This is the modern Cineworld building in central Glasgow. It's main claim to fame is that it stands on the plot once occupied the legendary Glasgow Apollo. Originally opened as Green's Playhouse in 1927, it was re-branded as a music venue in 1973 and opened with two concerts by Johnny Cash.
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It quickly became a favourite venue of both performers and audiences, and featured a bouncing balcony and stage over 15 foot tall (offering challenge too tempting for many drunk Glaswegians to resist trying to climb!). Despite its popularity, it closed in 1985, with the Style Council performing the final gig. Like too many vacant Glaswegian buildings, the Apollo burned down in 1987 and was subsequently demolished. The current Cineworld building was constructed on the site in 2000.
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