Hard Rock Cafe Leeds welcomed thousands of customers during its five year stint in the city during the first half of the early 2000s. Memorabilia from three musical legends - Madonna, Elvis and The Rolling Stones - took pride of place when the 100 seat restaurant on Albion Street threw open its doors for the first time. Guitars made especially for rock bands Whitesnake and Kiss were among other items that graced the Cafe's walls. Leeds was only the sixth British city to boast a Hard Road Cafe with the chain’s original London base playing a key role in the birth of alternative comedy, setting names such as Ben Elton on the road to stardom. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Items on display included a red shirt worn by Elvis in his 1964 movie Viva Las Vegas, a pair of sunglasses worn by Madonna in the video for her 1983 hit Borderline and a jacket worn by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards on his band's 1990 Steel Wheels tour. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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The stars of Abbamania, who were performing at Leeds Grand Theatre, popped into The Hard Rock Cafe to surprise diners and to see a stage costume worn by the real Abba members on the Australian leg of their 1980 tour. Pictured, from left, are Peter Weisz (Bjorn), Jo Libby (Agnetha), Katrina Wallis (Anni-frid) and Darryl Boot (Benny). | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Waitress Katie Hoare pictured with guests on the opening night. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
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A guitar signed by music legend Jon Lee Hooker adorned the walls. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Linda Garner, Brenda Peel and Helene Stone from Martin House Hospice on the opening night of Hard Rock Cafe in Leeds. The charity benefited from a £6,000 donation. Photo: Tony Johnson
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The original record sleeve of The Who's Live at Leeds album on the wall in February 2006. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme