For the Record: The 70s

Author: Amy Lively

An audio documentary of 70s music. This podcast examines the intersection of a wide variety of musical genres -- pop, rock, country, country-pop, disco, punk, soul -- with the historic events and decisions that helped shape our modern world.
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Genres: History, Music, Music History

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Ep. 59 - Bands and Booze on the Festival Express of 1970
Sunday, 22 February, 2026

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.