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  1. On This Day October 31, 1989 – The Grateful Dead Released Built To Last

    On This Day October 31, 1989 – The Grateful Dead Released Built To Last

    On this day October 31, 1989, The Grateful Dead released their thirteenth and final studio album Built To Last, closing an incredible chapter in one of rock’s most storied journeys. The album captured the band’s signature blend of folk, rock, and improvisational style while reflecting their...
  2. On This Day: July 6, 1987 - The Grateful Dead Released Their Twelfth Album In the Dark

    On This Day: July 6, 1987 - The Grateful Dead Released Their Twelfth Album In the Dark

    On this day July 6, 1987, the Grateful Dead released their twelfth studio album In the Dark, marking a major commercial resurgence for the band after nearly seven years without a new studio release. Known more for their live performances and dedicated following than radio hits, the band...
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  3. On This Day: April 1 1981 Reckoning by The Grateful Dead Was Released

    On This Day: April 1 1981 Reckoning by The Grateful Dead Was Released

    On this day April 1 1981 The Grateful Dead released Reckoning a live double album capturing their acoustic performances from the fall 1980 tour. The album featured stripped down versions of fan favorites along with traditional folk and bluegrass covers that showcased a different side of the...
  4. Dylan & the Dead by Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead Released in 1989

    Dylan & the Dead by Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead Released in 1989

    On this day, February 6, 1989, Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead released their collaborative live album, Dylan & the Dead. The album featured recordings from their 1987 joint tour, where Dylan performed with the Grateful Dead as his backing band. This unique collaboration combined Dylan’s...
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