If I remember correctly this wasn't very well advertised, certainly in the north of England (I live 10 miles outside of Leeds). Maybe something to do with it being a Capital Radio event. I liked all of the bands on the bill but was most surprised by Elkie Brookes. No 'Pearls A Singer' or 'Lilac Wine', she did a storming bluesy set but walked off after about four songs.

    Most people seemed to be there to see Santana though. In fact, when we were waiting for the gates to open one wag shouted "I promise not to watch the Beach Boys if you let me in".

    Although it was never a hot sunny day, it didn't rain for very long. By the way the solo artiste with the umbrella is Richard Digance who was the compare for the event.
I've sent a pic of the programme and a review. I think they took the whole ticket from us when we entered so I haven't got a pic of that.

    A couple of other things I remember. All Mike Oldfield's gear was rolled out in one go from the back on a second stage that covered the main stage. While the Beach Boys gear was being set up there was a big inflatable white hand at the front of the stage (see photo). To this day I have no idea why or what the signifcance was.
There are some photo's from both Wembley 79 and Knebworth 80 at this site

Steve Bastow