In May 1977 the Dirt Band was the first American group allowed by the Soviet Union to tour Russia, Armenia, Georgia and Latvia playing concerts and a televised appearance that is estimated to have been watched by 145 million people.
In May 1977 the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band became the first American group allowed to tour Russia, Armenia, Georgia and Latvia-the Soviet Union. Playing 28 sold out concerts, and a televised appearance that is estimated to have been watched by 145 million people.