Sturgill Simpson performs “Ripple” for the Grateful Dead | 2024 Kennedy Center Honors

[@debbiestacy216]

To see Jerry's face appear on the screen and Trixie crying as she watched her Dad sing was overwhelming as well as Phil being honored by having his son Graham on stage performing. I feel both Jerry and Phil were respectfully honored.♥️

[@leobigelow7021]

And then to have Billy reach over and take her hand.

[@acemcateerguitar]

@@leobigelow7021this made me so happy but sad it was beautiful

[@frazz3519]

i cried too

[@Improvise1013]

Beautiful tribute to a beautiful, momentous force in music, thank you!

[@7fanmail9]

need more of this.....

[@ScottSimmons-fn5dz]

Tears when I saw Jerry. Tears when I saw Phil with his son performing. Outstanding and just reinforces how much the Grateful Dead mean to me. Still listen every day since 1967. Proud old man Deadhead.

[@jimrebr]

Me too!!!

[@karenl668]

Absolutely. What a wonderful tribute to a band beyond description

[@jedwardmac]

Don Was deserves some love here; whenever something great is happening, he is on the stage.

[@musicofanatic]

He certainly is ubiquitous...the new Paul Schaffer...

[@smw397]

Not to mention his countless recording credits as both performer and producer.

[@bevstuff16]

Yeah. Jerry singing. I cried. Unashamed. This was very well done.

[@dvrsweet1]

Grahame Lesh singing in front of his dad’s image really got me.

[@macjuiceplussharesmiller4379]

Yes, so proud of him!!!! You could tell it got to him (rightfully so) I was so happy to see those men and sons up there. Very emotional honoree(s).

[@kylemcgovern8136]

Love that they included clip of Jerry at the beginning, what a song, what a band. Glad to see the Dead get the Kennedy Center Honor

[@Jonfishman5624]

Wonder why Donna wasn’t invited

[@seadogfishingteamandcharte3315]

Sturgill is the man and this is unreal, so well done

[@jdel7525]

That made me cry. Couldn't hold it.

[@preeces]

Cuz it’s over.

[@frazz3519]

im sure alot of us did

[@debbiebrueckner6919]

Cried like a baby

[@elaine8013]

Yes I cried. I am still a deadhead and to see Jerry singing was a moment of memories, nostalgia and brought hope to an old woman's heart.

[@madeleinereads]

My father passed away two months ago, and he was a Deadhead. He would have been so happy to see the band at the Kennedy Center Honors. My dad loved music, and we heard many different music genres, especially the Grateful Dead when I was growing up. Dad even took up bass guitar lessons. I heard Grateful Dead sometimes in the background, but I've started getting into it since Dad passed. I know I'll think of him whenever I listen to the Grateful Dead. Music is one of the many ways I keep my dad in my heart. ❤I miss you, Dad. I bet he's having a jam session with Jerry Garcia, Ron McKernan, and Phil Lesh in heaven.

[@caspianjams]

💕 My father gave me my love for music too. He's no longer here but he lives forever in the music. Let there be songs to fill the air 🌹💕

[@JamesAllmond]

Glad Billy was sitting next to Trixie when Jerry's face and voice popped up. Then seeing Grahame playing and singing in front of his Dad's pic...will be honest, took me out and this is one of my favorite songs period, Not just Dead song, any song, and this as just become a very well regarded version. BTW, I'm an old biker, takes a lot to get me that emotional...

[@bobschenkel7921]

Feel very fortunate to have witnessed this performance of Jerry singing "Ripple" back on Halloween Night 1980. He was in Radio City Music Hall in New York, and about 1500 other fans and I were in The Orpheum Theater in Boston, watching a live Closed Circuit broadcast, with a concert quality sound system, and a big screen. It was my second Grateful Dead experience, had about 50 more before Mr. Jerome John Garcia passed. All were really great. RIP Phil Lesh and Brent Mydland, and thanks for letting Graham Lesh fill in. I saw Graham when he was a baby, on the side of the stage, back in the day. Sturgill Simpson does a nice job here.

[@BeauLyons-ym8qt]

🌹

[@billmarr8728]

I was at Radio City

[@andrewjohnson1697]

I saw the same show at the tower theater in philadelphia. my first show. I was living in an ashram and snuck out with a couple friends to experience "the world".

[@josephdallaire9987]

Awesome seeing one of your favorite current musicians, and fellow Kentuckian, singing a tribute to your all-time favorite musician and band.

[@fourrossers]

Crying right along with Trixie & the picture of Phil next to Graham.

[@johnstewart7880]

Thank you Robert Hunter ❤

[@davida.krenkelesq.595]

I could watch this 100x over and never bet bored.

[@philmcgrady9016]

Wasnt expecting to see Jerry sing there…absolutely fantastic performance!

[@travistarr9433]

Damn chills just kept coming with this one.

[@Everythinghasasoul]

Let there be songs to fill the air…✌🏼❤️💃🏼

[@stacybenstockklein449]

I cried, smiled, sang and danced. God bless The Grateful Dead 💀 🌹

[@j-book3937]

Just another that can't help but shed a tear.

[@kitten77kma]

Let there be songs to fill the air🌹

[@Soulcritic]

Phil the air!

[@christinaoneill3535]

Amazing!!! To hear Jerry's voice and then they take on the rest. I really got teary eyed here. Phil's son... geez. Most beautiful song I've heard in a long time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ We need more of this!!

[@Smacker7474]

Sturgill freaking crushing it! I mean does this get any better?!?!? Sturgill singing “Ripple”, with Jerry starting it off…. I don’t think so! Saw Sturgill a few weeks ago in DC. One of the best shows I’ve ever been to!

[@MrBlackbergk]

He's so good live!! Saw him a while back on tour with Willie

[@nathanjochum8269]

I loved that Sturgill's first lyrics he sang were, "It's a hand me down.." A passing of the torch moment of two men that shaped my musical path.

[@heathermarkwell7286]

I didn’t think I would get so emotional but I damn sure did!

[@chrisgreer2692]

When Jerry popped up and took the first verse i was in a puddle.

[@Improvise1013]

What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful, momentous force of love and music, thank you!

[@taylorblue8141]

Ladies, gorgeous tribute to one of our greatest musical legends.

[@sophielachapelle8423]

What an amazing performance! So deeply touching. She is an extraordinary interpret, but song writer as well. I can’t wait for the release of her new album (early?) next year!

[@davidaldridge5716]

I like the way that part of the song came out of him at 2:42

[@markd2747]

Cannot watch this without tearing up...man, I miss Jerry.

[@kevina4386]

Thank you C Hazard for all you have done for our community! May the music never stop

[@nancycavazos2313]

Ripple was played at my little brother's funeral so it ALWAYS makes me cry...😢

[@ScottSimmons-fn5dz]

Played at my Dads funeral.

[@urthtone]

I'm ugly crying over here, with zero shame.

[@melindashannon1015]

Bloody brilliant.

[@Paullinley1955]

💖Love this from Grace so sublime I’ve got it on loop because it’s so mesmerising even intoxicating so soul searching 🎤🎵🎶💖❤️💖the raw emotion from Grace is so strong you feel every word 💖❤️💖

[@jimjohn3498]

Sturgill FKN Simpson! Thanks Jerry and Robert!!!

[@buckey2137]

“Jerry saved my Life” Sturgill Simpson recently stated.

[@christinaoneill3535]

And he took that as a sign. No one could have made it more beautiful than him. I think Jerry would be happy with that performance ❤

[@dmadoff54]

Jerry Blue Skies. Jerry Forever

[@RailroadOfSin]

This Is a dream come true.

[@jfly2249]

If Jerry and Trey had a baby who could sing, it would be Rick from Goose. Glad to see him continue the legacy with the respect of all.

[@Sjp977]

Got a little emotional when I heard Jerry. I have no memory of hearing the dead for the first time (and not for the reason one might think). I was raised by a deadhead, my first time hearing the dead was definitely while in utero 22 years ago, and my mom has brought me along on the long strange trip ever since

[@tfiess]

Beautiful

[@illiamdeebe7579]

Thank you for posting these! My PVR cut off in the middle of this song.. It was like I had no oxygen.

[@justinpatrick7]

This was so special. I cried the entire time. #NFA

[@annemartine1054]

I love this so much xx❤

[@spenna316]

This is so good. Just another example on how this music brings us all together.

[@remo1x]

I want, need, an album of Sturgill covering The Dead.

[@rose35197]

Gorgeous tribute, love Sturgill. I am not crying ❤

[@gregoryg3256]

🌠GREAT SONG , GREAT TRIBUTE , YEAH A TEAR JERKER ..JERRY , PHIL & ALL THE KEYBOARD PLAYERS ...I AM SURE ..ARE GRATEFUL...

[@jimrebr]

I’m not crying 😭, to see Trixie and Jerry singing, oh my Grateful Dead 💀 heart ❤️. They are my all time favorites and have been since I awash 12. Have seen them so many times, and JGB and Ratdog and Dead and Company. Love Ripple, American Beauty is golden.✨👏👌🎸🥰✨

[@MikeCohenSF]

I cried when I saw Jerry

[@sianiechelty1119]

WOW!❤❤❤❤

[@davidedelman4536]

Miss you jerry…

[@thomascampbell9191]

The Beatles gave the world their magic from England, the USA did the same with the Grateful Dead. God Bless them!

[@mmartin31796]

What a performance!

[@keemandikotravels]

WOWZA IS ALL I CAN SAY

[@artbascomb1336]

Thank you.

[@terryburks6839]

That topped it for me!!! Amazing performance

[@LSommer]

Tears

[@pickettmandi]

Did not expect to start crying.

[@BeauLyons-ym8qt]

Looks str8 up like her dad…God bless the Grateful Dead 🌹🇺🇸🌹

[@lisica8458]

Jeff Chimenti playing piano. 👍

[@BeauLyons-ym8qt]

Great talent on stage…Don Was 🖤

[@The93ssfd]

Who were the other musicians?

[@WardenJune]

​@@The93ssfdGrahame Lesh , Rick Mitarotonda from Goose, Jeff Chimenti on keys, Don Was on bass. Not sure who the drummers are.

[@alan4sure]

AJ Lee's version done about age 15 is a fine version. It's on yt.

[@joshuadaniel6747]

Nothing makes me happier than seeing Sturgill sing Grateful Dead and pick up that torch. Dead Ahead!

[@SteveCanario]

My eyes are sweating

[@theadventuresofg-man6377]

I’m not crying you’re crying

[@markkindermannart4028]

Well look at Rick from Goose up there. He has arrived!

[@sabercastpodcast]

Destined to be one of the great ones. GOOOOOOOOOSE 🪿

[@drewpac927]

Goose sucks.

[@mikegoetz3184]

@@sabercastpodcastEric Krasno from New Canaan is much better though , do you even know who he is?

[@Baribrotzer]

Wonder if those speakers are just props. Or did they actually rebuild the Dead's monster sound system? It doesn't have the semicircular vocal section in the middle - but maybe that caused too many feedback problems, and only Owsley could make that work or would have taken the trouble to do so.

[@TheLightner13]

Sturgill is the best doing it, it's not close

[@Mgray345]

Lost it when I seen Jerry. How Bob keeps it together I just don’t know.

[@The93ssfd]

Who were the other musicians on stage?

[@berniezander]

Let it be known there is a fountain that was not made by the hands of man.

[@cillid23]

I wept like a small child....

[@AndyPasqual]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@timetobenotdo]

Ripple is a magical song that flows like water, with grounding words delicately and effortlessly gliding through the air. This Hee Haw Aguilera thing turns it into a rough ride down a dirt road headin to a fishin hole. I’m guessing the ripple here is from a bobber? Lolol

[@captsatch]

Poor Rick, all he wanted to do was bust a solo. Great performance though, given the venue.

[@drewpac927]

Goose sucks

[@FlatbushBrooklyn]

No Pig Pen?

[@davidedelman4536]

I got something misty in my eye…..

[@ch0pperPilot]

Not one mention of anyone who ever played the keys for the band 🤨

[@stevensingleton5179]

Did Troy decline an invite?

[@matthewblanchard4329]

Joke of a ceremony. Love the Dead and even travelled all the way to Vegas for the Sphere run last summer. It took this broadcast for me to recognize they have completely sold out. I guess they deserve it in their old age, just sad to see. I’ll keep bumping the old days long after the boys and their values are gone. “Leave me alone to find my own way home”

[@markd2747]

How is their being honored at the Kennedy Center them selling out? SMH.

[@xianshep]

Ripple gets too much love; Brokedown Palace doesn't get enough.

[@davidgiroux6047]

Glad they picked the dude from goose and not Trey

[@prs22gt10]

Nice cover but disappointing leaving out a verse.

[@christophercampbell1677]

I'm not crying 😢 you're crying there's something in me eye. Lol😅

[@BeauLyons-ym8qt]

🦾⭕️🩵📚 🌹

[@blackdogsonly6292]

The fake deadheads on the side of the stage are RIDICULOUS!!

[@mmolsky]

Think that was Miles, Goose's son from Top Gun.

[@jontannen274]

Too clean snd too careful but I’ll give it another listen down the line.

[@pacanug]

Sturgill sounds better than Jerry.

[@BeauLyons-ym8qt]

Go take a nap 😂

[@timetobenotdo]

Lol. That contrived country affectation destroyed the liquid flow of the melody.

[@Soulcritic]

I watched because I'm a deadhead, saw a lot of faces should be on a plane to Canada. For biden, they should of played He's Gone! As a MAGA voter I'm so Grateful Trump Won!

[@mattgelfand1157]

Yes MAGOTT

[@toddhall1080]

Great tune…the rainbow crap is nauseating

[@norasmith2474]

lmao what are you talking about

[@markd2747]

Your crap is nauseating.

[@camdenlittleton8349]

My Christmas was realized, last night. ❤🤍💙⚡️