Extended interview: Grateful Dead

[@TCTC-tb9tb]

The Grateful Dead has brought me unmeasurable joy for decades. I'm proud of them for receiving this honor and I'm prouder than ever to call myself a Deadhead. Thank you, for a real good time!

[@drummersagainstitk]

Would it still give you joy that John Perry Barlow and Robert Hunter were admitted CIA operatives? I thought not.

[@bonzey1171]

Never expected Billy to be my favorite living member, but here we are. Billy is right on

[@MichaelStJames-ze1gp]

You should read his book

[@bonzey1171]

I have read his book

[@daveyboy8907]

Same here, NO respect for Bobby anymore.

[@michaelchapman2312]

Mick and Bob are members of the Grove. Bill is not. Take that how you will

[@Lalovision3D]

21:00 This is getting to the point of what separates those who know, and those who don’t. That vibe. That transcendence. The energy. Truly uplifting and otherworldly.

[@beachmasterX]

Described beautifully. I always knew they were there with us, but to hear the words come directly from Bill's lips. ❤🪐🪐😢NFA

[@debbiestacy216]

Bill is so inspiring and genuine in this interview. His respect for Jerry is so inspirational and genuine. He knew that Jerry was the force behind The Greatful Dead, I respect his honesty and his extordinary talent.

[@george.s.8491]

To me it’s just so sad they all couldn’t come to an agreement there at the end and be like okay something has to give. Let’s stop this train before it has a permanent crash. But they didn’t. Jerry was dying before us all, DYING, it was different this time then in the past like in the 80s. I know I don’t really know what I’m talking about I know there was so much to the band taking a break, but to me it was plain as day what was occurring with Jerry. Didn’t they see the man’s huge decline?

[@JusCuz410]

@george.s.8491 Bobby played the role of "bagman" for Jerry and says with a sense of pride in his documentary. Phil expressed much regret after the fact on "Long Strange Trip". As long as the money came in it was business as usual. One cannot pinpoint Jerry's death on a single thing or person. It was a perfect storm.

[@joeseddit]

When my nephew asked me, "what is it about that band?" I gave him the best answer i could in a few sentences because I didn't want to bore the kid with how long it would take me to answer that question. I could go on for two hours and it'd be about eight 15 minute segments on different topics (the bands approach, the music, the deadheads, the taping, the drug ties etc...) This interview is a great description of the indescribable.

[@kennyselcer]

5:12 "I bet his fingers hurt." Weir on Lesh learning the bass. Great interview! Thanks for the music

[@TG-wf6ln]

That gave me a good chuckle.

[@carinchanning9388]

My hearts!!! Such intelligent, warm, brilliant, goofy, out there humans. It's great to hear Bobby talk about the love we pour to them, "and we turned it into music," - Mickey It is our distinct honor! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful session. ❤

[@gameboy_colorful7078]

I have a lot of respect for those 3 musicians right there. I’ve seen them play many times and I listen to their recordings all the time. They are the best.

[@ensouledlife6961]

So much of my young life along with countless others’ completely revolved around this band. Even now I check out this day in history on Internet Archive nearly every day. Lots of days have shows I attended through the years. This interview surpassed my expectations and surprised me with a flood of emotion remembering how much I loved them as people not just a band. Guess I still do! Certainly one of if not the most important American rock band imo. They inspired a true phenomenon of fan loyalty and love that in turn inspired the Jam Band genre. So glad they finally got the Kennedy honors - long overdue!

[@gunnarneby7699]

This is honestly so amazing. The lives that all these guys lived. They’ve been around for so long it sometimes feels like they’ll be around forever. I hope to god we never forget them even after they’ve all passed. I know it will. They’re the god damn Grateful Dead!

[@WSPFreak1013]

This band and a certain molecule changed my life forever. 💚💀🌹⚡️Forever GRATEFUL

[@whatsinaname6926]

This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen.

[@andydixon2980]

Is this the 1st interview you've ever seen?

[@whatsinaname6926]

@ nope. Nor the first I’ve conducted. Clearly you’ve never been to a show.

[@justwantresults8768]

I agree, if you've been to a show, this is the interaction you saw in their music. Many fewer band members currently, but when you speak to them they all still have the secret sauce, the chemistry that made the GD.

[@JuanMartinez-xl2oj]

There is a great interview from back in Europe where they interview Pigpen in a small trailer, that brought the same kind of smile to my face! I think ozzy was just outside the trailer at the camera man was headed in!

[@AmyMarlaSchwartz]

I will never stop listening to the Grateful Dead. I've been to 50 shows in 10 years and those were the best 10 years of my life! :)

[@RickfromVermont-rx7nn]

Thank you for posting this extended version.

[@The-11]

The Grateful Dead opened my eyes to the whole world of music. All the different styles and sounds that music could be. After watching to the interview, I needed to grab my guitar and play their music. The people who love all the intricacies of their music understand. The scene was always fun. It didn't matter who you were or where you were from...you were welcome. It helped me try to be the best person I could be.

[@beachmasterX]

Great interview. I've seen these guys perform many times. Our love will not fade away!!!!

[@reginacrampton6457]

Thank you, for posting this for all of the fans of the Grateful Dead out there in US & the World. Phil RIP !

[@zeppelin695]

Thank you CBS for posting this!!

[@TG-wf6ln]

Thank you airing this extra footage!

[@MartyMcMahon-e5u]

Like they say ,and've always said, there's nothing else in the world like a Greatful Dead show

[@thefumexxl]

LOL just like one of their jams, Bill brought them back to the point.

[@BoSamson1680]

Always keeping time 🥁

[@BugsBunnysBrother]

It’s impossible to define what it is that these guys do. The only thing I can say is I am so lucky that I found this band and got to enjoy them all over this country. They were “Tour Guides”. They would play in places all over this country and when I walked into an arena or a theater or even a gigantic football field, these 5-8 people would do their best to blow my mind with music. How lucky was I to see different keyboard players, who were members of the band, to seeing “Special Guest Stars” walk on to the stage and join them. They worked hard to make that show the best they could. Some nights were better than others but I defy you to name a band that worked so hard to make their sound system be the best equipment available so we could hear the best sounding music possible. You have no idea the fun we had, arriving inside a venue, seeing the band come on stage and feel like my friends are here to play music for me. We would comment of how Phil looked like he lost weight, or Jerry got a haircut halfway through a tour. We cared about these people in a totally unique way, and they cared about us. They kept their ticket prices down, opened their own mail order ticket office that just sold their shows. In 1984, for the spring tour you could send money to Grateful DeadTicket Sales, and for $172.50, get one ticket for all 13 shows on the East Coast tour. They sat you with the same people throughout the tour and by the end you had new friended to trade tapes with…… yes you could record their concerts. Meet people from across this country and have a new source of live music. I was happiest when I had tickets in my desk for an upcoming tour. I knew that in a few weeks we would be back on tour. What did we get for it? One hell of a good time, a chance to hit the road and see this country of ours. And a heck of a lot of fun. I am so thankful that I got to see the Grateful Dead, live, with beautiful people from all over who were all there for one reason…..to see and hear the best band that existed in my lifetime. Jerry,Phil, Keith, Donna, Brent, Billy, and Mickey, Pigpen and Vinny. And of course Robert. Those people were my family, friends, did whatever it was they could do to make this kid so happy with music that I still love today. I was so pleased to see them honored by the Kennedy center. What a true Honor for a fantastic group of people. This is American Music….. and I love it.

[@DavidWay384]

The greatest American band!

[@timbolton8910]

Just want to say thank you for a real good time! ❤

[@Nicky-Michael]

“A song can not emerge in any time but its own. The time it helps create. A tune maintains its unique place in eternity, just as the specific time contains the tune, allowing the songs past to sketch the outlines of the future.” - R. Hunter

[@MrTotallies]

Bless you guys and this band. So Grateful for the Dead🙏❤️ Rest in peace Phil🌴

[@surfnOB]

Wow. The triple handshake at the end. I would trade the decade plus of touring for nothing. It was an incredible experience full of so many life lessons. Forever grateful.

[@keemandikotravels]

Thanks Guys love all of you FOREVER❤

[@debbiepaschen5369]

How did i miss this so grateful to see now. thank you! I love yall

[@bernieritters7206]

When it's all working you open a valve... Phil Lesh RIP, ❤ What a wonderful interview. And it all comes pouring out 🎸🎶🥁🎵🎸🎵🎹🎶🎶🎶🎄✨️

[@chipc4936]

"They love us in Turlock, and we love them for that..."

[@JamesAllmond]

an 80 year old in a half lotus for the entire interview. I am in my 60's and I don't bend like that any more... ok, the handshake at the end took me out... GRATEFUL DEAD!

[@carinchanning9388]

NFA!!❤

[@stuartzoo]

Grateful Dead music is a special type of gospel.

[@atomusbliss]

Like Jehovah’s favorite choir 🎶 ⚡️ 🌹

[@mandcbruce]

Fantastic interview, Anthony. Just as they performed, the remaining members of the band really listened to each other. It seems like they put the music above individual egos. The other thing that stands out to me is how much they needed their fans. They repeatedly give credit to the Dead Heads.

[@AntónioBranco-e5n]

Amazin people, wonderful guys from the greatest band ever

[@GratefulHead1969]

That was wonderful! Thanks y'all!

[@dropclutch1]

The way they ended that interview, hand in hand...you just feel the love❤. It's funny how they mention themselves and the Beatles (and Dylan) as the artists that will transcend time. I remember when I had my first trip (bad one), the only thing that would bring me back from despair was the Grateful Dead and the Beatles "Good Day Sunshine".

[@keemandikotravels]

Love the memories the stories, wish phil was there, but he's in heaven playing with uncle Jerry and the others we lost❤

[@apio3810]

Donna Jean should have been invited to the Kennedy Center recognition night. Donna Jean was a band member for some of the most legendary shows and studio albums. Europe 72, Watkins Glen, Cornell 77, Giza Egypt, Wake of the Flood, Mars Hotel, Shakedown St., and Terrapin Station. Films include the closing of Winterland & the Grateful Dead Movie. Donna Jean performed on two of Garcia's solo albums & Weir's first solo album as well as Robert Hunters solo album. Whether you like her voice or not there is no denying her huge role in the Grateful Dead's history.

[@danoloideain4155]

Hear hear. Inexplicable, to me. Shoutout, Donna Jean!!

[@Amira-r7g]

This is all I needed for a good laugh. What a great interview.

[@gregoryswift9573]

Thats funny about the dragon. Everytime i hear "The other one" i imagine a big snake being awoken to come devour the audience. Ive shed many layers to the soundtrack of the Grateful Dead

[@GratefulHead1969]

I saw the dragon above the stadium at Shoreline. It's for real!

[@KevinOberland]

Just beautiful!!!

[@Tom_Emody]

I love you Billy …. I love you Mickey…. I love you Bobby…. And to all the rest….big big hugs. ….forever grateful, Tom Emody.

[@ChadBle]

Got out of the Navy in November of 1975 one of my best friends Dave came over with the Europe 72 album this coming year 2025 a deadhead for 50 years, thanks Mickey, Billy, Bobby for allowing me to be part of the long strange trip

[@jimbofresh]

I loved how they talked about the hallucinations they would collectively experience onstage while playing , without ever mentioning the Owsley factor

[@energyideas]

Back in the day, their music opened up the collective consciousness of the audience and the band. You lost your individuality, and were the collective. Discussed around the 22 minute mark. Nothing like a GD concert.

[@ScarlettFyreStockton-sq6kd]

"They love us in Turlock and we love them for that." - Weir

[@mcganahanskjellyfetti7722]

more fun than a frog in a glass of milk

[@JoshuaMichael1122]

Dropped out of high school and went on tour Caught the last 3 and a half years of Jerry. In my personal experience Grateful Dead tour was like a massive carnival, while west coast Jerry tour was like church..a smaller more spiritually focused familial vibe

[@gradyrm237]

I love my friends. Followed from 1982.

[@amandas7566]

Omg I knew there was a reason why I love the music of The Grateful Dead. They are sooo spiritual. Awwww. I love this!! Thank you!!! ❤❤❤

[@JuanMartinez-xl2oj]

I love you guys, we are all part of the same family, and it’s made a big difference in my life!

[@CRJines]

Thank you...

[@jeffjennings5320]

All our love will not fade away

[@marmaladesky]

the apex of the music and the audience i feel that

[@rhlang11]

The Grateful Dead are to live what the Beatles were to the studio, imho.

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

" now theres only 3 of us".....i felt that

[@christianthearborist844]

Why is Donna not mentioned at all with past members? She deserves credit for her role in the 70s

[@JohnBrown-vx3rx]

hard pass, that's why I don't listen to 73-78

[@joeseddit]

Credit for mangling some good songs, actually. Sorry, man. She not only wasn't a good singer, she was a bad singer. Ask any musician. And tbh, the Dead may have a few good vocal moments, but they were not a band full of good vocalists (Phil couldn't sing, either), so it'd be somewhat excusable if it wasn't her only job.

[@JuanMartinez-xl2oj]

To be kind, she did have her moments, Keith was great, and I’m just glad for all the good tunes…. even if discordance crept in too often

[@lizg6515]

Truckin made it to #1 in Turlock, California - I have heard that one in Bobby's stage patter before! Nice interview.

[@smartluck100]

“They love us in Turlock, and we love them for that”

[@yonickyg9719]

"...All we can do is play, and play long and hard." yup, that'll work just fine!. thanks!

[@dereckvon]

Great people. Phil was an exceptional bassist.

[@BoSamson1680]

What a wonderful interview ❤

[@vonfolta]

I know a SHEEPDOG that would like to play music with you !? =) many blessings and thank you for all the great music and multitude of moments I was able to experience because of the Grateful Dead. Thank You 4 that!!! =)

[@TheBotsra]

Excellent interview and I've heard a few

[@donaldroberts6087]

Mickeys Dad wasn’t a business man either….

[@goldeneagle9575]

Rip Phil Lesh the goat

[@roncarroll4136]

Life is a journey. Enjoy the ride. Happiness is a way of travel and not a destination.

[@yonickyg9719]

Rest in Rhythm Ustad Zakir Hussain

[@moryan6447]

And pretty amazing Bob can still sit cross legged on a chair!

[@innerhebridean]

What is Bob saying at about 3:10, "Billy’s all about [lope??] and Mickey’s all about precision." Can’t quite make it out, and its really bugging me.

[@jakereading30]

It's around the 32 minute mark. I think Bobby said "lilt"

[@innerhebridean]

@@jakereading30 Thanks, right on both scores. Lilt is such an usual term to describe drumming but makes sense come to think of it.

[@jakereading30]

@innerhebridean I had to look it up to get the full context. Yes, very interesting word choice. I love these guys

[@pjmlegrande]

@@jakereading30and I’d like to think by “lilt” he meant what an earlier generation of jazz musicians called “swing.” Ringo Starr had it in his style of drumming. Just a bit of delay

[@brianmcglade8164]

Good men ! Thank you for the wonderful mythical journey!

[@Jeff-m9d]

The Dead given respect in 2024 On major money platforms Can't be denied 60 years later Glad for it

[@elb2698]

good for you guys! rock on!

[@dylanbickel3277]

You can see how upset Billy is with how arrogant Bob has become

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Awesome. Love these dudes 🤙

[@stuartzoo]

(~);} Forever Grateful

[@brianmcglade8164]

A great description of the Mysterium Tremendom !

[@rhlang11]

They are the only ones to do what they do and they are the best. It was magical. I dont think it was intentional in that way it just came out in a magical form. On a side note, not crazy about Bob's hat.

[@Tomy71]

Love The Dead! including in Argentina

[@curanderoverde]

Dead & Co is pretty good...And John's guitar playing is on point...

[@markcorkum8341]

Luv u guys

[@brianmcglade8164]

Mickey you cut a path a mile wide and a million light years long !

[@jeffpadgett8269]

Damn these guys are the last remaining members. Reminds me of looking up at my Ramones poster and realizing they're all dead.

[@TheDayRoom-h6z]

“The music has to be played” 🎼

[@karenhousley610]

UNLV three rainbows directly over the football field. Next yr there were 7 rainbows reappearing

[@Actionfiguresinaction]

Whoooooa! I had no idea Phil died??? Is this recent? HFS! 😢 RIP

[@DNV-bc5od]

❤

[@Tom_Emody]

Im getting the biggest kick out of listening to these boys describe how they played their music.

[@MarkMasters...]

Not Fade Away❤🌌

[@gradyrm237]

When did this air?

[@drewbonsall384]

They were lucky we were more I'm blessed to be apart of the last 8 years of this long strange trip I like to tell people these people are not from this world they were put here for a reason bigger then we can imagine the first album says it all if you look at the cover the Indian status on the front is lord krsna in a lion form for protection and the same year they put on a fund raiser for the founder of the hare krsna when a great devotee comes along so do his associates love you guys and thank you

[@andrewtrask9650]

I can relate with mickey saying we got bit by the gratefuldead couldn't have said it better been chasing it for years

[@itsTHEmarty]

RIP Phil

[@livingonthedelta7068]

yah KSTN and K JOY AND KFRC truckin was #1

[@GLuft3]

I’ve seen those colors, too.

[@darkstar4323]

They need to stand up against the censorship and oligarchy of the media and establishment. If you’re doing an interview, bring it up and stand behind your art. Don’t do an interview but once a decade anyway

[@Honey-Sanchez]

No frozen turkey's are allowed in the balcony.

[@golds04]

Phil was influenced by both Mingus- and perhaps more importantly , Scott La faro. Bless your ear and heart Phil- you were the second lead guitar❤🎉.

[@peacedove9513]

DEAD FOREVER..since like 65 tour warlocks, warf rats..IMAGINE 🌎✌🏼💗🎼🎵🎶

[@jjohnson7859]

If you can’t learn the bass guitar in one day don’t kick yourself. Phil was an accomplished violinist before he picked up the base. The fingerings are similar.

[@heindnk]

Mickey - 34:08 Its like a tractor beam.

[@Roy-G-Biv]

justice for Donna!

[@atomusbliss]

And Tom Constanten