The Memorial Coliseum was the main Venue used for Corpus Christi's entertainment events as well as other special occasion purposes. Many stars performed at the venue over the course of the building's existence. The Memorial Coliseum held many memories from Selena to George Strait to Metallica to Aerosmith to Elvis Presley and many more. The Coliseum was also where many people celebrated important events in their life like graduations, Quinceañeras and even wedding celebrations. The Coliseum was the "American Bank Center" of its time.
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SelenaSelena Quintanilla-Pérez gave a free preference at the Memorial Coliseum on February 7, 1993
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Elvis PresleyElvis Presley performed at the Memorial Coliseum on April 16, 1956.
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George StraitGeorge Strait performs at the Memorial Coliseum on February 7, 1988
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Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne performs at the Memorial Coliseum on February 21, 1982 for the Dairy of a Madman tour.
Also performed at the Coliseum in 1986.
Also performed at the Coliseum in 1986.
Other Performers:
Aerosmith performs at the Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 1984
Bon Jovi performs at the Memorial Coliseum on July 29, 1985 for his 7800 degree Fahrenheit Tour.
KISS performs at the Memorial Coliseum on June 15, 1975 for the Dressed to Kill Tour.
Also performed at the Coliseum in years 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987.
etc.
Aerosmith performs at the Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 1984
Bon Jovi performs at the Memorial Coliseum on July 29, 1985 for his 7800 degree Fahrenheit Tour.
KISS performs at the Memorial Coliseum on June 15, 1975 for the Dressed to Kill Tour.
Also performed at the Coliseum in years 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987.
etc.
Tricia Reyna talks about her favorite memory from the Coliseum