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The Band Comes Back to California

uncredited writer, Los Angeles Times, 30 November 1971

SAN FRANCISCO -- It was exactly 9:30 p.m. Saturday when Bill Graham, far more relaxed than in his intense Fillmore days, walked on stage at the Civic Auditorium to make one of his rare (these days) introductions: "It's always a pleasure to introduce friends and one of the great groups in this industry -- the Band."

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