Anthem of the Sun might be the one I heard that I really liked. Rather than typical Dead country laced boogie jams it sounded quite progressive if I am rememberng correctly.
I'm not much of a fan but I think the 1970 - 73 albums are the ones most referenced by people who really like The Dead.
I've got there first few albums from GRATEFUL DEAD to AMERICAN BEAUTY just basically for the sake of having them in my collection although i rarely listen to them.
A rock fan friend of mine says that the real hardcore dude's that are into the 'Dead' and are known as 'Deadheads' to them it's more then just the bands music they're into, to be a Deadhead it means living a life outside of the 'norm' and basically believing in wot the band member's were into totally.
I ain't knocking Grateful Dead fan's cos as far as i'm concerned we're ALL rock fan's together it's just that i'm not a big fan of there 'roots music' but i respect there past achievements in rock music.
So pleased this thread has been kicked off. Can't quite call myself a Dead Head (yet), but have enjoyed American Beauty, Anthem Of The Sun Live Dead and Workingman's Dead for a while and have just got hold of Aoxomoxoa, Wake Of The Flood, Europe '72 and Skull & Roses.
Truly triply and original band and I'm sure I'm going to end up obsessed with 'Em.
Any tips on getting further into their catalogue and history would be gratefully received (pun unintended). Would not know where to Start with Dick's Picks!
^^Garrett and Groovy are our two resident "Deadheads"...I have only skimmed the surface of their catalog and almost every Dead fan I've ever talked to says the same thing, they are more fun live than on studio albums. I am not sure I agree just yet and honestly haven't got the time to do a really in depth study of the band.
The Grateful Dead has been getting surprisingly little support at the Hall of Fame voting threads. Come on over to the rock lounge and try to get them nominated.
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Sorry, I was referring to the forum's retake on the Rock Hall of Fame. At the Rock Lounge board, we have been recreating the Hall of Fame in our image. So far The Dead have not been faring real well. We are in the induction half of our ballots currently. Next Sunday the 19th will be the next chance to nominate The Grateful Dead. If you haven't seen the Hall of Fame threads, come over and check them out. It's been a lot of fun.
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Sorry, I was referring to the forum's retake on the Rock Hall of Fame. At the Rock Lounge board, we have been recreating the Hall of Fame in our image. So far The Dead have not been faring real well. We are in the induction half of our ballots currently. Next Sunday the 19th will be the next chance to nominate The Grateful Dead. If you haven't seen the Hall of Fame threads, come over and check them out. It's been a lot of fun.
I knew what you were referring to, I just thought the Dead Heads would like to see the video of the actual induction.
Damn weird footage for this video, but the audio is what matters. The Grateful Dead’s “Not Fade Away/Goin’ Down the Road Feeling Bad” medley is one of the most exuberantly joyful things to listen to, and this is one of the greatest renditions, off the Skull & Roses live album from 1971.
Enjoy....and turn it the f**k up!
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