Bill Kreutzmann is a foundational figure in American music, co-founding the iconic Grateful Dead in 1965. As the band's drummer for thirty years, he was integral to their sound, performing in over 2,300 concerts and contributing to every album. Kreutzmann continues to explore new musical territories with his current projects, showcasing a sustained dedication to rhythmic exploration and the art of live performance.
The Grateful Dead are perhaps the most legendary American rock band of all time. For thirty years, beginning in the hippie scene of San Francisco in 1965, they were a musical institution, the original jam band that broke new ground in so many ways.
My Three Decades of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs with the Grateful Dead
A ground-breaking rock and roll memoir by one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead