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Between Space and the Highway, Phil Lesh: 1940–2024
Bassists

Phil Lesh: 1940—2024

Lesh, whose bass effortlessly integrated the celestial, extrasensory, and deeply earthy within the Grateful Dead’s music, transcended many of his peers by fusing a classical upbringing, avant urges, and a boundless sense of irreverence and adventure.

The Dao of Acoustic Jerry Garcia
Guitarists

The Dao of Acoustic Jerry Garcia

The Grateful Dead leader’s guitar playing traveled a long and complex road that begins in the dusty fields of American music. Here’s your guide, from the Black Mountain Boys to Workingman’s Dead to Dawg.

Rig Rundown: Circles Around the Sun
Rig Rundown

Rig Rundown: Circles Around the Sun

Guitarist John Lee Shannon and bassist Dan Horne explore the sonic space with a mix of vintage amps, DIY cabs, and plenty of pedals.

Johnny Cash + Grateful Dead = Cosmic Country
Artists

Johnny Cash + Grateful Dead = Cosmic Country

How Daniel Donato’s ethos continues to be shaped by the jam gods—and not just Garcia’s solos.