Do you ever wonder what life is like backstage?
This tour of Denver's green rooms takes a peek behind the curtain to see where the stars kick back, dress up and hang out when they're not performing.
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Lauren Antonoff
The Fillmore Auditorium opened in 1907 as the Mammoth Roller Skating Rink. After a three-year run, the rink closed in the spring of 1910.
Following the roller rink, the Fillmore housed the Fritchle Automobile & Battery Company., and the city's first recreational center.
In 1960, the venue hosted its first concert by soul singer James Brown.
In 1968, concert promoter Stuart Green purchased the property and turned it into a nightclub that he hoped would compete with Bill Graham's Fillmore franchise.
Finally, after a few more changing hands, the building sold to Bill Graham Presents, which partnered with Live Nation, and in 1999 the venue re-opened as the Fillmore Auditorium. The inaugural concert was performed by the Trey Anastasio Band on May 19 of that year.
Following the roller rink, the Fillmore housed the Fritchle Automobile & Battery Company., and the city's first recreational center.
In 1960, the venue hosted its first concert by soul singer James Brown.
In 1968, concert promoter Stuart Green purchased the property and turned it into a nightclub that he hoped would compete with Bill Graham's Fillmore franchise.
Finally, after a few more changing hands, the building sold to Bill Graham Presents, which partnered with Live Nation, and in 1999 the venue re-opened as the Fillmore Auditorium. The inaugural concert was performed by the Trey Anastasio Band on May 19 of that year.
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