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The iconic NYC venue was renamed The Filmore by Live Nation, and most people hated the swap, despite plans to have a network of clubs across the country honoring Bill Graham's legendary stage in San Francisco. Now Live Nation, in a rare, pseudo-humanoid move, has re-re-named the venue as Irving Plaza to appease fan demands, even planning to recreate the original marque. FINALLY.
As Luke once told Leia: "There is good in him. I can feel it". [via
NYT]