Riots, rock bans and redemption: The lesser known history of Red
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Red Rocks is one of Colorado's finest treasures, but its history has been tricky on occasion. Death threats, riots and outright bans of rock music plagued the venue as it transitioned from natural wonder to modern amphitheater.
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Riots, rock bans and redemption: The lesser known history of Red Rocks
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