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Billy Joel shows will mark end of era at Shea

There is a point in The Beatles' groundbreaking concert at Shea Stadium on Aug. 15, 1965, where John Lennon just busts out laughing. He speaks in gibberish, looks over at Paul McCartney, and then starts laughing again.

It seemed fitting, considering how crazy the idea seemed at the time.

"Nowadays, we take it for granted that bands in the summer play these outdoor baseball and football...

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