Grateful Dead

Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead in 1970. Left to right: Bill Kreutzmann, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Phil Lesh.
Background information
Also known as	The Warlocks
Origin	Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Genres	Rock
Years active	1965–1995
Labels	Warner Bros. Grateful Dead Arista Rhino Sunflower United Artists
Spinoffs	The Other Ones The Dead Furthur Dead & Company New Riders of the Purple Sage Old & In the Way Legion of Mary Reconstruction Jerry Garcia Band Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band Kingfish Bobby and the Midnites RatDog Wolf Bros Phil Lesh and Friends Rhythm Devils Go Ahead BK3 7 Walkers Billy & the Kids Heart of Gold Band Donna Jean Godchaux Band Missing Man Formation
Past member(s)	Jerry Garcia Bill Kreutzmann Phil Lesh Ron "Pigpen" McKernan Bob Weir Mickey Hart Robert Hunter Tom Constanten John Perry Barlow Keith Godchaux Donna Jean Godchaux Brent Mydland Vince Welnick
Website	dead.net

The Grateful Dead was a rock band formed in Palo Alto, California, United States in 1965. They are known for their concerts, and devoted followers called Deadheads. The band and their music are sometimes associated with the hippie and drug cultures. Their music style is psychedelic rock combined with other kinds of music like blues, country, folk, and bluegrass. They are also known for their artwork and logos, which include skeletons and dancing bears.

The band was named at number 57 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. They have sold more than 35 million records worldwide and they have played for 25 million people, more than any other band.

The group were together from 1965 to 1995 when Jerry Garcia, the group's lead guitarist and singer died. He was seen as the band’s leader. The core members were Bob Weir (guitar and singing), Phil Lesh (bass guitar), Mickey Hart (drums) and Bill Kreutzmann (drums). Two remained in the band until they broke up. Other members includeKeith Godchaux, Donna Godchaux, Brent Mydland and Vince Welnick.

The band was known for their stage shows and musical improvisations. Their fans, known as Deadheads, were allowed to record the band’s performances.