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Bicentennial Rock Shows That Shook America | Music News
In 1976, America celebrated its 200th birthday with a musical explosion—rock legends from Elton John in a Lady Liberty costume to Bruce Springsteen jamming at the Stone Pony, and massive festivals featuring Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, and ZZ Top with livestock on stage. From southern rock to punk, artists infused patriotism into their sound, even reimagining “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Not everything went smoothly—Alice Cooper’s tour was canceled, Willie Nelson’s picnic hit weather woes, and NASA’s Mars landing was delayed. Yet, the spirit of unity shone through, with President Ford reflecting on…
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