Re: Other Artists; OK! I Give Up!

[Ronald.Girardin@Dartmouth.EDU (Ronald Girardin)]

--- You wrote:
Now this is exactly what I'm talking about.  I *strongly* dislike the
Grateful Dead.  I've always been repulsed by their insipid hippie stoner
facade, but I can't honestly say I think they "suck".  (Now the Doors on
the other hand...)
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Hi John,

    The Dead have ALWAYS been associated with the hippy-drug scene.  It's
natural to think that way because that's exactly where they came from.   But
drugs and hippies aside,  they made some damn good music...musically and
lyrically.  A few axamples:  Throwing Stones, I Will Take You Home, Stella
Blue,
Standing On The Moon, Black Peter, Sugar Magnolia....and the list goes on and
on.   In terms of a Live experience, there is no equal to a Grateful Dead show.
The atmosphere is pure bliss and love.  The love is sent out to the band and 
the band returns the love.  At a dead show, audience and band are one.  I feel
sad for those of you who haven't experienced a Dead show.    Their songs are 
about love, responsibility, respect and tolerence of, and for, all.  There is
no HATE at a Dead show. 


peace

ron