Timeline – Page 3 – Holly Near

1971

Touring in Pacific with FTA inspires her to write over a dozen songs, many of which will be on her first solo recording, Hang In There

1972

Works as receptionist for Pentagon Papers trial.

1972

Is approached by Tom Hayden to participate in the Indochina Peace Campaign and becomes a founding member

1972

Writes her first feminist song, It’s More Important To Me.

1972

Lands role in the film, Slaughterhouse Five

1973

Starts Redwood Records to support the release of first album, Hang In There

1974

Tours US with Jeff Langley, singing at union halls, churches, prisons, and universities.

1974

Releases A Live Album, dedicated to Ronnie Gilbert. Goes to Vietnam with Jeff as guest of Vietnamese Musicians Union.

1975

ings in Building Women show in L.A. with Lily Tomlin, Meg Christian, Cris Williamson, Margie Adam, and the Alice Stone’s Ladies Society Orchestra.

1975

Does support work with United Farm Workers

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