The Beatles, Jonas Brothers, Kiss: Concerts at the Indiana State Fair through the years

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The Beatles meet the Indiana State Fair queen
The Beatles meet the Indiana State Fair queen
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The Beatles performing at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum on September 3, 1964. From left to right: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr.
The Beatles performing at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum on September 3, 1964. From left to right: Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr.
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The Beatles receive a police escort into the State Fair Coliseum.
The Beatles receive a police escort into the State Fair Coliseum.
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The Beatles arrive at Weir Cook Airport in Indianapolis for the 1964 Indiana State Fair.
The Beatles arrive at Weir Cook Airport in Indianapolis for the 1964 Indiana State Fair.
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A tearful Beatles fan pleads with a police officer to deliver a gift to Ringo Starr when the Fab Four performed on Sept. 4, 1964, at the Indiana State Fair.
A tearful Beatles fan pleads with a police officer to deliver a gift to Ringo Starr when the Fab Four performed on Sept. 4, 1964, at the Indiana State Fair.
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Fans scream as the Jonas Brothers take the stage at the Indiana State Fair Grandstand for a free concert Monday Aug. 13, 2007.
Fans scream as the Jonas Brothers take the stage at the Indiana State Fair Grandstand for a free concert Monday Aug. 13, 2007.
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Kevin Jonas, one of three members of the Jonas Brothers, performs during a free concert at the Indiana State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 13, 2007.
Kevin Jonas, one of three members of the Jonas Brothers, performs during a free concert at the Indiana State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 13, 2007.
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Joe Jonas, one of three members of the Jonas Brothers, rocks the stage at the Indiana State Fair Grandstand during a free concert on Aug. 13, 2007.
Joe Jonas, one of three members of the Jonas Brothers, rocks the stage at the Indiana State Fair Grandstand during a free concert on Aug. 13, 2007.
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Nick Jonas, one of three members of the Jonas Brothers, sings during a free concert at the Indiana State Fair Grandstand in Indianapolis on Aug. 13, 2007.
Nick Jonas, one of three members of the Jonas Brothers, sings during a free concert at the Indiana State Fair Grandstand in Indianapolis on Aug. 13, 2007.
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Sandi Patty performs on the Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair, Tuesday, August 14, 2012.
Sandi Patty performs on the Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair, Tuesday, August 14, 2012.
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Tommy Shaw, pictured during a 2013 appearance at the Indiana State Fair, will perform with Styx May 22 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Tommy Shaw, pictured during a 2013 appearance at the Indiana State Fair, will perform with Styx May 22 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Kevin Cronin, pictured during a 2012 appearance at the Indiana State Fair, will perform with REO Speedwagon May 22 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Kevin Cronin, pictured during a 2012 appearance at the Indiana State Fair, will perform with REO Speedwagon May 22 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chase Rice requested Nerds candy when he performed at the Indiana State Fair.
Chase Rice requested Nerds candy when he performed at the Indiana State Fair.
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Mark Volman, left, and Howard Kaylan of the Turtles will perform Aug. 12 at the Indiana State Fair.
Mark Volman, left, and Howard Kaylan of the Turtles will perform Aug. 12 at the Indiana State Fair.
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Chase Rice, Indiana State Fair, 2014.
Chase Rice, Indiana State Fair, 2014.
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MC Hammer, seen during a 2012 performance at the Indiana State Fair, will top a hip-hop nostalgia bill July 27 at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center.
MC Hammer, seen during a 2012 performance at the Indiana State Fair, will top a hip-hop nostalgia bill July 27 at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center.
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Rick Springfield performs Aug. 3 at the Indiana State Fair.
Rick Springfield performs Aug. 3 at the Indiana State Fair.
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Kool and the Gang performs Thursday at the Indiana State Fair.
Kool and the Gang performs Thursday at the Indiana State Fair.
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Fans cheer as Hanson performs on stage. Hanson, a trio of siblings known for the No. 1 hit in 1997 titled "MMMBop" performed at the Indiana State Fair, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, on the Chevrolet Free Stage.
Fans cheer as Hanson performs on stage. Hanson, a trio of siblings known for the No. 1 hit in 1997 titled "MMMBop" performed at the Indiana State Fair, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, on the Chevrolet Free Stage.
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Taylor Hanson, piano and singer, performs on stage. Hanson, a trio of siblings known for the No. 1 hit in 1997 titled "MMMBop" performed at the Indiana State Fair, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, on the Chevrolet Free Stage.
Taylor Hanson, piano and singer, performs on stage. Hanson, a trio of siblings known for the No. 1 hit in 1997 titled "MMMBop" performed at the Indiana State Fair, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, on the Chevrolet Free Stage.
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Isaac Hanson, guitarist, performs on stage. Hanson, a trio of siblings known for the No. 1 hit in 1997 titled "MMMBop" performed at the Indiana State Fair, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, on the Chevrolet Free Stage.
Isaac Hanson, guitarist, performs on stage. Hanson, a trio of siblings known for the No. 1 hit in 1997 titled "MMMBop" performed at the Indiana State Fair, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, on the Chevrolet Free Stage.
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Zac Hanson, drummer, performs on stage. Hanson, a trio of siblings known for the No. 1 hit in 1997 titled "MMMBop" performed at the Indiana State Fair, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, on the Chevrolet Free Stage.
Zac Hanson, drummer, performs on stage. Hanson, a trio of siblings known for the No. 1 hit in 1997 titled "MMMBop" performed at the Indiana State Fair, Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, on the Chevrolet Free Stage.
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Robby Krieger & Company played a phenomenal show on the Chevrolet Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair on August 18, 2018
Robby Krieger & Company played a phenomenal show on the Chevrolet Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair on August 18, 2018
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Robby Krieger & Company played a phenomenal show on the Chevrolet Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair on August 18, 2018
Robby Krieger & Company played a phenomenal show on the Chevrolet Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair on August 18, 2018
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Brandon Whyde & Friends warmed up the stage for Robby Krieger on the Chevrolet Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair on August 18, 2018
Brandon Whyde & Friends warmed up the stage for Robby Krieger on the Chevrolet Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair on August 18, 2018
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Os Gringos performs on the Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. The Brazilian rock band, whose name translates from Portuguese as The Gringos, is made of four Americans and one Brazilian, and has been active since 2014.
Os Gringos performs on the Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. The Brazilian rock band, whose name translates from Portuguese as The Gringos, is made of four Americans and one Brazilian, and has been active since 2014.
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Randy Houser performs at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018.
Randy Houser performs at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018.
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Singer/songwriter Nora Collins performs at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018.
Singer/songwriter Nora Collins performs at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018.
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Rascal Flats' Gary Levox sings to the girls down front at the Indiana Lottery Grandstand at the Indiana State Fair Saturday August 7, 2010.
Rascal Flats' Gary Levox sings to the girls down front at the Indiana Lottery Grandstand at the Indiana State Fair Saturday August 7, 2010.
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Female fans reach up to Rascal Flatts vocalist Gary LeVox in action at the Rascal Flatts concert at the Grandstand at the 2007 Indiana State Fair Friday August 10.
Female fans reach up to Rascal Flatts vocalist Gary LeVox in action at the Rascal Flatts concert at the Grandstand at the 2007 Indiana State Fair Friday August 10.
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Rascal Flatts vocalist Gary LeVox and guitarist Joe Don Rooney perform together at the Rascal Flatts concert at the Grandstand at the 2007 Indiana State Fair Friday August 10.
Rascal Flatts vocalist Gary LeVox and guitarist Joe Don Rooney perform together at the Rascal Flatts concert at the Grandstand at the 2007 Indiana State Fair Friday August 10.
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Rick Springfield electrifies Chevrolet Free Stage with exhilarating set opening day of the Indiana State Fair on Friday, August 3, 2018.
Rick Springfield electrifies Chevrolet Free Stage with exhilarating set opening day of the Indiana State Fair on Friday, August 3, 2018.
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Rick Springfield electrifies Chevrolet Free Stage with exhilarating set opening day of the Indiana State Fair on Friday, August 3, 2018.
Rick Springfield electrifies Chevrolet Free Stage with exhilarating set opening day of the Indiana State Fair on Friday, August 3, 2018.
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Jessica Simpson, shown performing at the Indiana State Fair in 2008, sang the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500 in 2004.
Jessica Simpson, shown performing at the Indiana State Fair in 2008, sang the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500 in 2004.
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The Chicas Rolands perform during a Hispanic Music Festival at the Indiana State Fair Free Stage on Sunday, August 6, 2017.
The Chicas Rolands perform during a Hispanic Music Festival at the Indiana State Fair Free Stage on Sunday, August 6, 2017.
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Blue October performed on the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 11, 2017.
Blue October performed on the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 11, 2017.
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Blue October performed on the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 11, 2017.
Blue October performed on the Chevrolet Silverado Free Stage at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 11, 2017.
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Indiana State Fair, Aug. 18, 2017.
Indiana State Fair, Aug. 18, 2017.
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Hoosier singer-songwriter Jennie DeVoe performs on the Free Stage at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis on opening day of the Indiana State Fair on Friday, August 1, 2014.
Hoosier singer-songwriter Jennie DeVoe performs on the Free Stage at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis on opening day of the Indiana State Fair on Friday, August 1, 2014.
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BritBeat member Eli Mendez Echevarria portrays John Lennon at the Indiana State Fair.
BritBeat member Eli Mendez Echevarria portrays John Lennon at the Indiana State Fair.
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Clare Bowen and Charles Esten perform on the free stage at the Indiana State Fair Saturday August 2, 2014.
Clare Bowen and Charles Esten perform on the free stage at the Indiana State Fair Saturday August 2, 2014.
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Mariachi Sol Jalisciense performs on the Free Stage during the Hispanic/Latino Music Festival Sunday, August 3, 2014, afternoon at the Indiana State Fair.
Mariachi Sol Jalisciense performs on the Free Stage during the Hispanic/Latino Music Festival Sunday, August 3, 2014, afternoon at the Indiana State Fair.
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A capacity crowd on the Free Stage, watches as Bridgit Mendler performs at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Monday, August, 4, 2014.
A capacity crowd on the Free Stage, watches as Bridgit Mendler performs at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Monday, August, 4, 2014.
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Bridgit Mendler performs at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Monday, August, 4, 2014.
Bridgit Mendler performs at the Indiana State Fair, Indianapolis, Monday, August, 4, 2014.
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American Idol champ Phillip Phillips performs in the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum at the indiana State Fair Tuesday August 5, 2014.
American Idol champ Phillip Phillips performs in the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum at the indiana State Fair Tuesday August 5, 2014.
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Kelleigh Bannen performs on stage. Country singers Eric Paslay and Kelleigh Bannen performed on the Indiana State Fair Free Stage, Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
Kelleigh Bannen performs on stage. Country singers Eric Paslay and Kelleigh Bannen performed on the Indiana State Fair Free Stage, Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
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Jena Irene Asciutto, Majesty Rose, Caleb Johnson and Alex Preston sing. American Idol artists performed at the Indiana State Fair Wednesday August 6, 2014.
Jena Irene Asciutto, Majesty Rose, Caleb Johnson and Alex Preston sing. American Idol artists performed at the Indiana State Fair Wednesday August 6, 2014.
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Indianapolis' own Josh Kaufman, winner of the latest season of "The Voice", performed on the Indiana State Fair Free Stage, Thursday, August 7, 2014.
Indianapolis' own Josh Kaufman, winner of the latest season of "The Voice", performed on the Indiana State Fair Free Stage, Thursday, August 7, 2014.
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Matt Gahimer, lead guitarist for longtime Indianapolis band Gypsy Harbor, gets his son, Sam, 4, rocking along with him after the boy stepped onto the stage next to his dad during one of the group's performances on the Subaru Main Street Stage at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Friday, August 8, 2014.
Matt Gahimer, lead guitarist for longtime Indianapolis band Gypsy Harbor, gets his son, Sam, 4, rocking along with him after the boy stepped onto the stage next to his dad during one of the group's performances on the Subaru Main Street Stage at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Friday, August 8, 2014.
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Pitbull performs in the Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014.
Pitbull performs in the Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014.
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Pitbull performs in the Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014.
Pitbull performs in the Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014.
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The crowd screams as Pitbull performs in the Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014.
The crowd screams as Pitbull performs in the Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014.
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Chase Rice performs on the Indiana State Fair Free Stage, Friday, August 8, 2014.
Chase Rice performs on the Indiana State Fair Free Stage, Friday, August 8, 2014.
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Chase Rice performs on stage. Three emerging country stars, Chase Rice, Brothers Osborne and Maggie Rose, performed on the Indiana State Fair Free Stage, Friday, August 8, 2014.
Chase Rice performs on stage. Three emerging country stars, Chase Rice, Brothers Osborne and Maggie Rose, performed on the Indiana State Fair Free Stage, Friday, August 8, 2014.
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Hunter Hayes performs at the Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014.
Hunter Hayes performs at the Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014.
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Dan + Shay open for Hunter Hayes at the Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014.
Dan + Shay open for Hunter Hayes at the Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014.
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The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, left, perform on the Free Stage during the 14th day of the Indiana State Fair, on Thursday, August 14, 2014, in Indianapolis.
The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, left, perform on the Free Stage during the 14th day of the Indiana State Fair, on Thursday, August 14, 2014, in Indianapolis.
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Mike Porter, of Hermitage, TN, sings "You Gave Me Mountains" to the audience during the Elvis Impersonator Contest preliminaries at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis Sunday August 20, 2006.
Mike Porter, of Hermitage, TN, sings "You Gave Me Mountains" to the audience during the Elvis Impersonator Contest preliminaries at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis Sunday August 20, 2006.
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Chris Tomlin performs during the 2010 Indiana State Fair.
Chris Tomlin performs during the 2010 Indiana State Fair.
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Indiana State Fair A to Z - "E" - Entertainment comes in the forms of many musical shows as John Hall and Myra Dworski of Indianapolis sing for the crowd in Pioneer Village at the Indiana State Fair on Monday, August 10, 2015.
Indiana State Fair A to Z - "E" - Entertainment comes in the forms of many musical shows as John Hall and Myra Dworski of Indianapolis sing for the crowd in Pioneer Village at the Indiana State Fair on Monday, August 10, 2015.
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Jake Owen performs at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair, Friday, August 14, 2015, Indianapolis, Ind. Country group Parmalee opened for Owen on the Days of Gold tour.
Jake Owen performs at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair, Friday, August 14, 2015, Indianapolis, Ind. Country group Parmalee opened for Owen on the Days of Gold tour.
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Village People's Felipe Rose entertains the crowd in his head dress on the Free Stage during a concert at the Indiana State Fair on Monday, August 17, 2015.
Village People's Felipe Rose entertains the crowd in his head dress on the Free Stage during a concert at the Indiana State Fair on Monday, August 17, 2015.
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