SELECT Max(YEAR(dtRecorded)) as year, Count(PK_Music_Video) as cnt, max(Thumbnail_medium) as thumb FROM Music_Video V LEFT JOIN Music_Artist A ON V.FK_Music_Artist = A.PK_Music_Artist WHERE PK_Music_Artist = 20 AND btLive=1 GROUP BY YEAR(dtRecorded) ORDER BY ( dtRecorded IS NULL ), dtRecorded ASC The Grateful Dead-Box of Rain-Shoreline Amphitheatre | GarageVids.com | The Internet's Archive of Live Music Performance Videos
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Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead - Box of Rain Live Performance at Shoreline Amphitheatre

Venue: Shoreline Amphitheatre Location: Mountain View, California, United States Date: June 21, 1989

On June 21, 1989, the Grateful Dead performed "Box of Rain" at the Shoreline Amphitheatre, a venue known for hosting numerous legendary concerts. This performance came shortly after the release of their album "In the Dark," which had been issued in 1987 and marked a significant turning point for the band, revitalizing their commercial appeal with hits like "Touch of Grey." The late 1980s also saw the group gaining a mainstream audience while maintaining their distinctive improvisational style and dedication to live performances. Interestingly, "Box of Rain," written by Phil Lesh and Robert Hunter, reflects themes of change and loss, as it was penned during Lesh's father's terminal illness. This live recording encapsulates the legacy of the Grateful Dead's performances during a period when they continued to blend complex musicianship with deeply personal lyrics, solidifying their status as icons of the jam band scene.

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