I used to follow the Grateful Dead when the toured. They formed in 1965 in California, and because very popular.  
Ah neat, I'm not too familiar with much of their music. What do you like about them?
Well the band have a very unique style of eclectic fused with rock and psychedlia experimental. They are an experience to watch in concert!
I'm always down for a psychedelic rock experience! How popular are they? Have they sold a lot of records?
yes! They ranked 57th by "Rolling Stone" magazine, so they're are very popular in the rock community.
So for the uninitiated, what are the essential Grateful Dread tracks that I should go put on my Spotify playlist right this instant?
worldwide.
The Grateful Dead was founded in the San Francisco Bay Area amid the rise of the counterculture of the 1960s. The founding members were Jerry Garcia (lead guitar, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Ron "Pigpen" McKernan (keyboards, harmonica, vocals), Phil Lesh (bass, vocals), and Bill Kreutzmann (drums). Members of the Grateful Dead had played together in various San Francisco bands, including Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions and the Warlocks. Lesh
Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. The band is known for its eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, country, jazz, bluegrass, blues, gospel, and psychedelic rock; for live performances of lengthy instrumental jams; and for its devoted fan base, known as "Deadheads". "Their music", writes Lenny Kaye, "touches on ground that most other groups don't even know exists". These various influences were