The original Texxas Jam was a three-day festival held over July 4 weekend in 1978 and encompassed rock and country . Texxas Jam was created by Louis Messina , promoter of Pace Concerts in Houston , and David Krebs , manager of the rock acts Ted Nugent and Aerosmith . Krebs wanted to duplicate the music festival California Jam II ( held March 18 , 1978 in Ontario , California ) in Texas . Krebs was unfamiliar with the territory , so he contacted Messina in Houston
California Jam II
California Jam II
Texxas Jam