On this day in 1966, the Grateful Dead held their second of two pre-holiday shows with support from the Steve Miller Blues Band and Moby Grape at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco.
The iconic “Hippie Santa Claus’ poster was designed by rock poster and handbill designer Victor Moscoso, who created several pieces for the Avalon Ballroom and Fillmore Auditorium in the ‘60s. A week after this show, the Dead would perform their first New Years Eve show with Bill Graham over at the Fillmore.
From now until the last bell on Christmas Day, the Good Ol’ Grateful Yule Log keeps the music and the cheer flowing 🪵🔥
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“He was one of the best, if not the best, keyboardists that I’ve ever had the honor of playing with…He could learn songs before he was even done hearing them for the first time. And he could play just about anything..." - Bill Kreutzmann Keith Godchaux joined the Dead in October 1971, bringing a sharp ear and a strong feel for the piano. Though he hadn’t played in a rock band before, Keith’s classical background elevated his playing, helping the band stretch into new territory as they bounced between the many genres they were exploring at the time. He played on five studio albums and was a core part of the Europe ‘72 tour. Got a favorite Keith moment? Drop it in the comments.
On the Europe ‘72 tour, every night felt like Saturday night with the Dead. Revisiting their rip-roaring rendition of “One More Saturday Night,” captured live at Tivoli Concert Hall on this day in 1972.
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On this day in 1973, the Dead took the stage at Stanford’s Roscoe Maples Pavilion, unveiling the framework for what would become the Wall of Sound. The night saw the debut of seven new songs, including “China Doll,” “Eyes of the World,” and “Here Comes Sunshine.”
Am 27. Januar jährt sich die Befreiung des Konzentrations- und Vernichtungslagers Auschwitz-Birkenau. Wir gedenken aller Opfer der Nationalsozialisten und der im Holocaust ermordeten sechs Millionen Jüdinnen und Juden. Sie kamen auch aus Dortmund und Bremen. #BVBSVW
Gemeinsam Erinnern. Gemeinsam gegen Antisemitismus. #WeRemember #NieWieder