Rolling Stone has released a ranked list of the 100 best Grateful Dead songs, compiled from ballots submitted by fans and industry figures.
Key facts
- •The list includes 100 songs selected through a polling process.
- •Participants included 50 industry figures, musicians, and a former U.S. senator.
- •The rankings were also informed by input from a large group of longtime fans.
- •The release coincides with the 'Days Between,' honoring Jerry Garcia's life.
- •The selection spans the band's diverse catalog, including original compositions and traditional covers.
Rolling Stone has released a new list ranking the 100 best songs by the Grateful Dead. The publication developed the list by tabulating ranked ballots from a group of 50 participants, including musicians, writers, music industry figures, entertainers, and one former United States senator, as well as a large group of longtime fans.
Compilation and Timing
The list features a variety of the band's musical styles, ranging from rock and ballads to country-folk and jazz-influenced jams. The publication timed the release of the list to coincide with the 'Days Between,' an annual period observed by fans that spans from the birth of Jerry Garcia on August 1 to the date of his death on August 9.
Historical Context
The Grateful Dead formed in the 1960s in San Francisco, a period that also saw the founding of Rolling Stone. The magazine noted that the band's history is intertwined with its own, citing decades of coverage including interviews with Jerry Garcia and various photography features.
Timeline
- 1960sThe Grateful Dead and Rolling Stone both emerged in San Francisco.
- 1971Jerry Garcia gave an interview to Rolling Stone.
- August 1The 'Days Between' period begins, marking the birth of Jerry Garcia.
- August 9The 'Days Between' period concludes, marking the death of Jerry Garcia.
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