Touch of Grey, or How the Grateful Dead Became Pop Stars.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brackett, John.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Garcia, Jerry, 1942-1995. Touch of Grey.

Garcia, Jerry.

Grateful Dead (Musical group).

Rock music--Social aspects--United States.

Rock music.

Rock music--United States--History and criticism.

Popular music--United States--History and criticism.

Popular music.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (135 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Durham : Duke University Press, 2026.

Summary:

"Touch of Grey, or, How the Grateful Dead Became Pop Stars follows the transition of the Grateful Dead from a music group with a dedicated and insular fanbase to a pop culture sensation. John Brackett centers this effort around the commercial success of the song "Touch of Grey," arguing it significantly changed the path of the Grateful Dead's career. The book not only approaches the band's transition from a historical and social context but also considers the musical and symbolic meaning of sounds and timbres. Brackett also explores the impact of recording technologies, modalities of listening (from recording to live performances), as well as song development. By following not only the band itself, but reflections and insights from concerts, archival material, and the mechanics of the music industry, "Touch of Grey" is an expansive work that traverses song, culture, and meaning to show how one song emerged as a cornerstone in the Grateful Dead's popularity"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

"It Must Be Getting Early . . ."

"Dawn Is Breaking Everywhere": Writing and Performing (1980-1986)

"There's Really Nothing Much to It": Recording (Winter/Spring 1987)

"Looks So Phony!": Videos (Spring 1987)

"It's Going to Be a Dead Summer!"

"Light a Candle, Curse the Glare": Aftermath (1988-1990)

". . . But It's All Right": Legacy (1990-?).

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-4780-6248-7

OCLC:

1594608713