The True History of First Avenue and The Depot
by Danny Stevens, Original Founder
The True History of First Avenue and The Depot
One Man's Vision To Revolutionize Music in MN
Danny Stevens, an exceptional entrepreneur with unparalleled business acumen, left an indelible mark on the music industry. As the primary founder of The Depot, which would later be known as First Avenue, Stevens pioneered a visionary approach that revolutionized the nightclub scene in Minneapolis.
The History of First Avenue is Complex and Wonderful
Danny Stevens' unwavering dedication to The Depot Minnesota and its success allowed him to navigate the tumultuous landscape of the music industry as the world’s most famous musical acts performed at the club and cemented the Depot and its history of First Avenue as the premiere destination for musical acts in Minnesota.
About Danny Stevens
About Danny Stevens
Danny Stevens is the singer/front man for the Minneapolis-based rock n' roll band, "Danny's Reasons". Formed in 1964, the band has toured the entire United States, and in 2007 was inducted into the Minnesota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He has been called "Minnesota's original teen idol" and The King of MN Rock and Roll.
Born into a family
Danny Stevens is the singer/front man for the Minneapolis-based rock n' roll band, "Danny's Reasons". Formed in 1964, the band has toured the entire United States, and in 2007 was inducted into the Minnesota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He has been called "Minnesota's original teen idol" and The King of MN Rock and Roll.
Born into a family with eight siblings, Danny has always been an accomplished athlete and performer. Danny is an award-winning water skier and was published in multiple magazines throughout his childhood and teenage years. Danny started boxing in tournaments at an early age, winning Junior Golden Glove Awards from age 10 until he was 15. In high school, Danny lettered in track and was one of the stars of his school's football team. After finishing high school, Danny went to study biomedicine at the University of Minnesota where he switched the focus of his free time from athletics to music- and the rest as they say, is history!
Scanned original documents showing ownership of The Depot
The Truth About The Depot and First Avenue
Gathering at The Depot was the 1st Album Recorded at The Depot/First Avenue 9/13/70
Al Jarreau Played The Depot July 28-29, 1970
