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A mighty roar from AC/DC's Angus Young, and 14,000 fans are in heavy metal heaven
A mighty roar from AC/DC's Angus Young, and 14,000 fans are in heavy metal heaven

A mighty roar from AC/DC's Angus Young, and 14,000 fans are in heavy metal heaven

Date12/10/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: A mighty roar from AC/DC's Angus Young, and 14,000 fans are in heavy metal heaven.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0101627F
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    Gower, Patti
    10/22/1990
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    Helix rocking into heavy metal heaven
    Beaty, Keith
    9/23/1984
    Singer Brian Johnson and the boys showed that, while they may be getting long in the tooth, AC/DC can still dish out loud, dumb, fun rock 'n' roll
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    Guitar Master Eric Clapton with first ringing notes, had 14,000 fans at Maple Leaf Gardens rocking in their seats
    Clapton, Eric, 1945-
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    Augustyn, Frank
    7/24/1980
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    Cooper, David
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    Black Sabbath: Rock band's Ronnie James lets it go at Maple Leaf Gardens blow-out last night before 14,000 happy fans who looked like motor cycle gang members between rampages, Peter Goddard says
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    Black Sabbath (Musical group)
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    Doobie Brothers: Highly successful middle-of-the-road band pleased 14,000 fans at the CNE Grandstand last night, but reviewer Patricia Hluchy wasn't too excited by them
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    Doobie Brothers (Musical group)
    8/25/1980
    Montreal jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson Saturday night basked in the roar of approval from 8,000 fans at the Forum
    Montreal jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson Saturday night basked in the roar of approval from 8,000 fans at the Forum
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    7/25/1976
    Here where Indian tribes worshipped in awe amid the roar of mighty waters, where the fabled maid of the mist still lurks, according to legend-lore, Ki(...)
    Here where Indian tribes worshipped in awe amid the roar of mighty waters, where the fabled maid of the mist still lurks, according to legend-lore, Ki(...)
    Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
    6/17/1939
    Hard rockers: Heavy metal band Helix tape their first video - of their song Heavy Metal Love - in Massey - Ferguson 4 for Roebrt Quartly's Toronto-based Champagne Pictures
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