rotary connection Concert History

Rotary Connection was a psychedelic soul band formed in Chicago in 1966 that lasted until 1971, and are possibly most notable for launching the formal singing career of a Chess Records' receptionist named Minnie Riperton. The highly experimental band was formed under artistic direction of Charles Stepney, at the behest of Marshall Chess, the then 25 year old son of Chess Records co-founder Leonard Chess.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 03, 1970
Happy year band / rotary connection / Sun / Corky Siegel Ravinia Festival At Ravinia Park Highland Park, Illinois, United States
Apr 10, 1970
Pink Floyd / rotary connection / Mason Proffit Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dec 29, 1969
Country Joe & The Fish / The Youngbloods / Bobby Womack / Johnny Winter / Vanilla Fudge / sweetwater / Spirit / rotary connection / Pacific Gas & Electric / Eric Mercury / Jook Savages / Iron Butterfly / Chambers Brothers / The Byrds / Blue Mounta...
Country Joe & The Fish / The Youngbloods / Bobby Womack / Johnny Winter / Vanilla Fudge / sweetwater / Spirit / rotary connection / Pacific Gas & Electric / Eric Mercury / Jook Savages / Iron Butterfly / Chambers Brothers / The Byrds / Blue Mountain Eagle / Blues Image / Bicycle / zéphyr Show all bands
Pozo Saloon Pozo, CA, US
Dec 28, 1969
Country Joe & The Fish / The Youngbloods / Bobby Womack / Johnny Winter / Vanilla Fudge / sweetwater / Spirit / rotary connection / Pacific Gas & Electric / Eric Mercury / Jook Savages / Iron Butterfly / Chambers Brothers / The Byrds / Blue Mounta...
Country Joe & The Fish / The Youngbloods / Bobby Womack / Johnny Winter / Vanilla Fudge / sweetwater / Spirit / rotary connection / Pacific Gas & Electric / Eric Mercury / Jook Savages / Iron Butterfly / Chambers Brothers / The Byrds / Blue Mountain Eagle / Blues Image / Bicycle / zéphyr Show all bands
Pozo Saloon Pozo, CA, US
Dec 16, 1969
Janis Joplin / Rotary Connection

JANIS JOPLIN

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FAIRGROUNDS COLISEUM Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nov 30, 1969
The Rolling Stones / Jefferson Airplane / Steppenwolf / The Byrds / Canned Heat / rotary connection
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Palm Beach International Raceway Jupiter, FL
Nov 29, 1969
janis joplin / Grand Funk Railroad / Sly and the Family Stone / The Byrds / Spirit / Pacific Gas & Electric / rotary connection
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Palm Beach International Raceway Jupiter, FL
Oct 10, 1969
Iron Butterfly / rotary connection
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John Carroll University Gymnasium University Heights, Ohio, United States
Aug 30, 1969 –
Sep 01, 1969
Texas International Pop Festival 1969
Santana / Sly and the Family Stone / Canned Heat / Grand Funk Railroad / B.B. King / Ten Years After / Tony Joe White / Led Zeppelin / Johnny Winter / The Incredible String Band / James Cotton / rotary connection / Spirit / janis joplin / Nazz / Freddie King / Chicago Transit Authority / sweetwater / Sam and Dave / Quarry / herbie mann / Delanie and Bonnie and Friends / Shiva's Headband / Space Opera Show all bands
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Texas International Pop Festival 1969 Dallas, Texas, United States
Aug 01, 1969
rotary connection
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ACTION HOUSE Island Park, New York, United States
Jun 08, 1969
Muddy Waters / rotary connection
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Kinetic Playground Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 06, 1969 –
Jun 07, 1969
rotary connection / Muddy Waters / Vanilla Fudge
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Kinetic Playground Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 24, 1969
Sly and the Family Stone / Clarence Carter / rotary connection
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Fillmore East New York, New York, United States
May 23, 1969
Sly and the Family Stone / Clarence Carter / rotary connection
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Fillmore East New York, New York, United States
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Mar 21, 1969
Procol Harum / The Staples Singers / the cryin shames / rotary connection Auditorium Theatre Chicago, Illinois, United States
Mar 09, 1969
Cryan' Shames / The Shadows Of Knight / bangor flying circus / the mauds / Four days and a night / rotary connection Driscoll High School Addison, Illinois, United States
Jan 24, 1969 –
Jan 25, 1969
Buddy Rich / Buddy Miles Express / rotary connection
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Kinetic Playground Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jan 11, 1969
rotary connection / The Litter Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dec 08, 1968
Canned Heat / rotary connection
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Kiel Opera House St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Dec 07, 1968
iron butterfly / rotary connection
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Bowen Fieldhouse, Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

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Buddy Rich / Buddy Miles Express / rotary connection on Jan 24, 1969 [459-small]

Buddy Rich / Buddy Miles Express / rotary connection
Jan 24 - 25, 1969
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Buddy Rich / Buddy Miles Express / rotary connection on Jan 24, 1969 [460-small]

Buddy Rich / Buddy Miles Express / rotary connection
Jan 24 - 25, 1969
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Buddy Rich / Buddy Miles Express / rotary connection on Jan 24, 1969 [470-small]

Buddy Rich / Buddy Miles Express / rotary connection
Jan 24 - 25, 1969
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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rotary connection / Muddy Waters / Vanilla Fudge on Jun 6, 1969 [721-small]

rotary connection / Muddy Waters / Vanilla Fudge
Jun 6 - 7, 1969
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Muddy Waters / rotary connection on Jun 8, 1969 [282-small]

Muddy Waters / rotary connection
Jun 8, 1969
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Texas International Pop Festival 1969 on Aug 30, 1969 [472-small]

Texas International Pop Festival 1969
Aug 30 - Sep 1, 1969
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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rotary connection on Aug 1, 1969 [999-small]

rotary connection
Aug 1, 1969
 Island Park, New York, United States
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Sly and the Family Stone / Clarence Carter / rotary connection on May 24, 1969 [506-small]

Sly and the Family Stone / Clarence Carter / rotary connection
May 24, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Sly and the Family Stone / Clarence Carter / rotary connection on May 23, 1969 [155-small]

Sly and the Family Stone / Clarence Carter / rotary connection
May 23, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Sly and the Family Stone / Clarence Carter / rotary connection on May 23, 1969 [751-small]

Sly and the Family Stone / Clarence Carter / rotary connection
May 23, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Sly and the Family Stone / Clarence Carter / rotary connection on May 24, 1969 [752-small]

Sly and the Family Stone / Clarence Carter / rotary connection
May 24, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Procol Harum / The Staples Singers / the cryin shames / rotary connection on Mar 21, 1969 [193-small]

Procol Harum / The Staples Singers / the cryin shames / rotary connection
Mar 21, 1969
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Female Vocalists
Soul
Funk
Psychedelic
Classic Soul
Pop Soul
Jazz-Funk
Christmas Music
Psychedelic Soul
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has rotary connection had?

rotary connection has had 22 concerts.

What genre is rotary connection?

rotary connection is most often considered to be Female Vocalists, Soul, Funk, Psychedelic, Classic Soul, Pop Soul, Jazz-Funk, Christmas Music, and Psychedelic Soul.

When was the last rotary connection concert?

The last rotary connection concert was on July 03, 1970 at Ravinia Festival At Ravinia Park in Highland Park, Illinois, United States. The bands that performed were: Happy year band / rotary connection / Sun / Corky Siegel.

What setlist does rotary connection play live?

The songs that rotary connection performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 30, 1969 concert at Texas International Pop Festival 1969 in Dallas, Texas, United States:

  1. Lady Jane
  2. Ruby Tuesday
  3. Call It Stormy Monday but Tuesday Is Just as Bad
  4. The Whole Creation
  5. Sunshine of Your Love
  6. Let the People Talk

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