Was Sammy Hagar Really Invited to Join the Grateful Dead?Was Sammy Hagar Really Invited to Join the Grateful Dead?"Hey man, Sammy," band leader reportedly said, "I really dig your s---."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
The Night Bruce Hornsby Played His First Grateful Dead ShowThe Night Bruce Hornsby Played His First Grateful Dead ShowHe may have seemed like an unlikely figure to find onstage, but it was practically a moment of destiny.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Nike Launches Grateful Dead Line of ShoesNike Launches Grateful Dead Line of ShoesDesign was inspired by the band's dancing-bear logo. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Dead and Company Announce 2020 U.S. TourDead and Company Announce 2020 U.S. TourBand will play two-night stands in three cities. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
55 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Look Forward With ‘Anthem of the Sun’55 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Look Forward With ‘Anthem of the Sun’Their debut was a casserole of folk, rock, blues and psychedelia, but it didn't quite capture the live experience.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When Jerry Garcia Played His Final Grateful Dead ConcertWhen Jerry Garcia Played His Final Grateful Dead ConcertHoarse and tired, the singer's shaky visage spoke to the health problems that would soon consume him. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
50 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Get Serious on ‘From the Mars Hotel’50 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Get Serious on ‘From the Mars Hotel’When dealt with individually, these tracks stand as some of the best moments in their lengthy canon.Tony RettmanTony Rettman
55 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Hint at the Future With ‘Aoxomoxoa’55 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Hint at the Future With ‘Aoxomoxoa’They were finally coming to terms with the possibilities found in the studio.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When the Grateful Dead Closed the Winterland BallroomWhen the Grateful Dead Closed the Winterland BallroomThe venue where scores of memorable live albums and movies were recorded went out in style on Dec. 31, 1978. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How a Routine Traffic Stop Turned Into Jerry Garcia’s Drug BustHow a Routine Traffic Stop Turned Into Jerry Garcia’s Drug BustHe and lyricist Robert Hunter were driving to the Grateful Dead's next concert stop when they were pulled over.Dave SwansonDave Swanson