The Bands of Woodstock: Overlooked, Forgotten and Legendary
Everyone knows about Hendrix, Joplin and the Dead. But there were many other bands, including some really big names, that got lost in the mix — for various reasons. And there were others that were just … odd. See more in the next episode of our Woodstock video series.
Beyond Dead & Company: 5 Great Grateful Dead Offshoots
David & The Dorks is an early example but other Dead spin-off bands include Old and In the Way, Go Ahead, Weir & Wasserman, Dead & Company, and Golden Gate Wingmen.
5 Songs Honoring John Barlow, The Grateful Dead’s “Other” Lyricist
“Cassidy,” “Looks Like Rain” and “Black Throated Wind” are great examples of Barlow’s poetic work for the Dead.
The Best Archival Albums of 2017
The welcome return of Chris Bell, The Creation, James Luther Dickinson, Raymond Scott, Jaco Pastorius and some vintage Grateful Dead.
Giving John Mayer a Second Chance
His musicianship is never in doubt. His judgment, on the other hand… The singer-songwriter is seeking redemption with a new album, and with a little help from the Grateful Dead.