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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
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 28: Actor Jerry Lewis (R) performs with singer Sammy Davis Jr. (L) during the 1976 telecast of The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in Los Angeles, California. This Labor Day marks the 37th year for the telethon that aids those affected by neuromuscular diseases. (Photo by MDA/Getty Images)Photo by: Getty Images
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

FLASHBACK: Notable 1970s Summerfest performers

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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
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 28: Actor Jerry Lewis (R) performs with singer Sammy Davis Jr. (L) during the 1976 telecast of The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in Los Angeles, California. This Labor Day marks the 37th year for the telethon that aids those affected by neuromuscular diseases. (Photo by MDA/Getty Images)Getty Images
Blues legend B.B. King performed at Summerfest in 1971. (Above photo not from Summerfest performance)Scott Harrison
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