The Band: The Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead were a legendary American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. The band's original lineup consisted of Jerry Garcia (guitar and vocals), Bob Weir (guitar and vocals), Ron "Pigpen" McKernan (keyboards and vocals), Phil Lesh (bass), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), and Mickey Hart (drums). The Grateful Dead were pioneers of the psychedelic rock and jam band genres and are known for their improvisational live performances.
Connection to the Continental Ballroom: The Grateful Dead had a significant connection to the Continental Ballroom in Santa Clara, California. In the mid-1960s, during the height of the counterculture movement and the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene, the Continental Ballroom became a regular venue for the band. They played a series of memorable shows at the venue, which became legendary among their fans. These performances helped solidify the Continental Ballroom's reputation as a key hub for emerging rock acts.
Key Features
Artist: Cannon
Year: 1967
Edition: OP-1
Numbering: NA
Signature: NA
Dimensions: Approximately 14 1/8" x 20"
Material: Textured Tissue Like Material
Venue: Continental Ballroom, Santa Clara CA