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The Grateful Dead--the band known for extensive touring and putting on shows that are not just concerts but events. The band known for spawning a subculture through its devoted followers. The band known for skeletons, dancing bears, and happy terrapins. Revisit classic performances, follow the band on a world tour, get to know the band members, and experience the good and bad times throughout the years. What a long, strange trip it's been... INSIDE THE GRATEFUL DEAD: Jerry Garcia's childhood in San Francisco Touring and releasing an album with Bob Dylan and covering the Rolling Stones and Beatles The "Deadhead" movement and a close look at the international community formed by Deadheads in Europe Successes and failures at Woodstock, Monterey, and Altamont music festivals The band's core group and changes in band members through the years