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Francine Reed at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. See the photos

Dowell Davis plays drums at Francine Reed's 77th birthday concert at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Dowell Davis plays drums at Francine Reed's 77th birthday concert at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Suzanne Lansford plays violin while Mel Brown plays bass at Francine Reed's 77th birthday concert at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Suzanne Lansford plays violin while Mel Brown plays bass at Francine Reed's 77th birthday concert at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Suzanne Lansford plays violin at Francine Reed's 77th birthday concert at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Suzanne Lansford plays violin at Francine Reed's 77th birthday concert at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Francine Reed celebrates her 77th birthday with a concert on stage with We3 at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Francine Reed celebrates her 77th birthday with a concert on stage with We3 at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Jerry Donato plays saxophone at Francine Reed's 77th birthday celebration at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Jerry Donato plays saxophone at Francine Reed's 77th birthday celebration at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Francine Reed celebrates her 77th birthday with a concert on stage with We3 at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Francine Reed celebrates her 77th birthday with a concert on stage with We3 at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Francine Reed celebrates her 77th birthday with a concert on stage with We3 at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Francine Reed celebrates her 77th birthday with a concert on stage with We3 at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Renee Patrick sings at Francine Reed's 77th birthday celebration at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Renee Patrick sings at Francine Reed's 77th birthday celebration at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Renee Patrick sings at Francine ReedÕs 77th birthday celebration at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Renee Patrick sings at Francine ReedÕs 77th birthday celebration at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Fans cheer before Francine Reed and We3 take the stage at her 77th birthday concert at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Fans cheer before Francine Reed and We3 take the stage at her 77th birthday concert at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Mel Brown plays bass at Francine Reed's 77th birthday concert at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Mel Brown plays bass at Francine Reed's 77th birthday concert at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Francine Reed celebrates her 77th birthday with a concert on stage with We3 at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Francine Reed celebrates her 77th birthday with a concert on stage with We3 at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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Nicole Pesce plays piano and keyboard at Francine Reed's 77th birthday celebration at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
Nicole Pesce plays piano and keyboard at Francine Reed's 77th birthday celebration at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix on July 11, 2024.
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