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Fleetwood Mac · 1980

Fleetwood Mac

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

October 4, 1980Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

During halftime of the USC vs. Arizona State football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, and Mick Fleetwood performed together with the USC Trojan Marching Band. Nicks twirled a baton, Fleetwood played the bass drum, and Buckingham conducted the band. The 112-member USC marching band had participated in the recording of “Tusk,” and Fleetwood Mac subsequently presented the band with a platinum record for its participation in the recording.

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