Famous Rock Festivals Presents: California Jam II (1978) – The Forgotten Sequel (Ep.1)

In 1978, four years after the original California Jam made rock history, a bold sequel erupted at Ontario Motor Speedway.
With a towering lineup, 350,000 fans, and the full force of late-’70s arena rock, it had everything… except lasting fame.

So why has California Jam II been nearly erased from the history books?
In this first episode of The Making of California Jam II, we dig deep into the roots of this forgotten giant — a festival caught in the crossfire between shifting musical trends, industry upheaval, and the end of an era.

From thunderous guitar heroics to introspective acoustic sets, we break down every band that took the stage.
This is the untold story of a moment when rock tried to reclaim its throne — just as punk, disco, and corporate change were rewriting the rules.

Strap in. The sequel was real. And it was loud.

📍 Timestamps
00:00 Opening Theme / Credits
01:12 Video Essay on Rock Festivals by 1978
03:39 California Jam 2: The Sequel Is Born
04:36 Wolf and Rissmiller Concert Producers
05:17 Venue and Rock Market Analysis
06:00 Bringing Back the 1974 Names?
07:23 Aerosmith’s Career by 1978
08:23 Ted Nugent’s Career by 1978
10:01 Foreigner’s Career by 1978
11:59 Rubycon’s Career by 1978
13:33 Heart’s Career by 1978
15:30 Santana’s Career by 1978
17:21 Dave Mason’s Career by 1978
18:18 Bob Welch’s Career by 1978
21:09 Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush
23:42 Why Didn’t Van Halen Play Cal Jam 2?
24:03 1978 Stage Setup

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