I was sorry to hear that the legendary rock and roll promoter Chet Helms, he of the Avalon Ballroom and the Family Dog passed away at age 62. Described as the "Father of the Summer of Love" Helms was a proud hippie through and through who actually lived the ideals that the ’60s counterculture was supposed to espouse. Another rock and roll legend gone.
Later.
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In Memory of Chet Helms
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The Chet Helms Memorial Auction begins July 28th on eBay, one day prior to the sold-out ChetFest, A Tribute to the life of Chet Helms concert at Great American Music Hall. Auction proceeds will benefit The CHET HELMS MEMORIAL FUND and a small portion to the hearing health programs of San Francisco nonprofit organization Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers (H.E.A.R.) who are also managing the auction.
To donate music memorabilia or other items for the auction, please contact Kathy Peck at 415-409-3277 or info@hearrecords.com.
The Chet Helms Memorial Auction starts on July 28 on this page:
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