Band Canyon

In late August of 1964, it became apparent to some area businessmen that there was money to be made by catering to the teenage rock and roll scene. The onset of Beatlemania, and the popular British Invasion groups that followed, had inspired the formation of young bands all across the state. The impact of this was clearly shown during the summer months of 1964 at the Battle of the Bands competitions held at the Roll-Air outdoor skating rink on State Park Drive in Bay City.