The Very First Deftones Gig

[ruinfix]

They were teenagers. But does anyone know where it was? I remember reading bits and pieces in interviews about backyard parties; but I was curious to know if there was a specific location. I'm surprised that holy grail of information has never been brought up haha.

[DeftonesNZ]

First real gig probably would of been at the Cattle Club just guessing

[deftones86]

Everyone Knows it was in Brian Westfields basement in Oak Park

[DeftonesNZ]

Everyone Knows it was in Brian Westfields basement in Oak Park

Haha yeah i don't think anyone will know specific addresses and dates lol

[Vesanic]

In an interview, Chino said their first show took place in a backyard during a BBQ. Where? No idea. Sacto, I guess.

[deftoner664]

More than likely no footage of the very first show, but I am eager to see the oldest deftones footage to date... Any at all back in 1989? or 1990 for that matter?

[SquealLikeaPig]

More than likely no footage of the very first show, but I am eager to see the oldest deftones footage to date... Any at all back in 1989? or 1990 for that matter?

I was about to ask the same thing.  What's the oldest known Deftones footage?

[tarkil]

I think it's from 1992 in San Jose if my memory serves me well.
Vesanic will be able to confirm, for sure...

[ltdef]

Oldest footage is:

1990 12 27 The Guild Theater, Sacramento, California, USA

deftones - 1990 clip

I can upload it, if someone want me to.

It's just a 2 min. clip, but the full show exists on several tapes. None leaked yet, just this little video

[deftoner664]

Oldest footage is:

1990 12 27 The Guild Theater, Sacramento, California, USA

deftones - 1990 clip

I can upload it, if someone want me to.

It's just a 2 min. clip, but the full show exists on several tapes. None leaked yet, just this little video

Cool thank you! I'm sure V has a few goodies from around this time too..

[Dath]

Oldest footage is:

1990 12 27 The Guild Theater, Sacramento, California, USA

deftones - 1990 clip

I can upload it, if someone want me to.

It's just a 2 min. clip, but the full show exists on several tapes. None leaked yet, just this little video

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing! The earliest stuff I'd seen (heard, I suppose) was the 1992 Cactus Club audio.

[ltdef]

I just uploaded it (since it's only 1 mb): http://www.mediafire.com/?w0nc6xkh0vkt4tf

[slyartwork]

Chino talks a bit about that BBQ and more about their history in this 1997 interview...