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Ian Anderson, musician, composer, producer and founder of the British rock band Jethro Tull plays his flute during a concert 1987. (AP Photo/HO)

WZLX Ticket Stash: Jethro Tull Plays the Boston Garden in 1971

Fresh off releasing their masterwork “Aqualung”, Ian Anderson and his flute led Jethro Tull into the Boston Garden on November 15, 1971. The band had also undergone significant shifts in the lineup at the time, but that didn’t stop them from touring.

2012/11/15

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WZLX Ticket Stash: Boston Garden Welcomes Aerosmith in ’76, Queen in ’78

The Boston Garden played host to two legendary shows on this day two years apart, as Aerosmith rode the success of their legendary album “Rocks” home to Boston in 1976 while Queen would take their show to the Garden in 1978.

2012/11/13

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WZLX Ticket Stash: Bruce Springsteen Plays the Boston Garden in 1978

Rock n’ roll fans nowadays understand how spectacular a Bruce Springsteen live performance usually is. But back on September 25, 1978, Bruce and the E Street Band was just getting started, and introduced Boston to the greatness that is The Boss’ live shows.

2012/09/25

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WZLX Ticket Stash: Beatles Invade Boston Garden in 1964

After the Beatles’ brief February ’64 visit to the U.S., where they played the Ed Sullivan Show and a handful of introductory dates in the U.S., the band returned in the late summer for their first extended and proper tour of America.

2012/09/12

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WZLX Ticket Stash: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Play the Boston Garden in 1981

The Boston Garden played host to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on August 7, 1981, just three months after the legendary singer-songwriter released his fourth album Hard Promises. Petty had one of his earliest battles […]

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Rock N’ Roll Diary Extra: Steve Miller Band Plays The Boston Garden In 1977

On this date in 1977, the legendary Steve Miller Band performed live at The Boston Garden. The band has sold more than 24 million records in the US and has recorded three No. 1 singles […]

2012/08/05

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Rock N’ Roll Diary Extra: The Who Play The Music Hall In 1971

On this day in 1971, The Who played a show at The Music Hall, which is now known as The Wang Center. Considered to be the greatest band of all time by many, The Who […]

2012/08/04

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Rock N’ Roll Diary Extra: Crosby, Stills & Nash Play The Boston Garden In 1978

On this date in 1978, Crosby, Stills & Nash came to the Boston Garden for a memorable performance.

100.7 WZLX–2012/08/02

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Rock N’ Roll Diary Extra: Allman Brothers Band Play The Boston Garden in 1971

On this date in 1971, The Allman Brothers played an historic two night show at the Boston Garden. The band had just broken through to commercial success months earlier with the release of “Live at the Fillmore East.”

2012/07/26

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Rock N’ Roll Diary Extra: Van Halen Plays The Boston Garden in 1980

On this date in 1980, the legendary Van Halen came to town to play at the Boston Garden. The American rockers have sold more than 75 million albums worldwide and released 15 albums that reached […]

2012/07/25

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