Angel Stadium
Angel Stadium is located in Anaheim, California. This venue opened in 1966, and as the name might suggest, it is the home base of the Los Angeles Angels, a major league baseball team. However, it hosted other teams, including the NFL's Los Angeles Rams, who played there until the mid-1990s.
The stadium's construction began in 1964, at the tune of 24 million dollars, which by 60s standards would have been roughly 147 million dollars in today's USD. What's notable about the construction of the field is that the Angels conducted some extensive scientific studies to come up with the best field dimensions possible, taking into account many factors, including the air density at regular game times. Through extensive testing and trial and error, they created the most balanced field possible.
As one of the largest cities in the United States and one of the world's most notable entertainment hubs, Los Angeles needed to have an incredible stadium for its baseball teams. The Angels were finally able to secure a fantastic home, which served them well for many decades, and it still ranks as one of the "classic" stadiums in the United States, despite various changes and updates throughout the year. The renovation made the stadium more profitable and suitable to a modern audience without losing its iconic original charm. Angel Stadium a go-to destination for many people who dream of having the opportunity to check out this amazing venue and marvel at a game or concert there!
Also known as the "Big A," this stadium is one of the most iconic landmarks in the LA metro area and has hosted countless games and events throughout the decade. The marquee is particularly iconic, so much so that it prompted the start of a new urban slang: "light that baby up!" This expression came to signify victory and success, as the scoreboard would light up when a team would score. One of the best logistic perks of this stadium is that it is incredibly well-connected to major state routes, various stations, and public transport hubs. This makes the Big A easy to reach from outside LA as well.
Eventually, the Walt Disney Corporation acquired control over the stadium and decided to undertake various modifications while still retaining some of the most iconic features of the building intact. In the late 1990s, Angel Stadium was upgraded with better seats and a more open facade. There was also room for some theatrics, including the now-famous "California Spectacular," a unique installation that makes the stadium one-of-a-kind. The stadium's perimeter was modified, especially with a statue of Gene Autry, a music icon who was also the owner of the Angels for a time. Because of the renovations throughout the years, the Angel Stadium went from accommodating a little over 43,000 people to host over 45,500!
The stadium hosted several iconic concerts, including The Who, performing their musical Tommy in 1970. In addition to that, the stadium hosted music icons such as ZZ Top, Kiss, The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden as a part of the Beast On The Road tour, which counted over 70,000 people in attendance. In 2011, Irish band U2 broke new grounds with over 100,000 people in attendance and a cool 10 million dollars in revenue.