Chocolate George's Farewell

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Film Date
8/28/67
Film Reference Number
KRON 540-1
Description
KRON News footage from August 28th 1967 featuring scenes of rock band The Grateful Dead playing 'Viola Lee Blues' in Golden Gate Park at the wake of Hells Angel Chocolate George who was killed earlier that month in a motocycle accident on Haight Street. Also includes views of bikers riding and socializing.
Format
16mm newsfilm