Grateful Dead's legacy takes center stage at Kennedy Center Honors

[@constantstudies]

That's my Daddy at 4:55. I miss him so much, he passed last Christmas. He absolutely adored this band, and met so many great people at these concerts. They completely shaped his worldview, set him down an adventurous course in life, and it has made mine amazing. Nice to see the band getting recognition at such a prestigious level.

[@JamesAllmond]

hope you grabbed a screen shot!

[@SunnyHippies]

That’s cool

[@jillcnc]

Awwww....I'm so sorry. Your dad must have been a cool guy to grow up with. Would you want to share more about him?

[@hopeklemann1]

awww... beautiful.🌸

[@ildvhbnaIFIP]

I think I high-fived him at an NYC show in 1988. 🙂 Happy Christmas sis! Dad is bopping and twirling with you!

[@coe141]

I saw them at the 11::00 show at the Fillmore East. They played so long, that when the concert was over, I walked out to sunlight the next day. One of the best concerts ever.

[@jerryakbar6147]

Those days were over by 76, it’s now a money grab at the Vegas sphere aka the clown show of corporate nostalgia. I caught Jerry at the palladium for a hells angels benefit, sun was up after that one too.

[@TheBaldwee]

When they said “daybreak on the land” they really meant it.

[@Jravens79]

The greatest, most talented, and most original band of all time! Their music should be cherished and treasured as a gift to humanity! God Bless Jerry and Phil (and Pigpen, Brent, and Keith)!

[@jimtokheim1422]

I'm so glad I had the privilege of seeing these guys 4 times in the late 80's early 90's - truly phenomenal.

[@Jazzywazz]

Lol. I saw them over 450! I saw Jerry at least 300 times!!,

[@punkswithpeacesigns]

​@@Jazzywazz I'm curious how you managed to see at least 150 Grateful Dead shows without Jerry. That's something that definitely deserves a big lol! I didn't realize Jerry missed so many days of work. 😜🤏🏻

[@gkgd1519]

@@punkswithpeacesignshe saw Jerry band and the actual Grateful Dead before 95 obviously as stated

[@jasonlicausi9300]

The music never stops.

[@lynnglidewell7367]

The Dead was more then a band they were an experience. You were lucky if you got to have the experience. I'm 72 and I got to have the experience.

[@onlygoosefans]

If you haven't already, check out Goose. Rick will be the next stand in for Jerry Garcia when the time comes.

[@onlygoosefans]

The dead did the same thing with John Mayer. They slowly brought him and let him jam with Phil Lesh. Well, Rick is on that same path. Just wait...

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

I don’t know how a band like this could ever happen again. Glad we have the music

[@brettgreen853]

These guys got some mileage out of life. Thats for sure. Love them, love that Parrish has his story hour on KZbin and Sirius XM. It never gets old. After seeing them hundreds of times with Jerry, I remember about 10 years after he passed RatDog doing a concert in Golden Gate Park, and I just remember thinking that the music is timeless. It reverberates through time, space, and dimensions that very few other people have been able to accomplish. They are the modern day Mozarts, Wagners, & Beetovens. Thank you for a really good time!

[@Absorbing146]

What the real world Take's away,,,The Grateful Dead Gives it back

[@nadapuesnada7716]

In memory of Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, original member of the Grateful Dead.

[@georgedarrell7416]

Let's not forget Keith Godchaux, Brent Midland, Phil Lesh, and last but certainly not least, Jerry Garcia. Rest in Paradise, gentlemen. You are all missed, and influenced the magic in your own rights.

[@wishingb5859]

They earned this nomination. It took way to long to get this respect.

[@jerryakbar6147]

Clown show of respect, respect was the last thing the dead were interested in . Garcia would have been embarrassed and not showed up. Our government is joke. Orange man vs DMV lady ? Case closed. Nice while it lasted.

[@OGRE_HATES_NERDS]

@@jerryakbar6147 they were friendly with henry kissinger in the 80s

[@OGRE_HATES_NERDS]

@@jerryakbar6147 "im uncle sam... thats who i am... been hidin out... in a rock and roll band!"

[@ktracy9241]

Not a single Grammy nomination? Who needs the Grammys? They’re the frickin’ Dead!

[@smartluck100]

There should be an award called The Deadies”. Give it to the finest jam band

[@dat219]

Saw the Dead 1971 at the Fillmore East. Went to the late show started at midnight We got out at about 5:30 in the morning They played from midnight to 5:30 a.m. with one 20 minute break .

[@JakeLuke308]

This was very nice. The 3 surviving members, finally honored at the Kennedy Center for being what they have always been. An American Treasure.

[@edmonger1052]

This band has been a major part of my life since I first saw them at age 19. I saw 30 shows between 1984 and 1994. Every good thing in my life that I have is because of them. I met my wife through an old friend that I used to travel to shows with. She and I met through a most coincidental circumstance that literally would never have happened without the Grateful Dead. I hope their music lives for centuries.

[@kflangan]

In the late 80's and early 90's I worked for Digital Equipment Corporation, 125k employees around the world with one of the biggest networks on the planet. We had a predecessor to social networks in house, some of the other deadheads that I met there are still friends and we are still in touch. We traded tapes using the interoffice mail system. It was a glorious time. "The Grateful Dead is like licorice, not everyone likes it, but those who do, really like it" "Grateful Dead shows are like baseball, it can be slow but it's never quite the same, then there's a moment of magic. That's why you go to as many shows as you can"

[@MrYatesj1]

You know what. Bravo CBS this was a very nice bit. Thanks

[@mellenbecker56]

they could have mentioned Susan when they said Derek

[@spencerdawson6536]

In the late 80’s/early 90’s my best friend from college was a hardcore DeadHead and I was into Pop Metal (Bon Jovi, Dokken, Ratt) and he dragged me to a couple GD shows but I simply didn’t get it. The whirling dervish dancing, the Hallucinogenic Intoxicants, TyeDye T-Shirts. Why, I thought. I understood the historical appeal and the band’s connection to the 60’s but not the incredible loyalty the GD’s followers bestowed on the band. It required years of opening my mind to bands other than Poison and Maiden to allow the brilliance of the GD to sink in and leave a lasting impression. These guys made and continue to make amazing music which merges respect for their musical legacy with unrestrained, exploratory improvisation creating a product unique and unrepeatable in the American music scene. True Legends all of them.

[@TomM-wc3eo]

I liked it better when your parents didn’t want to tell their friends where you were all summer.

[@barrychiarello8493]

I was there! Thank you, I miss Phil Lesh!

[@richardcatalinajr.369]

First Dead show was in 75. Dozens of more over the years. When Jerry passed, that journey ended. But the music and spirit continued. And it still lives today.

[@BradyJames-l8z]

They didn't tour in 75

[@richardcatalinajr.369]

@@BradyJames-l8z 74? 76? I was in HS.

[@bryanharrell4059]

"Jerry held the light for everybody" ~ BK

[@Cobbmtngirl]

I had so much fun at their concerts over the years. There really was nothing else like them. And I’ve been to many other band’s concerts too. They definitely were a San Francisco treasure that became a world treasure. I’m glad they are being recognized in the Kennedy honors.

[@godfreydaniel6278]

200+ show Deadhead here - love, love, love where being on the bus most of my life took me. Thought they were pretty strange the first time I heard them, but something about what they had going on drew me back and back and back. I always say to people who scratch their heads that the Dead are like a joke - if you don't get it, no amount of explaining will ever make you laugh...

[@kevina4386]

Thank you c.hazard for all you do for our community making sure the music never stops

[@Besokool]

They should've give Chris an award right then and there.

[@vancegilmore245]

The Grateful Dead made vast amounts of amazing music 🎵🔥

[@jimbradley7058]

From Chicago: I saw the last show on July 9, 1995. Phil took us out with Box of Rain.

[@jerryakbar6147]

That show was shockingly sad and terrible. Standing on the moon was abusive .

[@jamestomkin8784]

Glad to see it I've seen them many times in all yheir forms. Well deserved! Now its time for the Kennedy Center to wake up and put the Allman Brother Band in next year!They more than deserve it!

[@michaelm4021]

Very nice job, Anthony Mason and CBS.

[@mickidonahue4038]

I tried to quit drinking for 10 years. I started going to shows and opened my mind to how much more there was in the world. That was 34 years ago, haven't had a drink, and discovered a talent for painting, and songwriting. Love their music and spirit.

[@decarlolisa]

It’s mind boggling to me that the Grateful Dead didn’t win a Grammy for Terrapin Station because that song is a masterpiece. How about a lifetime achievement #grammy in 2025? #grammies #gratefuldead

[@ToesOverKauai]

As Promotion Director for Monterey’s KMBY 107 Rocks, I had the unforgettable privilege to work with the promoter, band, and the outdoor venue at Laguna Seca Raceway. Any of you Deadheads at that one in the mid 80’s? The magic of Bruce Hornsby opened, and tie-died shirts floating amongst the crowd😊.

[@bobwho2454]

If you go to the Dead & Co. recent announcement of their second residency at the Sphere in Vegas this Spring, you may notice a black and white photo of hippies dancing blissfully in Steinbeck country. That image was taken at Laguna Seca by Jay Blakesberg. in 87 or 88.

[@siobhanruck9963]

That's when the recorded the Touch of Grey video, right?

[@stephenhenion8304]

For whatever its worth... thej Europe 72 Album Hooked me BIG TIME in 1973. I saw them in the Waterbury Palace Theater in 1975.... And another 25 times over the years..Since then life has been great..."I wish I was a Headlight, 🎵...On a Northbound Train "... the way, the truth, and the Light!!!

[@cindymeyerson2099]

Love you all. So glad I got to dive with Billy in Hawaii. Good times. And some good times back/ on stage with you guys. Don't want to give up all the stories, but they're memorable. Congratulations to you all. And I miss Jerry now Phil to this day. 😢

[@SunnyHippies]

The remaining members- first time with No phil :(

[@CocoW1968]

About time!!! Congratulations❤❤❤

[@chrisitalia8868]

One of the best bands ever, no words to describe them

[@bartmay9560]

The GOATS of music!!!!

[@sateliteoflove202]

Amazing when Bob said Garcia visits him in dreams "all the time." I lost my best friend of 30 years in 2020 and I've only seen him three times in dreams. We saw our one and only Jerry show together in 1995, miss that dude so much.

[@kateoconnor6385]

They have been a national treasure since they hit the stage....I have been a Deadhead for 54 years and it has been a long strange fantastic trip....

[@Bigtimefun]

One of the greatest of all time

[@ajk2009]

Kennedy Center Honors was Dec 8, not sure if this video reminds us that CBS will broadcast the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, Dec. 22, 8:30 PM -11:00 PM.

Long live the Grateful Dead! Thanks guys...

[@JillASim]

Love this band, was lucky to see them in the '80s. Congratulations, and peace.

[@kimjodoin868]

Great for the Grateful!

[@douglasknight1107]

Miss u Jerry and bill. U have influenced my whole life in every way. U will be missed and i will see you soon.

[@davemanone3661]

Five buddies formed a band in the 60's. I'm sure they never imagined they would become one of the most famous bands of all time!

[@davemanone3661]

One thing that was special about Dead shows, listening to them between songs. They would be tuning and we would try to figure out what song was next, fun stuff!

[@gingergeezer3685]

PIGPEN! Miss that dude.

[@steveconn]

These guys deserve the honor quick while a few are still left! 🎉🎉❤

[@ajk2009]

Kennedy Center Honors was Dec 8, not sure if this video reminds us that CBS will broadcast the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday, Dec. 22, 8:30 PM -11:00 PM.

[@gregoryg3256]

🌠THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A GRATEFUL DEAD CONCERT PERIOD . IM QUOTING A FAN

[@ChristopherWarren-w2e]

This guy asked the boys perfect questions

[@nashmiddleton1763]

I’m sure he listened to them for years or attended shows/. You can tell. The other 3 on set are out of their element and didn’t even bother to do a bit of research.

[@michaelklein3509]

Sure miss Jerry

[@MrYatesj1]

To this day. Crazy to think he has been gone as long as the band was together and there is still the hole of emotion and longing. NFA

[@JamesAllmond]

I'll admit it, in my iTunes library there are over 500 Dead Shows, all meticulously copied from tape, to CD, to Mac...

[@KENNA25]

Ive seen the dead twice , i was phils waiter great guy super nice😅 at bookbinders in Philadelphia 😊😊

[@thefumexxl]

The extended interview is absolutely beautiful.

[@spuddougherty7860]

I was one of those arcivests.

[@randirosenthal4844]

i have always loved them

[@Alligator6002]

Go put Anthem of the Sun on LOUD ✌️

[@louisevad6091]

Bo Diddley made it possible for Buddy Hollys not fade away which was a natural cover for the dead

[@Roy-G-Biv]

Justice for Donna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@susanmartini4996]

Wish CBS would do a story about a great forgotten festival which the dead played with the Allman Brothers and the band Watkins Glen 1973😊

[@gregoryswift9573]

Check out the good ole grateful Dead cast. They have 2 episodes on it.

[@julianswistak]

Good interview. Always love seeing the boys.

[@richardrood4151]

Interesting to me that in the opening narrative "how about that band ... " the person out front, Susan Tedeshi, is not mentioned by name

[@justwantresults8768]

I think (hopefully) it was an honest mistake, I heard "Derek Trucks" and then saw Susan out front and said, what?

[@mercywilliams2698]

Wonderful! 🦋🎟️🌈

[@LindsAglio]

First show was ‘72 Hartford, CT. A Dead Head ever since. Well over 150+ shows, including spin offs of JGB, Rat Dog, Further, Phil & Friends, etc. Highlights included Watkins Glen & seeing JGB on Fisherman’s Wharf. The band that day included Donna Jean, Keith, John Kahn & Maria Muldaur…a benefit for Save the Whales. Sure do miss seeing the good ole Grateful Dead, but thankfully, their music never stops.

[@roncarroll4136]

A summary, the Grateful Dead's blend of musical innovation, improvisation, dedicated fan culture, and countercultural philosophy

[@johnurban7333]

6:40 Bob sitting bare cross legged on the stool is classic. Don’t know how he did it

[@jimmycoleman5853]

Leave room for happy accidents

[@pikiwiki]

That's Bobby Weir in a half lotus at 77. Not easy to do

[@jamesmack3314]

Well, as I’m sure many know if you want to see the second coming of the Grateful Dead as close as you’re gonna get to the original band check out dark star Orchestra they are phenomenal

[@davidwhiting5168]

"They were viral before viral was a thing." So true.

[@dianakennedy7308]

We love ❤️ you !!!

[@Herbertlandscaping]

Brought tears! NFA

[@KustryRuntz]

Gained lotta brain cells with them❤

[@pjmlegrande]

The Dead begin to plunk aimlessly … it gathers into a rivulet, then meanders and builds and damn if you don’t follow where it goes. It grows on you, rather, in you. And it winds its way in deep.

[@hillaryroberts3623]

Legacy and longevity-you bet! 🫶✌

[@cynthiabegg741]

Best band ever

[@jtrncr]

Our Boys

[@TheClownfight]

I believe the full story of how Kruetzman got the drummer my job is he had a car. A station wagon that could carry gear.

[@nancychace8619]

Very nice interview. Appreciate the 'observation' (s) that there was/is a certain 'lingo' to it. It sort of evolved. Liked the comment about leaving room for happy accidents. Bill is absolutely right about allowing the music to be shared freely. It helped put them on every map between here and Tahiti. Interesting about Jerry introducing a new sheepdog song. I just had to surrender my German Shepherd when he bit me badly and put me in the ER. He was a great dog but got too aggressive. We're all still learning. Thank you for sharing -

[@ShakeYourRump]

❤ forever!

[@Zig_Was_Here]

Great work CBS!

[@steveburns6503]

The insult is ‘what took so long’? Should have had Phil with them.

[@strothermartin5368]

I saw Jerry at Constitution Hall in Washington DC in 83 working security....IT WAS A WILD NIGHT 🎉🎉 Also at RFK Stadium 😅

[@jamesheuer5139]

I’m not a Greatful Dead fan! But a Bob Weir fan! “Ace and Kingfish”

[@terrym5023]

The day after Phil died they had a meeting scheduled to discuss getting together and performing again 😢

[@jgarcia9011]

There was Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Garcia. Greatest band ever. Period.

[@appelblossom4311]

I have been listening to the Grateful Dead. I’ve seen shows since 1987. I caught the bug… Still sell them last as dead and Company in Vegas this past summer.!

[@folly5girl]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joebarr725]

Bob's wardrobe choices here are interesting. RIP Phil.

[@gkgd1519]

Love this NFA all

[@shelta9118]

❤❤❤coolest guys ever

[@JerryMerky]

Just one bad apple supervisor can spoil a business

[@davidpaz9389]

It boggles the mind to think that there are people who can say they spent years following a band on tour.

[@dougpotosky4102]

So Many Stories! And that is only me.Get it! That alone is worth the price of admission. Like getting on the Dead Bus in "72"

[@ismaelrodrigueziii6398]

Anyone know the song that starts at 3:42?

[@josephsaunders8618]

RIP Pig ❤

[@BS2u2u]

How can I watch this?

[@BrunoG03-Vichy]

Anthony Mason is a Dead Head ! How cool….