{"product_id":"mike-oldfield-the-complete-knebworth-80-broadcast","title":"Mike Oldfield - The Complete Knebworth '80 Broadcast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date 1st May 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Oldfield's appearance at Knebworth on June 21, 1980 marked a significant moment in his career, representing one of his rare large-scale live performances during this period\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe concert was part of a major outdoor festival that also featured other notable acts of the era, including the Beach Boys and Santana. For Oldfield, who was known for being somewhat reclusive and uncomfortable with live performances, taking the stage at such a massive venue was particularly noteworthy. \u003cbr\u003eThe event drew tens of thousands of fans to the historic Hertfordshire estate, which \u003cbr\u003ehad become one of Britain's premier outdoor concert venues during the late 1970s \u003cbr\u003eand early 1980s. The Knebworth concert came during an interesting phase of Oldfield's career, following the enormous success of Tubular Bells and subsequent albums like Hergest Ridge, Ommadawn, and Incantations. \u003cbr\u003eBy 1980, Mike Oldfield had established himself as a pioneering figure in progressive rock and instrumental music, though he remained an enigmatic presence who gave relatively few interviews and live performances compared to his contemporaries. The scale of Knebworth represented both an opportunity and a challenge for an artist who preferred the controlled environment of the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracks: Guilty \/ Tubular Bells (Part 1) \/ Tubular Bells (Part 2) \/ Ommadawn\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hundred Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":56611962225020,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/9012\/9750\/files\/719KDdo0OiL._AC_SX425.jpg?v=1775739933","url":"https:\/\/hundredrecords.co.uk\/products\/mike-oldfield-the-complete-knebworth-80-broadcast","provider":"Hundred Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}