On This Day: June 8, 1989 – Rod Stewart Plays First Concert at Toronto's New Skydome

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On This Day: June 8, 1989 – Rod Stewart Plays First Concert at Toronto's New Skydome.

On this day June 8, 1989, Rod Stewart performed the very first concert at Toronto’s brand new Skydome. The state of the art stadium, later renamed the Rogers Centre, opened its roof for a crowd of over 50,000 fans as Stewart launched the venue’s entertainment legacy in grand fashion.

The Skydome was one of the most advanced stadiums of its time, featuring a fully retractable roof and futuristic design. Choosing Rod Stewart for its opening concert matched the scale and spectacle of the...
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