The Grateful Dead
psychedelic, country rock band
Groundbreaking band that was an innovator in psychedelic and country rock. The group is best known for its cult-like following, trance-inducing songs and drug use. When Garcia died in 1995, the remaining members disbanded to pursue other projects. The band's recordings include The Grateful Dead (1967), American Beauty (1970) and In the Dark (1987).
Most recent band members includedJerry Garcia
singer, guitaristBorn: 8/1/1942
Birthplace: San Francisco
Died: 8/9/1995
Bob Weir
singer, guitaristBorn: 10/16/1947
Birthplace: San Francisco
Phil Lesh
bass playerBorn: 3/15/1940
Birthplace: Berkeley, California
Bill Kreutzmann
drummerBorn: 5/7/1946
Birthplace: Palo Alto, California
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