All About Bill

About this episode

Siobhan Barry reflects on the legacy of Bill Graham and The Fillmore East, sharing personal memories of the iconic venue.

In March of 1968, Bill Graham opened The Fillmore East. Though it only lasted three years, it would be hailed by both musicians and concert goers as the most unforgettable and greatest rock venue of all time. This month marks the 58th anniversary of the first of countless visits I made to The Fillmore East. I was so incredibly lucky to experience that place, so this week I want to tell you a bit about the man who made it all happen and gave me some of the best memories of my young...

People in this episode

Host: Siobhan Barry

Topics covered

• rock music
• concert venues
• music history
• personal memories
• cultural impact

Keywords

• Bill Graham
• The Fillmore East
• rock venue
• 1968
• music history
• concert memories
• cultural significance

Mentioned in this episode

Places: The Fillmore East

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