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Live Dead

Live Dead

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Author John Brackett (Live Dead) is joined by musician and Grateful Dead scholar David Gans to discuss how live recordings—both official and fan-made—shaped the sound, story, and enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead. This episode explores what these tapes reveal about audience, authenticity, and the cultural power of the “live” experience.

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This conversation was recorded on 5/22/2025. Watch the full video recording at: https://archive.org/details/live-dead

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