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Archivist Restores Rare Footage of The Velvet Underground at Vietnam War Protest
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In 1969, amidst the backdrop of a tumultuous era, The Velvet Underground performed at a Vietnam War protest in Texas, a moment that has since become iconic in music history. Despite their legendary status today, the band was largely overlooked at the time, overshadowed by the pressing social issues surrounding them.
The year is 1969, legendary rock and roll band The Velvet Underground is playing at a Vietnam War protest in Texas. It sounds like an iconic moment. The only problem? Back then, people didn't care all that much about The Velvet Underground.
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