Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead was a rock band formed in Palo Alto, California, United States in 1965. They are known for their concerts, and devoted followers called Deadheads. The band and their music are sometimes associated with the hippie and drug cultures. Their music style is psychedelic rock combined with other kinds of music like blues, country, folk, and bluegrass. They are also known for their artwork and logos, which include skeletons and dancing bears.[source?]
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_(high_quality).png) The Grateful Dead in 1970. Left to right: Bill Kreutzmann, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Phil Lesh. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Warlocks |
| Origin | Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1965–1995 |
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| Website | dead |
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The band was named at number 57 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. They have sold more than 35 million records worldwide and they have played for 25 million people, more than any other band.[source?]
The group were together from 1965 to 1995 when Jerry Garcia, the group's lead guitarist and singer died. He was seen as the band’s leader. The core members were Bob Weir (guitar and singing), Phil Lesh (bass guitar), Mickey Hart (drums) and Bill Kreutzmann (drums). Two remained in the band until they broke up. Other members includeKeith Godchaux, Donna Godchaux, Brent Mydland and Vince Welnick.[source?]
The band was known for their stage shows and musical improvisations. Their fans, known as Deadheads, were allowed to record the band’s performances.[source?]
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Grateful Dead at Warfield Theatre in 1980. Left to right: Jerry Garcia, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh. Not pictured: Brent Mydland.
The Mantra-Rock Dance promotional poster, published in 1967, featuring Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead at Arrowhead Stadium in July 1978
Grateful Dead performing at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 1987
Mickey Hart leading a drum circle in February 2005
Bob Weir and Mickey Hart performing at the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Inaugural Ball during the Obama Inaugural in January 2009
The Fare Thee Well concert at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 5, 2015 
An acoustic performance at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco in 1980. Left to right: Garcia, Lesh, Kreutzmann, Weir, Hart, Mydland.
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