The Beatles perform at Candlestick Park for the last time on Oct. 18, 1966. Chronicle fle/Chronicle File. ... Dokken and Metallica) in the eight-hour "Monsters of Rock" concert.

But Candlestick, which was built on rock, stood strong. After the quake, there would only be 10 more years of baseball. The Giants played their last game at Candlestick in September of 1999.

It originally was named Candlestick Park after the point of land it sits on and was called 3Com Park from 1996 to 2001. It reverted to its original name after the 3Com deal expired.

The demolition of Candlestick Park continues in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. ... rock concerts, a visit from the pope and legendary athletic moments. ...

Photo: Library of Congress. Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Beatles' last live concert, held at Candlestick Park in 1966. Here's the set list of 11 songs, from "Rock and Roll Music" to "Long ...

When Sir Paul McCartney played the last rock concert at Candlestick Park, it looked almost nothing like the first in August 1966.At that time, there were no spotlights and no dancers, just a stage ...

With the wrecking ball looming, Candlestick Park is being remembered for hosting dozens of legendary sporting events — and one historic concert. Come Thursday, a second concert may join the list ...

The Beatles, otherwise known as The Fab Four, came together for their final live paid performance on August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on this day in history.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Some fans think 44-year-old Candlestick Park is already a dinosaur. Now the San Francisco 49ers' home stadium has the name to match. The team announced Tuesday a 4-year agreement ...

The date of the first Monsters Of Rock was set for August 16, 1980. The timing couldn’t have been better – the NWOBHM was in the ascendancy, and rock fans new and old were hungry for an event ...