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42 years ago today, on June 29, 1984, the Grateful Dead performed for the first time at Blossom Music Center.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Ad Cleveland Plain Dealer

@mwardlaw A great question!🤷

@jdkunes Dammit, Kunes. Why were we not there?

50 years ago today — June 28, 1976 — ZZ Top, Blue Öyster Cult, and Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band at the Richfield Coliseum on ZZ Top’s legendary Worldwide Texas Tour ‘76. Ad Cleveland Scene

55 years ago today, on June 29, 1971, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder and introducing 13-year-old Clevelander Peter Ostrum, premiered at the Mayland Theater in Mayfield Heights as a benefit for the Cleveland Play House Children’s Theater Education Fund.

Today marks 40 years since Laurie Anderson brought her Natural History tour to Cleveland Music Hall on June 28, 1986. The performance was a mesmerizing fusion of spoken-word monologues, avant-garde pop, and striking visual projections. Ad Cleveland Scene

Blood, Sweat & Tears at Blossom Music Center, August 26, 1969. One week after their Woodstock performance, the band drew nearly 25,000 people — still the highest single-concert attendance record at Blossom.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ #RIPDavidClaytonThomas

Godspeed and farewell to David Clayton-Thomas, the legendary Canadian singer and commanding frontman of Blood, Sweat & Tears.

Godspeed and farewell to a true legend. Rest easy, Clive Davis. You gave the world an unforgettable soundtrack — a lifetime of gifts that will echo for generations.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ #RIPCliveDavis

38 years ago today, on June 22, 1988, on one of the hottest days of the year, the Akron Rubber Bowl turned into a furnace. If you were there for that first day, you’ll never forget the brutal heat—estimated at 120 degrees on the field. Day two offered just a bit of relief.

10 years ago today, on June 22, 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers championship parade. Photo: Dave McMenamin

35 years ago today, on June 21, 1991, the Michael Stanley Band reunited at Blossom Music Center. It was the first time the group had played together in four years, since wrapping up their memorable 12 farewell concerts at the Front Row Theatre. Ad Cleveland Scene

43 years ago today, on June 20, 1983, the Tubes played a rare small-hall show at Cleveland Music Hall on their Outside Inside tour with opening act the Plimsouls.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Ad Cleveland Scene

It was a historic comeback! 10 years ago today on, June 19, 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied from a 3-1 deficit against the record-setting 73-win Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA Championship. Video: Nike

Game 1 of the 1975 World Series of Rock, on Saturday, May 31, 1975, at Cleveland Stadium, featuring co-headliner Chicago. #RIPWalterParazaider

Godspeed and farewell to Walter Parazaider, co-founding member, saxophonist, and woodwind virtuoso of the legendary rock band Chicago. #RIPWalterParazaider

47 years ago today, on June 14, 1979, Robert Fripp appeared at Record Revolution on Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, with his groundbreaking “Frippertronics.” The following day, he made a stop at Peaches in Maple Heights.

51 years ago today, on June 14, 1975, Game 2 of the 1975 World Series of Rock was held at Cleveland Stadium, featuring the Rolling Stones with Billy Preston, the J. Geils Band, Tower of Power, and Joe Vitale’s Madmen. It was the 7th stop on the Tour of the Americas '75.

33 years ago today…the official groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Among those present were Chuck Berry, Pete Townshend, Billy Joel, Sam Moore, Sam Phillips, Ruth Brown, and Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum. Photos by Janet Macoska

48 years ago today, on June 5, 1978, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band played one of the early dates on the Darkness tour at a sold-out Toledo Sports Arena.

35 years ago today, on June 4, 1991, Guns N’ Roses took the stage for the first of two unforgettable nights at the Richfield Coliseum on their Use Your Illusion tour, with Skid Row tearing it up as special guest.