Cain's Ballroom facts for kids
The historic sign of Cain's Ballroom
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| Address | 423 North Main Street |
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| Location | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
| Capacity | 1,800 |
| Opened | 1924 |
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Cain's Dancing Academy
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| Architectural style | Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements |
| NRHP reference No. | 03000874 |
| Added to NRHP | September 4, 2003 |
Cain's Ballroom is a famous place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It's a historic building where many great musicians have played. It first opened in 1924. Back then, it was a garage for cars owned by W. Tate Brady.
In 1930, a man named Madison W. "Daddy" Cain bought the building. He changed it into a dance hall. He called it Cain's Dance Academy.
Cain's Ballroom is still a very popular spot today. In 2021, a group called Pollstar ranked it highly. It was number 13 in the world for ticket sales among club venues. This shows how many people love to go there for concerts!
History of Cain's Ballroom
Cain's Ballroom has a long and interesting history. It started as a place for cars. Then it became a dance academy. Over the years, it grew into a legendary music venue. Many different kinds of music have been played there.
Western Swing Music
In the 1930s and 1940s, Cain's Ballroom was very important for a type of music called western swing. A famous band, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, played there often. They even broadcast their shows almost every day. They also performed live each week. This helped make western swing music popular.
Famous Musicians and Bands
Many well-known artists have performed at Cain's Ballroom. Leon Russell and his band played there regularly. This was when Larry Shaeffer owned the venue.
Cain's Ballroom is also famous for another reason. In 1978, a punk rock band called the Sex Pistols played there. This was one of only seven places they performed on their only tour in North America. After their show, one of the band members, Sid Vicious, damaged a wall in the green room. This part of the wall was saved. You can still see it on display at Cain's Ballroom today! It's a unique piece of music history.
See also
In Spanish: Cain's Ballroom para niños
