THIS IS A TRUE STORY.
The events depicted, took place in Philadelphia, PA, in 1989.
The events depicted, took place in Philadelphia, PA, in 1989.
At the request of the fans, all of
their names have been changed.
Out of respect for the Dead, the rest
has been told exactly as it occurred.
One of Hamlet’s favorite tunes, Iko Iko was one of the last
songs played at the final concert at JFK stadium on July 7, 1989. Hamlet was backstage, drinking Ice Tea with
Jerry, and he was trying to convince him that China Cat Sunflower would make a
great finale, but the band insisted it be Knock’n on Heaven’s Door. Hamlet keeps pointing at Jerry’s guitar, but
Jerry persists and now Bobby joins in.
Bobby says, "Hambone, we are always in your debt for Woodstock, but man
you have to chill." Hamlet doees not chill well, not even for Phil Lesh. Hammy grabs a bottle Seagram’s VO, starts drinking out of bottle. They are listening to Bob Dylan, No direction
Home, when Mickey Hart joins them.
Hamlet turns to Mickey and slurs “You are an excellent drummer.” He knows damn well that Hart will be angry. Mickey shot back, “I’m a percussionist.” Hamlet says, “Bill Kreutzman is the
percussionist; you are the drummer.” A
fight ensues and Bruce Hornsby breaks it up, but bruises his left foot in the
process. All of this was to no avail,
and China Cat Sunflower is out. Hamlet
enjoys the concert nonetheless, and loves that version of Iko Iko. I’ll share that with everyone. Oh, and Hamlet pointing at Jerry’s guitar,
well, just take a look. It’s Hamlet's image
on Jerry’s guitar. It was for his help
with Woodstock. The Woodstock stuff will
be explained in a future or past story. Hamlet
hung around Philly for a while. He
grabbed steaks at Pat’s, Tony Luke’s, and Geno’s. He ate sfogliatella from Termini Bros, and
cannoli from Isgro’s. He enjoyed the
manicotti at Ralph’s, and gnocchi at La Familia. He spent a few evenings at the Purple
Orchid. Because children might read
this, I cannot go into more detail.
Once he learned that the demolition equipment for JKF
stadium, included the awesome Cat D-10 bulldozer, paired with the D348 Cat engine, he applied for an
Operator position. Being a friend of
Skinny Joey Merlino helped out quite a bit.
It was supposed to be a no-show job, but Hamlet showed up a day early
and leveled the place all by himself. He wore a brand new Cat hat, which he
purchased at Giles & Ransome on State Road.
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