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San Francisco, California, United States (1965 – 1995)
The Grateful Dead was a psychedelic jam folk bluegrass rock band that formed in 1965 in San Francisco, California, United States from the remnants of another band, “Mother McCree’s Uptown Jug Champions,” The Grateful Dead were known for their unique and eclectic songwriting style which fused elements of rock, folk music, bluegrass, blues, country, and jazz, and also for live performances of long modal jams. The group disbanded immediately after the death of singer/guitarist Jerry Garcia in 1995.
The Grateful Dead consisted of: Jerry Garcia (vocals, guitar; 1965-1995), Bob Weir (guitar, vocals; 1965-1995), Phil Lesh (bass, vocals; 1965-1995), Bill Kreutzmann (drums, 1965-1995), Mickey Hart (drums; 1965-1970, 1974-1995), Ron “Pigpen” McKernan (keyboards, organ, harmonica, vocals; 1965-1972), Tom Constanten (piano; 1968-1970), Keith Godchaux (keyboards; 1971-1979), Donna Jean Godchaux (vocals; 1971-1979), Brent Mydland (keyboards, vocals; 1979-1990), Bruce Hornsby (keyboards; 1990-1992) and Vince Welnick (keyboards; 1990-1995). All of these members, with the exception of Hornsby (who was their induction presenter), were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Lyricist Robert Hunter - who wrote many of the band’s songs - is often considered to be an unofficial member of the band and was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the band.
The Grateful Dead consisted of: Jerry Garcia (vocals, guitar; 1965-1995), Bob Weir (guitar, vocals; 1965-1995), Phil Lesh (bass, vocals; 1965-1995), Bill Kreutzmann (drums, 1965-1995), Mickey Hart (drums; 1965-1970, 1974-1995), Ron “Pigpen” McKernan (keyboards, organ, harmonica, vocals; 1965-1972), Tom Constanten (piano; 1968-1970), Keith Godchaux (keyboards; 1971-1979), Donna Jean Godchaux (vocals; 1971-1979), Brent Mydland (keyboards, vocals; 1979-1990), Bruce Hornsby (keyboards; 1990-1992) and Vince Welnick (keyboards; 1990-1995). All of these members, with the exception of Hornsby (who was their induction presenter), were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Lyricist Robert Hunter - who wrote many of the band’s songs - is often considered to be an unofficial member of the band and was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the band.
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PinkFloydrulez wrote:
the one and only original all-american good-time band
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just went on a 69/70 Dark Star search, 9-19-70, 10-25-69.... also found 6-14-69 St. Stephen > The Eleven. transition is PERFECT. the Eleven might be the best one ever ALSO GO TO THIS SITE, THANK ME LATER www.headyversion.com
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the hidden tracks on DP 13 is melting my face
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hka555 wrote:
I think the dead is the only band I know that can do a 20 minute long jam session live
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JenaSunshine wrote:
Hooray! When I listen to the Dead, I understand completely. They're great to listen to with friends. Even better alone. I love, love, love, love.
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PinkFloydrulez wrote:
anthem of the sun is incredibly good. 3 years and how did i never fully realize this?
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adamngee wrote:
Dig all the summer of 74 love goin on with Dave's Picks vol2, plus the 2012 bonus disc. Love that technicolor 74 Dead.
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blutos wrote:
JGB 09-01-1974 is the new mecca for all things Dead-related
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lottadogs wrote:
Ahhh...those were the days..on the road meeting people...peace all ;-)
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Deadheads should watch this movie... The Music Never Stopped and check out my profile. :)
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bathat wrote:
I had an opportunity to see Dylan & The Dead at Rothbury last year but I'm ashamed to say I wasn't familiar with any of their music at the time. Oh, how wet behind the ears I was...
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the oldest juveniles in the state of california... the grateful dead....
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What i would give to witness a Dead concert...
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randeezydizzle wrote:
heard a Scarlet>Touch of Grey>Fire the other day for the first time. considering i'm not that big on 80s Dead, it stole my face right off my head
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All I need are Anthem Of The Sun & Aoxomoxoa...
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The Dark Star from that show is intense as shit
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Rotterdam Civic Hall 1972 is simply perfect.
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