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View of, from left, American Rock musicians Jerry Garcia (1942 - 1995) and Bob Weir, both on guitar, and Phil Lesh, on bass guitar, all of the group Grateful Dead, as they perform onstage at Nassau Coliseum (later Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum), Uniondale, New York, November 1, 1979
The Grateful Dead on Jerry Garcia’s lasting impact on their legacy – and how they felt the band couldn’t go on without him

By Janelle Borg Published

The band looked back on lead guitarist Jerry Garcia’s pivotal role when they received this year’s prestigious Kennedy Center Honor

Bands
Pictured (L-R top row): Michelle Ebanks, Kamilah Forbes, Jonelle Procope, Bill Kreutzmann. Pictured (L-R bottom row) Arturo Sandoval, Francis Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart were recognized for their achievements in the performing arts during THE 47TH ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, which will broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 (8:30-11:00 PM, ET, 8:00-10:30 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+
Watch the Grateful Dead and Bonnie Raitt receive this year's Kennedy Center Honors – as they're covered by Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Sheryl Crow and Brandi Carlile

By Janelle Borg Published

The musicians were honored alongside Francis Ford Coppola and Arturo Sandoval in an event that took place on December 8 and aired yesterday on CBS

Music Industry
John Mayer
John Mayer reveals hand injury and how it will impact his playing at the final Dead & Company Las Vegas residency shows

By Janelle Borg Published

Mayer has explained how the injury forced him to rethink his approach to guitar playing

Guitarists
Oteil Burbridge
“Playing with Victor Wooten? It’s always as much fun as a challenge. But I quickly learned that you should go first when it comes to soloing!” From the Allman Brothers Band to Dave Grohl, Oteil Burbridge has played with them all

By Andrew Daly Published

The Dead & Company and Tedeschi Trucks man might wield a six-string bass, but he prefers feelings and intentions to technical wizardry

Bassists
Bob Weir and Jason Isbell perform Johnny B. Goode for Michael J. Fox
“McFly vibes from that 345!” Jason Isbell and Bob Weir perform Johnny B. Goode for Michael J. Fox, as Isbell tips his cap to the famously inaccurate Back to the Future guitar – the Gibson ES-345

By Matt Parker Published

The guitarist and songwriter chose a particular Gibson to perform in front of a crowd of celebrity guests at Fox’s fundraiser

Guitars
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Amps used by Pete Townshend and The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia for sale on Reverb

By Sam Roche Published

Townshend’s signature Hiwatt CP103 amp head and Garcia’s customized Fender Bassman “Chrysler” combo are available now, though you’ll need deep pockets...

Guitar Amps
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Grateful Dead Announce Massive Live Box Set, 'Pacific Northwest '73-'74: The Complete Recordings'

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Music Releases
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Dead & Company Announce Summer Tour

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Jamming on the Grateful Dead’s “Eyes of the World”

By Andy Aledort Published

Lessons
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Cover Story: Trey Anastasio Talks Phish, Grateful Dead, Guitar Geekery and New Solo Record 'Paper Wheels'

By Alan Paul Published

Guitarists
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