Grateful Dead

On June 21, 1989, the Grateful Dead performed at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, a venue that held significant importance for the band, often serving as a backdrop for their iconic live performances. By this time, Grateful Dead had recently released their album "In the Dark" in 1987, which included the hit "Touch of Grey," marking a pivotal moment in their career as it brought them commercial success and a new audience. The performance captured in the video features several tracks from their extensive catalog, such as "Scarlet Begonias" and "Deal," showcasing the band's improvisational style and musical synergy. This era was characterized by a resurgence in popularity, largely due to the mainstream success of "In the Dark," and their live shows during this time continued to attract large audiences, solidifying their legacy as one of the quintessential jam bands in American music history.

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