What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The Gliderdrome where locals have danced since 1939. Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, T. Rex, The Strawbs and Yes all played here. Recorded plaque organisation: BBC Music, British Plaque Trust.
The Gliderdrome is a venue in Somerset with historical significance as both a World War II training site for glider pilots and later as a concert hall hosting renowned musicians including Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, T. Rex, The Strawbs, and Yes, highlighting its cultural importance beyond its military history.
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