1982 US Festival: The 'US' Generation - Documentary Coming Soon!

ABOUT THE FILM

Regarded as the Woodstock of the 80's, the 'US' Festival captured the mindset of a culture on the cusp of a technology transformation. ICON Television Music, UNUSON and Plum Moving Media are pleased to announce the only authorized and sanctioned documentary revealing the bands, fans and organizers who brought Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak's rock festival to life.

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[joesmith]

I was there for four days, we got there a day early and the pre concert party was an experience in itself, . All I can say is it was a seminal moment in my life. I was 19 and even though I grew up in Los Angeles I had never even come close to anything like this before or since. It was heaven and hell all rolled into one, a crucible that I am so glad I went through. Thank God for The Wonderful Wizard of Waz. He gave us a present that we can never show adequate appreciation for.

[PeteAndrews]

I went to both '82 & '83 US Festivals. I had just moved to L.A. in 1981. A great time was had by all!

[hulaganz]

I am always amazed at how few rich people do really cool things with their wealth. Wozniak, is, was, and always will be one of the coolest ever. Thank you Woz.

[stratocat]

I was there for all three days! It was awesome! My favorite was day 2 with Santana in the afternoon, and The Kinks at sunset! This is a film I will go see! As an event, it had the best vibe I had ever felt at an event. And it was HOT!! But I would go again!

[RussCobleigh]

I went to both 82 and 83 fests, all six days!!

[luangu]

God bless you Steve for the most memorable summer of my life!

[Islandgirlever]

I went in 83... ditched school on Friday and Monday and stayed the entire weekend.. Tickets were 20 dollars per day!! SOOO CHEAP! Best concert show of my entire life!!!

[crustycobs]

Just had a look back at this, thirty eight years later. Back when America was great, what a Festival
They also had tents full of early computer technology. Thanks to Woz

[huntgather]

I went to both festivals... Hell, I even have a few unused tickets left! What a blast it was for a 16 year old to spend three days there. I have so many memories of it! My father was the California highway patrol liaison to the concert, and was in charge of traffic control at the first event. I remember him bringing me with him in a state vehicle up to this house that Steve Wozniak appeared to be running things out of. He gave me a handful of tickets and a backstage pass for Pat Benatar!

[lunalynd]

I worked for ON TV, and by accident was mistaken for the representative for ON TV who had purchased booth space, I was given backstage passes, beer tickets, and a police motorcycle escort the next day because the line to get in was backed up to Sierra Ave. A cop saw my badge and escorted us to the VIP section. I was backstage in line with Ray Davies of The Kinks (not knowing who he was) he started talking with me and asked me what I thought of The Kinks, I said "They're okay" he politely smiled. After I got my beer, I went up to the front of the stage to see the next group, and guess who it was? The Kinks, Ray Davies looked down at me and smiled, and then they started jammin, I felt like a total idiot! But had a great time, thanks to the good people at UNISON,   who drove up to me and said "On TV where have you been? we have been waiting for you hop on the electric cart!" It was because I had my On TV sales shirt on!!! what luck huh?

[chrismcdonald]

I was spending the summer working at Knott's Berry Farm before I started college. A terrific summer of beaches and music and growth for this kid from Utah. I went to Friday and Sunday. Loved every minute of it. The vibe was awesome, the heat was stifling, the music was incredible.

[WTMarx]

We were in our early 20's, two buddies and me. We drove a VW van from the Bay Area to the US Fest. It was indeed hot. Air-cooled VWs don't like heat. We made it there safe.
The music was iconic. The experience was indelible.
Grateful to have been a part of music history.

[dedismukes]

I was at there in '82. Fantastic music, unbearable heat, no water and I froze sleeping on the ground every night.

[carrielucas]

I was there Thank you the Great and Powerful

[annternborn]

Was there in 1982. 21 years old. We had so much fun for 3 days....memories for life.

[stevewilson]

I was there. Think it was three days. Got lost from my friends spent the day hanging out with strangers. Everyone was cool. What a time I had.

[lilwinged]

I was 11 yrs old, and we drove my sister's out there.. I was so upset I couldn't stay ...😁..

[meangene]

The DUST Festival was an incredible concert. The beer gardens on top of the hill were insane. All ice cold canned beers were $1 each. They overlooked the crowd and stage, and had their own entertainment. I was told Wozniak hired circus performers and told them to just mingle with the crowd and do their thing. I saw mimes, clowns, people on 10’ stilts, sword swallowers…and 300, 000 other wasted people wandering around. It was awesome!

[jnilvr]

The grst times of my life..thank you Mr Wozniak...sactter my ashes here PROFOUND

[carrielucas]

37.50 bought me the best time of my fucking life!!!!