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"My friend’s mom had connections with the Grateful Dead and could score good acid." Kyuss legend Brant Bjork was destined for a life in rock'n'roll

Brant Bjork sharies his stories of desert rock, generator parties and why he never wanted Kyuss to be Metallica

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"It’s a common misconception among the unconverted that the Grateful Dead’s music was characterised by aimless noodling, rather than by deftly deployed fretboard know-how": 5 songs guitarists need to hear by the Grateful Dead

Best of 2024: Newcomers can dig in for a long strange trip here

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“When Jerry left, that was the end of the Grateful Dead. Period. There’s just no way that you can replace Jerry Garcia”: The Grateful Dead on Jerry Garcia’s lasting impact on their legacy – and how they felt the band couldn’t go on without him

The band looked back on lead guitarist Jerry Garcia’s pivotal role when they received this year’s prestigious Kennedy Center Honor

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Watch Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi and Dave Matthews pay musical tribute to the Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead and Bonnie Raitt were among the Class of 2024 at this year's Kennedy Center Honors

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“I would never have picked up a guitar had it not been for her”: Watch the Grateful Dead and Bonnie Raitt receive this year's Kennedy Center Honors – as they're covered by Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Sheryl Crow and Brandi Carlile

The musicians were honored alongside Francis Ford Coppola and Arturo Sandoval in an event that took place on December 8 and aired yesterday on CBS

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Kennedy Center Honors 2024 airs tonight with tributes to the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt

The annual celebration of the arts will also honor legendary Godfather filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and more

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What the Grateful Dead can teach CEOs about succession planning

Bandmates John Mayer and Bob Weir—with a 30-year age gap—show business leaders how effective succession works.

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“Technical virtuosos fiercely dedicated to their craft... Experimental, innovative and brave”: President Biden presents Grateful Dead with Kennedy Center Honor

And outgoing president suggests he might actually be a Deadhead...

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Biden and Harris attend Washington awards ceremony in one of their last major appearances together

Francis Ford Coppola receives lifetime achievement award at star-studded event with politicians, actors and directors

The Guardian - UK

Kennedy Center Honors Celebrates Artistic Icons And Legends

Annual Kennedy Center Honors to celebrate Coppola, Grateful Dead, Sandoval, Raitt, and The Apollo with personalized tributes and surprise performances.

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The stars will come out at the Kennedy Center for Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Raitt and Sandoval

Celebrities, cultural icons and a few surprise guests are gathering for the annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration in Washington

The Independent UK

“He was one of the weirdest bass players in the history of rock”: 5 basslines that capture the genius of The Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh

We take a backwards glance at 5 of Lesh's greatest moments with The Grateful Dead

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"While its accessibility is probably overrated, American Beauty is a great album of dusty melodies laced with earthy poeticism": The Grateful Dead accidentally invent the alt.country movement on American Beauty

Having discovered they could harmonise, Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead released what many consider to be their most user-friendly album

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“I'm continuing in directions I established in the Grateful Dead, but I was never satisfied with my studio work – this band has surpassed my wildest dreams”: When bass icon Phil Lesh went in search of a new sound

The late Grateful Dead anchor made his debut solo effort alongside guitarist Warren Haynes and lyricist Robert Hunter

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Phil Lesh obituary

Bassist, songwriter and founding member of the Grateful Dead

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The Grateful Dead hail late bassist Phil Lesh their ‘brother’

After his death aged 84, The Grateful Dead has hailed the band’s late bassist Phil Lesh as their “brother”.

Evening Standard

Grateful Dead stars remember their ‘brother’ Phil Lesh following his death

The bassist died age 84 surrounded by his family on Friday.

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“In one note from the Phil Zone, you could hear and feel the world being born. His bass flowed like a river”: Surviving Grateful Dead members pay tribute to bassist Phil Lesh, who has died aged 84

Lesh didn’t play bass when he joined Jerry Garcia’s new band, leading to an innovative style that brought the instrument to the fore

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Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dies aged 84

Music star Phil Lesh has passed away at the age of 84.

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Phil Lesh, Co-founder Of The Grateful Dead, Dies At 84

Phil Lesh, an innovative bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died Friday, according to a statement on his Instagram account.

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Grateful Dead Bassist Phil Lesh Dies At Age 84

Renowned Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh passes away at 84, leaving behind a cherished musical legacy. Our thoughts are with his family and fans during thi...

The Guardian - US

Phil Lesh, bassist for the Grateful Dead, dies at 84

The musician was a founding member of the influential band and died ‘surrounded by his family and full of love’

Evening Standard

Grateful Dead founding member Phil Lesh dies aged 84

He was best known for the song Unbroken Chain, about the counterculture band’s connection with its audience.

The Independent UK

Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, has died at 84

Grateful Dead founding member Phil Lesh has died at age 84

Louder

Grateful Dead bassist and co-founder Phil Lesh dies at 84

Phil Lesh, the bassist with The Grateful Dead, The Other Ones, The Dead and Phil Lesh And Friends has died

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