The US Festival was actually two events held in Devore, California, over Labor Day weekend in 1982 and Memorial Day weekend in 1983. The huge three-day music and culture festivals brought together some of the era's biggest acts – many of whom would eventually join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. US Festival was the brainchild of Apple co-founder Steve “Woz” Wozniak. The second US Festival over Memorial Day weekend 1983 also had a “Country Day” added the following Saturday. News 8 reporter Carlos Amezcua captured the festivities on day one – dubbed New Wave Day – and even caught some of the sets by Divinyls and INXS. Other performers during the second – and final – US Festival included The Clash, Berlin, U2, David Bowie, Van Halen and many more.
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