That didn't mean the actual songs weren't special. Here's our list of the 20 best Grateful Dead tunes.

If you're a country fan who has dismissed the Grateful Dead as "hippie music" you need to hear these covers of classic Dead tunes.

At the same time, the Dead—especially Garcia and his longtime friend and lyricist Robert Hunter—began writing songs steeped in country, folk music, and Old West Americana tall tales.

Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Grateful Dead, though disbanded for nearly 30 years, continue to hold a devoted and enthusiastic fan base. The band makes a ...