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RJ 21/01/85 Monday Today was another boring holiday day, in other words, shit. Even worse because Rock In Rio is over. Nevermind, there will be more next year, and maybe even in July, because, obvioulsy, they can’t leave all that space, which cost a fortune to set up, in disuse. And Nostradamus prophecy never came … Read more

RJ 20/01/85 Sunday Today is St. Sebastian’s Day, Rio’s saint. I found out the proper name of Rock In Rio’s sex symbol. John Sykes, Whitesnake’s guitarist. Today is Rock In Rio’s last day. The singers tonight are : Erasmo Carlos, Barao Vermelho, Gilberto Gil, Blitz, Nina Hagen, B-52’s, Yes. Today were the volleyball finals. First … Read more

19/01/1985 It’s 8:15 (I just love writing the exact time down). The people of El Salvador are protesting as they want an end to the civil war, which has been going on for 5 years and an inflation of 43% A YEAR. I don’t know whether they are a fussy nation or whether the Brazilians … Read more

RJ 18/01/85 Friday The first match of the women’s volley final was yesterday and Supergasbras won by 3 sets to nil. The winter in Europe is very harsh this year. Yes’ show yesterday was amazing, the lighting was great. Actually only the international acts’ stage lighting is good, well done. The technicians can’t be bothered … Read more

RJ 17/01/85 Thursday It’s pouring down today (it’s 2 o’clock) and it’s the 7th day of Rock In Rio. The singers tonight are: A1ceu Valenca, Elba Ramallio, AI Jerrau, Yes (I love them). Yesterday they showed the best moments of Scorpions, ACIDC, Moraes Moreira, Paralamas do Sucesso, Rita Lee and ridiculous Ozzy. Rita was the … Read more