Dead and Company Announce 2019 U.S. Tour
The Grateful Dead offshoot band will play 19 shows in 14 cities next summer.
The Grateful Dead
Did the Grateful Dead Go Disco on ‘Shakedown Street’?
They released 'Shakedown Street' 45 years ago today, and then the questions began.
How the Grateful Dead’s ‘Skull and Roses’ Shook Things Up
Even back in 1971, this band knew the power of their concert performances.
How the Grateful Dead Reached Back to Their Roots on ‘Reckoning’
This was an opportunity to show the world beyond their faithful legions exactly what the band’s acoustic side was all about.
The Day Grateful Dead’s Ron ‘Pigpen’ McKernan Died
On March 8, 1973, Ron McKernan died at age 27.
55 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Look Forward With ‘Anthem of the Sun’
Their debut was a casserole of folk, rock, blues and psychedelia, but it didn't quite capture the live experience.
When Jerry Garcia Played His Final Grateful Dead Concert
Hoarse and tired, the singer's shaky visage spoke to the health problems that would soon consume him.
50 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Get Serious on ‘From the Mars Hotel’
When dealt with individually, these tracks stand as some of the best moments in their lengthy canon.
55 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Hint at the Future With ‘Aoxomoxoa’
They were finally coming to terms with the possibilities found in the studio.
When the Grateful Dead Closed the Winterland Ballroom
The venue where scores of memorable live albums and movies were recorded went out in style on Dec. 31, 1978.
Why the Grateful Dead’s ‘Wake of the Flood’ Didn’t Meet Expectations
So many of these songs had been shaped and defined through appearances in their legendary live sets.
How a Routine Traffic Stop Turned Into Jerry Garcia’s Drug Bust
He and lyricist Robert Hunter were driving to the Grateful Dead's next concert stop when they were pulled over.