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For the Record: The 70s

Ep. 59 - Bands and Booze on the Festival Express of 1970

February 22, 2026·45 min
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Imagine a train carrying the precious cargo that includes Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead, The Band, and many more of our legendary performers! This was not a figment of the imagination but a real tour in the summer of 1970. This episode examines why this tour, which is not considered in the same vein as Woodstock, deserves its place in early 70s rock history.

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