The Pocomoke Public Eye: More: That 1970 big local rock festival that never happened-

Thanks to Jerry Barbierri for the info and graphic.

A few weeks ago you did a story on the ill-fated Berlin Airlift that was to take place in July 1970. Attached I'm pleased to attach a copy of the original poster for the event. As the newspaper article indicated, there was a protracted court case that ultimately barred the concert. That summer I recalled passing the site, which ironically is where the proposed Worcester County sports is located next to Stephen Decatur High School, and it was all set up ready to go.

An impressive line-up of performers. Interesting to note that Don McLean was a second-tier act. American Pie didn't make the charts until 1971.

Adjusted for inflation, the advanced tickets were $41 and on site $57, not too bad considering that a one-day ticket for this year's Oceans Calling festival (sold-out) is $150.

(Below- the Pocomoke Public Eye posting on 8/7/24.)

A performance in Berlin this weekend by The Berlin Airlift Band reminds our area's senior generation of the big "Berlin Airlift" rock festival that was to be in July, 1970.

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(Bayside Gazette)