In the late 70’s and early 80’s I worked in an auto body supply store on the southwest corner of 27th and State.
We attended a few concerts at the Electric Ballroom and Palms. I also did some fill in work as a bartender at the tavern to the east of the theater. At that time it was “Wally’s”. A typical beer and shot joint. Open early in the morning for the 3rd shifters and stayed open till closing. It was also one of the hangouts (and I got to know) some of the AWA “second rate” wrestlers like Bob Amel, Frank Hill and sometimes Kenny Jay.
In the late 70’s and early 80’s I worked in an auto body supply store on the southwest corner of 27th and State. We attended a few concerts at the Electric Ballroom and Palms. I also did some fill in work as a bartender at the tavern to the east of the theater. At that time it was “Wally’s”. A typical beer and shot joint. Open early in the morning for the 3rd shifters and stayed open till closing. It was also one of the hangouts (and I got to know) some of the AWA “second rate” wrestlers like Bob Amel, Frank Hill and sometimes Kenny Jay.