The Grateful Dead's 1989 New Year's Eve ritual run was once again held at the Oakland, CA. Coliseum. As Midnight approached, the anticipation mounted for the transition into 1990, and for the Dead’s performance. For what has become a tradition, Bill Graham made his way across the hall, dressed as Father Time, throwing roses to the crowd down below. At the witching hour, … [Read more...] about Grateful Dead New Year’s Eve Midnight Event 1989
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SF Bay Area Earthquake Relief Press Conference 1989
San Francisco Bay Area musicians are legendary for dedicating themselves to good works and donating their time and performances to charitable causes. When their own community was hit by the Loma Prieta earthquake of October 17, 1989, the call went out again. They responded without hesitation. Organized by concert promoter Bill Graham, some fifty music and comedy acts including … [Read more...] about SF Bay Area Earthquake Relief Press Conference 1989
Close to the Edge With Spencer Dryden – 1989
Spencer Dryden was drummer for the San Francisco rock band, Jefferson Airplane. In February 1971 Dryden replaced Mickey Hart in the country rock band The New Riders of the Purple Sage. In 1982, he formed supergroup the Dinosaurs with fellow Bay Area musicians Peter Albin of Big Brother, John Cipollina of Quicksilver Messenger Service, Robert Hunter of the Grateful Dead, and … [Read more...] about Close to the Edge With Spencer Dryden – 1989
Long Beach, CA Arena December 1988 Report
The Long Beach, CA Arena, with a capacity 14,500, has become a regular stop during the Grateful Dead Winter tours right before the New Years shows. This year's three-day run was graced by warm southern California weather. DTV reports on the huge dead village in four city blocks across from the arena, and musical highlights such as the first performance of "Jack-a-roe" since … [Read more...] about Long Beach, CA Arena December 1988 Report
Deadhead Neighbors
Kathleen Oravec shares that the Henry Kaiser Auditorium in Oakland, CA is a special place where she has been seeing the Grateful Dead since 1979. She is concerned that the Dead may not be able to play at the Kaiser in the future, and cautions "that could happen to your favorite venue." Bill Graham Presents spokesman Brian Auger reveals that the Kaiser "has been at stake for the … [Read more...] about Deadhead Neighbors
The Dead News January 1989
Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumors. The Dead were the fourth highest-grossing touring act in 1988, performing before 1,198,000 fans. Out of over 70 shows in 1998, 62 were sold out. Iconic poster artist Rick Griffin shares his inspiration for the recently released "Dylan and the Dead" album cover artwork. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Photos: Jay Blakesberg, Ron … [Read more...] about The Dead News January 1989
Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead Lyricist
Robert Hunter was Jerry Garcia's lyricist for over thirty years. In a rare television interview, Hunter confesses that he's "managed to burn out" and looks forward to taking some time off. He also discusses Jerry Garcia's involvement in the re-release of his second solo album "Tiger Rose", originally released in 1975.Correspondent: Morgan Harrington. Photos: Jay Blakesberg, … [Read more...] about Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead Lyricist
Tom Constanten, Grateful Dead Keyboardist
Tom Constanten, keyboardist with the Grateful Dead from 1968 to 1970, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the band in 1994. Tom tells of "hitting all the green lights" while playing with Robert Hunter.Correspondent: Tom Sparks. Photos courtesy Tom Constanten.Tie-Dye background: courtesy Jay Blakesberg, Michael Van Dyke.Originally aired Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about Tom Constanten, Grateful Dead Keyboardist
Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Report
Built in 1986 by Bill Graham Presents, Shoreline holds 22,000. Vendors paid $300 to sell their wares inside Shoreline, but the real scene was outside on a small strip of grass between the parking lots. Heads encountered a "bottleneck disaster" attempting to leave the venue.Correspondents: Tom Sparks, Morgan Harrington. Music: Jerry's Kids. Originally aired Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Report
Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Review
Just six days after their record-breaking 9 show stand at New York City's Madison Square Garden, the Dead were back on the West Coast for their second appearance at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. One highlight was the first west coast electric "To Lay Me Down" since September 1981.Correspondent: Will Sparks. Music: Jerry's Kids. Photos: Jay BlakesbergVideo Light … [Read more...] about Shoreline Amphitheater 1988 Review
Toni Brown, Relix Magazine Owner/Publisher/Editor
Toni Brown shares that she "does everything" at Relix Magazine, a magazine which started as a Grateful Dead tape trading newsletter. Toni also discusses the worrisome state of the deadhead scene.Correspondent: Morgan Harrington. Tie-Dye background: courtesy Jay Blakesberg, Michael Van Dyke.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 007 - October 1988. Check back for more DTV … [Read more...] about Toni Brown, Relix Magazine Owner/Publisher/Editor
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
The Dead News October 1988
Latest tour and recording news and rumours. Highlights of the rare Southwest tour including jams with the Neville Brothers and the Bangles. Mickey Hart oversees the Folkways record collection for the Smithsonian.Correspondent: J.C. Juanis. Video Light Show: 1988 LumiVision, Peter Rabinowitz. Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 007 - October 1988. Check back for more DTV … [Read more...] about The Dead News October 1988
A Walking Tour of the Historic Haight-Ashbury: Past and Present
Travel back with DTV to the heady days of the '60s in the fabled Haight/Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco as we walk from one historic landmark to another, telling tales along the way.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 004 - July 1988.Correspondent: Tom Sparks. Camera: Darin Holwitz.Photos: Gene Anthony, Herb Greene, Jim Marshall. Check back for more DTV segments to … [Read more...] about A Walking Tour of the Historic Haight-Ashbury: Past and Present
Great American Pastimes
Catching a weekday afternoon baseball game at the Oakland, Ca. Stadium, Murray Cahn explores the many similarities between two great American pastimes, baseball games and Grateful Dead concerts. Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 003 - June 1988. … [Read more...] about Great American Pastimes