Bill Graham's West Coast flagship from 1968 to 1971. Originally the Carousel Ballroom, it was briefly operated by a collective of local bands—including the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane—as a "musical laboratory" and social experiment before Graham took over. This venue was the physical embodiment of the San Francisco Sound.
Hosted the "Celestial Synapse" in 1969, featuring the Grateful Dead and Tibetan monks, emblematic of the era's fusion of music and spirituality. The venue closed in July 1971 with a legendary five-night run documented in the film "Fillmore," featuring Santana, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Quicksilver Messenger Service. The closure marked the end of the innocent, community-driven era of the San Francisco scene.
Bill Graham's eclectic booking style, mixing genres to educate audiences. Sister venue to Fillmore East.
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