Roanoke, VA
Music connected to Roanoke
About Roanoke
- • Wayne Newton, known as "Mr. Las Vegas", was born in Roanoke, Virginia.
- • The O. Winston Link Museum, dedicated to the photographer, originated in Roanoke.
- • Norfolk & Western Railway headquarters established Roanoke as a transportation hub.
- • Roanoke's Mill Mountain Star was the largest man-made star when built in 1949.
- • The Great Fire of 1893 destroyed much of downtown Roanoke.
- • Roanoke, named after local Indian word for shell money, was incorporated in 1882.
- • With over 100,000 residents, Roanoke is Virginia's seventh largest city.
- • Roanoke sits 948 feet above sea level, offering mountain views.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in Roanoke.
- • Roanoke feels like a blend of urban energy and Appalachian charm.
- • The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs hockey team won the President's Cup in 2024.
- • Patrick Henry High School won the Virginia AAA football championship in 1985.
Artists From Roanoke
Songs About Roanoke
Messed Up Kid
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Crazy Train
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Wagon Wheel
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