WHY CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS? Lonnie Jordan of WAR held a microphone out to the crowd at the Diamond Head Crater Festival yesterday afternoon. The event also featured musicians such as Na Leo, Yvonne Elliman, Linda Ronstadt and the Steve Miller Band.
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Elliman sets stage for return of Diamond Head Crater Fest
The Diamond Head festival returns after a 28-year break.
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in Sports
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in Travel
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in Editorial
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