Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and Mickey Hart reunited yesterday for the first time in four years to back Barack Obama. Weir, Lesh and Hart are the three surviving members of the Grateful Dead. "Deadhead" has become the generic term for super loyal fans who tour with a band as opposed to merely catching them when they hit town. This begs the question, if you were to be a Deadhead, who would be your Grateful Dead?
Chatting about Blue Rodeo recently with SoccerMom, she remarked that they were her Grateful Dead. A couple of bands jump out at me as my Grateful Dead, but I'd have to go with The Tragically Hip. If I had the time and the means I'd gladly tour with The Hip and catch them night after night.
Now it's your turn. Who would be your Grateful Dead if you could be a Deadhead?
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