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Wednesday, December 17 at 5:00 PM·5:00 p.m.·Rittenhouse·Kimmel Center

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Wed, Dec 17 at 5pm

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Kimmel Center

300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

This conversation will be moderated by Larry Platt. Larry Magid’s 60+ year career in music and entertainment began in 1962. He opened the legendary club Electric Factory, where Hendrix, Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Frank Zappa, Cream, Elton John, and the Who all played. In 1985, Magid co-produced Live Aid, the world's largest music event. He continues to produce tours today and is a two-time Tony Award ...

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