During the the last ten days of May 1989, the San Francisco Bay Area joined together for an unprecedented series of musical and entertainment events. “In Concert Against AIDS” provided a forum to raise awareness, provide AIDS education, and raise money for the care and support of AIDS patients. The Oakland Stadium concert featured the Dead, Los Lobos, Tracy Chapman, and Joe Satriani. A major highlight was the guest appearance of John Fogerty backed by Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Randy Jackson, and Steve Jordon. Except for one benefit for Vietnam Veterans on July 4, 1987, this was the first time Fogerty had played any Creedence Clearwater Revival songs for a large audience since 1972. DTV digs into the background of this historic Bay Area event.
Correspondent: Jarid Johnson.
Promos for “In Concert Against AIDS” courtesy KRON-TV.
“In Concert Against AIDS” courtesy KRON-TV and In Concert Against AIDS.
In Memory of Zohn Artman.
Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 014 – July 1989.
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