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TIL that KISS's first concert tour started as an opening act, in, of all places, the cafeteria at NAIT in Edmonton...Feb 5, 1974. I probably knew this but have long since forgotten! Cool stuff. #yeg #KISS
Mar 12, 2024 at 9:06pmWeb
Show threadLance (Ranger Bob) TaylorMar 16, 2024

@satchmo35 I heard Gene talk about this on #ryegmusic #K97

https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/music/did-you-know-edmonton-gets-its-first-kiss-on-feb-5-1974

Did you know? Edmonton gets its first KISS on Feb. 5, 1974

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the start of

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Show threadLance (Ranger Bob) TaylorMar 16, 2024
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Show threadLance (Ranger Bob) TaylorMar 16, 2024

@satchmo35 When #ABBA chose to launch their North American tour in ... Edmonton #yeg #yegmusic #RangerBobRadio

https://www.cbc.ca/archives/when-abba-chose-to-launch-their-north-american-tour-in-edmonton-1.5268858#:~:text=In%201979%2C%20Swedish%20pop%20supergroup,apparently%20not%20a%20random%20one.

In 1979, Abba took a chance on Edmonton | CBC

Swedish supergroup Abba chose to start their first North American tour in Edmonton. Fans there, including Wayne Gretzky, appreciated the decision.

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