In keeping with the discussion about Bill Graham at Listics, I scanned this great photo I found in my archives. I grew up going to shows put on by him. Later in life, I worked for BGP for several years. I have to agree with observations by others familiar with his "ways." He was often tough to take. But he knew how to do things just right, and the music scene flourished because of his vision.During the Warfield Theatre run in 1980, a friend and I attempted to buy tickets to one of the 14 nights on the street. From a scalper. After the guy took off with our money, I found Bill out in front of the venue. With tear-stained cheeks, I told him my tale-of-woe. He looked me square in the face and said "These are the 80's, sweetheart---wake up!" He never was one to mince words.
I also found one of my stubs from the Warfield Shows. I think I'll start to scan them, for preservation's sake.
