[The Worthless Miracle]

Why would you not expect it? The Dead weren't wacko anti-America musicians. They were rarely political and would never have pulled Dixie-chicks type of nonsense. I think you were being presumptuous about them.

Sure they had some pet projects, like the rainforests, etc. But no agenda against the country whatsoever...

[bamahead]

I thoroughly expected it. I actually recall originally seeing this.
The Dead were an American Institution, and you're right, they were very apolitical. Just good tunes, no agenda. Saw them live several times...

[mylife]

Jerry was one of the great preservers of American music.

He passed it on.

[Sundog]

If you ever are passing by Monroe, Utah, stop in at the hot springs. They are now owned and run by a former Grateful Dead Promo man, who uses the area for hot springs, concerts, and an art shop. He probably has 40 acres where you can park a trailer and camp too. I bought some beautiful blown glass pens and frogs from him a few years back, and he still keeps the place up. It is one of the richest Grateful Dead tribute places I have ever seen. You would like it.

[BansheeBill]

Why would you not expect it? The Dead weren't wacko anti-America musicians. They were rarely political and would never have pulled Dixie-chicks type of nonsense. I think you were being presumptuous about them.

I like their music, but a couple of months ago Bob Weir said the following, during an interview on the syndicated "Grateful Dead Hour" radio show:
"The only difference between George Bush and Adolf Hitler, is that Hitler was elected."

[cardinal4]

The only time I ever heard political statement from the Band, was during a show at Nassau, when Bobby said, "this ones for Bobby Sands.."

[Rastus]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the same can be said about Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix. I know Jimi was anti-communist and not anti-Vietnam, and I think I've read that Morrison was the same way. The surviving Doors have made political statements recently, though.