>the thing I saw Boots do at several Fillmore West shows was, he was back
>behind the drum risers and seemed to be venting a explosive gas that rose
>upward invisibly in a column and then made a bubble when it hit the ceiling.
> After he'd vented some he'd light it and the flame-explosion would
I seem to remember some dialog regarding these fire
balls from a couple of years ago...
I can also testify to being present at some Fillmore
West and Winterland shows during this time period and
clearly recall Boots igniting these explosions. I do not
recall seeing any flash paper, but I do remem
the thing I saw Boots do at several Fillmore West shows was, he was back
behind the drum risers and seemed to be venting a explosive gas that rose
upward invisibly in a column and then made a bubble when it hit the ceiling.
After he'd vented some he'd light it and the flame-explosion would climb
> > I also remember other shows where large gas jets were ignited
> > behind the band but I can't say I remember explosions accompanying
> > the jets, although it's certainly possible.
>
>for the ones that i saw, boots would light flash paper and throw it in the
>air. he would be center down sta