On June 14, 1972, the first concert at the Tower was Dave Mason and Buzzy Linhart, a sold out show. For the next few years, the concerts here became the stuff of local legend. The Tower introduced America to David Bowie and The Spiders from Mars in 1972 as well as the then-unknown Genesis with Peter Gabriel that same year.

In September 1974, Bruce Springsteen introduced the world to his new E Street Band, with Max Weinberg and Roy Bittan here. Other regular headliners included Jackson Browne, Lou Reed, Steve Miller and Jerry Garcia.

David Bowie recorded his "David Live" album on the 14th & 15th of July 1974 here and an image of David from these concerts graces the album cover. The Average White Band's live album, Person to Person, was recorded here as well.