Winterland

Winterland was a San Francisco music venue, booked by Bill Graham, and famous for such events as The Last Waltz, countless Grateful Dead shows, Jimi Hendrix, and the final appearance of the Sex Pistols. Originally built as a skating rink it had a capacity of 5,400. It was located at the corner of Post and Steiner Streets, just a short walk from the original Fillmore Auditorium at Geary Blvd at Fillmore Street.

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It closed on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1978, with performances by the Grateful Dead, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and the Blues Brothers. The show lasted for over 8 hours, with the Grateful Dead's show lasting nearly 6 hours itself.

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During its final month of existence, shows were booked nearly every night. Acts included The Tubes, The Ramones, Smokey Robinson, Tom Petty & Heartbreakers and on December 15-16, 1978 Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. The December 15 show was simulcast on local radio station KSAN-FM and Springsteen historians consider that show one of Springsteen's most legendary. Torn down soon after, it is now housing and home to a Burger King.

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