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Bill Graham's first home in the U.S. was New York, where he lived with his family after escaping Nazi Germany. It wasn't until many years later that he would open the Fillmore East, credited for being the premier concert venue of its time and playing host to many now legendary bands. When he died in a helicopter crash in 1991 he left many friends behind, and one of them was Bob Barsotti--who began the Bill Graham Foundation. On November 19th, Barsotti brings a celebration to the Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza (oh how times have changed); Widespread Panic will headline, and you can buy tickets here. This week, Barsotti told us a little bit about his old friend, and his foundation.