John Cipollina: San Francisco Legend

One of the saddest moments for rock and roll in 1989 came in late May with the death of guitarist John Cipollina. Dead Head TV looks back at the amazing musical career of this San Francisco pioneer, and takes viewers inside the famed Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco for a star-studded tribute concert featuring members of Quicksilver Messenger Service, the Dinosaurs, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Nicky Hopkins, and Robert Hunter. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis. Camera: Jesse Block. Photos: Jay Blakesberg. John Cipollina Tribute Concert footage: courtesy Steve Keyser, Cipollina Family, and Jesse Block. Cipollina Footage: Dave Gross. Cipollina Memorabilia: Mike Somavilla. Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 016 - November 1989. Subscribe for DTV release updates. For more DTV videos, visit . Sign up there for updates.