The first edition of Rock in Rio took place between January 11 and 20, 1985
The first edition of Rock in Rio took place between January 11 and 20, 1985, in an area specially built for the event called "Cidade do Rock" in Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro. It was a historic event not only because of its magnitude, but also because of its social and political context: Brazil was in the process of transitioning from a military dictatorship to democracy. The edition featured big names in world music, such as Queen, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Yes, Ozzy Osbourne, and Rod Stewart, as well as Brazilian artists such as Gilberto Gil, Paralamas do Sucesso, and Barão Vermelho. This edition was a resounding success, attracting more than 1.3 million people over the ten days of the festival.
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