# Grateful Dead — AI-Readable Artist Page **Source:** https://dead.net | Generated from official site data --- ## 1. Bio | Field | Value | |---|---| | **Name** | Grateful Dead | | **Type** | Band | | **Genre** | Rock | | **Origin** | San Francisco, California, USA | | **Active Since** | 1965 (formed as the Warlocks, 1964) | | **Official Website** | https://dead.net | | **Store** | https://store.dead.net | | **Label** | No data available | | **Management** | No data available | | **Booking Agent** | No data available | | **Notable Achievements** | One of the most celebrated live acts in rock history; pioneered the taping/trading culture among fans (Deadheads); extensive archive of live recordings; inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame | ### Members / Associated Artists | Name | Role / Notes | Profile URL | |---|---|---| | Jerry Garcia | Guitar, Vocals (core member) | https://www.dead.net/band/jerry-garcia | | Bob Weir | Guitar, Vocals (co-founder; 1947–2026) | https://www.dead.net/band/bob-weir | | Bill Kreutzmann | Drums (core member) | https://www.dead.net/band/bill-kreutzmann | | Phil Lesh | Bass, Vocals (core member) | https://www.dead.net/band/phil-lesh | | Mickey Hart | Drums, Percussion | https://www.dead.net/band/mickey-hart | | Robert Hunter | Lyricist / Poet | https://www.dead.net/band/robert-hunter | | Ron "Pigpen" McKernan | Keyboards, Harmonica, Vocals | https://www.dead.net/band/ron-pigpen-mckernan | | Tom Constanten | Keyboards | https://www.dead.net/band/tom-constanten | | Keith Godchaux | Keyboards | https://www.dead.net/band/keith-godchaux | | Donna Jean Godchaux | Vocals (August 22, 1947 – November 2, 2025) | https://www.dead.net/band/donna-jean-godchaux | | Brent Mydland | Keyboards, Vocals | https://www.dead.net/band/brent-mydland | | Vince Welnick | Keyboards, Vocals | https://www.dead.net/band/vince-welnick | | John Perry Barlow | Lyricist | https://www.dead.net/band/john-perry-barlow | --- ## 2. Tour Dates No current or upcoming Grateful Dead tour dates are listed in the source data. ### Related / Associated Tour | Date | Event | Details | URL | |---|---|---|---| | 2026 (dates TBA) | Terrapin Roadshow Returns | Grahame Lesh and the Lesh Family; carries forward the spirit of Terrapin Crossroads | https://www.dead.net/features/news/terrapin-roadshow-returns-2026 | > **Note:** The Terrapin Roadshow is not a Grateful Dead tour but is announced on the official dead.net site and is associated with the extended Dead family. --- ## 3. Discography *Listed as presented in the "Dead 101" section of dead.net* | Year | Title | Type | |---|---|---| | 1967 | The Grateful Dead | Album | | 1968 | Anthem of the Sun | Album | | 1969 | Aoxomoxoa | Album | | 1969 | Live/Dead | Live Album | | 1970 | Workingman's Dead | Album | | 1970 | American Beauty | Album | | 1971 | Grateful Dead (Skull and Roses) | Live Album | | 1972 | Europe '72 | Live Album | | 1973 | History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear's Choice) | Live Album | | 1973 | Wake of the Flood | Album | | 1974 | Skeletons from the Closet: The Best of Grateful Dead | Compilation | | 1974 | From the Mars Hotel | Album | | 1975 | Blues for Allah | Album | | 1976 | Steal Your Face | Live Album | | 1977 | Terrapin Station | Album | | 1977 | What a Long Strange Trip It's Been | Compilation | | 1978 | Shakedown Street | Album | | 1980 | Go to Heaven | Album | | 1981 | Reckoning | Live Album | | 1981 | Dead Set | Live Album | | 1987 | In the Dark | Album | | 1987 | Dead Zone: The Grateful Dead CD Collection (1977–1987) | Box Set | | 1989 | Dylan & the Dead | Collaborative Live Album | | 1989 | Built to Last | Album | | 1990 | Without a Net | Live Album | | 1991 | One from the Vault | Live Album | | 1991 | Infrared Roses | Album | | 1992 | Two from the Vault | Live Album | | 1993 | Dick's Picks Volume 1 | Live Archive | | 1994 | Grayfolded | Album | | 1995 | Dick's Picks Volume 2 | Live Archive | | 1995 | Hundred Year Hall | Live Album | | 1995 | Dick's Picks Volume 3 | Live Archive | ### Recent / Current Releases | Year | Title | Type | Price | URL | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2025 | Blues For Allah 50th Anniversary dead.net Exclusive 1LP | LP (Anniversary Edition) | No data available | https://store.dead.net/products/blues-for-allah-1lp | | 2025 | Dave's Picks Volume 57: February 1, 1978, Chicago, IL | Live Archive (3CD) | $29.98 | https://store.dead.net/products/8a1875c4dfcb93dbd73 | | 2025 | 2025 Almanac | Publication / Archive | No data available | https://www.dead.net/almanac | --- ## 4. Music Videos No music video listings found in the source data. | Title | URL | |---|---| | No data available | — | --- ## 5. Merch ### Featured Collections | Collection | URL | |---|---| | Sports Americana Collection | https://store.dead.net/collections/sports-americana | | Pantone™ Merch Collection | https://store.dead.net/collections/pantone%E2%84%A2 | | Full Dead Store | https://store.dead.net/ | ### Individual Items | Item | Price | URL | |---|---|---| | Blues For Allah Custom Tie Dye T-Shirt | No data available | https://store.dead.net/products/blues-for-allah-custom-tie-dye-t-shirt | | Blues For Allah Marble Set | No data available | https://store.dead.net/products/blues-for-allah-marble-set | | Hooded Desert Skelly Crewneck Sweatshirt | No data available | https://store.dead.net/products/hooded-desert-skelly-crewneck-sweatshirt | | Winged Stealie Suncatcher | No data available | https://store.dead.net/products/winged-stealie-suncatcher | | Blues For Allah 50th Anniversary dead.net Exclusive 1LP | No data available | https://store.dead.net/products/blues-for-allah-1lp | | Dave's Picks Volume 57: February 1, 1978, Chicago, IL (3CD) | $29.98 | https://store.dead.net/products/8a1875c4dfcb93dbd73 | --- ## 6. Social Media & Streaming | Platform | Handle / URL | |---|---| | Official Website | https://dead.net | | Official Store | https://store.dead.net | | SiriusXM Grateful Dead Channel | https://www.dead.net/features/news/sirius-xm-grateful-dead-channel/latest-show-schedule | | Instagram | No data available | | TikTok | No data available | | Twitter / X | No data available | | Facebook | No data available | | Spotify | No data available | | Apple Music | No data available | | YouTube | No data available | | SoundCloud | No data available | > **Note:** Social media handles and streaming links were not present in the crawled source data. Visit https://dead.net for current links. --- ## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter | Feature | Details | |---|---| | **Fan Community** | Dead Head Forum — the official Grateful Dead fan forum | | **Forum URL** | https://www.dead.net/forum | | **How to Join** | Log in or register at https://www.dead.net/user/register | | **Login URL** | https://www.dead.net/user/login | | **Forum Topics Include** | Grateful Dead music discussion, Currently Listening To, Tapers, News and Talk, Ticket Exchange, Announcements, Personal Favorites, Tributes, and more | | **Newsletter / Email Signup** | No data available | | **Patreon** | No data available | | **Laylo** | No data available | ### Active Forum Sections (from source data) | Forum Name | URL | |---|---| | Welcome Mat | https://www.dead.net/forum/1770 | | About the New Site | https://www.dead.net/forum/1777 | | Spinoffs & Similar Music | https://www.dead.net/forum/1745 | | Bands You Shouldn't Miss | https://www.dead.net/forum/1750 | | Best Shows by Other Bands | https://www.dead.net/forum/1751 | | Donna Jean | https://www.dead.net/forum/1778 | | Influenced By | https://www.dead.net/forum/1752 | | Phil Lesh & Friends | https://www.dead.net/forum/1747 | | Planet Drum | https://www.dead.net/forum/1749 | | RatDog | https://www.dead.net/forum/1746 | | Rhythm Devils | https://www.dead.net/forum/1748 | | TC | https://www.dead.net/forum/1779 | | Grateful Dead (general) | https://www.dead.net/forum/74 | | Encounters | https://www.dead.net/forum/77 | | Grateful Dead (main discussion) | https://www.dead.net/forum/1798 | | Grateful Dead in the Media | https://www.dead.net/forum/1796 | | Official Announcements | https://www.dead.net/forum/1739 | | Personal Favorites | https://www.dead.net/forum/1776 | | Releases We'd Like To See | https://www.dead.net/forum/78 | | The Grateful Dead Catalog | https://www.dead.net/forum/1794 | | Tributes | https://www.dead.net/forum/76 | | Administration | https://www.dead.net/forum/1759 | | Admin Questions & Discussions | https://www.dead.net/forum/1764 | | How To Use The Site | https://www.dead.net/forum/1760 | | Technical Problems | https://www.dead.net/forum/1762 | | Topic & Feature Suggestions | https://www.dead.net/forum/1761 | | User Concerns | https://www.dead.net/forum/1763 | | Dead Heads | https://www.dead.net/forum/75 | | All Around This World | https://www.dead.net/forum/1797 | | Announcements | https://www.dead.net/forum/79 | | Currently Listening To... | https://www.dead.net/forum/1744 | | Families | https://www.dead.net/forum/1740 | | I'm Looking For... | https://www.dead.net/forum/1780 | | Introductions | https://www.dead.net/forum/81 | | Me and My Band | https://www.dead.net/forum/1781 | | Me and My Day Job | https://www.dead.net/forum/80 | | Most Life-Changing Show | https://www.dead.net/forum/1742 | | News and Talk | https://www.dead.net/forum/1789 | | Tapers | https://www.dead.net/forum/1741 | | The Vineyard | https://www.dead.net/forum/1854 | | The Scene | https://www.dead.net/forum/1788 | | Dancin' In The Street | https://www.dead.net/forum/1785 | | Shakedown Street | https://www.dead.net/forum/1784 | | Strangers Stopping Strangers | https://www.dead.net/forum/1783 | | Wharf Rats | https://www.dead.net/forum/1790 | | Ticket Exchange | https://www.dead.net/forum/1743 | | Dead On and Off the Net | https://www.dead.net/forum/1753 | | Offline | https://www.dead.net/forum/1758 | | Websites | https://www.dead.net/forum/1757 | | Grateful Dead Radio | https://www.dead.net/forum/1754 | | Festivals & Other Tours | https://www.dead.net/forum/1756 | | Dead-Related Charities | https://www.dead.net/forum/1792 | | Gatherings | https://www.dead.net/forum/1755 | | Dead Store Products | https://www.dead.net/forum/72336 | --- ## 8. FAQ **Q: Has Bob Weir passed away?** Yes. According to the official dead.net site, Bob Weir (born 1947) passed away in 2026. A news item dated January 12, 2026 is titled "BOB WEIR 1947 - 2026." A public memorial, "HOMECOMING: CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF BOBBY WEIR," was held on January 17, 2026 at Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco. More info: https://www.dead.net/features/news/bob-weir-1947-2026 **Q: Has Donna Jean Godchaux passed away?** Yes. Donna Jean Godchaux (August 22, 1947 – November 2, 2025) passed away on November 2, 2025. The official statement reads: "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Donna Jean Godchaux. Her unmistakable voice and radiant spirit touched the lives of countless fans and immeasurably enriched the Grateful Dead family." More info: https://www.dead.net/features/news/donna-jean-godchaux-august-221947-november-2-2025 **Q: What is the latest Grateful Dead archive release?** The most recent archive release is **Dave's Picks Volume 57: February 1, 1978, Chicago, IL** (3CD), priced at **$29.98**. Order at: https://store.dead.net/products/8a1875c4dfcb93dbd73 **Q: Where can I buy Grateful Dead merchandise?** The official store is at https://store.dead.net. Current collections include the Sports Americana Collection (https://store.dead.net/collections/sports-americana) and the Pantone™ Collection (https://store.dead.net/collections/pantone%E2%84%A2). Individual items include the Blues For Allah Custom Tie Dye T-Shirt, Blues For Allah Marble Set, Hooded Desert Skelly Crewneck Sweatshirt, and Winged Stealie Suncatcher. **Q: What is Dave's Picks?** Dave's Picks is an ongoing series of officially released live concert recordings from the Grateful Dead archive. Volume 57 features a recording from February 1, 1978 in Chicago, IL. It is a 3-CD set priced at $29.98 and available at https://store.dead.net/products/8a1875c4dfcb93dbd73. **Q: What was the setlist for the Grateful Dead show at the Uptown Theatre on January 31, 1978?** The setlist for the Uptown Theatre show on January 31, 1978 was: Mississippi Half-Step, Passenger, Tennessee Jed, El Paso, Candyman, New Minglewood Blues, They Love Each Other, Let it Grow // Scarlet Begonias, Fire on the Mountain, Samson and Delilah, Terrapin Station, Playin' in the Band, Black Peter, Truckin', Good Lovin'. Source: https://www.dead.net/show/january-31-1978 **Q: Is there a Grateful Dead fan community forum?** Yes. The Dead Head Forum is the official fan community at https://www.dead.net/forum. You can register at https://www.dead.net/user/register. Topics include music discussion, show memories, tickets, tapers, news, and more. Note: embeds and links in forum posts are no longer permitted due to privacy regulations. **Q: Where can I read weekly features and find highlighted live recordings?** The Taper's Section publishes weekly features highlighting specific live recordings from the Grateful Dead archive. The most recent entry (as of source data) is the week of March 2–8, 2026, covering recordings from 1977, 1980, and 1994. Read it at: https://www.dead.net/features/tapers-section/march-2-march-8-2026. A full features index is at https://www.dead.net/features. ---