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“We Could Take a Pretty Massive Dose and Hang in There for a While”: How LSD Influenced the Grateful Dead’s Music

By Jas Obrecht, Art Thompson Published

From the Acid Tests and beyond

Guitarists
Grateful Dead guitars
Get a Close Look at Jerry Garcia's Iconic "Alligator" Strat in this Encyclopedic Grateful Dead Guitar Collection

By Jimmy Leslie Last updated

Grateful Guitars Foundation's arsenal includes Garcia’s 1955 “Alligator” Fender Stratocaster and 1943 “Jerry’s Herringbone” Martin D-28

Guitars
Jerry Garcia, 1988
Three Ways to Play the Grateful Dead Classic “Friend of the Devil”

By Jimmy Leslie Last updated

Video Have fun learning one of the greatest acoustic tunes ever penned by psychedelic songster Jerry Garcia

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"Jerry’s Herringbone" 1943 Martin D-28, Serial Number 84862
Here's the Truth About Jerry Garcia’s Misidentified 1943 Martin D-28

By Jimmy Leslie Last updated

Why the Grateful Dead frontman’s highly collectible and historic Dreadnought is not a pre-war D-18

Electric Guitars
Eric Clapton Gibson SG 'The Fool'
Take a Mindbending Journey Into the Adventurous and Experimental Style of Psychedelic Guitar

By Jeff Jacobson Published

Tune up and turn on as we explore the far-out sonic landscapes created by legendary players such as George Harrison, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and more

Lessons
Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the 70s by Alan Paul
Definitive Allman Brothers Band Biography, ‘Brothers and Sisters,’ Set for July ’23 Anniversary Release

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Best-selling author Alan Paul’s new book is a deep dive into the time before and after 1973’s Brothers and Sisters

Music
Grateful Dead
Listen to the New Grateful Dead Track “Feel Like A Stranger (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY 3/9/81)”

By Rod Brakes Published

This teaser arrives ahead of a 17-CD limited-edition set titled ‘In and Out of the Garden: Madison Square Garden ’81, ’82, ’83.’

Albums, Singles & New Releases
Scott Metzger holds his 1955 Martin 000-18 acoustic guitar
Jam-Jazz Cat Scott Metzger Steps Out With New Album ‘Too Close To Reason’ Armed With a Vintage Martin

By Jimmy Leslie Published

This intimate solo debut highlights the unique charms of a 1955 Martin 000-18.

Albums, Singles & New Releases
Jerry Garcia, 1978
Here’s Why Jerry Garcia Was an Electric Guitar Innovator

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

The Grateful Dead legend was a pioneering pilgrim of custom guitars and rack amps and effects.

Guitars
Chuck Berry with a PAF humbucker-loaded Gibson ES-350T in 1958
Watch Chuck Berry's Heart-Warming “Run Rudolph Run” Animated Video

By Rod Brakes Published

Video The father of rock ‘n’ roll wishes you a merry Christmas.

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