Stanford Continuing Studies Offering an Online Course Exploring the Music of the Grateful Dead

The Grate­ful Dead's ground­break­ing fusion of music, counter­culture, and community engagement forged an enduring legacy that transcends generations while shaping the evolution of music and cultural expression.

Nearly 30 years after the band played its last show, Grate­ful Dead music is more popular than ever—in both live and recorded form, inviting students to delve into the phenomenon.

This course invites students to delve into the phe­nom­e­non that is the Grate­ful Dead through a captivating exploration of the band's history, music, and cultural impact.

Together, we will take a guided tour of the music in the form of focused excerpts from live and studio performances to learn what makes the Dead's music-making unique.

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