Read Grateful Dead FAQ: All That's Left to Know About the Greatest Jam Band in History (FAQ Series) by Tony Sclafani Online

The book takes a look at the band's rise to prominence, their studio albums, bootleg recordings, and sociological significance. In all, it's comprised of 130,000 words and 39 chapters in which author Tony Sclafani investigates unexplored terrain but also includes basics for beginners. Subtitled "All That's Left to Know About the Greatest Jam Band in History," the book explores subjects that Deadheads have long discussed on message boards and blogs. Chapters are also included about the Dick's Pick's series, David Lemieux's archiving activities, and the band's appearances at the Monterey Pop and Woodstock festivals. The Grateful Dead rose out of San Francisco's 1960s underground rock scene blending strains of rock folk, classical, and blues, and boldly advocating the use of drugs for the purposes of mind expansion. Ever wondered why the Grateful Dead once added a modern classical composer to the ranks? Or how they pioneered the "double live" rock album concept? Or what a final studio album by the Dead would have been like? These questions and more are answered in The Grateful Dead FAQ<

The Grateful Dead FAQ takes the  good old Grateful Dead story to a whole other level, and is recommended." - Blinded By Sound . Tony Sclafani has come up with so many fascinating insights about this cultural institution that I found the book to be a joy to read. That the author has been able to dig deep and find new facts on a band that has been chronicled for decades now is a testament to his dedication and skill." - Curled Up With a Good Book"The Grateful Dead FAQ really does deliver all that's left to know about the group, as far as I can tell. "For those fans out there who want to really dive deep into the reality and nitty-gritty of everything there is to know about this historical musical collaboration, you can't get much better than this." - Seattle Post-Intelligencer"Sclafani offers plenty for well-read Deadheads and still more for nor

A fresh, insightful look at The Dead I've been a fan of the Grateful Dead ever since high school and have always considered myself relatively well informed when it came to the band. But in reality there exists a not-so-fine line between "fan" and true Deadhead. While I've seen the group in concert post-Jerry a few times and am relatively familiar with both their back catalog (I currently own about ten of their releases) as well as their story vis-à-vis a handful of bi. "For Deadheads and beyond" according to Gayle Renee. If you thought everything that could be written about the Grateful Dead has already been put into print, this book will prove you wrong. There’s lots of insight into some previously unexplored areas, like what made the band grow from a cult group into a major force in rock. Also enjoyable are the chapters on studio albums that never were and what made this band so unique in rock. Deadheads won’t be disappointed and rock fans i. EXCELLENT GD FAQ ds3811 Excellent and very informative! Very well written! I have been researching the Grateful Dead/Pigpen for an independent film for two years now. Tony Sclafini truly did a most excellent job covering so many facts and lingering questions! Completely and highly recommend Grateful Dead FAQ Kudos Tony! WELL DONE!!! ~ diana sainz - Producer: (Pigpen a blues singer)

He has also written for the Washington Post and its free daily, Express, as well as Relix, the Village Voice, Harp (now Blurt), the Washington City Paper, Hittin' the Note, Pop Matters, Record Collector, and DC Magazine. TONY SCLAFANI is a journalist and a regular contributor to NBC online (formerly MSNBC/Today Show). He is a longtime fan of '60s psychedelic music and the Grateful Dead.