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Their electrifying live performances have earned them a dedicated following. For fans of bands like *Savoy Brown* and *Atomic Rooster*, Cactus offers an exhilarating musical experience that will leave you craving more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tko-tokyo-live-in-japan","title":"TKO Tokyo - Live In Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blockbuster multi-media 2CD+DVD live set recorded in 2012 from the band once referred to as the American Led Zeppelin, the mighty Cactus!\n\nFeatures one single, mindblowing concert performance captured on both audio CD and crystal clear digital video, and includes some of the band’s finest versions of “Bro. 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