Garth Brooks broke a long-standing attendance record at the Civic Arena this week by selling out six shows. Before drawing over 100,000 people to the country-rock shows, Neil Diamond had held the record for consecutive performances by attracting 35,000 fans. Brooks' World Tour '97 attendance had already topped the 3 million mark in September while performing in Lincoln, Nebraska. During his stay in Pittsburgh, Brooks had a chance to meet with members of his favorite football team during a Steelers practice at Three Rivers Stadium. Brooks wore the shirt at the Friday night concert and later presented it to the band's drummer, a Beaver Falls native.
Officials say the show generated millions of dollars for the local economy.
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