album · March 1, 2002
Postcards of the Hanging
Grateful Dead/RhinoSee this day
psychedelic rockfolk rockclassic rock
This 2002 archival release captures the Grateful Dead live in concert in its original configuration. It features the original band members and was recorded in 1966.
- The album was recorded atlive at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco on October 12, 1966. The album features the original Grateful Dead lineup of Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, Phil Lesh, and Bill Kreutzmann. The album was released on CD and vinyl in 2002.
- The recording was made in 1966, the same year the band signed to Warner Bros. Records and released their self-titled debut album. This archival release showcases the band in their early psychedelic phase.
- The album was released on March 1, 2002, by Grateful Dead Records and Rhino Entertainment. It was the first archival release from the band to feature the original lineup.
The Grateful Dead were a psychedelic rock band from San Francisco, known for their eclectic style and lengthy improv. By 2002, the band had been disbanded for six years, with members pursuing solo careers.
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