Bill Graham was a German-born impresario and rock concert promoter who rose to prominence in the 1960s. He was born on January 8, 1931 in Berlin, Germany and is best known for helping the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane gain traction in the music industry. He was a major influence in the development of the San Francisco music scene and is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the history of rock music.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $25 million (2024)
About
Impresario and rock concert promoter who came to prominence in the 1960s. He helped the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane gain traction.
Before Fame
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, receiving a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Trivia
He was coming back from a Huey Lewis and the News concert when the helicopter he was in crashed.
Family Life
He escaped the Holocaust by fleeing Germany in 1941 and later France. He had a son, David, with his wife Bonnie Lipshitz MacLean.
Associated With
He promoted and managed many tours for Jim Morrison and The Doors.