The Grateful Dead enjoyed an impressive run as one of rock's most beloved live acts. But, bassist Phil Lesh feels like the band spent much of its time together at something less than peak power.
Brian Lesh, son of former Grateful Dead bass player Phil Lesh, currently plays guitar with his father in their San Rafael, Calif. music venue Terrapin Crossroads. But before that they occasionally jammed together with the late Levon Helm at Helm's famous studio/barn in Woodstock, N.Y., with the last appearance coming in 2010.
Restaurants owned by Alice Cooper, Phil Lesh and KISS top Zagat's list of the top eateries owned by musicians. The restaurant guide has chosen eight establishments owned by eight different acts. In no particular order, they are:
Legendary Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh and Gov't Mule will highlight the lineup of the ninth annual Mountain Jam Festival, which takes place over four days starting June 6 in Hunter Mountain, N.Y. Primus, Widespread Panic and the Avett Brothers are among many other bands announced for the show, with more additions expected to follow soon. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, Jan. 19 at 10 AM ET vi
Phil Lesh and Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead have nominated San Francisco Giants third base coach Tim Flannery as Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year.