Misc: Which city, capital of the Assyrian Empire, was destroyed by fire in 612 B.C.?

Questions

Grateful Dead:April Fools, Barney pretended to play bass, but this man was backstage playing?

Grateful Dead:Former Tubes member who is now GD keyboardist?

Grateful Dead:She lost her sparkle you know she isn't the same?

Grateful Dead:This man drove his train while under the influence of an illegal substance?

Grateful Dead:This song, their first top 40 hit, came 20 years into their careers?