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
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Stanley Mouse, Iconic Poster Artist
Famous poster artist Stanley Mouse shares how he took “a lot of acid” to avoid getting drafted into the army, and reveals the origins of his and Alton Kelly’’s “Skull and Roses” poster design, originally for a Family Dog concert poster, which then became the iconic LP cover for the Dead"s 1971 self-titled live album. He also explains the process of creating the Grateful Dead's … [Read more...] about Stanley Mouse, Iconic Poster Artist