The Toronto Rock And Roll Revival 1969

The Toronto Rock And Roll Revival 1969

Really fascinating document from the wonderful Floppy Boot Stomp this morning. The Toronto Rock 'n' Roll Festival of 1969 was largely known for being the first gig of John Lennon's after the Beatles split and one could have been forgiven for thinking there was no-one else there or that Lennon's Plastic Ono Band headlined but there were other folk on the concert list too and in fact Lennon played as a last minute addition and scratch band put together with next to no notice. Largely Rock n Roll purist event with stars like Jerry Lee, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard but also Cat Mother, Tony Joe White and of greater interest for me, The Doors. This article discusses a largely forgotten event and set of concert performances of great historical significance

Floppy Boot Stomp - Toronto Rock & Roll Festival 1969