Was John Mayer a Grateful Dead fan?

Take a look below at a few videos that show John Mayer progressing as a player and Grateful Dead fan over the years.

What band does John Mayer play with?

Dead & CompanySince 2015
John Mayer TrioSince 2005Spinal TapPhil Lesh and Friends
John Mayer/Music groups

How does John Mayer know Grateful Dead?

John Mayer’s discovery of the Grateful Dead happened by chance. In 2011, while listening to random suggestions on Pandora, he heard the Dead classic Althea, and with that he fell hard and fast. For the song Born And Raised, Mayer had David Crosby and Graham Nash on backing vocals.

Are any of the original Grateful Dead still alive?

After the death of Garcia in 1995, former members of the band, along with other musicians, toured as the Other Ones in 1998, 2000, and 2002, and the Dead in 2003, 2004, and 2009. In 2015, the four surviving core members marked the band’s 50th anniversary in a series of concerts that were billed as their last performances together.

Who owns the rights to the Grateful Dead’s music?

In 2006, the Grateful Dead signed a ten-year licensing agreement with Rhino Entertainment to manage the band’s business interests including the release of musical recordings, merchandising, and marketing. The band retained creative control and kept ownership of its music catalog.

How many concerts did the Grateful Dead perform in a year?

With the exception of 1975, when the band was on hiatus and played only four concerts together, the Grateful Dead performed many concerts every year, from their formation in April 1965, until July 9, 1995.

What happened to the keyboard player for the Grateful Dead?

Mydland was the keyboardist for the Grateful Dead for 11 years until his death by narcotics overdose in July 1990, becoming the third keyboardist to die. Shortly after Mydland found his place in the early 1980s, Garcia’s health began to decline. His drug habits caused him to lose his liveliness on stage.

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