I was there almost every weekend from the beginning ... . Could not get enough of the place... Thank God for Russ Gibb and the Grande.... To see the beginnings of all those bands that made it big is something to relish. One of the Best times of my life.. I'm glad I was born in My Generation... I think the Who said that first.. :)
I was born the year the Grande died (1972) so unfortunately I wasn’t able to experience it. But by listening to the MC5 and Stooges, I can appreciate and respect the power and spirit of that hallowed ground of pure Detroit rock. I went by there a couple years ago and it’s still there but as those pictures show, the inside is in extremely bad shape. I just wish that someone would come along and restore her to her once mighty glory. After all, if they can bring the Michigan Central Station and Book-Cadillac Hotel back to life, they should do that to the Grande as well.
i recently read the line ups for the grand throughout the years, its a walk thru history. thanks for posting this, its a shame to see this history lost.
Was there back in the late sixties man I miss it man I miss it I ache for this to come back into my life and the music and the artist thank you everyone
I was in a band - Echoes from a Broken Mirror - played there twice in early 1967.. before I was even out of high school. At that time 1966 thru early 1967 - it was mostly local groups, slowly moving to national and international acts. I saw Cream, Zep, Procol Harum, my friends Third Power, on and on and on. Climbing that staircase up and to the left..
The Grande Ball Room. Name the Band! Everyone played there! This is a great Landmark! If you wanted to move up! You had to prove it in Detroit! The Grande Ball Room! Where Rock and Roll Started! Detroit Grit 🍷✌️
That would be nice. Thankful that footage exists of the good old days for these legendary musicians . What would Janis think of youtube music options for fans? ✌🏻
@@starnorthtoflintridge6657 Really! That sounds like a great trip! Lol yea I wish we still had the Storm van..lol..theres a few spots I'd like to do out there I have on my list!👍😎👍
I've been going in there a dozen times, and it's worse and worse inside. Michigan weather, especially winter, is brutal...and the insides were plaster and lathe... The floors are literally popping up, the ceilings falling in- I was lucky enough to get some of the player birds cut out of the columns. People frown on it, but the place will eventually fall in on itself or be bulldozed. There's absolutly no way this place can be fixed.
@@starnorthtoflintridge6657If it were falling apart the way it is on the outside and less so on the inside. If there were "famous fixtures" all kinds of signed something or others. If the interior was mostly there and 50-75% restorable I could see that price being reasonable because your buying the items these wasted Musicians stumbled into, onto, tripped over. Their smoke adorns the walls, fixtures, stairways etc. Sadly the History is gone and all that's left are the memories which are great but those in charge let the History slip away!
I was there almost every weekend from the beginning ... . Could not get enough of the place... Thank God for Russ Gibb and the Grande....
To see the beginnings of all those bands that made it big is something to relish.
One of the Best times of my life.. I'm glad I was born in My Generation... I think the Who said that first.. :)
And Goose Lake ☮️
I was born the year the Grande died (1972) so unfortunately I wasn’t able to experience it. But by listening to the MC5 and Stooges, I can appreciate and respect the power and spirit of that hallowed ground of pure Detroit rock. I went by there a couple years ago and it’s still there but as those pictures show, the inside is in extremely bad shape. I just wish that someone would come along and restore her to her once mighty glory. After all, if they can bring the Michigan Central Station and Book-Cadillac Hotel back to life, they should do that to the Grande as well.
Detroit should step in and preserve this
hahah,that's a good one
Soooo much energy and emotion in that falling plaster...its like the colleseum...historical...
Please,please,PLEASE...."REBUILD the GRANDE BALLROOM!!
With a Grande Dispensary down below
All Things Must Pass
i recently read the line ups for the grand throughout the years, its a walk thru history. thanks for posting this, its a shame to see this history lost.
Good video. Wish I was of age to catch these shows at the Grande ...damn . Wasn't born until 66 ..lol
Wish we had this today
Was there back in the late sixties man I miss it man I miss it I ache for this to come back into my life and the music and the artist thank you everyone
The story of my youth , so sad it's gone 😢
I was in a band - Echoes from a Broken Mirror - played there twice in early 1967.. before I was even out of high school. At that time 1966 thru early 1967 - it was mostly local groups, slowly moving to national and international acts. I saw Cream, Zep, Procol Harum, my friends Third Power, on and on and on. Climbing that staircase up and to the left..
The Grande Ball Room. Name the Band! Everyone played there! This is a great Landmark! If you wanted to move up! You had to prove it in Detroit! The Grande Ball Room! Where Rock and Roll Started! Detroit Grit 🍷✌️
They need to rebuild it and make it even better.
That would be nice. Thankful that footage exists of the good old days for these legendary musicians . What would Janis think of youtube music options for fans? ✌🏻
Thanks for the upload :)
GREAT memories ! lawd a merci - what a mess now tho !!
Awesome The Grande Ballroom
Grande Ballroom was awesome - I think you only had to pay $3.00 to get in to see all these awesome bands.
Wow wow wow! Is this place still standing? Man I'd love to explore this joint!
Some time in November I'm going back if you guys want come along your more than welcome I have a van too but not as cool as the Storm Van hahaaa
@@starnorthtoflintridge6657 Really! That sounds like a great trip! Lol yea I wish we still had the Storm van..lol..theres a few spots I'd like to do out there I have on my list!👍😎👍
Yea its there still there. Its gotten cleaned up a bit but the neighbourhood isnt great.
whats up man im a hue mc5 and detroit rock history fan how did you get in
I've been going in there a dozen times, and it's worse and worse inside. Michigan weather, especially winter, is brutal...and the insides were plaster and lathe...
The floors are literally popping up, the ceilings falling in-
I was lucky enough to get some of the player birds cut out of the columns. People frown on it, but the place will eventually fall in on itself or be bulldozed. There's absolutly no way this place can be fixed.
Weren't they talking about restoring it a couple of years ago?
9 years ago they were
Back then detroit was the Paris of the Midwest, better then chi town?
Dennis Thompson has told me some great stories. Going to a bar with Kieth moon and getting there asses beat because moon was being a smart ass .
5 million dollars for that venue is way way overpriced.
That's for sure
@@starnorthtoflintridge6657If it were falling apart the way it is on the outside and less so on the inside. If there were "famous fixtures" all kinds of signed something or others. If the interior was mostly there and 50-75% restorable I could see that price being reasonable because your buying the items these wasted Musicians stumbled into, onto, tripped over. Their smoke adorns the walls, fixtures, stairways etc.
Sadly the History is gone and all that's left are the memories which are great but those in charge let the History slip away!