Petty-performance

A favorite Petty performance was a Petty/Dylan/Grateful Dead concert at DC's RFK Stadium during Independence Day weekend In 1986. It was in sweltering D.C. summertime 100 degree heat, and the stadium literally swayed to the music-- the stands were in a somewhat liquidy state of meltdown that day. But to be safe and connected to the music, we stayed mostly away from the stands, and close to the stage, being sprayed by an ever present water hose, and a good-naturedly fun set of music that we all shared in common. Unfortunately, Jerry Garcia was hospitalized in a coma a week later, but he recovered, and looking back, we had much to celebrate that holiday weekend.