I agree especially in regard to the Touch of Grey era shows. At the
1987 or 1988 Autzen Stadium show, I was interviewed (along with
several friends) by one of the Portland television stations set up for
the purpose of shooting the first few songs. We were sitting in front
of the soundboard. Eugene television stations also were there.
From what I understand, raw footage is allegedly still stored in the
Portland tv station(s) vaults as they would have the capacity for such
storage. Presumably, this might be true of other cities around the
country?! If storage space were at a premium at these stations, I
would hope someone with access would have preserved such footage prior
to destruction.
Mark
Quoting Charlie Miller <charliemille...@earthlink.net>:
?I remember there being some video shot at one of the Nassau shows.
I think it may have been May 8, 1981. But then again, it may have
been the 82 Nassau shows. I'm pretty certain it was 81.
From: John F. Whitehead
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 7:00 AM
To: m...@pdx.edu
Cc: deadlists@nemesis.CS.Berkeley.EDU
Subject: Re: 8.15.81 Portland video
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
