour (1990), but plans fell through.[6] Her first concert in Atlantic City came 16 years later during with her Confessions Tour, which was held at the Boardwalk Hall.

As part of the hotel/casino complex's sale to the Seminole Tribe of Florida, who rebuilt it as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, the venue reopened as Hard Rock Live on June 29, 2018.[7] Boxing and mixed martial arts matches are also held in the arena.[8]

Noted performers

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References

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  1. ^ Danzis, David; Bilinski, Molly (June 28, 2018). "Atlantic City Hard Rock, Ocean Resort open early". The Press of Atlantic City. Archived from the original on November 16, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  2. ^ Trump, Donald; Meredith McIver (2004). Trump:How to get Rich. New York City: Random House, Inc. p. 284. ISBN 0345481038.
  3. ^ Waddell, Ray (11 October 2003). "Casino shows are not just for comps". Billboard Magazine. 115 (41). Nielsen Business Media, Inc.: TQ-2.
  4. ^ Beston, Chuck (1990-10-01). "Official dedication for the Etess Arena". The Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
  5. ^ "Trump Taj Mahal-Mark G. Etess Arena". The Seats. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
  6. ^ Schwartz, Sonny (1990-01-31). "Trump keeps quiet about Madonna plans". Press of Atlantic City: E7.
  7. ^ "Hard Rock ready to roll in Atlantic City with huge music lineup, opening date revealed". NJ.com. Advance Publications. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
  8. ^ "Boxing is making a comeback in Atlantic City". pressofatlanticcity.com. Retrieved 2019-03-24.