KMEL Summer Jam began in the summer of 1987, the very first year of the New Jack Swing Era. Between the years 1987 and 1993, KMEL Summer Jam featured virtually every New Jack Era performer including Jasmine Guy, Bell Biv Devoe, MC Hammer, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, The Boys, Tevin Campbell, and many, many more. Although KMEL no longer puts on "Summer Jam" concerts, it has inspired similar all-day superstar shows at radio stations around the country. But the magic that KMEL Summer Jam had (especially since it took place during the New Jack Swing era during its prime) has yet to be successfully duplicated.
Quick Summer Jam Facts
***Between 1989 and 1992, KMEL Summer Jam was a two-day affair, lasting from mid-morning to midnight***
***KMEL Summer Jam was an outdoor concert in front of 22,000 screaming fans***
***During its prime, KMEL Summer Jam tickets were known to sell out in 20 minutes or less***
***Millions of dollars were donated to Bay Area charities from KMEL Summer Jam ticket sales***
***For the first eight years, there was NO violence at KMEL Summer Jam***
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