Bill Graham Presents: David Bowie

[kshandra]

In addition to today being Bowiemas, it also marks the birthday of someone whose career in the music industry was every bit as significant to me, and I don't mean Elvis. Bill Graham would have been 86, had he not been killed in a helicopter crash returning home from the Concord Pavilion in 1991.

Comments

[misstia]

Excellent post! I remember when Bill Graham was killed. He had an incredible life, sadly cut short.

[kshandra]

The tribute to him in Golden Gate Park was incredible. Here's audio of the entire show, and here is video of Robin Williams's set.

[misstia]

oh thank you for those links!!!

[kshandra]

You are so very welcome! I was in that crowd somewhere...my first time ever taking public transit to and through SF. I got on-site about the time Aaron Neville was onstage, and stayed the rest of the day. A truly amazing day.

[slfcllednowhere]

I went to my first show at the Fillmore (They Might Be Giants) last summer--it was quite the place! And he seems like an interesting guy.