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Bill Cosby at Rupp Arena, 1981

Posted on December 31, 2015 | in Uncategorized | by
Comedian Bill Cosby performs at Rupp Arena, Sept. 12, 1981. Cosby was in town as part of IBM's 25th anniversary in Lexington celebration. The company had a series of luncheons and special events throughout the week that culminated with Cosby's performance during a Family Day program at Rupp in front of thousands of employees. Up With People, an education organization which aims to bring the world together through service and music, also performed during the two-hour show. Photo by Ron Garrison | staff

Comedian Bill Cosby performed at Rupp Arena on Sept. 12, 1981. Cosby was in town as part of IBM’s celebration of 25 years in Lexington. The company had a series of luncheons and special events through the week that culminated with Cosby’s performance at Rupp in front of thousands of employees. Up With People, an education organization that aims to bring the world together through service and music, also performed during the two-hour show. On Dec. 30, 2015, the comedian was charged in a sexual assault case. Photo by Ron Garrison | Staff

 

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