"The Band" live forty years ago.

Although April 10, 1969 @ Winterland in San Fran, CA is more recognizable as The Band's first legit live performance as The Band, it did perform w/ Steppenwolf & numerous others @ NY's Fillmore East March 28, 1969.

http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/dt/steppenwolf-handbill/FME690328-A-HB.html