One of my earliest concrete memories is sitting on my dad’s shoulders watching Jerry & the Dead at Soldier Field in the early 90’s. My parents followed the Dead around for years, and they were a massive part of my life, and to some extent, still are. There have been several major successful and influential American bands, but I think the Grateful Dead might be the most American band in history. Phil’s improvisational / jazz background was a massive part of the band’s identity.
What a legacy.
RIP.
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