Synopses & Reviews
In 1965, the Grateful Dead came to life in the heart of San Franciscoand#8217;s hippie counterculture. Founding members Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Ron and#147;Pigpenand#8221; McKernan, Phil Lesh, and Bill Kreutzmann (and soon after, Mickey Hart) created a unique blend of improvisational rock, folk, blues, and psychedelia, and the Dead went on to become one of the greatest jam bands of all time, releasing more than ten studio albums and touring constantly for legions of Deadheads.
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In Grateful Dead 365, five decades of intimate portraits, candid backstage shots, and colorful performance images take readers on the bandand#8217;s remarkable journey from the mid-sixties to the twenty-first century. Accompanied by the bandand#8217;s distinctive graphics, these photographs capture memorable moments, including the bandand#8217;s trip to the Great Pyramid of Egypt; scenes with colorful, trippy Deadheads; and tributes to Garcia. Written by award-winning music writer, Holly George-Warren, Grateful Dead 365 celebrates the evolution of one of the worldand#8217;s most beloved bands.
Synopsis
Set on 700 acres of rolling farm hills in Manchester, Tennessee, Bonnaroo is a four-day music and camping festival that draws in over 80,000 fans every summer. Featuring over 120 musical performances, along with comedy, cinema, sustainability workshops, and more, the grounds are converted into a virtual city of music and art. With over 200 photographs of some of the most legendary musical acts of all time, and numerous personal contributions by musicians and patrons,
Bonnaroo: What, Which, This, That, The Other celebrates 10 years of this beloved music festival and the impact it has made on American culture. Whether fans of the Dave Matthews Band, Eminem, Radiohead, or Metallica, all music lovers unite to experience the magic of Bonnaroo.
Praise for Bonnaroo:"How do you get 80,000 fans to spend four days camping in the Tennessee sun? By offering the kind of moments this coffee-table photo book captures." and#8212;Rolling Stone
About the Author
Holly George-Warren is an award-winning writer, editor, producer, and music consultant. She is the coeditor of The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll and the author of Public Cowboy No. 1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry, as well as Abramsand#8217; How the West Was Worn and Punk 365. She lives in upstate New York.and#160;