1976

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The 2-day Festival of Life (New Years Eve, Dec. 31,1975 to New Years Day Jan.1, 1976) was a celebration of America's bicentennial. Promoters Polynesian Enterprises (Bob Kent and Steve Eastwood) in association with Calgary's Fire Productions (Chris Dobbin, Anthony Gregory and Joel Margolis)chartered a DC8, painted it Red,White & Blue w/stars, of course, and flew the entire entourage {Sly Stone missed the flight and flew over later - Stevie Wonder had to cancel at the last minute) to Hawaii in what had to be one of the most infamous drunken, drug hazed flights since Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour.

Note: Seals & Crofts abstained from such shenanigans as they were members of the Baha'i faith, good thing they weren't seated next to Cheech & Chong's entourage who lit up before the plane was aloft. All the major news stations were at the airport to shoot the arrival as local fans disbelieved that such a prestigious group of performers could be assembled for one festival.

Back to the Diamond Head Crater Festivals page.

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