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The Ultimate Grateful Dead Celebration: 60 Years of Music
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Celebrate 60 years of Grateful Dead with a historic three-night series of Golden Gate Park concerts in August 2025. Featuring Dead & Company, this Grateful Dead celebration includes unique setlists, special guests, and exclusive merchandise. Get all details at GratefulDeadShop.com.
Origins of the Grateful Dead SYF - Steal Your Face - Stealie
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The Origin of the Grateful Dead "Steal Your Face" Logo If you've ever been to a music festival or seen someone proudly wearing a skull split by a red and blue lightning bolt, you've spotted the legendary Steal Your Face logo. But where did this iconic symbol come from, and why has it endured for decades among Deadheads? ⚡ The Story Behind the Logo In the early 1970s, the Grateful Dead's sound engineer Owsley "Bear" Stanley needed a quick way to identify the band’s equipment cases during chaotic tour setups. He worked with artist Bob Thomas to design a unique...