Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay Area. The band was known for its unique and eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, reggae, country, improvisational jazz, psychedelia, and space rock, and for live performances of long musical improvisation. "Their music," writes Lenny Kaye, "touches on ground that most other groups don't even know exists." These various influences w... More

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1965

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • 1995

Also known as:

  • The Grateful Dead,
  • Greatful Dead,
  • Greatfull Dead,
  • The Warlocks

Music

Members Of Musical Group:

Member Roles Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1967
  • Feb 1971
  • Oct 1974
  • 1995
  • 1968
  • Jan 1970
  • 1965
  • 1995
  • 1965
  • 1995
  • 1979
  • Jul 1990
  • 1990
  • 1995
  • 1965
  • 1995
  • 1965
  • 1995
  • 1965
  • Jun 17, 1972
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Hall of fame inductee

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 1994
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