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Relive Starplex's glory days before seeing the Dallas venue's makeover

The words "Starplex Pavilion" are as comforting to some Dallas music lovers as reconnecting with an old friend. And, in fact, if you're soon headed to the iconic open-air venue in Fair Park, the experience may feel like an overdue reunion, though you may not recognize your old buddy.

Starplex Pavilion kicked off its spring and summer concert season on May 4 to the tune of indie mainstays Kings of Leon. It was the first time in more than a decade attendees walk in calling the venue by one of its most beloved former names. (No one is sure how long it will last, but it's worth commemorating.)

The venue is ready to debut an $8 million makeover that includes all new seats, new entry ways, an increased number of trees and more. But before you get the image of the new Starplex rewritten in your mind, let's take a trip down memory lane with some of concert photos of Starplex past.

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Tom Petty

Tom Petty performs with the Heartbreakers at Starplex.
Tom Petty performs with the Heartbreakers at Starplex.(Ariane Kadoch)
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Al Green

Al Green in performance at Starplex Amphitheater.
Al Green in performance at Starplex Amphitheater.(Carol T. Powers)

B.B. King

Bluesman B.B. King in concert at the Starplex.
Bluesman B.B. King in concert at the Starplex.(Randy ELi Grothe)
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Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan performs at Starplex.
Gloria Estefan performs at Starplex.(Patrick Davidson)

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd performs at the  Starplex. Johnny Van Zant sings while Gary  Rossington plays...
Lynyrd Skynyrd performs at the Starplex. Johnny Van Zant sings while Gary Rossington plays guitar.(Joan Sheahan)

The Artist Formerly Known as Prince

The Artist Formerly Known As Prince in concert  at Starplex.
The Artist Formerly Known As Prince in concert at Starplex.(Evans Caglage)

Tito Puente

Tito Puente at Starplex
Tito Puente at Starplex(Grace Saenz Dickson)

Brooks and Dunn

Brooks and Dunn perform their  country tunes at Starplex.
Brooks and Dunn perform their country tunes at Starplex.(Cassandra Wilson)
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Donna Summer

Disco diva Donna Summer performed at Starplex.
Disco diva Donna Summer performed at Starplex.(Randy Eli Grother)

David Bowie

David Bowie performed at Starplex in Dallas.
David Bowie performed at Starplex in Dallas.(Carolyn A. Herter)
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The Fugees

The Fugees, left to right,  Prakazrel Michel, Wycleff Jean and Lauryn Hill perform at Starplex.
The Fugees, left to right, Prakazrel Michel, Wycleff Jean and Lauryn Hill perform at Starplex.(Patrick Drew Davidson)

Paul Simon

Paul Simon at Starplex.
Paul Simon at Starplex.(Darnell Jean)
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Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz performs at Starplex.
Lenny Kravitz performs at Starplex.(Damon Winter)

Jewel

Alaskan native neo-folk singer Jewel at Staplex. At the Edge Birthday Bash, many of the...
Alaskan native neo-folk singer Jewel at Staplex. At the Edge Birthday Bash, many of the festival seated concert goers crashed through the security guard barriers and headed for the stage.(Melanie Grizzel)
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Pantera

Phil Anselmo, lead singer for  Pantera, performs at Starplex.
Phil Anselmo, lead singer for Pantera, performs at Starplex.(Beatriz Terrazas)

Sting

Sting in concert at Starplex
Sting in concert at Starplex(Kim Ritzenthaler)
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Edgefest

Tina Turner

Tina Turner is shown during her concert at Starplex.
Tina Turner is shown during her concert at Starplex.(Randy Eli Grothe)
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Alan Jackson

Alan Jackson performs at Starplex.
Alan Jackson performs at Starplex.(Beatriz Terrazas)

Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Lollapalooza

Lollapalooza 94 concert goers slide  down a muddy embankment at the Starplex during a...
Lollapalooza 94 concert goers slide down a muddy embankment at the Starplex during a thunderstorm.(David Leeson)

Fleetwood Mac

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Erykah Badu

Willie Nelson

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Van Halen