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“The Band” Played Their First Headliner Gig Today Back in 1969 – Classic Rock History [VIDEO]
The Classic Rock "History Book" reminds us that April 17, 1969 was the day that The Band, known for their songs 'Up On Cripple Creek' and 'The Weight', played their first gig as a headline group at the Winterland Festival in San Francisco. Prior to that historic event, the group played back-ups to legenday Bob Dylan! Quite a reward, don't you think?