A Brief Early History of the Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead had a thirty-year history of active playing, but their musical roots were laid even earlier and continue to grow to this day.

The Grateful Dead had a thirty-year history of active playing, but their musical roots were laid even earlier and continue to grow to this day.
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.
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.