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Farm Aid · 1997

Farm Aid

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 4, 1997Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Farm Aid '97 returned to Illinois on October 4, 1997, where its first edition had been held in 1985. The sold-out concert took place at the New World Music Theater in Tinley Park and featured, among others, Dave Matthews Band, John Fogerty, Beck, and The Allman Brothers Band. According to the stated figures, the event raised more than $1 million to support American farmers.

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