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On this day in WNY history...

Some Girls album, 1978
Courtesy rollingstones.com
Some Girls album, 1978

Orchard Park, NY – On July 4th, 1978, Rolling Stones performed at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park before over 72,000 fans, the largest concert crowd in the stadium's history, some arriving late as the show was shifted from 2PM to noon. April Wine, Journey and the Atlanta Rhythm Section also performed.