![]() ![]() This show has the first official appearance of Dark Star, the legendary Grateful Dead jam that would be their crown jewel of improvisation in the years to come. They attacked these songs, approaching them from all directions they could and completely annihilated them. This 1968 show is a perfect showcase of how hungry and young they were. #CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER PIANO FULL#">" indicates a song transition or segue.īy early 1968, the songs off of Anthem of the Sun were in full rotation as Grateful Dead setlist songs, full of LSD-induced energy and heaviness. Using the collection of shows, this website is laid out in a much easier-to-navigate way than the Archive. Where you can listen to almost any show ever played, legally, for free. Ron "Pigpen" McKernan - Vocals, organ, percussion, and harmonica (1965-72)īruce Hornsby - Keyboards and accordion (1990-92) Phil Lesh - Bass (and vocals from 1966-95) If you're looking for a place to start with their massive discography, I'd recommend starting with Cornell 5/8/77 (if you're looking for a full show) or Europe '72 (if you're looking for more of a bluesy sound). I will also be covering the history of the band as I listen to each show. Because every version of every song is different, there are countless live releases, and I aim on listening to all of them and putting my thoughts in this list. Through incredible musicianship, sonic exploration, beautiful songwriting, and a strong emphasis on improvisation, the Grateful Dead were a band to behold on stage. Throughout the last two years, the Grateful Dead have quickly become one of, if not my favorite band of all time. "There's nothing like a Grateful Dead concert." - Bill Graham ![]()
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