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Did you know that the Grateful Dead's popular song “China Doll” was originally called “The Suicide Song”? Written by Robert Hunter, the song has a creepy tone, with dark lyrics juxtaposed with melodies reminiscent of a children's nursery song. Read more about China Doll: Meaning and Mystery
Do you miss the days of traveling around from show to show? Do you long for those lost moments of hanging out in the happy haze with your Deadhead buddies? If you've been feeling lonely lately, take action! It's true that the Dead, and their fans, are everywhere, and it's really not too hard to round them up for a good time. Here's what you need to know to start a Grateful Dead club in your own area in three easy steps. Read more about Start a Grateful Dead Club in Three Easy Steps
The Grateful Dead was a band, most definitely, but more than that, they were an experience. Take any random Dead show, examine the range and array of songs, and you'll find that the band creates not just a show, but an adventure for the audience, taking listeners on a trip through time and space into the land of music, mayhem, and mystery. Read more about It's Not the Show, But the Trip that Counts
Over the past several weeks, we've taken a philosophical look at the possible meaning behind some of the Grateful Dead's most iconic symbols, examining the dancing skeletons, the bears, the steal your face symbol, and the terrapin. For the last stop on our journey, let's consider one of the Grateful Dead's lesser-known symbols: the rose. Read more about Grateful Dead Symbols De-Coded Part 5: The Rose
For the next leg of our journey on our search for the meanings behind the Grateful Dead's iconic symbols, let's take a look at one of my personal favorites: the skull and lightning bolt, or “Steal your Face” logo. Read more about Grateful Dead Symbols De-Coded Part 4: The Skull and Lightning Bolt
We've examined the symbolism of the dancing bears and skeletons in parts one and two of this series; this time, we'll take a closer look at the terrapin. Read more about Grateful Dead Symbols De-Coded part 3: The Terrapin
The dancing bear is perhaps the most loved of the Grateful Dead's iconic symbols. Read more about Grateful Dead Symbols De-Coded, Part 2: The Dancing Dead Bear
We know them well: the dancing skeleton, the prancing bears, the steal your face skull, the happy turtles, and of course, the roses. These and other images have come to be synonymous with the Grateful Dead. But what exactly do these symbols mean? What messages do they convey? Read more about Grateful Dead Symbols De-Coded
Jerry Garcia was a musical legend and cultural icon, known for his amazing guitar, soulful voice, magical performances, psychedelic lifestyle, and fun-loving philosophy. With all the great music he created, it's no wonder we rarely get around to discussing the image of the man who brought us so much pleasure through his art. Jerry wasn't the vain or conceited type—he wasn't one to don the latest designer fashions and he was never a slave to trends. But like many superstars, Jerry's fashion sense underwent multiple transformations throughout his long career. Just check out this series of images to survey his many looks: Read more about The Many Looks of Jerry Garcia
Looking for an amazing Grateful Dead website to explore? Try these sites and discover music, forums, facts, friends, and more: Read more about Best Grateful Dead Sites on the Web