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The Grateful Dead were San Francisco’s most representative rock band in the 1960s, when that city was at the center of a musical revolution. Combining an adventurous spirit that swung from one side of American music to another with a stage show that made their concerts a mind-altering experience unlike any other (all washed down with a large amount of drugs), the Dead’s influence and reputation far exceeded their mainstream popularity. They peaked in the early ‘70s with a pair of albums -- ‘Workingman’s Dead’ and ‘American Beauty’ – that dug up old-school roots music for hippies. After that, they settled into a quarter-century career in which their records served as mere vehicles for the band’s onstage explorations of the music. By the ‘90s they had become one of the world’s biggest touring groups. Leader Jerry Garcia’s death in 1995 ended their long run.
- Selected Discography: ‘Live Dead’ (1969), ‘Workingman’s Dead’ (1970), ‘American Beauty’ (1970)
- Related Artists: Jerry Garcia, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir
- Further Reading: Top 10 Grateful Dead Songs, Top 10 Grateful Dead Albums, Top 10 Pigpen McKernan Grateful Dead Songs
Grateful Dead Discussed Phil Lesh Reunion Before His Death
Grateful Dead Discussed Phil Lesh Reunion Before His Death
"I was hoping that we could play with him again one more time," Bill Kreutzmann said.
Now Jerry Garcia's AI Voice Can Read to You
Now Jerry Garcia's AI Voice Can Read to You
Deadheads can have a bedtime story, news article or poetry read to them by a virtual version of the late singer.
Phil Lesh Dies: Rockers React
Members of the Grateful Dead, Phish and more paid tribute.
Grateful Dead Co-Founding Bassist Phil Lesh Dies
Grateful Dead Co-Founding Bassist Phil Lesh Dies
He was "surrounded by his family and full of love."
Win a Grateful Dead 'Friend of the Devils' Box Set
Win a Grateful Dead 'Friend of the Devils' Box Set
The 19-disc set chronicles an important period for the San Francisco group.
Grateful Dead's 'Friend of the Devils' Features 8 Unissued Shows
Grateful Dead's 'Friend of the Devils' Features 8 Unissued Shows
Their April 12, 1978, concert at Duke University will also be issued separately.
How Seth Rogen Was Bemused by Grateful Dead Fans, Then Became One
How Seth Rogen Was Bemused by Grateful Dead Fans, Then Became One
He recalls being surrounded by “bald men with ponytails," but with the help of “a ton of acid” he was blown away by Dead & Company Sphere show.
Grateful Dead Members Pay Tribute to Longtime Fan Bill Walton
Grateful Dead Members Pay Tribute to Longtime Fan Bill Walton
Walton, the late NBA Hall of Famer and broadcasting star, was a devoted Deadhead for decades.
Grateful Dead Announce 50th Anniversary Edition of 'Mars Hotel'
Grateful Dead Announce 50th Anniversary Edition of 'Mars Hotel'
Expanded version of 1974 LP includes remastered album, demos and live show.
Grateful Dead Producer John Cutler Dead at 73
Grateful Dead Producer John Cutler Dead at 73
He played key role in the band’s Egypt trip, live shows and later archive releases.