Grateful Dead recording news, tour updates, and rumors. Jerry and Merle Saunders release "Blues From the Rainforest". Merle, Bob Weir, Rob Wasserman and Clarence Clemons perform at Earth Day. "We Can Run" video released by the Audubon Society. Jerry, Pete Sears and Jackson Browne perform at a benefit in San Francisco for Activist Brian Willson. Correspondent: J.C. … [Read more...] about The Dead News June 1990
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The Dead News Episode 016 November 1989
Grateful Dead recording and Tour News and Rumors. Update on the Adam Katz Meadowlands Murder. A 19-year-old deadhead fell victim to overzealous police outside the Forum in LA. Phil Lesh's cautionary message to deadheads. A second music video from "Built to Last", Brent Mydland's "Just a Little Light" is released. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Camera: Jesse Block, Keith Good, … [Read more...] about The Dead News Episode 016 November 1989
The Dead News August 1989
On their 1989 Fall East Coast Tour, the Grateful Dead sneak in to the Hampton, VA Coliseum under the name "Formerly the Warlocks" and resurrect Dark Star, Attics of my Life, and Help on the Way. During the tour, Jerry and Bobby hit the publicity trail to promote their new album, "Built to Last", making appearances on four national TV shows. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Music: … [Read more...] about The Dead News August 1989
The Dead News July 1989
Grateful Dead touring and recording news and rumors. Greek Theater shows dates are changed. Jerry and Bob perform on ABC's Nightline program with Los Lobos on July 4th. Jerry, Bob and Mickey testify before Congress about the plight of the rain forests. Bob and Mickey honor John Cipollina at a tribute concert at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium. Correspondent: J.C. … [Read more...] about The Dead News July 1989
The Dead News June 1989
Grateful Dead tour, recording news and rumors. Shoreline Summer Solstice Satellite Pay-Per-View and Jerry Garcia Band at Eel River announced. Jerry and Bob jam with Elvis Costello. Bobby plays with Kingfish for the first time in three years. Quicksilver Messenger Service guitar legend John Cipollina passes away. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Camera: Jeff Loomis.Music: Will … [Read more...] about The Dead News June 1989
The Dead News May 1989
Recording and Tour News and Rumors. Artist shakeup in the big 'In Concert Against Aids' Benefit. Jerry Garcia Band to tour Southern California. Bobby and Mickey to perform at the San Francisco high society "Black and White Ball". Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Photos: Jay Blakesberg.Video Light Show: 1989 LumiVision, Peter Rabinowitz. Originally aired on Dead Head TV episode … [Read more...] about The Dead News May 1989
The Dead News April 1989
Grateful Dead recording and Tour News and Rumors. Multiple bands are announced to join the Dead for the huge "In Concert Against AIDS" benefit concert at Oakland Stadium. The Dead plan a Summer Solstice concert at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA to be broadcast live nationally via satellite on a pay-per-view basis on Showtime. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Photos: … [Read more...] about The Dead News April 1989
The Dead News March 1989
Grateful Dead recording and tour news and rumors. A huge stadium benefit concert to fight AIDS is announced featuring the Dead as headliners. In December the Dead held the third and fifth largest grossing concerts in the country. Spring Tour 89 is announced. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Video Light Show: 1989 LumiVision, Peter Rabinowitz. Originally aired on Dead Head TV … [Read more...] about The Dead News March 1989
The Dead News January 1989
Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumors. The Dead were the fourth highest-grossing touring act in 1988, performing before 1,198,000 fans. Out of over 70 shows in 1998, 62 were sold out. Iconic poster artist Rick Griffin shares his inspiration for the recently released "Dylan and the Dead" album cover artwork. Correspondent: J.C. Juanis.Photos: Jay Blakesberg, Ron … [Read more...] about The Dead News January 1989
The Dead News November 1988
Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumors. Bob Weir appeared on the Nickelodeon cable television network along with young activists to discuss ways to save the rain forest. Sound man Dan Healy gave a rare lecture on sound in Berkeley, CA. Jerry's "Eep Hour" is heard in television commercials promoting Cher's new perfume, "Uninhibited". Correspondent: J.C. Juanis. Video … [Read more...] about The Dead News November 1988
The Dead News October 1988
Latest tour and recording news and rumours. Highlights of the rare Southwest tour including jams with the Neville Brothers and the Bangles. Mickey Hart oversees the Folkways record collection for the Smithsonian.Correspondent: J.C. Juanis. Video Light Show: 1988 LumiVision, Peter Rabinowitz. Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 007 - October 1988. Check back for more DTV … [Read more...] about The Dead News October 1988
The Dead News August 1988
Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumours. The band sells out an eight-night stand at Madison Square Garden in three hours setting a new record.Originally aired Dead Head TV episode 005, August 1988.Correspondent: J.C. Juanis. Photo: Dwight Dolliver. Check back for more DTV segments to be released. Sign up for updates. … [Read more...] about The Dead News August 1988
The Dead News September 1988
Grateful Dead tour news and recording rumours. The Dead were busy back east, with a record-breaking sold-out 9-show stand at Madison Square Garden in NYC. The last Garden show was a benefit for the Rainforest, and Jerry, Bob and Mickey held a Rainforest press conference at the United Nations. Benefit highlights included a jam with Rolling Stones guitarist Mick … [Read more...] about The Dead News September 1988
The Dead News July 1988
The latest Dead news and rumours - tours, recording, and a surprise appearance by Jerry and Micky at a concert in Golden Gate Park.Originally aired Dead Head TV Episode 4, July 1988.Correspondent: Morgan HarringtonPhoto: Gene Anthony Check back, more DTV segments to come. Sign up for updates. … [Read more...] about The Dead News July 1988
The Dead News June 1988
The Grateful Dead were the 3rd largest US concert draw in April; New songs were debuted during Summer Tour; Greek Theater tickets sold out in one day, and Laguna Seca tickets are on sale; Local Oakland residents give deadheads “one more chance” at the Kaiser Convention Center; Jerry makes the rounds for interviews; and a Bogus Bobby makes the rounds doing radio interviews … [Read more...] about The Dead News June 1988