Bob Weir Wants To Jam! -Charlie Starr

[@laurietongish7941]

Jerry Garcia was a hippie, a bluesman, a rock-n-roller, a hillbilly, a biker, a country singer, a blue grass musician and unfortunately an addict. He represented almost every facet of American life. Therefore he maybe the most American person ever. RIP Jerry.

[@ledaswan5990]

Never saw Jerry on a bike. He sure didn’t act much like the bikers I knew in the Bay Area in the 70’s.

[@laurietongish7941]

@@ledaswan5990 Jerry and Pig Pen (Ron McKernan) both rode Harley-Davidson motorcycles and I believe it was Jerry's idea to hire Hell's Angels to do the security at Altamont but I could be mistaken about that part.

[@ledaswan5990]

@@laurietongish7941 I heard also that Jerry had the idea to hire The Angels

[@marktait2371]

i think i read about the jerry hells angels connection altamont in uncut mag several.months ago by coincidence was just listening to dead show wnrn

[@DingleBerry88]

@@ledaswan5990the whole band and crew were friends with hells angels and they were very much a part of the scene, especially in the late 60s and through most of the 70s. It may have been Jerry that actually suggested them but it probably happened pretty naturally.

[@susannakirby610]

I'm a Deadhead, my dad turned me on to Charlie Starr & Blackberry Smoke. Love your music and thanks dad for for sharing!!

[@cindycunningham3026]

Hey Bob I hope you remember me back at the Colorado Red rocks down in the cave

[@jonfrisch2584]

My friends and I got so stoked when they'd come to Alpine Valley, WI. We had a ball! We'd tie-dye shirts, ask our older siblings for weed and beer, and dig in, before we all headed our separate ways. I'm circling back... I guess the circle part of life is very true - thank you!

[@SuperQdaddy]

Listening to dead station on sirus..while driving the interstate 95 to Florida from nyc...the hours just slip by...its no stress music jams...!

[@barbarascotto3873]

It's so easy to slip....

[@acousticarchivefortwayne930]

Wonderful stories. Thank you. I'm a long time Dead fan and remember the first time I heard them on an album in 1974. I was blown away that one band was playing country-western, rock and roll, blues, and an improvisational music with a lot of head space. All on the same album! I'm not a fan of big crowds but every Dead concert I attended had a peaceful and accepting atmosphere and all the women were so beautiful I fell in love every other minute.

[@stevevice9863]

Thanks for interviewing Charlie. BBS should be one of the better known bands in music, but they sure fly under the radar. Given all of the great musicians that want to play with BBS and share the stage with them it is a testament to their talent and musicianship. Please keep doing what you are doing, Otis…it is important work.

[@joncaradies3155]

My brother in law turned me on to Blackberry Smoke just recently ...... Where the Hell have I been ?????? .... Great interview and I looked up Bob Weir jamming with them on youtube and found a Killer version on Mississippi Half Step !!!! Made my morning for sure !!! All the best ....

[@joeljarvis8597]

I thought the same thing a few years ago when I discovered BlackBerry Smoke.I couldn't believe I hadn't heard of them before. They are great!

[@glennmattison3180]

"The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound was so large it took a team of 21 roadies four hours to set up the speakers and another four hours to wire them all up. The logistics were so difficult that two Wall of Sounds were built so that the systems could leap-frog each other to the next shows: One would be setup and performing at that night’s show while the other was traveling and getting set up at the next venue. Weighing in at 75 tons, it took four semi-trailers to transport." - From KEF article:

[@timo-68]

Zactly!

[@artemisXsidecross]

👍

[@Caperhere]

Don’t know what KEF means, but I saw a video of their wall of sound. It was amazing, what they did. Imagine the cost.

[@pauld7704]

Never had to turn the master volume past two if memory serves. The word “if” is carrying a lot of weight there…

[@drdrofub4544]

Powered by high-end Macintosh amps…

[@otisgibbs]

Check out Blackberry Smoke and tell 'em Otis sent ya! www.blackberrysmoke.com/

[@MC-mi4ck]

The Dead show he is referring to appears on Dicks Picks 29 from May 19 and 21 of 1977 as well as some of Oct 11, 1977. May 77' was incredible.

[@joshperry2430]

​@jam1087 That Scarlett/Fire jam on Cornell is my favorite version. Phil slides that bass through the intro of Scarlett, then is the last one on board going into Fire. They were all that night.

[@macdad159]

I love Charlie Starr. Criminally underrated guitarist. One of my all time favorites.

[@Uppertown]

This is heaven. My two FAVORITE people! Charlie Starr and Otis Gibbs!!

[@cindycunningham3026]

Sure had fun down in the cave Red rocks Colorado

[@deadphishcheesespread]

I was so lucky to have seen The Dead when I was young in 1988. From NY to California all across the US. Nothing will ever be like that again. It was so much more than just the music,

[@jdsouther1958]

I was at Deer Creek Music Center Noblesville Indiana when the fence come down. Next day show canceled. Jerry be gone soon after that show

[@PooNinja]

Cripple creek is an awesome tune. I have an old phase linear phase 400 that was supposedly used in the dead’s sound system and left for repair and never picked back up. I don’t know if its true but I’m keeping this 1972 behemoth forever !

[@WeirsBeard]

Thank you for this-much appreciation for Charlie Starr & his stories of playing with Mr. Slow It Down!❤

[@MarkDrook]

Thanks Otis! Charlie Starr and that whole band could not be nicer human beings. My teenage Son and I met them and my Son was wearing his Farm Aid shirt and Charlie came right to him and said I remember that day, I got to meet Neil Young! He was still giddy about that 4 years later. Then he had a cool story! I am a fan of Smoke!

[@J.T.Hatchet]

Boy - for such a kick-ass and take name musician, Charlie ya sure are a mellow fellow. Thank you both Otis and Charlie.

[@raymonddehn1602]

Such a great sit down with Charlie Starr. 😎

[@travissmith9451]

Otis and Charlie - I could listen to the two of you all day long!

[@Caperhere]

Agreed. Thanks guys.

[@artemisXsidecross]

I am a bit long in the tooth, I remember the Grateful Dead from the very beginning and before the 1970’s. Still I appreciate all the stories that need to be told. That understood my first response to today is Happy Birthday Bob Dylan, he turns 83 today. ☮

[@paultorbert6929]

I was at the last Soldier Field gig when Stevie and Traffic opened ….. magical !!!!

[@BeauLyons-ym8qt]

Didn’t realize they opened for them in Chicago

[@BST501]

Two of my favorite bands... So many shows, So many experiences, So Many Roads! The Grateful Dead & Blackberry Smoke🔥❤🔥❤Thank you Otis!

[@chasbushong]

I had the pleasure of seeing the Dead perform the music from Wake Of The Flood using the wall of should in 1973. The wall of sound was huge, but it felt like it was almost invisible. I remember looking at the little lights on the amps and stuff. It reminded of the bridge on the Starship Enterprise (which was a popular tv show at the time.)

[@EoinNoonan]

I was late to the Grateful dead party just really started listening to them 3 Or 4 years ago and im 46 . And europe 72 i right up there with some of my favorite versions of their songs.

[@markburnham7512]

I spend way too much time with these stories. Can't stop, won't stop. Keep 'em coming.

[@macdaddy63]

Otis, you and Charlie have great stories to share and we are sure enjoying hearing them! Please, try to interview him again when you guys can get together again. You both are walking encyclopedias of knowledge that otherwise we would never know about. Thanks

[@lindathalman3506]

Thank you Oris Gibbs. I can listen to Charlie Starr for hours: talking or singing. Gold medal for the interview!

[@sbellosa]

one of my favorite all time interviews of your OG ! Great Job.

[@JohmathanBSwift]

I had friends who were tapers. 100 or so cassette tapes all filled with different dead shows. So I asked one of them why he had so many tapes of the same songs. He started explaining about this and that, then he said, "I thought you liked the Dead", which I did. Then he said, "You've never been to a show", of which I hadn't. So I went. 92 at Rich Stadium with Steve Miller. Rich Stadium and the surrounding areas, became a city of the Dead. Tents were everywhere. People would rent out their front lawns. Signs The Dead are Welcome Here were on lawns. Hung from trees. Parking signs etc. I've never seen anything like that before, or haven't since. When I was very young, I tried sneaking off to see The Grateful Dead. It was one of the Cornell shows in the 70's. My sister told my mother about it, and that was the end of that. I got into the Dead because of the people who lived across the street. They had their speakers outside and I would hear all of these jams. I felt at home listening to it. Much like how I felt about The Band. This is me. I belong. I felt comfortable in my own skin. Awesome story Charlie. Thanks Otis.

[@marktait2371]

yeh i dated a girl that had a shoebox full of tapes she had attended maybe a dizen shows first one me 86 i knew the guy that worked the sound he gave me a tape but long gone86 show friend got me tickets both nights the motel he stayed at was all dead fans parking lot arena vans selling tshirts hats tapes cds pins etc.

[@JohmathanBSwift]

@@marktait2371 The show I went to had tape machines hanging from the upper rails provided by the Dead.

[@marktait2371]

​@@JohmathanBSwiftthats cool i think i saw similar on old jerry interviee

[@martyweiner6525]

Great interview, thanks Otis and Charlie. I've seen Smoke twice and love that band. So sorry for your loss Charlie, we miss Brit.

[@dandilollo]

I could watch another hour of Charlie jabbering on with Otis there. What a hang.

[@lisawatkins5589]

Charlie is such a great story teller, and it shows big in his music.

[@thesoundchekguy]

One of those Wall of Sound cabinets sold on Reverb for $25,000 a few years ago. Just ONE cabinet!

[@politiciansthrowstones]

Saw some cabinents recently for 15-20k. I snagged some art that was used in the Grateful Dead movie. I'm getting it framed now.

[@keylearning5746]

Otis, you are the best. Love what you are doing. Charlie is the BEST storyteller. Steve Poltz was epic. There are so many fascinating storytellers in your circles.

[@imayad]

Great conversation and totally love Blackberry Smoke and Charlie Starr. Thanks Otis👍

[@sayeager5559]

Ive always thought Bob was the coolest one. His last solo album is beautiful. I remember the TRI studio shows with Bob and Phil, taped a bunch of them from the livestreams and still have them somewhere.

[@kellyr9949]

Long time dead fan went to more then a few concerts but englishtown sept 77 best show i ever watched them the fans did brake down the fence outside concert over 100000 fans were there some dead fans including me think that summer of 77 was their best tour they were just so good

[@michaelbenge2388]

Nice tribute. I was never a Dead fan, but this is cool, nonetheless. I am a huge Blackberry Smoke fan and have seen them a few times. Great band. I talked with Charlie behind Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield.

[@gratefuldev23]

Such an enjoyable post, thanks Otis.

[@KirbyCoulter-k1q]

Welcome to the bus Charlie period can totally see you doing some jack straw. I got on the Blackberry Smoke bus because your music talks to me the same way. I love when you're playing with your young son and he's singing. Dad and son performance just comes through so real appreciate you in the band and all you guys do

[@61stratman]

Thanks for more Charlie Starr, he is a very underrated guitarist and a great songwriter and singer. I have seen Blackberry Smoke live just a month or so before the Covid lockdown, and they sounded like a really good band from the early’70s, although I think they have been around only since the early 2000’s. Just a listen to their ‘’Whippoorwill‘’ album or their cover of the Tom Petty classic ‘’ You Got Lucky’’, will make it clear like a day about the depth of musical talent these guys possess. I have this feeling that Mr. Gibbs is sitting on more interview material with Charlie Starr…..😂, it’s always a good thing for guys like me to look forward to. Thanks !

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[@thecosmicstrangers]

We need more of this interview! One of my favorites talking about another of my favorites. Great interview!

[@NotsoslimSkinner]

Appreciate you Otis , one of the best interviews I’ve ever heard !! Appreciate you to Charlie 🤟😎

[@1coopjsn]

Wonderful conversation -- what a humble and thoughtful guy. Love the anecdote on Promised Land...slow down!

[@sevenmileridgeband]

Awesome!!!!

[@Enigma8750]

What a beautiful interview.

[@jamespuleo3269]

What a great interview !! Thank you, Charlie. Thank you, Otis.

[@scottkidwell3601]

Another wonderful interview! Thank you, Otis and Charlie 🙏🏻🤍

[@simonvanderheijden432]

Seen these guys live 5 times and I'm fixin' to see 'm again coming september in Tilburg. ❤

[@redmosq4197]

This guy is great!!!

[@jeffanderson8384]

That "not in it for the money" banter at the end is priceless 🤣 Thanks for the wonderful videos Otis!

[@zendixie]

I saw the wall of sound in ‘73 in Charlotte . Incredible sound and really clear. Great interview Otis!

[@elvislives-gl4rv]

Love listening to Charlie. thanks.

[@slogear]

This interview made me discover Blackberry Smoke. Thanks.

[@kravitz1999]

That is such a funny episode of Andy Griffith, perfect analogy LOL

[@laurietongish7941]

I missed Blackberry Smoke when they came to Tacoma Wa. I sure hope they return. They're great.

[@Theweeze100]

Charlie is such a wonderful storyteller, and seems to be a guy you could hang out with all night. I grew up in Sacramento, California, which is just outside of the Grateful Dead’s stomping grounds in the bay area. One day at Skip’s music, (a music store in Sacramento to the day I think…) I saw two out of those cabinets for sale. The JBL’s had been pulled out of them and they were loaded with EVM B15’s. I played bass through them for the next year or so. They looked and sounded wonderful. The natural wood was absolutely stunning. They were extremely well made, heavy, and pretty tough to move around, so I sold them to Deadhead musician in the area. He was really grateful to get them, and I’m sure he probably still has them.

[@jammininthepast]

Great vid. Thanks brothers. It was Working man's Dead that got me hooked on the Dead and the great show @ Fulsome Field Boulder Co. 1972, I was just able to drive then. Appreciated.

[@jeffrathman54]

More great stuff Otis! More Charlie is a good thing!

[@GodseyKnives]

In Blacksmithing they say (IRON SHARPENS IRON ) I know that translates to guitar and music Mr. Starr is proof . You asked good questions great interview Thanks I enjoyed it MR.Gibbs.

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Such great stuff Otis! Thank you from the heart ❤️

[@Bookmarkerer]

Very interesting and entertaining, thanks to the both of you.

[@okalright8980]

Very cool interview 👍

[@christophercampbell1677]

As a long time deadhead this is gold thank you and love blackberry smoke saw you guys a few times come back to cleveland Charlie cheers 🍻

[@telefrk49]

Really great video!!

[@paulkelly154]

One of my favorite quotes about the Dead was "The Grateful Dead's just country music for people who like acid." I've always enjoyed the Dead. Blackberry Smoke, too.

[@iamfrizzlefry6878]

Great interview Thank You.

[@tedgay8427]

Excellent! Thanks Otis.

[@jdsouther1958]

@8:45 I was at the show at Deer Creek Noblesville Indiana when the fence came down. It was a wild scene

[@brownsfan7753]

Love this!!

[@loganknapp8905]

The hold up - David Bromberg. That song has Harrison and Garcia credits. I played the shit outta that track on my step dad's copy.

[@iamtheoceanr]

I first heard the Grateful Dead on the American Beauty album. The hippy music vibe and the harmonies drew me in. While Phil Lesh's bass is still my favorite, Jerry's guitar voice and creative force transcended any other music of the time. Dog only knows what my life would have been like if I had discovered them in the 70s. hahaha

[@seanburchill47]

Awesome

[@mattiace27]

Loved hearing that Bob loves George Jones! Me too

[@captainkangaroo4301]

I used to know this teenage girl who was a Deadhead in Rochester Minnesota. Eventually she moved to Minneapolis to go to college and became a kindergarten teacher. I use to invite her to some local pubs for Dead nights. Her name was Natasha Muenter and she has now been married to Bob for years.

[@leftwrite]

more...more...more!

[@davidtaylor1384]

It still blows my mind seeing Charlie for all those years at horse shows and where he is now. Hindsight is 20-20. His dad didn't F around, Mr. Gray was one of the last O.G's as men go.

[@timf5875]

Excellent!

[@joeshoe6184]

"It looked like a skyscraper" Lmao!

[@douglove2412]

I’m in my 70’s now and I was right there in S.F. and Berkeley during the heyday of the Dead. What a time, as I recall! But wait, isn’t it true that if you can remember the 60’s you weren’t there?

[@striderranger7384]

Was front row at a George Jones concert in El Paso over 20 years ago. Saw the Grateful Dead from the front row a few times. Interesting that Bob Weir loves George Jones as much as he does. “Born Cross Eyed meets Possum”.

[@BeauLyons-ym8qt]

Great story…the George Jones being very confused cracked me up 😂

[@TheTreyWilson]

Just awesome! Great talk!

[@VictorRochaGaming]

I'm seeing Dead & Company tomorrow at The Sphere.

[@unknownkingdom]

Mayer wants out and has nothing in the tank. Was good at the beginning but he is mailing it in

[@VictorRochaGaming]

@@unknownkingdom You have no idea what you're talking about. I went as a guest of the band. John is doing just fine.

[@unknownkingdom]

@@VictorRochaGaming except that they aren't touring anymore after they finish the current run of shows

[@VictorRochaGaming]

@@unknownkingdom Brother, that has nothing to do with John and everything to do with Mickey & Bob. Never say never. They love the Mexico shows in January.

[@stephentmarksberry4484]

Dylan and the Dead. My North Stars.

[@barbarascotto3873]

Truer words were never spoken. ❤️

[@gregbaxter7871]

I was at the Deer Creek show in 1995. A few things went wrong that day. #1 the promoter/band booked the smallest venue of the tour the week of the 4th of July. Half of Indy was on vacation that week. The venue let everyone that had $20 into the parking lot, regardless if they had tickets or not. The police went "under cover" and there were no uniformed police to be seen anywhere but they were poking around in 1994 tie dyes that purchased the year before making small time drug busts. It was a powder keg with tens of thousands of kids there to party and not to see the band. In the polo field parking there were more NIN stickers than Dead stickers on cars. It was a disaster in the making from the very start.

[@JacquesTreehorn]

Yesterdays Wine is a really good one.

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[@erickmartin5667]

The Greatful Dead and The Allman Bros. were the absolute best jam bands

[@lauriefoster1513]

Thanks Otis, I always listen to what you share... and this was a great one.... jamming with Bobby Weir must have been awesome! I searched but could not find out how old Charlie Starr is..... hope someone comments. Of course I am a fan of the Grateful Dead and now Dead & Company....

[@bjorntannberg1581]

I saw Grateful Dead in Stockholm in the early 90's. And yes; the sound was excellent. The music wasn't too bad either.

[@mikedeuce13]

I saw my first Dead show at Merriweather Post in 83’ jumped on the bus and never regretted a moment. I first saw Blackberry in 05’ I think and have followed their journey but never heard of this connection. Thanks Otis for having Charlie on I just became bigger fans of you both! ❤️✌🏼

[@timo-68]

my 1st show also! I was 15 yrs old

[@mikedeuce13]

@@timo-68 I was 15 yrs old as well! Small world, Timo.

[@joeurbanowski321]

Hey Otis..! I was hoping Charlie.. or you might have mentioned something about Phil Lesh’s rig that I know I read about it.. but just can’t find anything about anymore… I had read that he had a bass built with 4 pickups… one for each string.. and the pu’s went to 4 different amps spread across the stage.. Do you or anyone know anything about it..? Thanks Otis..!✌🏼❤️

[@jg_promotions5827]

This is great, please tell me you have more

[@buzziband9535]

Great

[@bglrj]

He's right about Bob Weir wanting to play slow. That's why I can't listen to anything he has done with them in recent years. I was at the first wall of sound gig. It wasn't loud at all. It was pristine. Beautiful.

[@Caperhere]

Hope England is going well.