Author Robert Greenfield discusses his book, "Bear" The Life & Times of Augustus Owsley Stanley III , Booksmith, San Francisco, November 28, 2016
Music Critic Joel Selvin and John Perry Barlow show up
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John Barlow once told the guitarist that he was considering going “out front” to frolic among the Deadheads in the parking lot.
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“I would, man, if I could,” Garcia wistfully told Barlow.
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“He wanted to be with the Deadheads,” John revealed to writer Robert Greenfield. “He said, ‘I would, man, if I could. It looks a lot safer out there. But how would I know ?’”
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