The legendary band’s first gig under that name was at an “acid test” held at a downtown San Jose home on Dec. 4, 1965.

The band performed their first concert on 4 December 1965. In 1981, their leader Jerry Garcia talked to the BBC about how ...

Sixty years later, San Jose officials will unveil a plaque celebrating the connection with the most famous jam band of all ...

Gilmour Project concert featured Pink Floyd songs, plus some Grateful Dead and a Steve Cropper tribute, at Great American Music Hall.

The longest, strangest trip embarked upon by a rock ’n’ roll band ended 30 years ago this week at Soldier Field. On Sunday, July 9, 1995, the Grateful Dead played what would be its final concert with ...

Deadheads from around the Bay Area and likely well beyond will descend on San Francisco this summer to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. They’ll turn out to enjoy a three-day ...

The Chambers Project in Grass Valley, CA unveils the most comprehensive Grateful Dead art exhibition ever assembled for 60th anniversary.

Dead & Company will celebrate the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary with concerts in San Francisco Aug. 1-3. You can watch in IMAX or stream at home.

When the Grateful Dead played its first live show Dec. 4, 1965, the band wasn’t exactly a newcomer to the music scene. The group, including Jerry Garcia, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan and Bob Weir, had been ...

A tribute to the Grateful Dead kicked off a busy month of concerts in Golden Gate Park this weekend. It's great for the San Francisco economy, but it’s causing weeks of traffic backups and parking ...

The band discusses drag and the Dead ahead of its upcoming two-night run at Cervantes'.

Patchouli and sweat hanging in the air; concrete pushing back through thin soles. Thousands swayed and buckled and leaned ...