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Podcast: International Pop Festival’s 50th anniversary

By Bria Felicien
June 27, 2019

In 1969, the International Pop Festival brought Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, CCR, Chicago and more to Georgia and established Atlanta as a meaningful player in the music industry. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the festival, AJC music writer spoke to fans, artists and others involved to share their memories.

Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in and around Atlanta over the next 10 days.

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The Paul Butterfield Blues Band played at the International Pop Festival. Photo: Rick Davidson
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Bria Felicien is a published author and staff writer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She produces podcasts for the AJC.

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