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Boomer Years

Political Promoter For A Week, Rocker For A Night

Young Voters for the President
How I spent a week immersed in politics -- and rock 'n' roll.

How did a young, non-political San Francisco radio station DJ end up in Washington, sitting in the President's chair in the White House Oval Office? And playing rock 'n' roll piano with a dozen legendary performers?

It all happened one week in 1972, and especially one amazing night. Here's my Boomer Years experience.

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