Groundbreaking band that was an innovator in psychedelic and country rock. The group is best known for its cult-like following, trance-inducing songs and drug use. When Garcia died in 1995, the remaining members disbanded to pursue other projects. The band's recordings include The Grateful Dead (1967), American Beauty (1970) and In the Dark (1987).
Most recent band members included
Jerry Garcia
singer, guitarist Born: 8/1/1942 Birthplace: San Francisco Died: 8/9/1995
Bob Weir
singer, guitarist Born: 10/16/1947 Birthplace: San Francisco
Phil Lesh
bass player Born: 3/15/1940 Birthplace: Berkeley, California
Bill Kreutzmann
drummer Born: 5/7/1946 Birthplace: Palo Alto, California
