Grateful Dead: What a Long, Strange Trip: The Stories Behind Every Song 1965-1995

Grateful Dead: What a Long, Strange Trip: The Stories Behind Every Song 1965-1995 by Peters, Stephen. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781560252337.

Over three years after cofounder Jerry Garcias death, the Grateful Dead continues to be one of the worlds most popular rock bands. While much has been written about the group over the last three decades, the tales behind the Grateful Deads songs have never been fully examined. This book takes a song-by-song look at this legendary band. Find out what historical incidents and characters led to such classics as "New Speedway Boogie," "Truckin," and "Casey Jones." Because not all Grateful Dead tunes appeared on their studio albums, this volume also includes a chapter with fan favorites the band played but never officially released, including "Looks Like Rain," "Lazy Lightning," and "Mexicali Blues."