- by Jason Gregory
- Wednesday, August 27, 2008
- Photo by: WENN
- filed in: Hip Hop
US rapper Jay-Z will reopen the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles in October – 68 years after Frank Sinatra first opened the venue.
The rapper will be backed by a 12-piece band for his performance, which follows more than a year of extensive renovations at the venue.
The reworking of the 4000 capacity venue includes a new dance floor and improvements to the stage infrastructure.
Since opening in 1940, the Hollywood Palladium has played host to such artists as the Rolling Stones, Metallica, Led Zeppelin and the Who.
In a statement, Jay-Z said: "Just as Frank ushered in a golden era, I hope this opening will mark the beginning of a resurgence in generation-defining live music.”
Tickets for the concert on October 15th go on sale on next month.
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