A Little Piece of History

I was reading some guy's writings on some Sixties rock bands.  One that got mentioned is the Paul Butterfield Blues Band.  He stated that the band Cream was really taken by them when they came to visit the U.S.A.  One of the finest jams that I can recall of theirs is what is called "East-West."  The version on Youtube has been cut into two parts : Part One; and Part Two.  This clip from the Newport Folk Festival features great music and interviews from: Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Mike Bloomfield, and Son House.  The group did "Born in Chicago" at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival before the rest of the band made history. What major piece of history could it be that was cast on this night?  Bob Dylan had gone electric, and they were the backup band.  They shocked the audience with "Like a Rollin' Stone" and "Maggie's Farm."  It is sad to think that both Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield's lives came to such tragic ends. Butterfield's life ended in a mix of drugs and alcohol, while Bloomfield had died of a drug overdose.  It seems that the blues had claimed more lives.

Music for today;

Grateful Dead
November 11, 1973
Winterland Arena
San Francisco, CA
(Released as part of a box set)

Grateful Dead
November 14, 1973
San Diego Sports Arena
San Diego, CA
listen here