Conversations With the Dead The Grateful Dead Interview Book

A collection of interviewssome vintage, some recent, and some brand-newConversations with the Deadis the first (and only) book in which the Grateful Dead speak in their own words about their music and their lives. David Gans, a self-professed Deadhead and host of "The Grateful Dead Hour," asked Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and the rest of the band the questions their fans would have asked if given the chance. And Gans reaches far beyond the musicians, talking with such often-overlooked key players as the recording engineer, sound man, and road crewthose who have had the coveted opportunity to witness the Dead's decades of music-making. This updated and expanded edition includes a rare, never-before-published interview withSeastonescomposer Ned Lagin and a new introduction by the author. With a readable combination of intensity, inquisitiveness, and candor, Gans has created an unprecedented portrait of a band who, after more than thirty years of music-making, has earned a unique place in American culture.Gans, David is the author of 'Conversations With the Dead The Grateful Dead Interview Book' with ISBN 9780306810992 and ISBN 0306810999.