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Kevin Bacon Dances 'Footloose' at Stagecoach Festival

4/30/2025

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At the 2025 Stagecoach Festival, 66-year-old Kevin Bacon took the stage with his brother Michael to perform the unforgettable hit "Footloose." While the song brings back memories of his iconic role as Ren McCormack, Bacon humorously admits he feels like a "trained monkey" when it comes to dancing to it at weddings. The beloved film continues to inspire, spawning a Broadway musical and a remake.

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At the 2025 Stagecoach Festival, 66-year-old Kevin Bacon took the stage with his brother Michael to perform the unforgettable hit "Footloose." While the song brings back memories of his iconic role as Ren McCormack, Bacon humorously admits he feels like a "trained monkey" when it comes to dancing to it at weddings. The beloved film continues to inspire, spawning a Broadway musical and a remake.