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On July 23, 1990, Brent Mydland played his final show with the Grateful Dead at Tinley Park, IL 🌹 Thinking of him and this unforgettable moment on keys during “Touch of Grey” on 7/21/90.

On July 23, 1990, Brent Mydland played his final show with the Grateful Dead at Tinley Park, IL 🌹 Thinking of him and this unforgettable moment on keys during “Touch of Grey” on 7/21/90.

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Remembering the legendary @JerryGarcia on what would have been his 83rd birthday today🌹

Remembering the legendary @JerryGarcia on what would have been his 83rd birthday today🌹

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Remembering the one and only Pigpen on his birthday 🌹

Remembering the one and only Pigpen on his birthday 🌹

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The rhythm never stops. Happy birthday, Mickey Hart 🌹⚡

The rhythm never stops. Happy birthday, Mickey Hart 🌹⚡

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80 years young ⚡ Wishing the happiest birthday to the one and only Bill Kreutzmann today. Send Bill some love in the comments below 🌹

80 years young ⚡ Wishing the happiest birthday to the one and only Bill Kreutzmann today. Send Bill some love in the comments below 🌹

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Go across America with the Dead 🇺🇸 The Dead left their mark on 46 of 50 states across America during their touring career, and by 1995 had become one of the most consistently high-grossing touring bands in the world. Share the city and state where you first caught the Dead below.

Go across America with the Dead 🇺🇸 The Dead left their mark on 46 of 50 states across America during their touring career, and by 1995 had become one of the most consistently high-grossing touring bands in the world. Share the city and state where you first caught the Dead below.

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The Dead’s 1987 tour with Bob Dylan made its fifth stop in Oakland, CA at the Oakland Coliseum Stadium, with the Dead commanding the first two sets before bringing out Dylan for a third. The final set included renditions of Dylan’s tracks that would not be on the tour's final stop setlist, including "Baby Tonight," "Highway 61," "I Want You," "Man Of Peace," "Slow Train," and "Times A Changin’,” and “Shelter From The Storm.” Watch the full performance of “Friend of the Devil,” available on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

The Dead’s 1987 tour with Bob Dylan made its fifth stop in Oakland, CA at the Oakland Coliseum Stadium, with the Dead commanding the first two sets before bringing out Dylan for a third. The final set included renditions of Dylan’s tracks that would not be on the tour's final stop setlist, including "Baby Tonight," "Highway 61," "I Want You," "Man Of Peace," "Slow Train," and "Times A Changin’,” and “Shelter From The Storm.” Watch the full performance of “Friend of the Devil,” available on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

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"We need magic and bliss, and power, myth, and celebration and religion in our lives and music is a good way to encapsulate a lot of it." - Jerry Garcia Thank you for the bliss and magic Jerry. You are dearly missed, not just today, but always🌹

"We need magic and bliss, and power, myth, and celebration and religion in our lives and music is a good way to encapsulate a lot of it." - Jerry Garcia Thank you for the bliss and magic Jerry. You are dearly missed, not just today, but always🌹

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Remembering former Grateful Dead keyboardist, Keith Godchaux on his birthday today 🌹Drop your favorite Keith moment down below!

Remembering former Grateful Dead keyboardist, Keith Godchaux on his birthday today 🌹Drop your favorite Keith moment down below!

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From now until the last bell on Christmas Day, the Good Ol’ Grateful Yule Log keeps the music and the cheer flowing 🪵🔥 Watch anytime on the Grateful Dead YouTube channel.

From now until the last bell on Christmas Day, the Good Ol’ Grateful Yule Log keeps the music and the cheer flowing 🪵🔥 Watch anytime on the Grateful Dead YouTube channel.

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Here’s to a Merry Christmas, Dead Heads 🎄💀⚡ Hope the day treats you kindly 🌹

Here’s to a Merry Christmas, Dead Heads 🎄💀⚡ Hope the day treats you kindly 🌹

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"Played live only a dozen times, in 1966 and 1967, ‘Cream Puff War’ was one of the Dead's earliest originals, written by Jerry Garcia, one of the few songs for which Jerry wrote the lyrics as well as the music. This rendition is one of the hottest, complete with a big jam that builds until it hits a huge explosive ending." - David Lemieux Listen to this sonic gem, included on ‘Live at the Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA 7/3/66,’ here:

"Played live only a dozen times, in 1966 and 1967, ‘Cream Puff War’ was one of the Dead's earliest originals, written by Jerry Garcia, one of the few songs for which Jerry wrote the lyrics as well as the music. This rendition is one of the hottest, complete with a big jam that builds until it hits a huge explosive ending." - David Lemieux Listen to this sonic gem, included on ‘Live at the Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA 7/3/66,’ here:

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Honoring Phil Lesh on his birthday today 🌹

Honoring Phil Lesh on his birthday today 🌹

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Merry Christmas to all the Dead Heads celebrating today! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of Dead 🌹💀🎄

Merry Christmas to all the Dead Heads celebrating today! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of Dead 🌹💀🎄

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Pass it on this Thanksgiving with the ‘Thankfully Grateful’ playlist 🦃 Made for longtime fans, first-timers, and everyone in between. Tune in here:

Pass it on this Thanksgiving with the ‘Thankfully Grateful’ playlist 🦃 Made for longtime fans, first-timers, and everyone in between. Tune in here:

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Remembering famed lyricist and Grateful Dead member, Robert Hunter, on what would have been his 85th birthday today. From iconic tracks like "Althea" to lesser-known beauties like "Clementine," his contributions to the Dead's catalog run deep. Drop your favorite Hunter song or lyric in celebration of the great wordsmith today. Photos from Jay Blakesburg, Ron Rakow, Herb Greene, Ed Perlstein, and Larry Hulst

Remembering famed lyricist and Grateful Dead member, Robert Hunter, on what would have been his 85th birthday today. From iconic tracks like "Althea" to lesser-known beauties like "Clementine," his contributions to the Dead's catalog run deep. Drop your favorite Hunter song or lyric in celebration of the great wordsmith today. Photos from Jay Blakesburg, Ron Rakow, Herb Greene, Ed Perlstein, and Larry Hulst

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Happy Birthday Bobby Weir🌹💀⚡ From co-founding the Grateful Dead as a teenager to carrying the music forward today, Bobby’s guitar and vision continue to shape the journey. May your day bring the same joy that you’ve shared with generations of Dead Heads!

Happy Birthday Bobby Weir🌹💀⚡ From co-founding the Grateful Dead as a teenager to carrying the music forward today, Bobby’s guitar and vision continue to shape the journey. May your day bring the same joy that you’ve shared with generations of Dead Heads!

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‘Blues For Allah’ is the Dead’s unique vision, a deeply humane parable that framed their own artistic renewal in the most inclusive, expansive terms. Fifty years later, it remains one of their most musically successful and resolutely experimental albums.” - Nicholas G. Meriwether, Executive Director of the Grateful Dead Studies Association The ‘Blues For Allah’ 50th Anniversary Editions are OUT NOW 🐪⚡ Available on 1LP, 3CD, Vinyl Picture Disc, Atmos Blu-Ray, and Digital Download. Lock in yours at

‘Blues For Allah’ is the Dead’s unique vision, a deeply humane parable that framed their own artistic renewal in the most inclusive, expansive terms. Fifty years later, it remains one of their most musically successful and resolutely experimental albums.” - Nicholas G. Meriwether, Executive Director of the Grateful Dead Studies Association The ‘Blues For Allah’ 50th Anniversary Editions are OUT NOW 🐪⚡ Available on 1LP, 3CD, Vinyl Picture Disc, Atmos Blu-Ray, and Digital Download. Lock in yours at

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A night of music in support of those who served 🌹 In 1982, the Grateful Dead played a benefit in support of Vietnam veterans alongside Jefferson Starship, Boz Scaggs, and Country Joe McDonald. Brazilian drummer Airto Moreira sat in throughout the Dead's set, with John Cipollina and Boz Scaggs joining for a few tunes during the second set, which Boz opened on lead vocal with "Walkin' Blues," the Dead's first performance of the song since 1966. Photos by Dennis Callahan and Michael Mendelson

A night of music in support of those who served 🌹 In 1982, the Grateful Dead played a benefit in support of Vietnam veterans alongside Jefferson Starship, Boz Scaggs, and Country Joe McDonald. Brazilian drummer Airto Moreira sat in throughout the Dead's set, with John Cipollina and Boz Scaggs joining for a few tunes during the second set, which Boz opened on lead vocal with "Walkin' Blues," the Dead's first performance of the song since 1966. Photos by Dennis Callahan and Michael Mendelson

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The Good Ol’ Grateful Yule Log is still burning bright and ready for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season 🔥🪵 Featuring three shows from the Dead’s June 1977 run at Winterland Arena, you can stream it now on the Grateful Dead YouTube channel.

The Good Ol’ Grateful Yule Log is still burning bright and ready for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season 🔥🪵 Featuring three shows from the Dead’s June 1977 run at Winterland Arena, you can stream it now on the Grateful Dead YouTube channel.

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Celebrating the life and music of Bobby Weir on his birthday 🌹

Celebrating the life and music of Bobby Weir on his birthday 🌹

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"For only love can conquer hate” ❤️ Watch the Dead cover the Marvin Gaye classic, “What’s Going On,” alongside Hall & Oates, live from Madison Square Garden on 9/24/88. Now on the Grateful Dead YouTube channel.

"For only love can conquer hate” ❤️ Watch the Dead cover the Marvin Gaye classic, “What’s Going On,” alongside Hall & Oates, live from Madison Square Garden on 9/24/88. Now on the Grateful Dead YouTube channel.

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Every time you go away you take a piece of me with you 💔 Watch the Dead perform “Everytime You Go Away” alongside Hall & Oates, live from Madison Square Garden on 9/24/88. Now on the Grateful Dead YouTube channel.

Every time you go away you take a piece of me with you 💔 Watch the Dead perform “Everytime You Go Away” alongside Hall & Oates, live from Madison Square Garden on 9/24/88. Now on the Grateful Dead YouTube channel.

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“Widely considered one of the greatest single performances of any song by the Grateful Dead.” - David Lemieux “Shakedown Street,” live at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 6/30/85. One of seven previously unreleased shows featured on ‘Summer Magic 1985.’ Listen to the full performance:

“Widely considered one of the greatest single performances of any song by the Grateful Dead.” - David Lemieux “Shakedown Street,” live at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 6/30/85. One of seven previously unreleased shows featured on ‘Summer Magic 1985.’ Listen to the full performance:

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“This must be heaven” 😇 Watch the latest ‘All The Years Live’ release of “Saint of Circumstance” live at Giants Stadium on 6/17/91, available now on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

“This must be heaven” 😇 Watch the latest ‘All The Years Live’ release of “Saint of Circumstance” live at Giants Stadium on 6/17/91, available now on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

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Garcia later ✌️

Garcia later ✌️

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Sparks were flying at Woodstock on this day in 1969⚡ The Dead were one of 32 performers at the historic 1969 festival in Bethel, New York, where they played to a crowd of roughly 460,000. Faulty electrical wiring mixed with rainfall caused a literally electrifying performance, with the Dead getting shocked at the mere touch of their instruments. Despite this, the band wrapped their set with a 36-minute-long "Turn On Your Love Light." In Jerry’s own words, “we were terrible.” 📹 Late Night with David Letterman, 1987

Sparks were flying at Woodstock on this day in 1969⚡ The Dead were one of 32 performers at the historic 1969 festival in Bethel, New York, where they played to a crowd of roughly 460,000. Faulty electrical wiring mixed with rainfall caused a literally electrifying performance, with the Dead getting shocked at the mere touch of their instruments. Despite this, the band wrapped their set with a 36-minute-long "Turn On Your Love Light." In Jerry’s own words, “we were terrible.” 📹 Late Night with David Letterman, 1987

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Talkin' 'bout, Hey now! 🌈 Right before JFK Stadium was condemned and shut down for structural decay, the Grateful Dead took it around for one last spin on this day in 1989. Just hours before the show, inspectors had reportedly found piles of combustible materials and endless electrical problems. Nonetheless, the love of jamming propelled the show forward and closed out with an ironic “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” You can find this performance of “Iko Iko” in 'Crimson, White, and Indigo,’ captured at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia on 07/07/89, on the Grateful Dead YouTube channel.

Talkin' 'bout, Hey now! 🌈 Right before JFK Stadium was condemned and shut down for structural decay, the Grateful Dead took it around for one last spin on this day in 1989. Just hours before the show, inspectors had reportedly found piles of combustible materials and endless electrical problems. Nonetheless, the love of jamming propelled the show forward and closed out with an ironic “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” You can find this performance of “Iko Iko” in 'Crimson, White, and Indigo,’ captured at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia on 07/07/89, on the Grateful Dead YouTube channel.

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This one needs no introduction 🌈 “St.Stephen,” on Playboy After Dark, 1/18/69.

This one needs no introduction 🌈 “St.Stephen,” on Playboy After Dark, 1/18/69.

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That feeling every time “Truckin’” comes on 💃🕺 "From the penultimate show before the Dead's nearly two year touring hiatus, this version of ‘Truckin'’ was a highlight of the Grateful Dead Movie, for both its strong performance with its climactic, explosive ending, but also for the wonderful fan and Dead Head scene intercuts throughout. A top notch rendition." - David Lemieux Dance through the 50th anniversary celebration of the Dead’s Winterland 1974 run by revisiting “Truckin’” on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

That feeling every time “Truckin’” comes on 💃🕺 "From the penultimate show before the Dead's nearly two year touring hiatus, this version of ‘Truckin'’ was a highlight of the Grateful Dead Movie, for both its strong performance with its climactic, explosive ending, but also for the wonderful fan and Dead Head scene intercuts throughout. A top notch rendition." - David Lemieux Dance through the 50th anniversary celebration of the Dead’s Winterland 1974 run by revisiting “Truckin’” on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

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Now boarding the bus with Karina Rykman 🚌 Here to ease in even the newest of the new to the Dead’s live repertoire, get a glimpse of her picks here, and listen to the playlist here: - “Dark Star” - Veneta, OR, 8/27/72 - “Help On The Way” - Pembroke Pines, FL, 5/22/77 - “Shakedown Street” - New Haven Coliseum, New Haven, CT, 10/25/79 - “Wharf Rat” - Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 2/18/71 - “Peggy-O” - Palladium, New York, NY, 4/30/77

Now boarding the bus with Karina Rykman 🚌 Here to ease in even the newest of the new to the Dead’s live repertoire, get a glimpse of her picks here, and listen to the playlist here: - “Dark Star” - Veneta, OR, 8/27/72 - “Help On The Way” - Pembroke Pines, FL, 5/22/77 - “Shakedown Street” - New Haven Coliseum, New Haven, CT, 10/25/79 - “Wharf Rat” - Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, 2/18/71 - “Peggy-O” - Palladium, New York, NY, 4/30/77

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From Twin Peaks to 710 Ashbury, here's to 60 years with San Francisco and counting 🏈 Did you catch Mickey on the pre-show talking 60 years of the Dead & the 49ers ahead of Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium? Sunday Night Football on NBC #SBLX

From Twin Peaks to 710 Ashbury, here's to 60 years with San Francisco and counting 🏈 Did you catch Mickey on the pre-show talking 60 years of the Dead & the 49ers ahead of Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium? Sunday Night Football on NBC #SBLX

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Heads as far as the eye can see 💀⚡ It was a scorchin’ July day in 1986 when the Dead and the Heads packed into RFK Stadium. Local news outlets were astonished to see the community that pulled through despite the hundred-degree weather. The Washington fire department came in to hose everyone down to keep the peace. Bob Dylan and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers were openers for both nights of this run, standing strong against the tough conditions in leather get-ups. Footage from Cleveland Live Music on YouTube

Heads as far as the eye can see 💀⚡ It was a scorchin’ July day in 1986 when the Dead and the Heads packed into RFK Stadium. Local news outlets were astonished to see the community that pulled through despite the hundred-degree weather. The Washington fire department came in to hose everyone down to keep the peace. Bob Dylan and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers were openers for both nights of this run, standing strong against the tough conditions in leather get-ups. Footage from Cleveland Live Music on YouTube

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It’s Jerry’s Day 🌹 Remembering Jerry on what would’ve been his 84th birthday!

It’s Jerry’s Day 🌹 Remembering Jerry on what would’ve been his 84th birthday!

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“This, this is you.” ⚡ Bill Walton brought the Grateful Dead spirit to this ‘This is SportsCenter’ commercial, which aired in 2016.

“This, this is you.” ⚡ Bill Walton brought the Grateful Dead spirit to this ‘This is SportsCenter’ commercial, which aired in 2016.

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“Let there be songs to fill the air” Celebrating the Days Between with a 1980 rendition of one of Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia's most beloved songs, “Ripple.” 🌹

“Let there be songs to fill the air” Celebrating the Days Between with a 1980 rendition of one of Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia's most beloved songs, “Ripple.” 🌹

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When the groove sets in 🚀 💫 “St. Stephen” performed on Hugh Hefners’ ‘Playboy After Dark’ on this day in 1969.

When the groove sets in 🚀 💫 “St. Stephen” performed on Hugh Hefners’ ‘Playboy After Dark’ on this day in 1969.

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Fare you well, my honey 🥀 Watch the latest ‘All The Years Live’ release of “Brokedown Palace” live at Carter-Finley Stadium on 07/10/90, available now on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

Fare you well, my honey 🥀 Watch the latest ‘All The Years Live’ release of “Brokedown Palace” live at Carter-Finley Stadium on 07/10/90, available now on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

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“Wave that flag, wave it wide and high, summertime done come and gone, my oh my” 🇺🇲 Coming down from the 4th of July weekend with a little “U.S. Blues” live from Orchard Park, NY, 1989.

“Wave that flag, wave it wide and high, summertime done come and gone, my oh my” 🇺🇲 Coming down from the 4th of July weekend with a little “U.S. Blues” live from Orchard Park, NY, 1989.

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Congratulations on 50 years Saturday Night Live 🌹⚡ In honor of #SNL50, revisit this performance of “I Need a Miracle” from Season 4, Episode 5 that aired in 1978. Hosted by Buck Henry, the episode featured the Grateful Dead performing three songs including “Casey Jones,” and “Good Lovin’.”

Congratulations on 50 years Saturday Night Live 🌹⚡ In honor of #SNL50, revisit this performance of “I Need a Miracle” from Season 4, Episode 5 that aired in 1978. Hosted by Buck Henry, the episode featured the Grateful Dead performing three songs including “Casey Jones,” and “Good Lovin’.”

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