Reading Festival 1976

There were few really big names at the 76 festival, the usual host of second league UK bands, with a smattering of imports. Reggae acts apparently received a mixed reception , with a tinge of racism creeping into the audience response , which was unfortunate to say the least . Apparently ace drummer Sly Dunbar was nearly hit by a can , a sign of the burgeoning division and acrimony that would increasingly pervade British society and which led to the establishment of the Rock Against Racism campaign of the early 80s .

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27-August-1976 to 29-August-1976

Where did it take place?

Reading
United Kingdom

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Stallion, Roy St John, U Roy, Supercharge, Mighty Diamonds, Mallard, Gong, Nick Pickett, Eddie & The Hot Rods, Moon, Pat Travers Band, Jon Hiseman's Colosseum, Sadista Sisters, Manfred Mann, Van Der Graaf Generator, Phil Manzanera, Camel, Rory Gallagher, Howard Bragen, Aft, The Enid, A Band Called 'O', BackDoor, Sassafras, Brand X, AC/DC, Sutherland Bros & Quiver, Ted Nugent, Black Oak Arkansas

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Added: 20-Feb-2009

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