Grateful Dead
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Grateful Dead were formed during the era when bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were dominating the airwaves. The band was known for its unique and eclectic songwriting style which focoses in rock, folk music, blue grass and jazz styles. One of their greatest album hit was In The Dark.
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[edit] Members
- Jerry Garcia (deceased)
- Brent Mydland (deceased)
- Vince Welnick (deceased)
- Ron "Pigpen" McKernan (deceased)
- Keith Godchaux (deceased)
[edit] About
Grateful Dead were formed in 1965 at San Francisco.
The band was headed by Jerry Garcia who was born in San Francisco. He loves bluegrass music. He plays and old steel guitar. Phil Lesh plays bass guitar. Bob Weir is the youngest original member of the group. Ron McKerman plays keyboards and harmonica. He was the group vocalist before he died in 1973 when he was only 27 years old. Bill Kreutzmanjoins the group and plays the drum. In 1967, Mickey Hart joins the band to be their second drummer. He also plays other percussion instruments. Tom Constanten was added to be their second keyboardist.
In 1970, Tom left the band leaving Ron as the solo keyboardist. In 1971, Mickey left the band. In that year, Keith Godchaux joins the band to be their second keyboardist. In the early 1972, Donna Godchaux, Keith's wife joins the Grateful Dead to be their backing vocalist.
In the later part of 1972, Ron became sick to the point he could no longer tour with the group so he decided to quit the band. In 1975, Mickey rejoined the group. In 1979, Donna and Keith left the band. Brent Mydland joins the band as their keyboardist and vocalist. In 1980, Keith died in a car accident.
In 1990, Brent died. He was the band keyboardist for 11 years. Former The Tubes keyboardist Vince Welnick joins the band to be their new keyboardist and vocals. Bruce Hornsby also joins the group as their second keyboardist.
The band released many studio albums including live and compilation albums. When Jerry died in August 1985, the remaining members formally decided to disband.
In 2006, Vince died because of suicide as reportedly told by the news. Last January 24, 2007 Bob, Bill and Mickey were reunited at the post-inauguration fund raising party for speaker of the house Nancy Pelusi. They perfomed some Grateful Dead Classics.
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[edit] Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour and concert schedules for Grateful Dead.
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There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 March 11, 1967 Warner Bros. |
 July 18, 1968 Warner Bros. |
 1969-06-20 Warner Bros. |
 1970-06-14 Warner Bros. |
 November 1970 Warner Bros. |
 October 15, 1973 Rhino |
 June 27, 1974 Grateful Dead Records |
 1975-09-01 Grateful Dead Records |
 July 27, 1977 Arista |
 November 15, 1978 Arista |
 1980-04-28 Arista |
 July 6, 1987 Arista |
 October 31, 1989 Arista |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | The Golden Road (To The Unlimited Devotion) | The Grateful Dead |
| 1967 | Viola Lee Blues | The Grateful Dead |
| 1969 | Dupree's Diamond Blues | Aoxomoxoa |
| 1969 | Cosmic Charlie | Aoxomoxoa |
| 1969 | China Cut Sunflower | Aoxomoxoa |
| 1970 | Truckin | American Beauty |
| 1973 | Let Me Sing Your Blues Away | Wake of The Flood |
| 1973 | Eyes of The World | Wake of The Flood |
| 1975 | The Music Never Stopped | Blues For Allah |
| 1975 | Franklin's Tower | Blues For Allah |
| 1977 | Dancin' In The Streets | Terrapin Station |
| 1977 | Passenger | Terrapin Station |
| 1978 | Good Lovin' | Shakedown Street |
| 1989 | Foolish Heart | Built To Last |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 1969 | Live/Dead | Warner Bros. |
| October 1971 | Grateful Dead | Warner Bros. |
| November 5, 1972 | Europe'72 | Warner Bros. |
| July 13, 1973 | History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear's Choice) | Pride Records |
| February 1974 | Skeletons from the Closet: The Best of Grateful Dead | Rhino |
| June 1976 | Steal Your Face | Grateful Dead Records |
| October 1977 | What a Long Strange Trip It's Been - The Best Of The Grateful Dead | Warner Bros. |
| April 1, 1981 | Reckoning | Arista |
| August 1981 | Dead Set | Arista |
| 1987 | Dead Zone: The Grateful Dead CD Collection (1977-1987) | Arista |
| September 1990 | Without A Net | Arista |
| April 15, 1991 | One From The Vault | Grateful Dead Records |
| November 1, 1991 | Infrared Roses | Grateful Dead Records |
| May 1992 | Two From The Vault | Grateful Dead Records |
| September 26, 1995 | Hundred Year Hall | Grateful Dead Records |
| October 15, 1996 | The Arista Years | Arista |
| October 29, 1996 | Dozin' at The Knick | Wea |
| June 17, 1997 | Fallout From The Philzone | Grateful Dead Records |
| October 28, 1997 | Live at the Fillmore East 2-11-69 | Grateful Dead Records |
| November 9, 1999 | So Many Roads (1965-1995) | Arista |
| October 10, 2000 | Ladies and Gentlemen ... The Grateful Dead | Arista |
| 2000 | View From The Vault, Volume One | Grateful Dead Records |
| June 8, 2001 | View From The Vault, Volume Two | Grateful Dead Records |
| September 25, 2001 | Nightfall of Diamonds | Grateful Dead Records |
| October 16, 2001 | Grateful Dead Documentary | Grateful Dead Records |
| July 9, 2002 | Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72 | Arista |
| July 15, 2002 | View From The Vault, Volume Three | Grateful Dead Records |
| October 22, 2002 | Go To Nassau | Arista |
| March 2002 | Postcards of The Hanging | Arista |
| November 11, 2003 | The Closing of Winterland | Rhino |
| September 16, 2003 | The Very Best of The Grateful Dead | Rhino |
| May 25, 2004 | Rockin' the Rhein with the Grateful Dead | Rhino |
| October 26, 2004 | Beyond Description | Rhino |
| March 15, 2005 | The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack | Grateful Dead Records |
| March 25, 2005 | Rare Cuts and Oddities 1966 | Grateful Dead Records |
| July 12, 2005 | Truckin' Up to Buffalo | Grateful Dead Records |
| November 35, 2005 | The Complete Filmore West 1969 | Rhino |
| November 25, 2005 | Filmore West 1969 | Rhino |
| January 19, 2007 | Live at The Cow Palace | Rhino |
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