Country rockers Pure Prairie League took their name from an obscure 19th century Temperance Union mentioned in the 1939 film Dodge City. But this distinctly American band, with its 40-year career and long line of top hits, escaped obscurity long ago. Although fan favorites right out of the gate it took a number of years before Pure Prairie League, formed by vocalist/guitar player Craig Fuller, had its first hit. But it couldn’t have picked a better way to start, and “Aimee” not only put PPL on the map, but went on to become perhaps the most well-known and beloved country rock songs of all time, according to the High Point Theatre website.
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Exile and Juice Newton to perform at High Point Theatre on Friday, July 25
It’s not 1982, but if you want to relive the music of that era, then Friday night’s show at the High Point Theatre is for you. The country-rock crossover band Exile and Grammy- winning singer-songwriter Juice Newton are scheduled to hit the stage at 8 p.m. With 16 No. 1 hits between them, the event is part of “The Lovin’ It” tour and it even has its own Facebook page. Tickets are $30-$35 and can be purchased here. Continue reading
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