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Grateful Dead Gear: The Band's Instruments, Sound Systems, and Recording Sessions from 1965 to 1995

by Blair Jackson

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The origins and secrets of the Grateful Dead's magical sound are told This book is the first in-depth examination of the Dead's technical side, including their recording methods. From the Acid Tests of the mid-'60s to the famous Wall of Sound PA setup in the '70s and on to their exceptional later touring systems, the Grateful Dead were always on the cutting edge of technological innovation and experimentation. This exhaustive study includes clear and concise explanations of the band's equipment technology, instrument design, and studio recording techniques, plus a history of the group. Features: more than 100 photos and diagrams, many never before seen; new interviews with band members and tech personnel; suggested listening for every era of the group's history; and more

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From the “acid tests” of the '60s to the famous “wall of sound” in the 70s and up to their exceptional later touring systems, the Grateful Dead were always on the cutting edge of technological innovation and experimentation. Grateful Dead Gear is an in-depth examination of every aspect of the Deads technical side. This exhaustive study includes clear and concise explanations of the bands equipment technology, instrument design, and studio recording techniques, plus a history of the group.

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The author of "Garcia: An American Life" takes a comprehensive look at the Grateful Dead's tools of the trade, includes all gear from 1965 to 1995. Photos, many in color.

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ISBN:
9780879308933
Author:
Jackson, Blair
Publisher:
Backbeat Books
Subject:
United states
Subject:
Rock
Subject:
Sound
Subject:
History & Criticism - General
Subject:
Genres & Styles - Rock
Subject:
Rock groups -- United States.
Subject:
Sound -- Recording and reproducing.
Subject:
Music-Rock History
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
20061131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
287
Dimensions:
10.98x8.52x.88 in. 2.74 lbs.

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"Synopsis" by ,
From the “acid tests” of the '60s to the famous “wall of sound” in the 70s and up to their exceptional later touring systems, the Grateful Dead were always on the cutting edge of technological innovation and experimentation. Grateful Dead Gear is an in-depth examination of every aspect of the Deads technical side. This exhaustive study includes clear and concise explanations of the bands equipment technology, instrument design, and studio recording techniques, plus a history of the group.
"Synopsis" by , The author of "Garcia: An American Life" takes a comprehensive look at the Grateful Dead's tools of the trade, includes all gear from 1965 to 1995. Photos, many in color.

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