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Concerts 

Coming TONIGHT in Toronto: THE FORGOTTEN FESTIVAL, a multimedia show about the Canadian show that helped break up The Beatles

September 13, 2022September 14, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1969, John Lennon, Klaus Voorman, Rock and Roll Revival

The most famous music festival of 1969 was Woodstock, an event that went on to define a generation. Then there

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Music History 

How much did the artists at Woodstock get paid? This much.

July 20, 2018July 19, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1969, Woodstock

Forty-nine years ago, box office grosses for concerts and festivals were nowhere near what they are today, even at Woodstock.

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Music History 

How One of Toronto’s Greatest Concerts Almost Never Happened

April 16, 2015April 16, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1969, Alice Cooper, Doors, Rock'n'Roll Revival, Toronto

In retrospect, it was quite the show.  The Doors, Chicago, Alice Cooper and some guy named John Lennon performing with

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How Much Did the Musicians at Woodstock Get Paid, Anyway?

March 15, 2015March 14, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments 1969, Concert Fees, Payroll, Woodstock

Great question. Pricenomics did some forensic accounting. Click on the graphic for the entire list.  

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