HRC News
Grand Opening Party for Hard Rock Cafe Manchester set for December 1st
The Grand Opening Party of HRC Manchester, England, was postponed a couple of times. There were rumors about a famous band that was supposed to play at the GO Party. Therefore the party was postponed a couple of times rumors have it. Maybe that is true - maybe not. At least the organization team for the GO Party changed. HRC Headquarters in Orlando were in charge of it - but now the european headquarters in London took over. Maybe now we won't see another postponed GO party anymore...
HRC Aspen closed down
This news really hurt me: HRC Aspen was shut down. It seems that it did not fit into the "totally new Hard Rock Cafe feeling" plan of HRC Headquarters in Orlando. The new HRC feeling with live bands performing would not have been possible in Aspen as this was the smallest HRC in the world (even Key West is bigger). Rumors have it that HRC is looking for a new and bigger location in Aspen now - but I personally have my doubts. I think it's a pitty that this fantastic HRC had to close down just because it didn't fit too good into the new Orlando plans. What's next ? A Key West closing ? Let's see - and hope...
Official PIN March Amsterdam 2001 Website launched
PIN March Amsterdam 2001 will be the biggest PIN event in 2001. It will be the 5th annual PIN March after Antwerp 1997, Copenhagen 1998, Stockholm 1999 and Stockholm 2000. To provide all HRC Fans and Pin Collectors with the latest information on the PIN Party of the year a special website was launched at www.pinmarch.de
You will always find the latest information on the event here, information on PIN March hotel deals, what to do and see in Amsterdam besides the PIN March, information on the hosting Hard Rock, HRC Amsterdam and on the special PIN March Canal Boat Tour. So check it out at www.pinmarch.de
HRC Amman closed down
There were rumors about it for quite some time. Some of the middle east HRC seems to have financial problems. And the first closing of a Middle east HRC just happened: HRC Amman in Jordan was closed. All HRC Memorabilia items were taken out of the cafe. The Merchendise stuff that was left will end up being sold in other middle east HRCs or over the internet. Let's see if more middle east HRCs will have to close...
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando to open in December
Hard Rock Cafe International, Inc. is building a Hard Rock Hotel inside of Universal Orlando. The Hard Rock Hotel features California Mission-style architecture and will have 654 rooms. The new HR Hotel Orlando is sheduled to open in December 2000. For reservations you can already call 1-888-837-2273
HRC Rio de Janeiro, Brasil is open - and it is really big
A new Hard Rock Cafe opened its doors on June 26th: HRC Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. And this is really a big one. It seats 2,600 people - which makes it the second biggest HRC in the world (only HRC Orlando is bigger). It contains, apart from the restaurant and merch shop, 3 bars, VIP area, a stage for musical performances (which can be transformed into a dance floor), and a humongous terrace with panoramic views of the city. There are 40 TVs and three projection screens, which at times will have direct link to events happening at the HRC in New York. The largest of the bars has a red Cadillac Eldorado Coupe de Ville from 1952 hanging above it (see picture above). Among the 340 pieces of memorabilia on the walls one will find Madonna's golden boustier, Michael Jackson's leather jacket, Elvis' gold records, and autographed guitars from David Gilmour, Lenny Kravitz, and Santana. Among the dining tables one can also find a Harley Davidson. It is signaled from the outside, with a giant guitar.
A special THANK YOU for this report to Stefan Caiafa.
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