55 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Look Forward With ‘Anthem of the Sun’55 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Look Forward With ‘Anthem of the Sun’Their debut was a casserole of folk, rock, blues and psychedelia, but it didn't quite capture the live experience.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When Jerry Garcia Played His Final Grateful Dead ConcertWhen Jerry Garcia Played His Final Grateful Dead ConcertHoarse and tired, the singer's shaky visage spoke to the health problems that would soon consume him. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Why the Grateful Dead’s ‘From the Mars Hotel’ Deserves Another ListenWhy the Grateful Dead’s ‘From the Mars Hotel’ Deserves Another ListenWhen dealt with one-by-one, the tracks actually stand as some of the best moments in their canon.Tony RettmanTony Rettman
How the Grateful Dead Hinted at Their Future With ‘Aoxomoxoa’How the Grateful Dead Hinted at Their Future With ‘Aoxomoxoa’They were coming to terms with the constraints, as well as the resilience, of a recording studio.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When the Grateful Dead Closed the Winterland BallroomWhen the Grateful Dead Closed the Winterland BallroomThe venue where scores of memorable live albums and movies were recorded went out in style on Dec. 31, 1978. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso