sentences:  The theater featured a highly regarded sound system that was designed and installed by Richard Long of Richard Long & Associates (RLA).Among the numerous rock concerts the Academy of Music hosted were The Rolling Stones 1st American Tour 1965, which played this venue on May 1, 1965, the Allman Brothers Band on August 15, 1971, and the series of New Year's shows played by The Band on December 28–31, 1971 (recordings from which were released as the 1972 live album "Rock of Ages").New Year's Eve 1973 featured the eclectic line-up of Blue Öyster Cult, Iggy Pop, Kiss, and Teenage Lust (which had recently backed up John Lennon).