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[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

In 1989, an extraordinary event unfolded in Venice as Pink Floyd performed a memorable concert on a floating stage near San Marco's Square. This captivating spectacle captivated an astounding crowd of over 200,000 devoted fans. However, the aftermath of this performance resulted in the resignation of the mayor and the entire city council.

The city authorities had orchestrated a remarkable free concert with intentions to broadcast it across more than 12 countries. Their rationale was rooted in the belief that Venice should embrace contemporary trends, including the realm of rock music.

Nevertheless, this decision stirred a diverse range of reactions among the Venetians, with the older generation expressing particular opposition. They harbored concerns about potential logistical challenges and the risk of harm to the city's cherished ancient structures and monuments. Additionally, they perceived the concert as a threat to the cultural significance of the Redenetore Festival, which coincided with the event.

Augusto Salvadori, a former Venice commissioner for tourism, voiced his dissent in an article published by the New York Times. He maintained that historical venues should remain true to their heritage and not host events that deviate from their intrinsic character. He advocated for rock concerts to be held in football stadiums rather than in the esteemed Piazza San Marco.

[Brennen Schlueter ◡̈ @brennenschlu]

This ain't my first rodeo...

[Frazier Tharpe II @The_SummerMan]

this shot floored me

[Soren Iverson @soren_iverson]

Cancel your Planet Fitness membership from the app if you can run a 6 minute mile

[Coachella @coachella]

Ugh was stuck in drafts 🫠

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[goldenvoice @goldenvoice]

it’s always ‘what’s the Coachella lineup’, never ‘how’s the Coachella lineup’ 😔

[Reed Hastings @reedhastings]

Ugh. I had been hoping Iger would run for President. He is amazing.

[A @angusbrown_]

Join us all weekend on YouTube

[Coachella @coachella]

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[Coachella @coachella]

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[Brennen Schlueter ◡̈ @brennenschlu]

New York friends. We’re throwing this tonight.
DM me if you’re around and want to come by!

[A @angusbrown_]

@brennenschlu You with fighter jets

[A @angusbrown_]

We got @Druski2Funny on the big screen. Love to see it

[A @angusbrown_]

This has been haunting me all week. I know I’m like a year late but I can finally close the case.

[Stagecoach Festival @Stagecoach]

We know a good place to go this April 🤠

[A @angusbrown_]

Haven’t seen an album leak like this since ‘09

[A @angusbrown_]

Car breaks down running errands.

Call for tow and it’s a 2 hour wait.

Duck into bar to wait, and Rick Roll song playing.

Happy Friday.

[A @angusbrown_]

@bennydigital_ @TheChainsmokers Iconic emails. Should be in next music marketing text book