Jerry Meets John Lennon, A Day In The Life.

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  • @nickstavriotis4671
    @nickstavriotis4671 Місяць тому +106

    I was at The Bottom Line that night. I was sitting at a table with a friend, rolling joints, and there were 2 guys sitting at the table in front of us. We realized one of the guys was John Lennon. We went over to their table and chatted with John a bit. I couldn't believe how gracious and humble he was talking to us. I've never forgotten that night.

    • @JismIsm-en4kz
      @JismIsm-en4kz Місяць тому +4

      WOW - The Bottom Line? My friend met G Harrison there > NO JOKE

    • @Halliday7895
      @Halliday7895 29 днів тому +5

      i bet he was just happy the screaming and fainting bit was finally over .

    • @Dskrib
      @Dskrib 28 днів тому +6

      The Bottom Line?? I met Paul McCartney and Albert Einstein there

    • @richardvolet3970
      @richardvolet3970 28 днів тому +4

      @@Dskrib I met J.S. Bach and Isaac Newton there!

    • @steveprudell9976
      @steveprudell9976 28 днів тому +1

      CooL

  • @ST-bi6ee
    @ST-bi6ee Місяць тому +12

    I could listen to stories like this all day! Your ability to remember so many details after all these years is remarkable. We are very lucky to have you. Thank you Steve!!!!!

  • @josephscionti4680
    @josephscionti4680 Місяць тому +21

    I’m totally blown away by this amazing story! Being a huge Beatles and Grateful Dead fan, I often wondered if Jerry ever met any of them. It’s so great to know that he and John Lennon met each other and got along so well!
    Thank you Big Steve for sharing!

    • @pablojablo6371
      @pablojablo6371 Місяць тому +3

      Me too. Iam from Liverpool right by Penny Lane and was born in the same hospital as Julian in 1972. IMy mum use to see them in the Cavern in the early 60's so I grew up on them and my name is Paul. In 1991 I went on Camp America in upstate NY and that's when I got into the Dead and have a Steal Your Face tattoo on my right arm . Beaautiful story this video.

    • @jeffjohnston1961
      @jeffjohnston1961 28 днів тому +2

      You have good taste in music!

    • @tonym994
      @tonym994 26 днів тому

      I'm sure JL approved of the DEAD's 'Johnny b. Goode',on the skull/roses LP.

  • @amazish
    @amazish Місяць тому +14

    priceless Steve !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for being a band member and a central person in what made our lives so much more colorful. Priceless stories....

  • @donflatt
    @donflatt 29 днів тому +7

    Wow! What a day, what a story! Always enjoy hearing your stories Steve. Thanks so much!

  • @Lee-deadphishaves
    @Lee-deadphishaves Місяць тому +12

    I love hearing all the great trippy stories that was the magic within the whole scene.

    • @iracknads
      @iracknads Місяць тому

      @@Lee-deadphishaves The “magic” was provided by CIA. Those clowns were deep state assets!

  • @CraigAWhelanJr
    @CraigAWhelanJr Місяць тому +10

    Thank you for sharing these amazing stories. I can't get enough of them.

  • @chrisarnold6852
    @chrisarnold6852 Місяць тому +21

    Some say a picture is worth a thousand words, but a Steve's story is worth a billion

  • @vedranbalic5918
    @vedranbalic5918 Місяць тому +13

    Love the fact that the guy who just naturally became the voice and story teller carrying on the GD legacy just also happens to be a person of real integrity, kindness and humility. To me, the fact that Steve had a foot in both the band’s inner circle, but also getting to be in the thick of it all at every show with all the fans and the madness all while working w the road crew, plus seeing all the love he clearly had for Jerry especially, I hold Steve in the same regard as Jerry or Phil or anyone else in the band. We love you man!

  • @tomparenti4616
    @tomparenti4616 22 дні тому +4

    Great story as always!

  • @kevinmiles6473
    @kevinmiles6473 18 днів тому +1

    Amazing stories here, and really liked the energy you put out there as you told them.

  • @gregoryjclark81
    @gregoryjclark81 Місяць тому +13

    "Jerry and John just loved each other." Enough said. Thank you, Steve!!!

    • @ganglestank
      @ganglestank 29 днів тому

      It’s unfortunate that John didn’t love Zappa so much and ripped his song writing credits for King Kong

    • @bingohhhhhhhhhhhh
      @bingohhhhhhhhhhhh 26 днів тому +1

      @@ganglestank Awwwwww say it again. And again. And again.

    • @richardrybinski2320
      @richardrybinski2320 16 днів тому

      @@ganglestankyea…because “King Kong” was such a huge hit for both Lennon and Zappa! Tragedy.

  • @vonfolta
    @vonfolta 24 дні тому +3

    oh man, far out! I love John Lennon and Jerry Garcia ... what a day with all those unique people and happenings ... I guess some higher force was looking out for you that day. thanks for sharing =) many blessings ...

    • @naomiradtke
      @naomiradtke 17 днів тому +1

      Both Wonderful Folks!
      Naomi Radtke

    • @vonfolta
      @vonfolta 15 днів тому

      @@naomiradtke I'll take your word for it. I've never met them and I guess I won't in this life ... but their music has given me great comfort in times of darkness and inspires me still. I hope to do the same ...

  • @mikehunt6218
    @mikehunt6218 Місяць тому +10

    What a great story! Thanks for sharing Big Steve ❤️

  • @edwardcapobianco2975
    @edwardcapobianco2975 Місяць тому +7

    What a story!! Fantastic!!! The greatest writers with vivid imaginations couldn’t make up something like this!!!

  • @SPAC3MANxSPL1FF
    @SPAC3MANxSPL1FF Місяць тому +15

    John was a huge deadhead from 1968 onward. I guess Rock Scully had come around to England on business that year and brought some Owsley barrels with him, and John got a few, and a copy of Anthem. Anthem of the Sun was the one that really made him a deadhead, he was so impressed with that album. He also loved how Jerry approached the electric guitar like a banjo at times, and was a big fan of Weir's approach to rhythm guitar, and just how far out they could take a jam. He really dug what they were innovating as far as the wall of sound and everything else they innovated while he was alive to see. Theres some recorded interview where I heard all this years ago, but I don't remember where it was from.

  • @StellaWaldvogel
    @StellaWaldvogel 11 днів тому

    A hella day, a hella story! Thanks, Big Steve!

  • @spookedhorse
    @spookedhorse Місяць тому +6

    Love ya, Steve. Thanks. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, pal.

  • @umpthingdifferent
    @umpthingdifferent Місяць тому +5

    What an awesome story, big Steve. Thanks a lot. Love you too, brother.
    Just liked and subscribed 👍

  • @scobard10803
    @scobard10803 Місяць тому +2

    One of your best stories yet Steve , love it

  • @sanluisobispoweddingphotog5448
    @sanluisobispoweddingphotog5448 Місяць тому +3

    Great story man, Thanks!

  • @kennyfryman3634
    @kennyfryman3634 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks!

  • @jerrypotente872
    @jerrypotente872 Місяць тому +3

    Phenomenal story, brother Steve, and so amazing that you played with and got to know the great Jerry’cherry’Garcia and you got to know John Lennon a little bit -two of my musical icons for 60 years now!! ‘

  • @superorangeish
    @superorangeish Місяць тому +3

    Wow! Crazy story! I can feel the era in your words.

  • @joannm5682
    @joannm5682 Місяць тому +5

    Miss them both!! We could sure use their voices, in this day and age.

  • @fredgarvin5381
    @fredgarvin5381 Місяць тому +5

    These stories are important. Thank you.

  • @kevinw1127
    @kevinw1127 Місяць тому +3

    Absolutely amazing! I could heard this story a million times! Thx Big Steve!!!

  • @gratefuldeadmarsh9934
    @gratefuldeadmarsh9934 Місяць тому +3

    Awesome, awesome story Big Steve !!!
    I just love your show and all the incredible stories !!! Keep up the great work !!!
    🌈☮️🌈

  • @briandaniels2126
    @briandaniels2126 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you for another great Jerry story from the treasure chest of wonderful memories in the blessed and incredible life you've had.I recently read your book about your personal journey with The Grateful Dead and Jerry.I recall this story from your book and to hear you tell it in person has been amazing.Again Steve.....thank you for being you and sharing your memories....I'll always be GRATEFUL for your kindness,very much love to you Steve....have a great day!!!!!🙂🎸🎶☮️⚡💀

  • @RogerPeet
    @RogerPeet Місяць тому +19

    I was in the same 'room' as John and he sang for me and others.
    22Aug1965Portland OR USA It was my 9th B-Day and I saw The Beatles live !
    It was the best place to be on the Planet.

    • @Bookmarkerer
      @Bookmarkerer Місяць тому +3

      I’m never envious when I read comments like this…my heart and soul are filled with joy-at the absolute pure and utter joy they themselves felt-in their experiences with the Beatles.
      Happy Belated Birthday RogerPeet, 22Aug1965Portland OR USA, truly the best place to be on the Planet to see John, Paul, George and Ringo-The Beatles Live!-Take that you other celestial Planetary bodies floating around our galaxies and universes since the friggin’ beginnin’ of time-Big Bang! Ha!-The Beatles Blew You Away!

    • @AllofJudea
      @AllofJudea Місяць тому +4

      Concert Details: The Beatles played two shows at the Memorial Coliseum, one at 3:30 pm and another at 8:00 pm. The concerts were part of a package tour that included support acts Brenda Holloway and the King Curtis Band, Cannibal and the Headhunters, and Sounds Incorporated.
      Setlist: The Beatles’ setlist for the concerts included songs such as “Ticket to Ride,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” and “I Feel Fine.”
      Attendance: The concerts were attended by thousands of screaming fans, who were eager to see the Beatles perform live.
      Notable Moments: The Beatles’ visit to Portland was notable for the fact that it was the first time they had performed in the city. The concerts were also notable for the fact that they were part of a larger tour that included historic stops at Shea Stadium in New York and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

    • @JismIsm-en4kz
      @JismIsm-en4kz Місяць тому +2

      WHOA!

  • @vickiurbanik2663
    @vickiurbanik2663 Місяць тому +3

    Wow! What a day it was! Thank you for sharing.

  • @ClydeWPhillipsJr
    @ClydeWPhillipsJr Місяць тому +4

    Great tale Steve. Growing up in Chicago was just like that. Love your show brother.

  • @alanbauch2815
    @alanbauch2815 Місяць тому +5

    Man, what a story! Well told.. that was mesmerising... cool, bye now, carry on, thanks, AL

  • @jayrenzulli6118
    @jayrenzulli6118 Місяць тому +2

    thanks Big Steve , what a close call ....it must have been incredible to be with John and Jerry listening to their stories and laughing along .....so cool , peace

  • @beachcomber4141
    @beachcomber4141 26 днів тому +1

    Just incredible. WOW. What a night. You lived during an amazing point in time.

  • @drvee1983
    @drvee1983 Місяць тому +3

    An honest story that could only be told by someone who was there without embellishments.
    Thank you for posting.
    Great stuff...

  • @rleecoates1977
    @rleecoates1977 24 дні тому +2

    I always heard that John was rude to jerry cause he was very drunk!! Thank You for telling the real story!!

  • @jameschurch1277
    @jameschurch1277 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks Big Steve for the great stories. Looking forward to more.

  • @JamieClemmons
    @JamieClemmons Місяць тому +3

    thank you for this incredible story Big Steve

  • @victormioduszewski4729
    @victormioduszewski4729 Місяць тому +3

    Great story Steve..So Cool to hear these Stories from You then reading it in a book..Makes it so much
    More Personal..Going on 70..so it makes more special to me..Thank You..🎸🎹🥁🎶👍🙂

  • @joelfrombethlehem
    @joelfrombethlehem Місяць тому +3

    Thanks for these great stories! Love'em. Have a Great day!

  • @ChristopherWarren-w2e
    @ChristopherWarren-w2e Місяць тому +3

    Thank you Steve for the stories. I can’t get enough ❤❤❤

  • @J.R.Psych74
    @J.R.Psych74 Місяць тому +9

    WOW. So so lucky. Damn Steve, you got me stressed out. I'm gonna have to roll one and take a breather. That's one for the history books. Thanks for the story ✌😊

    • @Gorghundvatr
      @Gorghundvatr Місяць тому

      right? "They never looked in the trunk>"😎

  • @MPJGAIN
    @MPJGAIN Місяць тому +3

    awesome tale Big Steve! I envy your memories

  • @Olddeadleadfoot
    @Olddeadleadfoot 29 днів тому +2

    That's a crazy story. Thank you for sharing, Steve! ✌🏻🙂👍🏻

  • @ever4hue
    @ever4hue Місяць тому +4

    Additionally, with the announcement of more Sphere residentsees - praps a pro-shot nightly broadcast of D&C gigs hosted by a very stoked Big Steve could happen!!
    Thanks for sharing this great time and story

  • @richiesabloski3035
    @richiesabloski3035 26 днів тому +1

    What an amazing life to live! Big Steve, may you continue to shine.

  • @WarGrrl3
    @WarGrrl3 Місяць тому +4

    Lol, I grew up w Terry, Weasel n their family in Bay Ridge. Our house was famous for Acid parties n I was the one in charge of Music. The Bands played: everything Dead, Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna, Janis Joplin, NRPS. I had concert posters of the Dead, JA etc all around the room n when We were tripping, it was like being a concert, those posters came ALIVE . Bay Ridge was the most amazing place to grow up. Half of the audience at the Academy Dead/Jerry, shows were Bay Ridgeites. Those were THE best days; they had that 'Strangers stopping Strangers' vibe. It was like WE were all at the same Party.

  • @johnholder8100
    @johnholder8100 Місяць тому +3

    Like Hell in bucket riding on the edge.Thanks Steve for sharing these special moments with Captain Tripz❤

  • @SpikeAsks
    @SpikeAsks Місяць тому +6

    Big Steve, Thank You For Sharing With Us! ☮🤍🪴💪🎹🌎

  • @garypowermusic
    @garypowermusic Місяць тому +4

    Hey Steve! I love this story brother! I lived in Bay Ridge back then and I knew Terry and Weasel. Good people! Great times, but like you say, scary at others. Love your channel!

  • @flora4908
    @flora4908 Місяць тому +3

    Another great story! Thanks Sweetums 💓

  • @bobschenkel7921
    @bobschenkel7921 Місяць тому +5

    Hey Now Big Steve, that was one helluva day and night. The fact that the NYPD didn't look in the trunk was a true blessing for all involved. Some things are just meant to be, and some aren't. No wonder you remember all those details, that day left a mark.

  • @Jippa_33
    @Jippa_33 29 днів тому

    Hell yea man love the Rock Star stories that I never would have heard. Thanks for sharing these parts of the amazing life your living 👍

  • @soyounoat
    @soyounoat Місяць тому +2

    This is one of the craziest stories of ONE DAY that I have heard. And Steve, you have a LOT of crazy stories, and I know they are all true!

  • @Honey-Sanchez
    @Honey-Sanchez Місяць тому +4

    Steve. I just finish your book. I am so sorry about your family. Couldn't have happened to a sweeter guy. All the best my friend.

  • @KennyBlue23
    @KennyBlue23 Місяць тому +2

    Great story Steve.! Thank you !

  • @davidkopec9442
    @davidkopec9442 Місяць тому +14

    I remember Ronny Sunshine, he gave a girl I knew a Stratocaster neck that he said belonged to John Lennon. He would come see my band play at Wetlands in the early 90s and was always very impressed…with himself.

    • @JackChiefton
      @JackChiefton Місяць тому

      Nice. You ever see Ween at the Wetlands during that period?

  • @jeremywanner4526
    @jeremywanner4526 Місяць тому +3

    Great stories brother,thank you

  • @katmandew2152
    @katmandew2152 Місяць тому +2

    Big Steve!!!! Great to see ya. I used to know your young first cousin she was a friend. But I was lucky to remember you at shows. I don't remember her name by now. Short with blond and good humor. She said you are super fun . And enthusiastic. David grad keyed me on on the melon head thing. Davis was a huge tall upper west side man who worked with you folks I think . Well Thanx Steve for all your help raising our energy by your work.❤❤❤

  • @ever4hue
    @ever4hue Місяць тому +2

    Fantastic! No substitute for first hand knowledge 🍄 thank you Big Steve 💫

  • @BobMazzo
    @BobMazzo Місяць тому +5

    What a crazy story, Steve. Always enjoy your stories. 🤟

  • @Schtoumpher
    @Schtoumpher Місяць тому +1

    What an incredible story... Love your stories Big Steve!

  • @LunarWind59
    @LunarWind59 Місяць тому +3

    What a grate(ful) story!

  • @Fictius
    @Fictius Місяць тому +2

    Another Day in the Life of Big-Steve 👍👍👍
    Excellent Steve , Keep em Coming My Brother
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @JissenkanHonbu
    @JissenkanHonbu 22 дні тому

    I can listen to you all day ❤🙏🏼

  • @stuartzoo
    @stuartzoo Місяць тому +3

    Thank you Steve.

  • @striderranger7384
    @striderranger7384 Місяць тому +2

    I love this great story. Thank you.

    • @Bookmarkerer
      @Bookmarkerer Місяць тому

      You said a lot with your comments; totally agree.

  • @thesecretmilkshakes4104
    @thesecretmilkshakes4104 Місяць тому +2

    Thank You Big Steve!

  • @mickduffy
    @mickduffy 29 днів тому +1

    Thank you Mr. Parish for your incredible storytelling. I’m 65 and grew up literally across the street from 710 Ashbury. Your stories are priceless and thank you for sharing.

  • @thefred8481
    @thefred8481 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks for the memories I never had previously Steve…even though I’ve been a Dead Heat since 1970…I didn’t think I had room for more memories…whoa…revelation man…

  • @TheOldYellers
    @TheOldYellers Місяць тому +3

    Great story man. Love it big Steve

  • @theoccidilian4896
    @theoccidilian4896 Місяць тому +2

    I’ve always been so curious if they ever met. I’m so happy they did.

  • @markcraven3842
    @markcraven3842 Місяць тому +2

    Great story. Thanks...

  • @parttime9070
    @parttime9070 Місяць тому +2

    Good story Steve thanks for sharing the history..

  • @moledog88
    @moledog88 Місяць тому +3

    Awesome story !

  • @888jackflash
    @888jackflash Місяць тому +2

    GREAT story, thanks Steve. Peace/Out from bad bad New York

  • @RobHollanderMusic
    @RobHollanderMusic Місяць тому +4

    Awesome story, Steve.

  • @justwantresults8768
    @justwantresults8768 Місяць тому +3

    Man! I listen to a lot of stories on the Big Steve Hour GD station, but that one beats the band! Well done sir.

  • @wonder6789
    @wonder6789 Місяць тому +2

    Great story tellin'

  • @jimkoblick1776
    @jimkoblick1776 Місяць тому +2

    Epic Story Big Steve ! ....So fun !!

  • @Magumba_State
    @Magumba_State Місяць тому +2

    Wow what a great story!!!

  • @dr.buzzvonjellar8862
    @dr.buzzvonjellar8862 Місяць тому +4

    You Rock Big Steve!

  • @NickD-j4o
    @NickD-j4o Місяць тому +3

    Imagine how many thousands of great stories are floating out there in the minds of those who loved it, soon to be lost forever when that generation departs.
    So goes life I guess

  • @DudeEnterprise
    @DudeEnterprise 27 днів тому +1

    Oh the good ole days! Thanks

  • @allentenderfoot8712
    @allentenderfoot8712 Місяць тому +2

    Wow what a story. One night of blessings.

  • @lbshore
    @lbshore Місяць тому +3

    What a story.

  • @stefanschleps8758
    @stefanschleps8758 27 днів тому +1

    Amazing! Thanks Steve!

  • @cambodiaforretirees
    @cambodiaforretirees Місяць тому +2

    Amazing!

  • @ajbianchi85
    @ajbianchi85 29 днів тому +1

    Would’ve given anything to hang out with Jerry and John. Great story too

  • @soulsofjoymusic7514
    @soulsofjoymusic7514 Місяць тому +2

    So glad you guys got out of that one alive lol! Another great story! Please keep sharing 🤙

  • @robertclaramunt3050
    @robertclaramunt3050 Місяць тому +3

    Much love sir

  • @Bookmarkerer
    @Bookmarkerer Місяць тому +2

    Instant Karma! (We All Shine On), thank you Big Steve; liked, commented and subscribed-just heard a nugget from your gold mine of Big Steve’s Backstage Pass-I struck it rich.

  • @jjseapro1266
    @jjseapro1266 Місяць тому +3

    Love your stories

  • @ROCK.ON.
    @ROCK.ON. Місяць тому +2

    Thanks man peace i love it

  • @scottk8244
    @scottk8244 Місяць тому +2

    Hey Steve, recently bought your audiobook, home before daylight, excellent book. The highs and lows, tragedies and successes, definitely a long strange trip

  • @edwardlarkin4279
    @edwardlarkin4279 Місяць тому +2

    This is a great story.

  • @paisano315
    @paisano315 25 днів тому +1

    Epic

  • @jordanwilbert_
    @jordanwilbert_ 27 днів тому

    You’re awesome Steve we appreciate you a lot brother! Sick story to say the least!

  • @davidolszowka3716
    @davidolszowka3716 Місяць тому +2

    What an absolutely incredible story. And I thought meeting Lennon was the highlight....LOL
    Thanks BIG Steve!! 😊