Reading Festival 1977

Submitted by LoudBoy

This was a true "sea of mud " festival as it rained spectacularly for several weeks beforehand . As a consequence the arena was a mudbowl with a veritable lake near the front of the stage. The enevitable coterie of 'mudpeople' had a ball, the rest just suffered and deadened their discomfort by indulging to excess with whatever stimulants were available.

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Mud glorious mud!This was my first festival (aged 18) and boy what a baptism of fire! The arena was a complete mud bath and sadly I… [read story]

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When did it take place?

26-August-1977 to 28-August-1977

Where did it take place?

Reading Festival Ground, Reading
United Kingdom

Who was involved?

Line up as follows: Hand Reef, Aerosmith, Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Blue, Doobie Brothers, Electric Chairs, The Enid, Frankie Miller, George Hatcher, Gloria Mundi, Golden Earring, Graham Parker, Hawkwind, John Miles, Kingfish, Krazy Kats, Little River Band, Lone Star, Motors, No Dice, Racing Cars, Salt, Staa Marx, Thin Lizzy, Tiger, U Boat, Ultravox, Uriah Heep, Widowmaker

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Category: Festival
Added: 13-Aug-2007

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