Former venue in Phoenix, Arizona
Compton Terrace was a name given to two former outdoor amphitheaters for concerts, located in the Phoenix metropolitan area of Arizona . It was named in honor of a local radio personality and music promoter, William Edward Compton .
History
The first Compton Terrace was located on the grounds of Legend City in Tempe , from 1979 until its closing and demolition in 1983. It was owned by Jess Nicks, the father of musician and singer Stevie Nicks .
Compton Terrace at Firebird Lake
A second location named Compton Terrace amphitheater opened in Chandler in 1985 (located next to the Firebird International Raceway at 33°16′17″N 111°58′17″W / 33.2713364°N 111.9713452°W / 33.2713364; -111.9713452 ).[1] The venue's capacity was approximately 20,000.[2] This site hosted its last event with the Big Top "Electronic Highway Tour" on August 16, 1997.[3] [4] [5] [6] It was demolished in 2010.
Past performers
Notable past performers include U2 , The Police , Metallica , Def Leppard , Morrissey , Eurythmics , Fleetwood Mac , Aerosmith , AC/DC , Phil Collins , Grateful Dead , Guns N' Roses , Queen , Iron Maiden , Pat Benatar , Scorpions , Molly Hatchet , Van Halen , Phish , Jane's Addiction , the New Kids On The Block , Living Colour , Nine Inch Nails , Talking Heads , Depeche Mode , The Cure , The Power Station , Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark , Rage Against the Machine , The Go-Go's , R.E.M.
[7] and Bon Jovi .[8] [9]
References
33°26′49″N 111°57′27″W / 33.447012°N 111.957577°W / 33.447012; -111.957577