Grateful Jed
rockpsychedelic rockclassic rockfolk rockjam bandroots rockcountry rockblues rockjam band pioneerspsychedelic rockroots rock fusionlive improvisation culture
Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. Remembered for an eclectic style that fused elements of rock, folk, country, jazz, bluegrass, blues, gospel, and psychedelic rock, for live performances of lengthy instrumental jams, and for its devoted fan base known as "Deadheads." "Their music," writes Lenny Kaye, "touches on ground that most other groups don't even know exists." These various influences were distilled
Influenced by: The Byrds, Muddy Waters, Bill Monroe, John Coltrane
- Active:
- 1965-1995
- Scene:
- Bay Area psychedelic rock
1.4M listeners on Last.fmMore on Last.fm