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

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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 surprised critics and fans alike by delivering a polished and accessible album that found mainstream success.

In the Dark featured the single Touch of Grey, which became the band’s first and only Top 10 hit...
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