Why The Grateful Dead Stands The Test Of Time

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[Guitargate]

I know this is a bold title, but I feel I'm right on with this one. Certainly had a permanent effect on me for the better. What say you? (be gentle) Thanks!

[bstimy]

Bob Dylan upon Jerry’s passing: “There's no way to measure his greatness or magnitude as a person or as a player. I don't think eulogizing will do him justice. He was that great – much more than a superb musician with an uncanny ear and dexterity. He is the very spirit personified of whatever is muddy river country at its core and screams up into the spheres. He really had no equal.
To me he wasn't only a musician and friend, he was more like a big brother who taught and showed me more than he'll ever know. There are a lot of spaces and advances between the Carter family, Buddy Holly and, say, Ornette Coleman, a lot of universes, but he filled them all without being a member of any school. His playing was moody, awesome, sophisticated, hypnotic and subtle. There's no way to convey the loss. It just digs down really deep.”

[christophergranning]

The Grateful Dead was as close to religion as I've ever been

[Dingalingis]

"They're not the best at what they do, They are the ONLY ones who do what they do!"
- Bill Graham

[RootzRockBand]

Jerry’s voice has always sounded like a kind uncle or grandfather, who had a great sense of humor and loves you unconditionally eternally. His guitar playing is like an old sage mystic saint of bliss and joy, but he can also walk with you through troubles and sorrows and take you through the universe into the splintered sunlight of dawn.

[BoofSquank]

I’m 20 years old and I’ve never been more enamored by any form of art. There is something about truly special about Hunters lyrics, Jerry’s confident frailty, and the sound waves this group created. My mom was a big dead head so the music has always been with me, and I assure you it will be with my future family one day.
Great content, keep the dead coming! 💀⚡️🌹

[bennybillings]

“It’s Robert Hunter”.

This is so true. All those songs tell such great stories. You just don’t get that kind of songwriting anymore.

[dgroose]

Best channel on the 'tube lately man, keep crushing

[adamh]

For what its worth, I'm 19 years old and absolutely in love with the dead. Top 1% of listeners on spotify

[OneMoreGrave]

Something I always appreciate besides the obvious with 72' Dead is Phil's bass sound. It's soooo damn good!

[zenpup]

My first comment EVER on youtube. Very refreshing and encouraged to see subsequent generations discover and 'get it'. Kudos and continue to spread the joy...well done! That is why when the GD was inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame, Robert Hunter was included. Love your stuff...keep 'em comin'

[StarDarkAshes]

I just love seeing him practically in tears listening to and talking about Dead music. If you let it, the Dead’s 💀 music will bring you right into your heart.

[jukejointjack]

Robert Hunter wrote ripple, broke down palace and to lay me down all in one afternoon. A true master craftsman

[DJPenguino]

"If you get confused, just listen to the music play..." from Franklin's Tower.

[robertcarson]

The Grateful Dead Will come to you when you really need them! Only discovered the band 3 years ago and it is my happy place. Glad you get it man.

[mariopetruccelli]

“Robert Hunter is the secret.” Absolutely nailed it. Brilliant anecdote sir.

[stevenbourelle]

I love watching you take this journey of discovering The Dead. I took the same journey 13 years ago after my first wife passed away. She was a major Deadhead and after she died I dove headfirst into The Dead. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and reminding all of us why we love The Grateful Dead so much.

[Norm]

the day Robert Hunter passed this last fall, i cried the entire day. His stories and words played through the grateful dead is just something completely magical. They've had such a positive influence on my life. the lessons and themes in his words are things that ill never forget. Its so very exciting watching the dead take hold of you. keep it up! cheers

[jessegriggs]

For me it was the acid... I'm twenty-three, I've always like the Dead even when I was a kid, but I didn't get it till I tried LSD. Robert Hunter's lyrics describe what the American landscape looks and feels like on acid, and the improvisation evokes both the forward looking musical freedom of jazz mixed with the melancholy of blues and melodious nostalgia of bluegrass. When I close my eyes and listen to the grateful dead I see America in metaphysical technicolor splendor. I see everything this country is, once was, and hopefully could be. I feel all the hope and disappointment of the psychedelic movement in their music. And most of all I feel my own life, and my own place in the continuation of that story.

[jimkaletaBuffalo]

This is like watching the birth of a true Dead Head. Love it. Gives me chills