Freed Fest

Learn more about our towns part in American rock n’ roll history and more details about the event - including schedule.

FIRST ROCK CONCERT HELD ON THIS DAY | PDX RETRO

03/22/2025

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FIRST ROCK CONCERT HELD ON THIS DAY | PDX RETRO On March 21, 1952, Cleveland, Ohio hosted an event now recognized as history’s first major rock-and-roll show… the Moondog Coronation Ball. Breathless promotion on the local radio station. Tickets selling out in a single day. Thousands of teenagers, hours before show time, lining up outside the ...