My Mom & Dad didn't know either, They sure learned who they were in 1978 when we hit the big clubs and they were on the Guest List for the shows. LOL
Yes,I was educated later,as your folks were.
By the way,I was in my car going to pick up an 11 year old daughter from day camp when I heard that Elvis had died.
When she got in the car I told her that Elvis Presley had died.
She answered,”Who?”
Also was in 1977———bad year.
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