Grateful Dead touring and recording news and rumors. Greek Theater shows dates are changed. Jerry and Bob perform on ABC's Nightline program with Los Lobos on July 4th. Jerry, Bob and Mickey testify before Congress about the plight of the rain forests. Bob and Mickey honor John Cipollina at a tribute concert at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium. Correspondent: J.C. … [Read more...] about The Dead News July 1989
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Grateful Dead United Nations Rain Forest Benefit Press Conference, September 13, 1988
While in New York for their nine-show run at Madison Square Garden, Jerry, Bob and Mickey held an unprecedented press conference at the United Nations to highlight the potential dangers of losing the earth's rain forest. Each musician spoke from his heart, and representatives from the three environmental organizations to benefit from the Grateful Dead Rain Forest Benefit at … [Read more...] about Grateful Dead United Nations Rain Forest Benefit Press Conference, September 13, 1988
Madison Square Garden, New York City 1988 Report
In September 1988 the Grateful Dead and the deadheads stormed New York City for a record-breaking nine sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, one of the world's most famous sports and entertainment venues, which holds 20,000. DTV reports on the sites and sounds outside and inside the venue. The ninth show was a Rainforest benefit for three environmental action … [Read more...] about Madison Square Garden, New York City 1988 Report
Deadheads Speak Out: Saving the Rainforest
Aware of the Grateful Dead's recent New York City benefit for the Rainforest, many deadheads speak out about the devastation of the South American Rainforest, the "lungs of the planet". One deadhead asserts that "violence begins with a fork".Music: Jerry's Kids. Video Light Show: 1988 LumiVision, Peter Rabinowitz. Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 007 - October … [Read more...] about Deadheads Speak Out: Saving the Rainforest
The Dead News September 1988
Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumours. The Dead were busy back east, with a record-breaking sold-out 9-show stand at Madison Square Garden in NYC. The last Garden show was a benefit for the Rainforest, and Jerry, Bob and Mickey held a Rainforest press conference at the United Nations. Benefit highlights included a jam with Rolling Stones guitarist Mick … [Read more...] about The Dead News September 1988