Formed in the late 60's in San Fransisco the most famous Psychedelic band in rock history came together. Their past reads like a historical account of the wild and groundbreaking 60's. I am no expert on this band, I only have one album..."American Beauty", and am depending on the other fans who are way more knowledgeable than me to carry the torch. But I am writing this thread because we don't have one for this band, which is just unacceptable.
Here's a couple of pictures, I don't know the dates sorry guys.
Truckin'.
My only album...Groovy Man maybe you can convert me to the cause.
So let's all get aboard the Deadhead express and have some fun, everyone is welcome.
No classic rock forum should be without an official Grateful Dead thread.
So, thank you Lord Grendel for getting the party started.
A very cool intro to one of the greatest American Rock And Roll Bands ever, if not the best?
I know there's some music fans out there who don't 'get' The Grateful Dead, so I've been always known to say... The Grateful Dead aren't for everyone - but, they're for me.
It's hard to describe the Grateful Dead's music because they're ''a band beyond description''
Here's a non youtube video to get things started...
from the early days of The Grateful Dead...
A real cool tune that describes the San Francisco Haight-Ashbury scene, circa 1966/67...
*click* on the song title below to view this groovy video...
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I am not sure about the Best rock band, but they are legends and represent a cultural phenomenon as much as a damn fine band.
You are right RS, but thanks to the digital age(which our resident felonious feline doesn't like) their music will be there for anyone who Stumbles across it, just takes a little time for some younger music fans to broaden their repertoire.
I said greatest ''American'' rock band, all in my opinion of course.
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Second favorite band of all time
just behind Petty, and right before Poco(or Steely Dan depending when you ask)
My favorite studio album is Workingman's Dead, but studio isn't what really matters to me with GD, honestly, I give their studio work a spin probably once every six months...
One thing I respect most about The Dead is allowing people to record their shows...
www.archive.org, is my main source of Grateful Dead tunes, and my uncle sends me cd's of shows he taped sometimes, he saw them somewhere around 150 times from probably 1970 to Jerry's death....
My favorite show is Live at Cornell University 77, my favorite touring years are 74-79, and 81 -89
Overall an excellent band, and not one other band like them, never has been and there never will be, Grateful Dead gets a big thumbs up from me
My favorite show is Live at Cornell University 77, my favorite touring years are 74-79, and 81 -89
Overall an excellent band, and not one other band like them, never has been and there never will be, Grateful Dead gets a big thumbs up from me
I really don't have a favorite show or a favorite year really, because there were so many great shows over the years.
I really enjoy everything from 1965 - 89. The 90's were great, I love listening to those shows, but I mainly listen to 60's, 70's and 80's Grateful Dead.
I have so many soundboard recordings, it borders on obsession!
I have a big bundle from each year.
From 1980 - 1995, I've seen The Grateful Dead around 75 times, in the New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania, Connecticut area. And a few beyond. Some people might think that was a lot - but it wasn't enough!
If pressed to talk about favorite years - 1979-80-81-82 when keyboardist Brent Mydland first joined the band were pretty damn good. He was like a breath of fresh air to the band and to the shows.
1970-71, were awesome. Lots and lots of new tunes were played during this era, more than any other period and Pigpen was still going strong. 69-70 a lot of acoustic first sets.
The whole year of 1972 was fantastic, more new tunes, Keith and Donna Godchaux joing the band, adding to the sound - taking it in different directions. The Grateful Dead's sound was always changing over the years.
And what can you say about the 60's, but it was excellent - 1965 - '69 they went from a folkish to garage rockish to heavy trippy psychedelic to total weirdness. And the jams were legendary. Jerry Garcia's solos were intense and Pigpen was the atomic bomb drop on the audience, both blowing everyone's minds.
And the other years not mentioned? - all awesome in their own right. It's like I said, I really don't have a favorite show or a favorite year - it's all groovy.
Originally Posted by Lord Grendel
I am ready for a "Grateful Dead" bus tour GM...
I only have One album which is already posted...
Hold on, the bus is a-comin'!
I'm not big on Greateful Dead albums, but ''American Beauty'' is a great record. I think if you like that album, you'll love, ''Workingman's Dead''. Both albums are the probably their best and fan favorites. Also, their 1967 debut album,''The Grateful Dead'' is essential. I HIGHLY recommend you start there, Lord Grendel. And when you get a chance, let me know what you think?
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