HISTORIC EVENT
Texxas Jam
Historic Stadium Rock Festival
EVENT OVERVIEW
About Texxas Jam
Texxas Jam was a large stadium rock festival series that began at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas in 1978 and continued in various forms through the 1980s.
HOW IT DEVELOPED
Event History
The first Texxas Jam on July 1, 1978 brought Van Halen, Eddie Money, Journey, Heart, Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush and other acts to the Cotton Bowl.
WHY HERE
Location History
The inaugural event was staged at the Cotton Bowl and connected to the broader Texxas World Music Festival at the Texas State Fairgrounds.
BY THE NUMBERS
Attendance History
| Edition | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Texxas Jam 1978 | Cotton Bowl, Dallas, TX, United States | 75,000Record World reported approximately 75,000 people at the Saturday Texxas Jam. |
WHO WAS THERE
Past Bands & Performers
Texxas Jam 1978
- Blackstone
- Walter Egan
- Van Halen
- Eddie Money
- Atlanta Rhythm Section
- Head East
- Journey
- Heart
- Ted Nugent
- Aerosmith
- Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush
FACT CHECK
Sources & Verification
Primary source: Record World, July 15, 1978 / historical concert archives
Last verified: August 28, 2026
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