The Grateful Dead is one of my favorite bands, especially since I love most American rock music.
I think ive heard of them, where did they start?
They started way back in 1965 in Palo Alto, California!
that long ago? never would've guessed.
Yeah it's so much longer than I would've expected! They're really well known for its unique and eclectic style.
are they simply a rock band? those were the thing back in the 60s
Not really, they are known for a more fused rock, fazz, country, and folk type of sound.
oh thats cool, was wondering what their exact genre was
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
as his favorite band; he said, "I love that they've done things their own way and they've persevered over the years and they're still relevant to this day. I think they're one of the greatest bands ever." Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin said Metallica has been the biggest influence on the band, stating, "they really changed my life when I was 16 years oldI'd never heard anything that heavy". Vocalist and guitarist Robb Flynn of Machine Head said that when creating the band's 2007 album