Jubilee at UNC!

Posted May 1, 2017
From 1963 to 1971, the end of the spring semester at UNC was marked by Jubilee. The concert progressed from a small affair to much larger events that took place on Polk Place, Fetzer Field, Kenan Stadium, and Navy Field. On April 30 – May 2, 1971 the last Jubilee concert was held (Video). Performers included Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, the J. Geils Band, and the Allman Brothers. (UNC.edu)

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