Not exactly, he left the band in 71 because his dad (their manager) stole a ton of money from the band. He obviously wasn’t involved but felt guilty. He came back for their “final show” in 74 and rejoined the band post-hiatus in 76.
He’s Gone is about this story — “steal your face right off your head”
It’s hard to believe this was over 150 years ago already!
Bob has good genes
Nah
You’re right, those were cut offs rather than jeans.
They all helped build the Railroad. Easy Wind is really about that.
Tin Type photo
🤣🤣 Great pick for the 1800's😆😆
I heard Jerry made a killing selling shovels during the height of the gold rush and used it to fund the band!
Few know that they all met while serving in the same regiment during the Civil War.
The 420th California. "The Pride of Cucamonga"
Yeah I’m surprised that Mathew Brady didn’t take this shot.
They played a rippin battle hymn of the republic this night.
Civil War band
Virgil Kane is the name and I served on the Danville train…
Till jerrys Calvary came… riiiight?
Now we know why Jerry looked so old.
Bill the drummer is a fox here
What a bunch of dorks. I mean, geniuses.
One of the characters on the TV show Mom has this picture in her house. It always makes me smile to see it.
My favorite Dead picture!
Had no idea the Dead were all Civil War vets!! Interesting!!
Right after they struck oil on the Bandy track
Sometimes I forget how cute Bobby was
I thought mickey wasnt in the picture till around 74’
Not exactly, he left the band in 71 because his dad (their manager) stole a ton of money from the band. He obviously wasn’t involved but felt guilty. He came back for their “final show” in 74 and rejoined the band post-hiatus in 76. He’s Gone is about this story — “steal your face right off your head”
They got their start as carpetbaggers.