Arts Fuse writers continue their countdown of great music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This month’s diverse list includes John Lee Hooker, Víctor Jara, The Grateful Dead, Grand Funk Railroad, and Yes.
Grateful Dead
Concert Review: Dead and Company Still Alive and Kickin’
This was a generous two-set show whose imaginative pacing spotlit exploratory jams and interesting reconstructions of classic Dead fare.
Arts Remembrance: Robert Hunter, Lyricist for the Grateful Dead
Robert Hunter did as much to shape the sound and influence of the Grateful Dead as guitarist Jerry Garcia did.
Music Year End Feature: The Dead Lives! — In So Many Ways
The Grateful Dead’s music is moving forward with the help of musicians who are OK with the occasional look back over their shoulders.
Music Review: Bob Weir & Phil Lesh — Together, At Times
On the occasions that Bob Weir and Phil Lesh performed as a legitimate duo the concert attained some of its more transcendent peaks.
Rock Review: Dead & Co. — Still Kicking
Wisely, guitarist John Mayer does not try to copy Jerry Garcia’s memorable licks, solos, tones, and styles.
Fuse Album Review: Round-up of Recent Rock Releases
A by no means complete round up of some recent releases in rock, from Keith Richards to the Libertines.