The Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead
  • Type: Band/Group
  • Country: United States
  • Born: 1965 in Palo Alto, California, United States
  • Active: 1965 - 1995

Biography

The Grateful Dead was a Palo Alto, California rock band formed in 1965 by Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann and Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan, with Mickey Hart joining in 1967. Across thirteen studio albums, from 'The Grateful Dead' (1967) to 'Built to Last' (1989), and thousands of improvised concerts, the band became the defining American jam band. Garcia's death in August 1995 brought the Grateful Dead to an end.

Genres

The Grateful Dead Discography

Members

  • Jerry Garcia - lead guitar, lead and backing vocals (1965–1995)
  • Bob Weir - rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals (1965–1995)
  • Phil Lesh - bass, backing and lead vocals (1965–1995)
  • Bill Kreutzmann - drums, percussion (1965–1995)
  • Ron "Pigpen" McKernan - keyboards, harmonica, percussion, lead and backing vocals (1965–1972)
  • Mickey Hart - drums, percussion (1967–1971; 1974–1995)
  • Tom Constanten - keyboards (1968–1970)
  • Keith Godchaux - keyboards, backing vocals (1971–1979)
  • Donna Jean Godchaux - backing and lead vocals (1972–1979)
  • Brent Mydland - keyboards, backing and lead vocals (1979–1990)

Frequent Collaborators