The Four Tops

Just about every area of recorded music was hit by the fire, from jazz to punk to cabaret to comedy, new wave, historical speeches, metal, hip hop, you name it.

It was "the biggest disaster in the history of the music business" but went unreported for over 10 years. Losses included masters from everyone from John Coltrane and Chuck Berry to Nirvana and Snoop Dogg.

Coney Island opens for the season the weekend of April 9, with the opportunity for free Wonder Wheel and Cyclone rides, a historical exhibit, and more.