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The Glastonbury Festival in England, which started the day after Jimi Hendrix died in September 1970, marks its 40th anniversary this year. About 1,500 people attended that first festival; 135,000 attended last year.

Glastonbury festival goers erect their tent on arrival at the Glastonbury Festival, Wednesday, June 23, 2010. The music festival celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
Glastonbury festival goers erect their tent on arrival at the Glastonbury Festival, Wednesday, June 23, 2010. The music festival celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)Read moreAP
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