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The Who concert tragedy: Remembering the deadly 1979 concert

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Rock band The Who was set to perform a concert in Cincinnati in 1979. Thousands rushed the door to the venue, leading to multiple deaths. It was called The Who concert tragedy.
Legendary rock band The Who was set to perform at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati on Dec. 3, 1979. Thousands of fans waited outside the venue, eager to see the show.
As the doors opened, the mob rushed forward, racing to get to seats that were first come, first serve. The scene quickly devolved into chaos. Dozens of people were pushed to the ground and trampled.

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