Heart launches its career in an era when rock concerts become larger, louder and more lavish
1970
Hendrix performs a homecoming show at Sick's Stadium. He dies two months later in his sleep in London at the age of 27.
1971
Northwest rock band Paul Revere and the Raiders records its biggest hit, "Indian Reservation."
Bumbershoot, the Northwest's top arts festival, makes its modest debut as Festival '71 at Seattle Center.
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1975
Northwest rock band Heart releases "Dreamboat Annie," featuring the hit songs "Crazy on You" and Magic Man."
Tacoma-born jazz and pop singer Diane Schuur makes her first appearance on "The Tonight Show."
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1976
Paul McCartney and Wings perform the Kingdome's first rock concert.
Saxophonist Kenny G, a student at Franklin High School, gets his first professional gig playing with Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra.
1977
Elvis Presley dies.
