Big Rock in the early 80's when you could park at the rock.

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Big Rock in the early 80's when you could park at the rock.

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Dave Coffman at the start of Mad Dog, in between Let It Bleed and Cheap Thrills.

Another early 80's photo.

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Bill Odenthal

Dec 17, 2008

“Big Rock in the early 80's when you could park at the rock.”

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Big Rock in the early 80's when you could park at the rock.

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