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      FLASHBACK: Notable 1970s Summerfest performers

      Although the festival had already been in existence for two years, 1970 was when Summerfest landed in the lakefront location it still inhabits today. One central location allowed more real estate to bring in bigger artists and all the fans that came along with them.  The 1970s was the age of disco, rock and much more, and Summerfest provided a taste of all of it.

      ALSO: VIEW SUMMERFEST ARTISTS FROM THE '80s.

      FLASHBACK: Notable 1970s Summerfest performers We're pretty sure things got good and funky when James Brown took the stage at Summerfest 1970. (Above photo not from Summerfest performance)Photo by: Al Bello FLASHBACK: Notable 1970s Summerfest performers Pat Paulsen at Summerfest, 1970.Photo by: Journal Sentinel file photo FLASHBACK: Notable 1970s Summerfest performers Blues legend B.B. King performed at Summerfest in 1971. (Above photo not from Summerfest performance)Photo by: Scott Harrison
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      We're pretty sure things got good and funky when James Brown took the stage at Summerfest 1970. (Above photo not from Summerfest performance)Al Bello
      Pat Paulsen at Summerfest, 1970.Journal Sentinel file photo
      Blues legend B.B. King performed at Summerfest in 1971. (Above photo not from Summerfest performance)Scott Harrison
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