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Rock In Rio

And in Lisbon

From Dave White, About.com

Rock in Rio was originally conceived by an ad executive as a way to introduce a new brand of beer.
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Five days – late May/early June
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lisbon, Portugal (2006)

Staged four times, in 1985, 1991, 2001 and 2006.

Past Performers:
Carlos Santana
James Taylor
Neil Young
Oasis
Paul McCartney
Peter Gabriel
REM
Roger Waters
Sting

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