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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Lansing |
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| Broadcast Affiliation | PBS |
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Today in 1967, The Who performed at Flint's Atwood Stadium on drummer Keith Moon’s 21st birthday. Fans sent 200 cakes to the Holiday Inn, leading to a wild food fight that attracted police. Moon ended up smashing a police officer's face with cake, then crashed a brand-new Lincoln Continental into the hotel's swimming pool. TRANSCRIPT One of Rock and Roll’s most outlandish individuals had a colorful tale during his birthday in Flint, Michigan back in 1967.
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