The Surf Ballroom (also called the Surf) is a Historic Rock and Roll Landmark at 460 North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa, United States. The Surf is closely associated with the event known colloquially as "The Day the Music Died" – early rock and …

To many, the Surf Ballroom is an American cultural icon as well as an important historical landmark. The original Surf Ballroom was built in 1933 and destroyed by fire in 1947. The Surf Ballroom was rebuilt in 1948, across the street from the original location.

6 days ago · The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, seats 2,100. (Minnesota Prairie Roots copyrighted file photo May 2015) A TIME EXISTED when ballrooms centered weekend entertainment and socializing across southern Minnesota: The Monterey Ballroom in Owatonna, no longer a dance hall, but an event center. The Kato Ballroom in Mankato, today primarily a place for banquets,…

Feb 3, 2017 · Step inside the Surf Ballroom, and you'll reel back to the 1950s, to the night that three rock-and-roll stars lost their lives after performing here.

We will never forget the tragic events of that fateful February night in 1959. Forever etched in the hearts and minds of every Clear Laker, and of many people around the globe. A day we mourn those whose lives were lost. But here, inside the Surf Ballroom and the Music Enrichment Center, we celebrate. We celebrate the music. The memories.

5 days ago · The Monday night show at Cedar Lake’s Surf Ballroom opened as usual with Frankie Sardo, an Italian-American singer whose song “Fake Out” had been selling well in the Midwest. He was considered a bit of a heartthrob with the under-18 females but was somewhat limited vocally. ... Inside the Surf Ballroom Ritchie was still signing autographs ...

Jul 27, 2024 · On a recent sweltering summer night, the blazing guitars and thunderous drums of Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO) cranked up the heat even higher for 2,000-plus BTO concert-goers inside the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.

Photograph 14: Interior - Ballroom, looking northeast from the ballroom promenade to the east booths . The original, beach-themed murals (background, right) are visible in this view as are the booths that line the dance

The Surf Ballroom was rebuilt in 1948, across the street from the original location. The Surf Ballroom has a capacity of 2,100 and accomodates visitors with 30,000 square feet of entertainment area, including a 6,300 square foot dance floor.

The Surf Ballroom has a long musical history and is always worth a look around inside.Main Channel - www.youtube.com/mobileinstinctHelp support the channel a...