The U.S. Bank Arena was formerly known as the Riverfront Coliseum, the Crown and the Firstar Center. It is located in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the largest indoor arena in Cincinnati that was built in 1975.
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The U.S. Bank Arena has played host to many hockey teams, music concerts, tennis tournaments, figure skating, a Billy Graham Crusade and political rallies. This was the home to the WHA's Cincinnati Stingers from 1975-79. The arena from 1975-89 also hosted the men’s basketball program of the University of Cincinnati. The1979 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament was played in 1979, 1987, 1988 and 1992. Other annual events held at the arena consist of WWF, Ringling Brothers Circus, Disney On Ice, Champions on Ice, Target Stars on Ice, Monster Truck Rallies and Motocross.
Over the years, many popular figures have performed at the U.S. Bank Arena to entertain the citizens of Cincinnati. Such performers include, Celine Dion, Phish, Reba McIntyre, Brooks & Dunn, Dave Matthews, Barenaked Ladies, Billy Joel, Bill Cosby, N Sync, Cher, Creed, Britney Spears, Bruce Springstein, Tina Turner, AC/DC, Dixie Chicks, Metallica, Faith Hill, The Greatful Dead, Elton John, Elvis Presley and many more.