[ckissick]

For me, it was the closing of Winterland in San Francisco, on New Years, 1978/79. It started with a viewing of Animal House at 8PM, followed by the Blues Brothers, then New Riders of the Purple Sage.

Finally, the Grateful Dead started up with Sugar Magnolia at the stroke of midnight, and didn't finish until sunrise at 6AM. My friends and I were able to stay awake, thanks to, um, well, you know. Bill Graham served breakfast to a weary, happy crowd, then we went home. Ah, the good ol' days.