LIVE AT THE AGORA Documentary – Cleveland History & Rock Memories | Director’s Select Reel (RAW)

This director’s select reel from the LIVE AT THE AGORA documentary features raw interview footage with legendary artists, music executives, and historians reflecting on Cleveland’s music history and the cultural impact of The Agora.

The reel includes memories and insights from Eric Carmen, Mark Girton, John Grabowski, Jerry Harrison, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, Norm N. Nite, John Oates, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, and Paul Stanley.

Together, these voices paint a powerful picture of why Cleveland became a proving ground for rock artists and how The Agora helped shape generations of music culture.

⚠️ Production Note:
THIS REEL IS PRESENTED IN RAW, WORK-IN-PROGRESS FORM. THESE CLIPS HAVE NOT BEEN COLOR CORRECTED OR MIXED FOR SOUND).

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00:00 Introduction: Cleveland History & The Agora
00:20 First Impressions of Cleveland (An Industrial City)
01:25 Early Airplay & First Cleveland Shows
01:45 Cleveland’s Changing Landscape (1960s–70s)
02:25 Cleveland’s Tough Identity & Blue-Collar Spirit
03:24 Cleveland as a Rock & Party Town
03:42 Cleveland as a Launchpad for Rock Bands
04:21 Universities, Youth Culture & Music Venues
05:01 Cleveland Writers, Fans & Serious Rock Culture
05:24 Cleveland Bands & The Drummer Legacy
06:27 WMMS, Kid Leo & Cleveland Radio Power
07:10 Early Cleveland Rock Scene Memories
07:36 Touring Stories & Staying at Swingos
08:28 Swingos: The Rock & Roll Hotel
09:53 Cleveland After the War: Industry, Decline & Change
10:15 Cleveland as a Breaking Ground for Artists
11:03 Education, Youth & The Growth of The Agora
11:37 Early Rock Radio & Cleveland’s Music Roots
12:38 The Agora’s Early Locations & Euclid Avenue Scene
13:30 The Agora Moves Downtown & Campus Connection
14:27 Millionaires Row, Midtown & Urban Risk
15:28 Risk-Taking, Venues & Cleveland’s Evolution
16:34 WMMS, Record Sales & National Industry Buzz

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