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Grateful Dead fans, check out the "New Yorker"

Appearing in the November 26th. issue of the New Yorker... a very interesting and lengthy article about the Dead and their various sound people, archivists, spin off bands, etc. The ins and outs of Bob and Betty, Latvala, Lemieux, taping, etc. Also a look at the archives themselves as well as mystery tapes rotting in storage. This would appeal to both Dead Heads and people with only a slight interest in the band's music, including just us audiophiles. Check it out, especially if you have fond memories of their good days.
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toddnkaya
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Thanks very much for the heads up! Pun intended.
With 50 Dead shows and 25 Jerry Band shows this is a must read for me.
toddnkaya
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Just googled New Yorker Grateful Dead . The article can be read online.
toddnkaya
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Shakedown, I need to get to a DSO show as they always swing through Pittsburgh.
What a fantastic article!!!!
There is plenty in here for you Dead haters as well.
Smelly hippies, directionless noodling and sloppy playing by the band, but the article will explain the phenomenon that is the Dead.
Although I miss going to shows and having so many magical experiences, 75 shows, and years of bootleg sessions, I feel like I have moveded on.
Sure I listen once in a blue moon to a song or two. I do know that the Dead led me towards some great Bluegrass , Alt. country, Blues, other Jam Bands, etc...
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