Opened in 1930, the Astoria was one of the largest cinemas, in the world, with 3,040 seats. Later it was renamed the Rainbow Theatre and was home to musical performances. The Rolling Stones, Beatles and Beach Boys all played there. It was also where Jimi Hendrix burnt his fingers when he set fire to his Fender guitar, at the beginning of a show. It has now become headquarters to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of Edir (a rich Brazilian shepherd). A fake religion...
Sunday, 9 May 2010
Small souls instead
Opened in 1930, the Astoria was one of the largest cinemas, in the world, with 3,040 seats. Later it was renamed the Rainbow Theatre and was home to musical performances. The Rolling Stones, Beatles and Beach Boys all played there. It was also where Jimi Hendrix burnt his fingers when he set fire to his Fender guitar, at the beginning of a show. It has now become headquarters to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of Edir (a rich Brazilian shepherd). A fake religion...
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