trying to recall the music at some of the large rally's in Washington DC
Wendy mentioned to Holly Near last night that she (to the best of her recollection) first saw Holly at the 1973 counter inaugural demonstration to Nixon's second term. This was a large rally called: "march against death and for peace"- probably at least 75,000 people? (we are always amused at the different estimates at peace rallies between the official law enforcement count and the rally organizers......) Holly couldn't recall the event- Wendy said Joan Baez was also performing. This harkened Holly to recount playing at one of the inaugural events THIS year, at Obama's inaugural!!! I was at that 1973 event, too- having traveled from Springfield OHio with some college folks from Wittenberg- but its too long ago for me to recall who performed!!! Its probably a little hard to do some web research to find performers lists from those sorts of events. Holly was already, also, in 1973, getting involved in Chile's human rights issues, with the Pinochet regime torturing many musicians such as Victor Jara. She stated last night she was 60 this year, and had been performing for over 40 years! Lots of amazing causes and campaigns, which she has successfully blended into an overall message and spirit, that transcends the individual causes and campaigns, into a powerful message of unity and positive equality and respect for all.
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