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Knebworth Festival 1978


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After again tasting success in 1976 with the Rolling Stones as prime punter bait , promoter Freddie Bannister pulled his head in during 1977, as he could not find a big enough draw card to risk the considerable sums needed to stage such a vast undertaking . However he was back again in 1978 with the first of two slightly smaller shows than he had previously promoted.The first, with Genesis as the main act , drew around 80,000 fans .



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When did it take place?

24-June-1978

Where did it take place?

Knebworth Park, Stevenage
United Kingdom

Who was involved?

Line up as follows: Genesis,Jefferson Starship, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Devo, Brand X, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Roy Harper.

Users Involved

• Eric
• Coofs
• LoudBoy
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Added: 13-Aug-2007
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