The day after Thanksgiving in 1979, Grateful Dead played for a sold-out crowd at Golden Hall. 4,000 deadheads and the News 8 cameras were there. The Dead played a three-hour concert for fans that included new songs, old favorites and several covers. Song selections included “Alabama Getaway,” “Sugaree,” and “The Music Never Stopped.” News 8’s Gene Cubbison reported that the concert started a half hour late but those in attendance didn’t seem to mind.

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