Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San
Francisco Bay Area. The band was known for its unique and eclectic style,
which fused elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, reggae, country,
improvisational jazz, psychedelia, and space rock, and for live performances
of long musical improvisation. "Their music," writes Lenny Kaye, ... read more

The big lessons from celebrity estate wars

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Philanthropist Brooke Astor. The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia. There are a few celebrities who, in death, at least in certain circles, have become as...
Posted 26 January 6.47pm — Comment on this

Grateful Dead musicians serve food, music at new clubs

Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir and bassist Phil Lesh are both opening new music clubs featuring state-of-the-art sound and organic food.
Posted 26 January 6.08pm — Comment on this

Jam Central Station 1.14.12 : The Band

The legendary contemporaries of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers
Posted 14 January 7.03am — Comment on this

The Grateful Dead searches for cool covers

The band is interested in spotlighting fans' versions of its songs.
Posted 11 January 4.45pm — Comment on this

From the archive, 8/12/1969: Rolling Stones at Altamont, CA. Four deaths and four births at free concert

First published in the Guardian 8 December 1969ALTAMONT, CALIFORNIA, DECEMBER 7Thousands of shivering people awoke this morning in the chilly fog draped around these arid...
Posted 8 December 2011 11.51am — Comment on this

Hail, Hail, Rock'n'Roll

I love this idea of the darkest, calmest hour, far from the fury of the wild night, as the devils lie down and the morning light has yet to arriveMaybe it's been the chan...
Posted 10 November 2011 10.29pm — Comment on this

Record Store Day: Black Friday 2011 (11/25) releases

Record Store Day comes twice a year. On Black Friday (11/25), hit your favorite indie store and get your hands on exclusive vinyl and what-not. Back-Wash Rhythm Band...
Posted 23 October 2011 11.14pm — Comment on this

New band of the day – No 1,109: Peaking Lights

Wisconsin duo Aaron Coyes and Indra Dunis will lull you under with a beguiling blend of krautrock and dubHometown: Wisconsin.The lineup: Aaron Coyes and Indra Dunis.The b...
Posted 20 September 2011 5.58pm — Comment on this

Real Gone Records bows with Grateful Dead, ?

The newly formed Real Gone Music (http://e2ma.net/go/7205110590/208674414/224730761/1400488/goto:http://www.realgonemusic.com) re-issue label boasts a diverse release s...
Posted 20 September 2011 5.31pm — Comment on this

Leaving its skull and roses stamp on snowboards and more

Hoping to not fade away with younger music fans, the Grateful Dead is boosting its licensing efforts, but within the band's parameters. So, yes to wine; no to rolling pap...
Posted 8 September 2011 1.00am — Comment on this

Grateful Dead's Lesh postpones discussion of Marin project after signs posted near his home

A proposed Fairfax music venue was dropped from a Town Council agenda Wednesday at the request of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, who was unnerved by signs opposing the ...
Posted 18 August 2011 5.16pm — Comment on this

The long, strange trip of the Grateful Dead's Rex Foundation

More than 50 years after the Grateful Dead and its extended family defied all the rules of the music industry, becoming one of the most successful and iconic rock acts on...
Posted 15 August 2011 7.03pm — Comment on this

Plans filed in Marin for Phil Lesh's Terrapin Crossroads music barn

As promised, original Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh commemorated the Aug. 1 birthday of his late bandmate, Jerry Garcia, by filing a use permit application to build his...
Posted 8 August 2011 7.43pm — Comment on this

An Interview With Gathering of the Vibes Founder Ken Hays

It's May 13, a good two months out from the kickoff of this year's Gathering of the Vibes, at around 11 a.m. I'm on hold, waiting for Ken Hays, head Vibesman, to come to ...
Posted 21 July 2011 4.04am — Comment on this

The Dark Star Orchestra Pours Light Into the Ashes of the Grateful Dead's Legacy.

Even as the 16-year anniversary ofJerry Garcia's passing approaches this August, it's still a pretty good time to be a Deadhead.
Posted 20 July 2011 5.35pm — Comment on this

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