On July 9, one month to the day before the Death of Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead played their last show at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. According to Dead Base, an organization that has been tracking set lists for the Dead since the early 80's this was their 2,318th show.
Brent Mydland played with the Grateful Dead for 15 years, from 1979 until the band's hiatus in 1995. During that time, he performed at over 1,500 shows with the band. Mydland's contributions as a keyboardist and vocalist became a significant part of the band's sound during his tenure.
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The Grateful Dead played a third set on a handful of occasions, typically during special shows or festivals. While the exact number is not definitively documented, it is estimated that they played a third set around 20 times throughout their career. These extended performances were often characterized by unique setlists and improvisational jams.
No, but they did play with Phil Lesh and friends
July 4, 1989
Brent Mydland played with the Grateful Dead for 15 years, from 1979 until the band's hiatus in 1995. During that time, he performed at over 1,500 shows with the band. Mydland's contributions as a keyboardist and vocalist became a significant part of the band's sound during his tenure.
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No, but they did play with Phil Lesh and friends
The Grateful Dead played a third set on a handful of occasions, typically during special shows or festivals. While the exact number is not definitively documented, it is estimated that they played a third set around 20 times throughout their career. These extended performances were often characterized by unique setlists and improvisational jams.
No, but they did play with Phil Lesh and friends
July 4, 1989
Phil Lesh from the Grateful Dead first started playing the violin. In high school he switched to trumpet. He later learned to play the bass guitar when he joins the Warlocks in 1964.
No he played keyboards
October 31st, 1984
No, it was one of only a few states they never played.
The Grateful Dead played a total of 27 concerts at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, from its opening in 1986 until their final show in 1995. This venue became a significant location for the band, hosting many memorable performances over the years. Shoreline was known for its unique atmosphere and connection with the Dead's fanbase.