Biographies, Rock & Pop Artists, The Grateful Dead

Offering a philosophical framework, Grateful Dead and the Art of Rock Improvisation provides an aesthetic appreciation of the musical stylings of this legendary band. A seminal work of outstanding... — The Midwest Book Review More…

The most provocative parts of the book are when Benson moves away from writing about the Dead qua Dead and tells us about his and others' experiences of the band. Chapter 31 in particular, which... — Library Journal More…

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Selvin smartly steers clear of tie-dyed '60s mysticism, offering instead a reported look at the lives of the remaining "core four" members. It is a breezy history, not only of the many incarnations... — Washington Post More…

Meriwether's Studying the Dead joins the increasingly crowded arena of popular music scholarship. That having been said, the volume is meticulously researched and far exceeds popular music frivolity.... — Choice More…