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The amphitheater held its grand opening in June 1972 with an [[Andy Williams]] concert. However, on June 25, 1972 (a few days before Williams' appearance), there was a "pre-opening" concert featuring teen idol [[David Cassidy]]. Since then, many of the greatest stars in music have performed there. [[Chicago (band)|Chicago]] has appeared at this venue almost every year since 1972, and [[Eddie Money]] typically opens the concert season each spring. Annually, the music theater has consistently ranked among the top-selling outdoor concert venues in the nation. |
The amphitheater held its grand opening in June 1972 with an [[Andy Williams]] concert. However, on June 25, 1972 (a few days before Williams' appearance), there was a "pre-opening" concert featuring teen idol [[David Cassidy]]. Since then, many of the greatest stars in music have performed there. [[Chicago (band)|Chicago]] has appeared at this venue almost every year since 1972, and [[Eddie Money]] typically opens the concert season each spring. Annually, the music theater has consistently ranked among the top-selling outdoor concert venues in the nation. |
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The amphitheater is owned by [[Palace Sports and Entertainment]]. |
The amphitheater is owned by [[Palace Sports and Entertainment]]. Its is not uncommon for security guards to work a [[Detroit Shock game]] in the early afternoon and then drive out and do a double shifdt at DTE. |
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DTE Energy Music Theatre also hosts the [[Clarkston High School (Michigan)|Clarkston High School]] graduation ceremony, typically held at the end of May or beginning of June. |
DTE Energy Music Theatre also hosts the [[Clarkston High School (Michigan)|Clarkston High School]] graduation ceremony, typically held at the end of May or beginning of June. |
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Sometime in the early 2000s, an ordinace was passed in the city of Clarkston forbidding concerts or events to be played past 11:00PM there due to complaints from nearby residents of the noise. The band(s) playing there are subject to a $5000 fine for going over the 11:00PM time limit and are then charged $10000 per minute fine for every minute past 11:10PM they are playing. Some concert events have had to be moved up from original posted times due to this, although a fair amount of bands choose to play anyway (typically [[Aerosmith]]) with the fine money given as a deposit. |
Sometime in the early 2000s, an ordinace was passed in the city of Clarkston forbidding concerts or events to be played past 11:00PM there due to complaints from nearby residents of the noise. The band(s) playing there are subject to a $5000 fine for going over the 11:00PM time limit and are then charged $10000 per minute fine for every minute past 11:10PM they are playing. Some concert events have had to be moved up from original posted times due to this, although a fair amount of bands choose to play anyway (typically [[Aerosmith]]) with the fine money given as a deposit. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of contemporary amphitheatres]] |
*[[List of contemporary amphitheatres]] |
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Revision as of 22:22, 15 October 2007
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| Former names | Pine Knob Music Theatre (1972 - 2001) |
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| Location | 7774 Sashabaw Road Clarkston, Michigan 48348  United States |
| Owner | Palace Sports and Entertainment |
| Type | Outdoor amphitheater |
| Capacity | 15,274 |
| Opened | June 1972 |
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| DTE Energy Music Theatre web site | |
The DTE Energy Music Theatre is a 15,274-seat amphitheater located in Clarkston, Michigan. It was originally known as the Pine Knob Music Theatre, due to its proximity to the nearby Pine Knob ski area and golf course. The name was changed in early 2001 when DTE Energy (the parent company of Detroit Edison) purchased the naming rights to the amphitheater in a ten-year, $10 million deal. Despite this change, many people still continue to call the venue "Pine Knob" or "the knob".
The amphitheater held its grand opening in June 1972 with an Andy Williams concert. However, on June 25, 1972 (a few days before Williams' appearance), there was a "pre-opening" concert featuring teen idol David Cassidy. Since then, many of the greatest stars in music have performed there. Chicago has appeared at this venue almost every year since 1972, and Eddie Money typically opens the concert season each spring. Annually, the music theater has consistently ranked among the top-selling outdoor concert venues in the nation.
The amphitheater is owned by Palace Sports and Entertainment. Its is not uncommon for security guards to work a Detroit Shock game in the early afternoon and then drive out and do a double shifdt at DTE. DTE Energy Music Theatre also hosts the Clarkston High School graduation ceremony, typically held at the end of May or beginning of June.
DTE is the usual Detroit area stop for some of the biggest tours of the summer concert season, including Ozzfest, Gigantour, Reggae Sunsplash and the Family Values Tour, and was the Detroit area stop for Lollapalooza (in all years it played there but one) before that tour signed an exclusive deal with the city of Chicago.
Canadian Power-Trio Rush have regarded DTE as their favorite venue to play in the U.S.A.
Sometime in the early 2000s, an ordinace was passed in the city of Clarkston forbidding concerts or events to be played past 11:00PM there due to complaints from nearby residents of the noise. The band(s) playing there are subject to a $5000 fine for going over the 11:00PM time limit and are then charged $10000 per minute fine for every minute past 11:10PM they are playing. Some concert events have had to be moved up from original posted times due to this, although a fair amount of bands choose to play anyway (typically Aerosmith) with the fine money given as a deposit.