Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:music_festival
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Deep_Purple_Mark_IV
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| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:The_Wailers
gptkb:Bad_Company gptkb:The_Faces gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Roxy_Music gptkb:The_Sensational_Alex_Harvey_Band gptkb:Lynyrd_Skynyrd |
| gptkbp:attendance |
approximately 30,000
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| gptkbp:date |
August 23-25, 1974
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| gptkbp:duration |
three days
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:band
heavy metal blues rock progressive rock |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
featured a diverse lineup of genres
influenced future festivals in the UK was attended by many influential figures in the music industry highlighted the importance of live performances in rock culture was a key event in the history of the Reading Festival series contributed to the legacy of the Reading Festival as a premier music event became a cultural touchstone for music fans inspired future generations of musicians and fans marked the rise of heavy metal in mainstream music pioneered the modern music festival format set a precedent for multi-day music festivals showcased emerging rock talent of the 1970s was part of the evolution of rock music festivals contributed to the popularity of live music in the UK showcased the changing landscape of the music industry in the 1970s established Reading as a key location for music events was a platform for both established and up-and-coming artists |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Reading Festival 1974
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Reading,_England
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
Lynyrd Skynyrd's performance was one of their last before the plane crash
Roxy Music's performance included elaborate stage setups Queen's performance received critical acclaim The Sensational Alex Harvey Band's energetic show The festival was part of the UK festival circuit first Reading Festival to be held in August |
| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:Melody_Maker
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
NME
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| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1974
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