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The Grateful Dead Marking 50th Anniversary With Special Album Reissues
The releases will kick off with a deluxe version of the group’s self-titled debut LP, which was originally released in March, 1967. The first reissue from The Grateful Dead: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition will...
John Mayer Planning More Shows With Grateful Dead Bandmates
The two-night show at The Forum was unofficially billed as the end of Mayer's gigs with members of the Grateful Dead, but it appeared he had other plans. Mayer told the capacity...
Daughter Of Jerry Garcia Honours Father With Global Art Project
#RippleEffect features Keelin Garcia collaborating with veteran rockers Jimmy Buffett, David Crosby, Bill Kreutzmann, and David Hidalgo on a version of the band's song Ripple, with an accompanying video. The project was...
Jerry Garcia's Family Considered Hologram Idea
After watching images of late stars like Tupac Shakur and Michael Jackson beamed onto stages in America in recent years, Garcia's daughter Trixie admits she was intrigued by the technology and considered conjuring...
Michael Eavis Wishes Frank Sinatra And Elvis Had Played Glastonbury
Michael Eavis wishes Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley could come back from the dead to play at Glastonbury.The musical festival's founder has revealed if he could choose any artist from their heyday to play at...
Jerry Garcia Love Letters Heading To Auction Block
Two love letters penned by late rocker Jerry Garcia to a model he met in the 1980s are heading to the auction block.The Grateful Dead frontman befriended the woman, whose identity has not been released,...
Phil Lesh Still Struggling With Jerry Garcia's Sudden Death
Grateful Dead rocker Phil Lesh fears he will never fully get over the loss of frontman Jerry Garcia, almost two decades after the singer's death.The cult star, who had battled drug and weight issues for...
Iconic Jerry Garcia Guitar Exceeds Auction Estimates At Memorabilia Sale
Late rocker Jerry Garcia's iconic Travis Bean Tb500 electric guitar has been snapped up at auction for $238,700 (£159,130).The Grateful Dead star played the model while recording 1977's Terrapin Station and used it at over...
Grateful Dead Fans Furious Over Jerry Garcia Theatre Name Change
Fans of rock legends the Grateful Dead have united in a bid to stop plans to change the name of a California theatre dedicated to late frontman Jerry Garcia.The Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in San Francisco...
By WENN on 03 May 2013
David Crosby Pens Jerry Garcia Birthday Poem
Crosby, Stills & Nash star DAVID Crosby has marked what would have been pal Jerry Garcia's 70th birthday with a poem.The rocker will read Cause I'm Missing Jerry Tonight during a show at Bob Weir's...
By WENN on 01 August 2012
Jerry Garcia's Personal Belongings To Go Under The Hammer
Tragic Grateful Dead star Jerry Garcia's belongings, instruments and handwritten set lists are to be put up for auction in California this spring (12).Auction house Bonhams will sell off the hitmaker's personal effects as part...
By WENN on 15 March 2012
Jerry Garcia Documentary Planned
The Grateful Dead star Jerry Garcia is to be the subject of a new musical documentary.Filmmaker Malcolm Leo and veteran manager John Hartmann have secured the music rights to the band's extensive catalogue and they...
By WENN on 06 January 2012
Garcia's Last Home Up For Sale
The last home GRATEFUL DEAD star JERRY GARCIA lived in before he died is on the market for $4 million (£2.6 million).The musician served as lead guitarist and vocalist of the group before his tragic...
By WENN on 21 September 2010
Garcia's Estate Refuses To Release Songs For Movie
A movie based on the life of GRATEFUL DEAD star JERRY GARCIA has been thrown into jeopardy after the late rocker's estate refused producers permission to feature the rocker's music.The guitarist, who passed away in...
By WENN on 05 August 2010
Giants To Honour Garcia On 15th Anniversary Of His Death
JERRY GARCIA's GRATEFUL DEAD bandmates will honour the 15th anniversary of the rocker's death by performing the STAR SPANGLED BANNER at the San Francisco Giants' 9 August (10) baseball game.The sports team, who will dedicate...
By WENN on 10 July 2010
Garcia Estate Sued Over Live Recording With Late Musician
The estate of late GRATEFUL DEAD frontman JERRY GARCIA is facing a lawsuit from the family of a deceased keyboardist - over the rights to a 2004 album which featured a live performance by the...
By WENN on 31 December 2008
Garcia Remembered In New Biopic
Late musician JERRY GARCIA will be remembered in a forthcoming film about his rise to fame before becoming the legendary frontman of the GRATEFUL DEAD. Garcia - who formed the psychedelic rock band in 1965...
By WENN on 13 November 2008
Garcia Opened Up About Drugs In Forgotten Interview
A forgotten interview with late rock legend JERRY GARCIA, in which he discusses his drug use, has been published for the first time. The Grateful Dead frontman sat down with writer Jeremy Alderson on 3...
By WENN on 29 July 2008
Jerry Garcia Items To Be Put Up For Auction
GRATEFUL DEAD fans have been given the chance to buy items once belonging to JERRY GARCIA; everything including the kitchen sink - literally. Californian Henry Koltys is giving fans of the late guitarist the chance...
By WENN on 27 July 2007
Grateful Dead Manager Sells Off Memorabilia
GRATEFUL DEAD crew manager LAWRENCE 'RAM ROD' SHURTLIFF is auctioning off musical memorabilia he amassed while touring with the band. Shurtliff is selling off The Eagle, a guitar late rocker JERRY GARCIA used in the...
By WENN on 09 March 2007
Garcia's Widow Sues Over Unpublished Tapes
JERRY GARCIA's widow has launched a legal action in an attempt to regain control of unpublished recordings of the GRATEFUL DEAD star's performances. DEBORAH KOONS GARCIA filed her lawsuit against the limited liability corporation made...
By WENN on 07 February 2007
Malcolm In The Middle Star Has Found His Jerry Garcia
Legendary GRATEFUL DEAD leader JERRY GARCIA is the latest dead rocker to be brought back from the grave for a new biopic. With JANIS JOPLIN, JIMI HENDRIX and JOHN LENNON all set to be recreated...
By WENN on 25 January 2007
Malcolm In The Middle Star Develops Simpson Movie
Former MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE star JUSTIN BERFIELD bought pal JESSICA SIMPSON's former matrimonial home and now he's producing her new film. The ambitious 21-year-old has set up his own production company, J2TV/J2 Pictures, and...
By WENN on 05 December 2006
Songwriter Wilkin Dies
Songwriter MARIJOHN WILKIN, who co-wrote the classic ballad LONG BLACK VEIL and other hits, has died. She was 86. Wilkin died at her home in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday (28OCT06) after a long battle with...
By WENN on 30 October 2006
Bennett Serious About Art
American crooner TONY BENNETT aspires to be as well known as a painter as he is for his music career. The 80-year-old has already seen his work exhibited in Washington, DC's prestigious Smithsonian American Art...
By WENN on 09 August 2006
Grateful Dead Star Dies
Former GRATEFUL DEAD star VINCE WELNICK has died - the band's fourth keyboardist to pass away. He was 55. Welnick, who also played for the TUBES and MISSING MAN FORMATION, died on Friday (02JUN06), although...
By WENN on 04 June 2006
Garcia's Toilet Stolen
A toilet belonging to late GRATEFUL DEAD frontman JERRY GARCIA has been stolen from a driveway while awaiting shipment to a Canadian casino. The salmon-coloured commode once stood in Garcia's master bathroom and was taken...
By WENN on 04 April 2006
Brewing Up With Garcia
Fans of late GRATEFUL DEAD star JERRY GARCIA can now brew up the rocker thanks to a new range of teas. Bosses at beverage firm Republic of Tea have created five new blends as part...
By WENN on 07 March 2006
Cash Tops Dead Stars List
Country legend JOHNNY CASH has topped a new list of Awesomely Dead Rock Stars. The WALK THE LINE singer beat rapper NOTORIOUS BIG and one-time labelmate ELVIS PRESLEY to claim the number one spot...
By WENN on 24 February 2006
A Cup Of Garcia
Late GRATEFUL DEAD guitarist JERRY GARCIA has been honoured with a selection of herbal teas named after him. The first shipment of J Garcia Artisan Teas is expected to hit the shelves of US...
By WENN on 23 February 2006
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