Grateful Dead Archive

08/25/2026

RIP to another legend 🌹

After Jerry gave an interview that Dolly was one of his favorite singers, the Dead went on to cover “Tomorrow is Forever” 10 times in the early 1970s, fronted by Donna. Sleep in the stars, Dolly Parton 🌹

📷: Miley Cyrus, 2022

08/05/2026

https://www.goodtimes.sc/grateful-dead-living-legacy-santa-cruz/

Three decades after Jerry Garcia’s death, musicians, archivists and Deadheads show how the Grateful Dead’s music and culture keep evolving.

08/05/2026

08/01/2026

Today, August 1st, we celebrate what would have been Jerry's 84th birthday. ⚡️🎸

Jerry’s music, spirit, and gentle magic continue to light the way for generations of Deadheads. His guitar didn’t just play notes; it told stories, built communities, and made us all feel a little more connected.

Happy Birthday, Jerry. The music never stopped. ⚡️🌹

📷: Tim​ Mosenfelder
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07/29/2026

Hey Bay Area Deadheads, the 24th Annual Jerry Day returns to San Francisco on Saturday, August 1 for a free, full day of music, community, and loving tribute to Jerry Garcia.

Where: Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park, San Francisco
When: 11:30 AM – 5:45 PM (Admission is FREE!)

Pack a blanket, grab your crew, and dance in the park.
www.jerryday.org

07/27/2026

Beginning Aug. 1, NPR Music will publish a week-long list of stories and podcast episodes exploring the legacy and future of the Grateful Dead. And we want to hear from you!

05/07/2026

🥁 Happy 80th Birthday, Billy! 🥁
From the staff here at the Grateful Dead Archive, we are sending a massive "Happy Birthday" to the one and only Bill Kreutzmann as he reaches the incredible milestone of 80 years young! As we look through the photographs, posters, and tapes that document the band's history, we are reminded that Bill has been the steady heartbeat of this story since the very beginning. Whether he’s behind the kit with Billy & the Kids or diving deep into the rhythm, Bill reminds us that the music never stopped—it just kept evolving.
Leave a ⚡️ or share your favorite Billy memory or show in the comments below!

04/29/2026