Empire Rock Club

Empire Rock Club was a live music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and an important influence on the 1980s east coast glam metal music scene.

History

Located at Tyson Avenue and the Roosevelt Boulevard, the Empire Rock Club was at the time of its opening, the only rock music venue in Northeast Philadelphia. In January 1985, the club began a metal music night every Sunday that was all ages. The night immediately became a success and helped start the careers of the bands Cinderella, Britny Fox, Heaven's Edge and Tangiers.

Jon Bon Jovi, singer of the popular rock band Bon Jovi, discovered Cinderella at the club, introducing them to representatives of the music business. Cinderella went on to open for Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet World Tour, helping to expose them to the public. The club closed in 1989.

The building that once housed the Empire Rock Club is now home to a beer distributor and Bingo parlor.

References

*Newall, Mike (March 10, 2005). " [http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2005-03-10/cover5.shtml Hit Paraders] ". "Philadelphia City Paper". Retrieved on August 19 2007.
*Amorosi, A. D. (July 5 2002). " [http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2002-07-05/music2.shtm Tom Keifer] ". "Philadelphia City Paper". Retrieved on August 19 2007.