Grateful Dead - Live At Ted Askey's Pig Farm 1970 (Indie Exclusive) [Red Vinyl]

Grateful Dead – Live At Ted Askey's Pig Farm 1970 (Indie Exclusive) [Red Vinyl]

Description

 

Grateful Dead's first ever gig in UK and Europe 1970. John Peel in 1995 - ""How many examples have there been in the longish history of English music festivals that define the festival in your head for ever? There have been a few, I DJ'd and compered at The Grateful Dead at Ted Askey's pig farm, Staffordshire, this was a great example"". 56 years ago the Grateful Dead made their first trip across the pond to play at the Hollywood Festival. The two-day outdoor event was packed with a variety of local and national talent, which included the likes of Traffic, Ginger Baker's Airforce, Mungo Jerry, The Flaming Groovies, Tony Joe White, a very young Black Sabbath, and Jose Feliciano. The Dead performed a fine electric set despite the tiny stage, crowded press arena, and a PA and monitoring system that they weren't able to hear. No problem, the boys played full tilt for three hours straight to the delight of the Newcastle-under-Lyme freaks and adventurous locals. One reviewer said ""It represents a band playing at the edge of new possibilities and ideas,"" The British press were unanimous in their positive appraisal of the Dead's showing at the festival: Mac Garry (in Zigzag 13) said that they were ""... totally magnificent."" His description of Jerry's performance was compelling: ""... The solid red Gibson looked so flimsy in Garcia's hands that it looked like it would break like balsa if he squeezed it-but it seemed like every time he touched it, beautiful, clear ringing notes poured out-and on Me and My Uncle he was just fucking fabulous."" Dick Lawson ('What would be the answer to the answer then?' Friends 12) completely gushed over the show, describing their set as ""The most ecstatic exploratory music ever witnessed in England."

Experience the legendary Grateful Dead with 'Live At Ted Askey's Pig Farm 1970' on exclusive red vinyl. This release captures the band's iconic live performance, showcasing their unique blend of rock and improvisation. A must-have for collectors and fans alike.

Highlights

• Indie exclusive red vinyl edition
• Live performance from 1970
• Label: Ozit
• Genre: Rock
• Perfect for collectors

Track Listing

1. Casey Jones

2. China Cat Sunflower

3. I Know You Rider

4. Hard to Handle

5. Me ; My Uncle

6. Cryptical Envelopment

7. Drums

8. The Other One

9. Cryptical Envelopment

10. Attics of My Life

11. Good Lovin' Drums

12. Good Lovin'

13. Cold Rain ; Snow

14. Dark Star

15. St Stephen

16. Not Fade Away

17. Turn on Your Lovelight

Format Details

• Label: Ozit
• Genre: Rock
• Format: Vinyl

• Released: 2026-09-04
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: Rock