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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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"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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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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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 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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Honoring Phil Lesh on his birthday today 🌹

Honoring Phil Lesh on his birthday today 🌹

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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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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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“One of the earliest live recordings by the Grateful Dead, July 3, 1966, at the Fillmore Auditorium shows a band with a bright, long, exciting future ahead…This live recording, produced by Owsley "Bear" Stanley, is some of the peppiest, most inspired live Grateful Dead put to tape." - David Lemieux While the Dead’s archive is legendary for its depth, complete high-fidelity documents of the band’s first year are rare. The July 3rd recording captures the group in the midst of a radical mutation, including the earliest known live recordings of several songs that would largely vanish from the band’s repertoire by the end of the summer. Due July 3rd as a 2CD and exclusive 3LP, limited to 6,600 with an etching on the 6th side, FILLMORE AUDITORIUM, SAN FRANCISCO, CA (7/3/66) was recorded by Owsley “Bear” Stanley, produced by Dave Lemieux, and mastered by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering, with speed correction and tape restoration by Plangent Processes. Pre-order your copy and shop the collection here: Listen to “Cold Rain and Snow” here: 🎨 by D Norsen @dnorsen_design

“One of the earliest live recordings by the Grateful Dead, July 3, 1966, at the Fillmore Auditorium shows a band with a bright, long, exciting future ahead…This live recording, produced by Owsley "Bear" Stanley, is some of the peppiest, most inspired live Grateful Dead put to tape." - David Lemieux While the Dead’s archive is legendary for its depth, complete high-fidelity documents of the band’s first year are rare. The July 3rd recording captures the group in the midst of a radical mutation, including the earliest known live recordings of several songs that would largely vanish from the band’s repertoire by the end of the summer. Due July 3rd as a 2CD and exclusive 3LP, limited to 6,600 with an etching on the 6th side, FILLMORE AUDITORIUM, SAN FRANCISCO, CA (7/3/66) was recorded by Owsley “Bear” Stanley, produced by Dave Lemieux, and mastered by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering, with speed correction and tape restoration by Plangent Processes. Pre-order your copy and shop the collection here: Listen to “Cold Rain and Snow” here: 🎨 by D Norsen @dnorsen_design

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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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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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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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The Dave's Picks 2025 Series comes to a close with ‘Dave’s Picks Vol. 56: Rainbow Theatre, London, England, 3/20 & 3/21/81’ 🐲 Featuring nearly two complete shows from the Grateful Dead's first time back in Europe after seven years with nearly five hours of music on four CDs. DAVE'S PICKS VOL. 56 is a badge of honor for any Dead Head. Enjoy high energy perfection across both nights, showcasing classics from ‘Europe ‘72,’ new favorites from ‘Go To Heaven,’ and the beginning of the very stellar Brent-era. Recorded by Dan Healy and mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering, pre-order your copy now:

The Dave's Picks 2025 Series comes to a close with ‘Dave’s Picks Vol. 56: Rainbow Theatre, London, England, 3/20 & 3/21/81’ 🐲 Featuring nearly two complete shows from the Grateful Dead's first time back in Europe after seven years with nearly five hours of music on four CDs. DAVE'S PICKS VOL. 56 is a badge of honor for any Dead Head. Enjoy high energy perfection across both nights, showcasing classics from ‘Europe ‘72,’ new favorites from ‘Go To Heaven,’ and the beginning of the very stellar Brent-era. Recorded by Dan Healy and mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman at Mockingbird Mastering, pre-order your copy now:

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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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Happy New Year Dead Heads ⚡💀 It’s been one good ride, now, let’s get ready to start again.

Happy New Year Dead Heads ⚡💀 It’s been one good ride, now, let’s get ready to start again.

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Happy birthday Mickey Hart 💀🌹⚡ A driving force of the Dead’s dual-drummer sound since ‘67, his rhythms continue to echo far beyond the stage. May the music keep flowing and the adventures never end.

Happy birthday Mickey Hart 💀🌹⚡ A driving force of the Dead’s dual-drummer sound since ‘67, his rhythms continue to echo far beyond the stage. May the music keep flowing and the adventures never end.

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Gather around Dead Heads, it’s time to fire up the yule log 🔥🪵🔥 Join the festivities live on YouTube.

Gather around Dead Heads, it’s time to fire up the yule log 🔥🪵🔥 Join the festivities live on YouTube.

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Let the Dead Trip or Treat playlist set the mood for your pre-Halloween festivities 🎃 Available here:

Let the Dead Trip or Treat playlist set the mood for your pre-Halloween festivities 🎃 Available here:

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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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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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“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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Fire up your 4th of July weekend early by tuning into the YouTube livestream of 'Crimson, White & Indigo' tomorrow, July 3, 2026, at 8PM ET / 5PM PT 🇺🇸 Captured at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on July 7, 1989, this show would serve as an epic Grateful Dead sendoff of JFK Stadium as the venue closed down shortly afterward. Follow the channel, hit subscribe, and set a reminder so you don't miss a second.

Fire up your 4th of July weekend early by tuning into the YouTube livestream of 'Crimson, White & Indigo' tomorrow, July 3, 2026, at 8PM ET / 5PM PT 🇺🇸 Captured at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on July 7, 1989, this show would serve as an epic Grateful Dead sendoff of JFK Stadium as the venue closed down shortly afterward. Follow the channel, hit subscribe, and set a reminder so you don't miss a second.

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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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On this day in 1970, the Grateful Dead touched down in England for the first time to perform at the Hollywood Festival in Lower Finney Green Farm in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Enjoy a bit of the show opener, “Casey Jones.”

On this day in 1970, the Grateful Dead touched down in England for the first time to perform at the Hollywood Festival in Lower Finney Green Farm in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Enjoy a bit of the show opener, “Casey Jones.”

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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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On June 17, 1991, the Dead made a splash at Giants Stadium with a full house of Dead Heads dancing. Here’s a bit of “Truckin’” to get you through the day 🌹

On June 17, 1991, the Dead made a splash at Giants Stadium with a full house of Dead Heads dancing. Here’s a bit of “Truckin’” to get you through the day 🌹

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The Grateful Dead played their historic In Concert Against AIDS benefit on May 27th, 1989, alongside Tracy Chapman, Tower of Power, Los Lobos, Joe Satriani, and John Fogerty. The benefit would raise funds to support Northern California AIDS agencies, raising awareness and combatting the stigmas against the disease. The energy of the Bay Area coming together to support the cause led to on stage collaborations with Bobby and Jerry joining John Fogerty on guitar and vocals, as well as Randy Jackson on bass, and Steve Jordan on drums. Watch a bit of the Dead’s performance of “Althea” during the show, available in full on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

The Grateful Dead played their historic In Concert Against AIDS benefit on May 27th, 1989, alongside Tracy Chapman, Tower of Power, Los Lobos, Joe Satriani, and John Fogerty. The benefit would raise funds to support Northern California AIDS agencies, raising awareness and combatting the stigmas against the disease. The energy of the Bay Area coming together to support the cause led to on stage collaborations with Bobby and Jerry joining John Fogerty on guitar and vocals, as well as Randy Jackson on bass, and Steve Jordan on drums. Watch a bit of the Dead’s performance of “Althea” during the show, available in full on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

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Natural born eastman on the road again 🛞 🎥: “On the Road Again” live on ‘The Tomorrow Show’ with Tom Snyder, May 1981.

Natural born eastman on the road again 🛞 🎥: “On the Road Again” live on ‘The Tomorrow Show’ with Tom Snyder, May 1981.

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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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“I will get by, I will survive” ⚡ Watch the latest ‘All The Years Live’ release of “Touch Of Grey/Greatest Story Ever Told” live at Buckeye Lake on 07/01/92, available now on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

“I will get by, I will survive” ⚡ Watch the latest ‘All The Years Live’ release of “Touch Of Grey/Greatest Story Ever Told” live at Buckeye Lake on 07/01/92, available now on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

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More Dead for the days ahead 🌞 Celebrating the summer solstice today with a bit of “New Minglewood Blues” from the band’s June 21, 1989 show at Shoreline Amphitheatre.

More Dead for the days ahead 🌞 Celebrating the summer solstice today with a bit of “New Minglewood Blues” from the band’s June 21, 1989 show at Shoreline Amphitheatre.

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Don’t wait 'till the midnight hour 👀 Watch the latest ‘All The Years Live’ release of “In The Midnight Hour” live at Buckeye Lake Music Center on 7/1/1992. Full performance available now on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

Don’t wait 'till the midnight hour 👀 Watch the latest ‘All The Years Live’ release of “In The Midnight Hour” live at Buckeye Lake Music Center on 7/1/1992. Full performance available now on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

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“I fought the law, and the law won” 🚨 "I Fought The Law," written by Sonny Curtis of The Crickets and popularized by The Bobby Fuller Four, has been covered by hundreds of artists, from The Clash to Stray Cats, Bruce Springsteen, and more. In March 1993, the Grateful Dead performed the song for the first time, going on to play it roughly 35 times through June 1995. Watch their full rendition live at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on 06/13/93, available now on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

“I fought the law, and the law won” 🚨 "I Fought The Law," written by Sonny Curtis of The Crickets and popularized by The Bobby Fuller Four, has been covered by hundreds of artists, from The Clash to Stray Cats, Bruce Springsteen, and more. In March 1993, the Grateful Dead performed the song for the first time, going on to play it roughly 35 times through June 1995. Watch their full rendition live at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, NY on 06/13/93, available now on the Grateful Dead YouTube Channel.

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Always looking out, always will be 🌹 From the Dead’s show at Foxboro Stadium in Massachusetts, 07/14/90

Always looking out, always will be 🌹 From the Dead’s show at Foxboro Stadium in Massachusetts, 07/14/90

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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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Some wise words from Jerry ☮️ 📽️: “The Hippie Temptation,” CBS News, 1967

Some wise words from Jerry ☮️ 📽️: “The Hippie Temptation,” CBS News, 1967

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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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