1985 Classic TEXXAS JAM Mini Poster

1985 Classic TEXXAS JAM Mini Poster The 1985 Texxas Jam, or the 8th annual Texxas World Music Festival, took place on August 24, 1985, at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas . The massive all-day heavy metal and hard rock festival drew over 100,000 fans, featuring a lineup headlined by Deep Purple alongside Scorpions, Night Ranger, Ted Nugent, Bon Jovi, Grim Reaper, and Victory. Event Details and Atmosphere The 1985 event was highly notable for its grueling conditions. The morning of the concert featured major traffic jams on I-30, and fans endured extreme heat and humidity while waiting in long security lines. Dallas police and security screened attendees, and approximately 250 medical personnel treated hundreds of fans for heat-related illnesses. Despite the sweltering temperatures, the festival was a commercial success, with promoters reportedly selling over $500,000 in souvenirs and merchandise. Festival Lineup The performance lineup for the 1985 TEXXAS JAM featured a mix of veteran rock groups and rising 1980s metal acts: Deep Purple (Touring in support of their Perfect Strangers reunion) Scorpions Night Ranger Ted Nugent Bon Jovi Grim Reaper Victory Approx 8" x 10.50" Questions about this item? Email me here Comments on your new ZOO shirt? Email me here Ideas on other ZOO stuff? Email me here Stickers Shirts Facebook The Original KZEW website