The crime of the century? Why a 1979 Halifax Supertramp concert was cancelled
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Supertramp was one of the hottest bands on the planet when their July 31, 1979, Halifax show was cancelled on the day of the concert. Rumours swirled about bomb threats and an IRA threat. CBC News looks into a rock and roll mystery.
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