I don't know about band video, but in later years (particularly after Touch of Grey) local television stations would tape the opening songs, often set up at the soundboard. They were only allowed to be set up for the first two songs, after which they'd go home to make that night's newscast.
I've never seen this footage in circulation though. Most of this material would have been taped over by the station after a short period unless a Deadhead on staff was able to grab it. -jfw On Mar 28, 2011, at 21:21, m...@pdx.edu wrote: > While attending the 8.15.81 Portland show, I observed video cameras set up > near the back of the hall. I take it this was for the band? > > When did the band begin "general" (if one can define it and use that word) > recordings of their shows (partial or complete)? This would be aside from > New Year's shows etc. > > Curious to know if this video circulates or is in the vault and is documented. > > Thanks, > > Mark Freeman > > >
