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Ive also gotten to play in front of a million people in Central Park when there was a grass roots movement calling for n
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"I've also gotten to play in front of a million people in Central Park when there was a grass roots movement calling for nuclear disarmament - it was about 1982 - they called it Peace Sunday"

- Jackson Browne

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In this quote, singer-songwriter Jackson Browne reflects on a remarkable experience he had in Central Park in 1982. He points out playing in front of a huge crowd of one million people, which is a substantial number even by today's standards. This occasion was organized as part of a grass roots motion that was promoting for nuclear disarmament. The motion, which was called Peace Sunday, aimed to raise awareness and promote peace in a time when the risk of nuclear war was a significant issue. Browne's mention of this event highlights the power of music and how it can bring people together for a common cause.

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Jackson Browne This quote is written / told by Jackson Browne somewhere between October 9, 1948 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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