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Lionel Hampton was hit of the Forum at Ontario Place Saturday night

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Lionel Hampton was hit of the Forum at Ontario Place Saturday night

Date6/20/1976

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Bull, Ron (photographer)

Hampton, Lionel (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Lionel Hampton was hit of the Forum at Ontario Place Saturday night. The King of the Vibes had assembled a splendid band of 11 swing musicians, according to Star writer Frank Rasky. The 90-minute show was mutual love affair, with 2,000 people swaying, singing along with Big Band era tunes.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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