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Richie rocks Gardens
Richie rocks Gardens

Richie rocks Gardens

Date11/13/1986
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Original Toronto Star caption: Richie rocks Gardens: Superstar Lionel Richie opened the first of three concerts last night at Maple Leaf Gardens and reviewer Greg Quill says the show was a masterpiece of entertainment. He had the audience in his hands even before he appeared on stage.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0076206F
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