"In Concert Against AIDS" at Oakland Stadium, CA May 27, 1989

During the the last ten days of May 1989, the San Francisco Bay Area joined together for an unprecedented series of musical and entertainment events. "In Concert Against AIDS" provided a forum to raise awareness, provide AIDS education, and raise money for the care and support of AIDS patients. The Oakland Stadium concert featured the Dead, Los Lobos, Tracy Chapman, and Joe Satriani. A major highlight was the guest appearance of John Fogerty backed by Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Randy Jackson, and Steve Jordon. Except for one benefit for Vietnam Veterans on July 4, 1987, this was the first time Fogerty had played any Creedence Clearwater Revival songs for a large audience since 1972. DTV digs into the background of this historic Bay Area event.
Correspondent: Jarid Johnson.
Promos for "In Concert Against AIDS" courtesy KRON-TV.
"In Concert Against AIDS" courtesy KRON-TV and In Concert Against AIDS.
In Memory of Zohn Artman.
Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode 014 - July 1989.
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[@breekolean2758]

I was at the show, long day of entertainment.

[@timwebster3325]

remember it well.

[@robertsousa9550]

I was there. When the Dead played Brokedown Palace I remember I started crying. I just couldn’t control it. There was all this sadness and grief coming up plus my love for the band for organizing the event, that together just hit me so hard.

[@camguymac58]

Thank you for posting this footage of an incredible event; meaningful to me that during the time of this concert, I was caring for my partner at home with end stage hiv / aids; he succumbed August 7, 1989. You are not forgotten, Keith.
The challenges to people living with HIV/AIDS, the need for education, for testing, accessible medications, basic vital essential life-sustainable needs, food, housing, is great and continue today for the underserved, marginalized and oppressed BIPOC communities. I work at an agency that is struggling to source unrestricted funds to continue to serve People Living With HIV/AIDS, and to provide prevention education.
It is my dream to pull together a benefit-a coming together of musicians, a concert that will attract the attention and support of the Puget South Sound community.
I am grateful to see this timely wonderful and inspiring concert footage; thank you.
(red ribbon emoji here)

[@tvviewer4500]

Doesn't it suck that pharma companies invented aids to kill people unless you take the drugs the sell?

[@LL-bl8hd]

That was a wonderful thing to use their talent for a good cause. 😊

[@brianjansen3103]

The dead were the benchmark for how the music business should

[@joeysfc]

As a queer deadhead, this meant so much to the LGBTQ community. We are forever grateful for their compassion and activism. 🌈⚡♥

[@exdemocrat9038]

Absolutely. Fight for our democracy. Trump & RFK Jr 2024

[@robertsousa9550]

When the Dead played Brokedown Palace I started crying. I couldn’t control it. Nothing ever effected me like that before.

[@johnstallings4049]

​@@exdemocrat9038dj rump for prison! idenHarris2024 💜😇💙

[@LL-bl8hd]

Anyone know who the drummer and bass player were with John Fogerty?

[@dreamswedreamed]

Randy Jackson Bass, Kieth Jordan Drums

[@d.l.jardine-dl3jg]

12:45 jacket looks like beef jerky pfff