Grateful Dead Oakland Coliseum 1987 Shirt The Band That Forgot Time

The Grateful Dead performed a series of concerts at the Oakland Coliseum Arena in late December 1987, which included shows on December 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31. Grateful Dead Oakland Coliseum 1987 Shirt The Band That Forgot Time is the officially released shirt for this event These concerts are well-documented and remembered for their unique setlists and the festive atmosphere leading up to New Year’s Eve.

December 27, 1987: The setlist for this show included classics like “Touch of Grey,” “Jack Straw,” “Peggy-O,” and “Walkin’ Blues.” The second set featured an extensive jam sequence with “Playing in the Band,” “Uncle John’s Band,” and “Estimated Prophet” flowing into “Eyes of the World” and culminating in a powerful encore with “The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo)”​ (Archive.org)​​ (Oakland Coliseum Arena – December 27, 1987)​.

December 28, 1987: This concert featured a mix of energetic performances such as “Feel Like a Stranger,” “Franklin’s Tower,” and “New Minglewood Blues.” The second set included “China Cat Sunflower” transitioning into “I Know You Rider,” and the show concluded with “Black Muddy River”​ (Oakland Coliseum Arena – December 28, 1987)​.

December 30, 1987: This show opened with “Hey Pocky Way” as a nod to the Neville Brothers who also performed. The setlist included “Big Boss Man,” “Friend of the Devil,” and “Althea,” with the second set featuring “Scarlet Begonias,” “Ship of Fools,” and “Morning Dew”​ (Oakland Coliseum Arena – December 30, 1987)​.

December 31, 1987: The New Year’s Eve concert is particularly famous, broadcast as a pay-per-view special. It included “Bertha,” “Promised Land,” “Cold Rain and Snow,” and a unique rendition of “The Banana Boat Song.” The encore featured “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” and the event was marked by Bill Graham’s dramatic entrance and celebratory atmosphere​ (Grateful Dead Live at Oakland Coliseum Arena on 1987-12-27)

These concerts are fondly remembered by fans and stand out as significant events in the Grateful Dead’s extensive touring history.

This shirt is available in different styles: Unisex T-shirt, Women T-shirt, Long Sleeve T-shirt, V-neck T-shirt, Unisex Pullover hoodie, Unisex Sweatshirt, Tank top. You can also buy them for all ages and genders, from Toddler, Kids, Youth, and Adults.

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