Don McLean's 1972 Concert History

Donald McLean III (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1971 hit song "American Pie", an 8.5-minute folk rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation (US #1 for four weeks in 1972 and UK #2).

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 11, 1972
Don McLean / Blood Sweat & Tears

Illinois state fair

Grandstand @ Illinois State Fair Springfield, Illinois, United States
Jul 14, 1972
Don McLean / Bill Withers Wollman Skating Rink New York, New York, United States
Jun 30, 1972
Don McLean
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Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
May 26, 1972 –
May 29, 1972
The Great Western Express Festival
The Faces / Alexis Korner / Buddy Miles Band / Rory Gallagher / Nazareth / Roxy Music / Heads, Hands & Feet / Wishbone Ash / the strawbs / Stone The Crows / Natural Accoustic Band / Focus / Brewers Droop / Spencer Davis / The Incredible String Band / Lindisfarne / The Average White Band / Slade / Monty Python's Flying Circus / The Beach Boys / Jackson Heights / Atomic Rooster / vinegar joe / The Sutherland Brothers / Genesis / Status Quo / Don McLean / Humble Pie / Sha-na-na / Joe Cocker Show all bands
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Bardney Bardney, England, United Kingdom

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The Great Western Express Festival on May 26, 1972 [810-small]

The Great Western Express Festival
May 26 - 29, 1972
 Bardney, England, United Kingdom
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The Great Western Express Festival on May 26, 1972 [812-small]

The Great Western Express Festival
May 26 - 29, 1972
 Bardney, England, United Kingdom
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The Great Western Express Festival on May 26, 1972 [813-small]

The Great Western Express Festival
May 26 - 29, 1972
 Bardney, England, United Kingdom
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Ticket, The Great Western Express Festival on May 26, 1972 [245-small]

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The Great Western Express Festival
May 26 - 29, 1972
 Bardney, England, United Kingdom
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Programme, The Great Western Express Festival on May 26, 1972 [395-small]

Programme


The Great Western Express Festival
May 26 - 29, 1972
 Bardney, England, United Kingdom
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