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Harry Wayne Casey (K.C.) is a genuine rock hero, says star rock critic Peter Goddard who watched 25,000 young fans of K.C. And The Sunshine Band get o(...)
Harry Wayne Casey (K.C.) is a genuine rock hero, says star rock critic Peter Goddard who watched 25,000 young fans of K.C. And The Sunshine Band get o(...)

Harry Wayne Casey (K.C.) is a genuine rock hero, says star rock critic Peter Goddard who watched 25,000 young fans of K.C. And The Sunshine Band get o(...)

Date7/26/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Harry Wayne Casey (K.C.) is a genuine rock hero; says star rock critic Peter Goddard who watched 25;000 young fans of K.C. And The Sunshine Band get off on disco beat of Florida-based group. Goddard says K.C.'s a latter-day Ricky Nelson who appeals to the people today's snooty rock establishment ignores .... teenagers.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0102122F
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