Dead & Company celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead with three shows in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park in 2024 and 2025. They were joined by guests Billy Strings, Sturgill Simpson, and Trey Anastasio, who performed on various songs throughout the weekend. Special tributes included honoring Jerry Garcia on his birthday with performances of 'Wharf Rat' and renaming Harrington Street to 'Jerry Garcia Street.' The event highlighted a blend of nostalgia, remembrance, and musical collaboration from past and present members.
On August 1, which would have marked Jerry Garcia's 83rd birthday, Billy Strings joined Dead & Company for a performance of 'Wharf Rat.' This special moment also featured Grahame Lesh, son of late co-founder Phil Lesh, who played his father's Big Brown bass on 'Box of Rain'.
The three-day celebration of the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary highlighted collaborations with other artists. Billy Strings, Sturgill Simpson, and the Trey Anastasio Band opened for Dead & Company, with special appearances enhancing the performances.
In a tribute to Jerry Garcia, Harrington Street was renamed Jerry Garcia Street during the celebrations, attended by Trixie Garcia, who expressed hope that everyone would experience the joy cultivated by her father's music.
During Saturday's show, Sturgill Simpson joined Dead & Company for 'Morning Dew,' revisiting a song performed earlier at a festival. Grahame Lesh returned to share the stage for 'St. Stephen,' emphasizing the collaborative spirit of the event.
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