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Grateful Dead: Videos, DVDs, DVD Audio and Blu-Ray

This section of the discography lists Grateful Dead and related video and DVD releases. It includes commercially released videos and DVDs that were made by the Grateful Dead, that include the Grateful Dead or a member of the Dead, or that include a Grateful Dead songs.

Only material that is known to have been released commercially on video and/or DVD is included. Some items listed have not been released in their own right but have been included as part of a larger work. Other film and television appearances and citings are not included.

See the Grateful Dead at the movies page for a list that also includes movies that include references to the Grateful Dead.


The videos/DVDs on this page are grouped by category - go to:
Grateful Dead video/DVD | Various artist with Grateful Dead | Contribution by member of GD
Performance footage of a cover of GD song | Soundtrack use of GD song


Additions, corrections and comments are welcome




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Grateful Dead video and DVD releases

The Grateful Dead Movie, 1981

A full length feature film. The majority of the movie is footage of the band and crowds at the Winterland shows on October 1974. There is an opening animation sequence and a brief historical sequence in the middle of the movie.Released in theaters in 1976 and on video in 1981.

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Dead Ahead, Grateful Dead, 1981

Just under two hours of footage and music from the week long marathon of shows at the Radio City Music Hall in New York in October 1980.

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So Far, Grateful Dead, 1987

"A seamless blend of music and animation" - includes footage from live shows and 1985 Marin County rehearsals.

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Making of Touch of Grey, Grateful Dead, 1987

A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the video that was produced to accompany the Dead's 1987 single, Touch Of Grey. Includes the actual video, a live version of the song and members of the band and film crew discussing the work.

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Backstage Pass, Grateful Dead, 1992

A six song, 35 min collage of Grateful Dead music from different periods.

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Infrared Sightings, Grateful Dead, 1992

20 minute computer animation and other images set to music from the Grateful Dead CD Infrared Roses.

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Ticket To New Years (Oakland Coliseum, New Year's Eve 1987), 1996

Over two and a half hours of live recording from the 1987 New Years Eve show at Oakland Coliseum.

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The Concerts, Grateful Dead, 1996

3 video box set collection that comprises three titles that had previously been released as single videos: The Grateful Dead movie, Dead Ahead and Ticket to New Year's.

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Downhill From Here (Alpine Valley Music Theater, East Troy, July 17, 1989), 1997

Over two and half hours of live Grateful Dead recorded at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre on July 17 & 19, 1989.

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Grateful Dead Collection, Grateful Dead, 1997

4 video box set collection that comprises four titles that had previously been released as single videos: The Grateful Dead movie, Dead Ahead, Ticket to New Year's and Downhill From Here.

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Anthem to Beauty, Grateful Dead, 1998

A 75 minute documentary about the making of the LPs Anthem To The Sun and American Beauty.

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View From The Vault (Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA, July 8, 1990), 2000

The Grateful Dead show from Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA on July 8, 1990.

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Live In Concert Box Set, 2000

DVD box set collection that comprises three titles that had previously been released as single DVDs: Downhill from Here, Ticket to New Year's and View from the Vault.

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View From The Vault II (RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1991), 2001

The Grateful Dead show at RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C., on June 14, 1991.

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View From The Vault III (Shoreline Amphitheatre, June 16, 1990), 2002

The Grateful Dead show at Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA on June 16, 1990.

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View from the Vault I, II, III Box Set, 2002

DVD box set collection that comprises the first three DVD releases in the View From The Vault series.

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View From The Vault IV (Oakland July 24, 1987 and Anaheim July 26, 1987), 2003

DVD release of the majority of the Grateful Dead shows at Oakland Stadium on July 24, 1987 and at Anaheim Stadium on July 26, 1987.

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The Closing of Winterland, 2003

A double DVD release of the closing of Winterland Grateful Dead show on December 31, 1978.

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The Grateful Dead Movie (remastered and extended DVD), Grateful Dead, 2004

An extended 2 DVD release of the 1976 full length feature movie. Bonus material includes additional performance footage and 3 documentaries.

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Truckin' Up To Buffalo, Grateful Dead, 2005

DVD release of the Grateful Dead show at Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, N.Y. on July 4, 1989.

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Dead Ahead Expanded DVD, Grateful Dead, 2005

This expanded DVD release includes the complete original video material of just under two hours of footage and music from the week long marathon of shows at the Radio City Music Hall in New York in October 1980. Additional material includes 50 minutes of extra concert footage.

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Rocking The Cradle: Egypt 1978, Grateful Dead, 2008

A two CD / 1 DVD release of live music from the September 15 & 16, 1978 shows at the Gizah Sound and Light Theater, Cairo.

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Through the Years, Grateful Dead, 2009

This DVD collection of Grateful Dead footage was part of the deluxe edition of the Grateful Dead Scrapbook.

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Crimson, White and Indigo, Grateful Dead, 2010

A 3 CD / 1 DVD release of the complete Grateful Dead show on July 7, 1989 at the John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia.

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All The Years Combine: The DVD Collection, Grateful Dead, 2012

A 14 DVD box set that brings together 12 previously released DVDs/videos. One of the DVDs includes previously unreleased footage of six songs from the 1987 to 1991.

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Sunshine Daydream, Veneta, 8/27/72, Grateful Dead, 2013

A remastered DVD release of the Sunshine Daydream movie plus a three CD release of all the music from the same show at the Springfield Creamery Benefit in Veneta, Oregon on August 27, 1972.

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Long Strange Trip (movie), Grateful Dead, 2018

DVD and Blu-ray release of the Long Strange Trip documentary movie.

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Giants Stadium 1987, 1989, 1991, Grateful Dead, 2019

A 14 CD / 2 DVD release of all the music from five Grateful Dead shows at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The shows are July 12, 1987, July 9, 1989, July 10, 1989, June 16, 1991 and June 17, 1991. Multi-camera film of the complete June 17, 1991 performance is also included on DVD or Blu-ray.

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Other videos/DVDs that include performance footage of the Grateful Dead

MTV Closet Classics, Various Artists, 1986

Includes a Grateful Dead performance of One More Saturday Night probably from the German TV series Beat Club.

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Casey Kasem's Rock 'n Roll Goldmine: the San Francisco Sound, 1987

A collection of live performances linked by commentary by Casey Kasem. Includes a Grateful Dead performance of Truckin' from the Tivolis Koncertsal in Copenhagen on April 17, 1972 which was originally broadcast on TV in Denmark during 1972.

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The Peace Tapes, Various Artists, 1992

This video offers information, music and interviews as an inspiration towards making a contribution to peace in the world. Includes Throwing STones by the Grateful Dead and sections from an interview with Bob Weir

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My Generation: California Rock, Various Artists, 1993

A video compilation of performances taken from the German Beat Club programmes. Includes a Grateful Dead performance of One More Saturday Night.

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History of Rock 'n' Roll: My Generation, Documentary, 1995

This video documentary includes footage of the Grateful Dead and other San Francisco groups of the 1960's.

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Petulia, Feature film, 1996? (video), 2006 (DVD)

This 1968 film, starring Julie Christie and George C. Scott and directed by Richard Lester, includes a brief clip of the Grateful Dead performing.

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Timothy Leary's Last Trip, 1997

A behind the scenes view of the last months of the life of Timothy Leary. Inlcudes Leary's final recorded interview on death and dying; original footage of Leary, the Merry Pranksters and the Grateful Dead; narration by author Ken Kesey and footage of online meetings.

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 1998

This movie adaptation of the Hunter S. Thompson book Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas includes a brief clip of the Grateful Dead performing, possibly at the Human Be-In.

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Berkeley In The Sixties (video), 1999?

This 1990 documentary includes a brief clip of the Grateful Dead playing Viola Lee Blues.

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Rock Icons: Guitar Gods, Various Artists, 2001

This DVD release is a short collection of performances by 60s and 70s rock and blues guitarists and groups. Includes the Grateful Dead performance of One More Saturday Night recorded for the German rock show Beat Club in Bremen on April 21, 1972.

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Beat Club: The Best Of 72, Various Artists, 2001

This DVD release is a collection of performances recorded for the German rock show Beat Club in 1972. Includes a Grateful Dead performance of One More Saturday Night recorded in Bremen on April 21, 1972.

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The Best Of Beat Club 65 to 73, Various Artists, 2001

This 10 DVD box set collects together the DVD, originally issued separately, that document performances recorded for the German rock show Beat Club. One DVD, the 1972 set, includes a Grateful Dead performance of One More Saturday Night recorded in Bremen on April 21, 1972.

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The Cockettes, 2002

This documentary about the Cockettes includes a brief clip of the Grateful Dead playing on Haight Street as well as other mid to late sixties Bay Area footage.

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Berkeley In The Sixties (DVD), 2002

This 1990 documentary includes a brief clip of the Grateful Dead playing Viola Lee Blues.

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Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music, Various Artists, 2003

A 5 DVD collection of live performances from 25 years of music performed on Saturday Night Live. Includes a Grateful Dead performance of Casey Jones.

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Casey Kasem's Rock n' Roll Goldmine: The San Francisco Sound, Various Artists, 2004

A DVD collection of live performances by mainly San Francisco groups of the late 1960's. Includes a Grateful Dead performance from the Tivolis Koncertsal in Copenhagen on April 17, 1972.

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Casey Kasem's Rock n' Roll Goldmine Boxed Set, Various Artists, 2004

A DVD box set that brings together 5 DVDs that were originally released separately. The set includes the DVD Casey Kasem's Rock n' Roll Goldmine: The San Francisco Sound which includes a performance by the Grateful Dead.

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Festival Express, Various Artists, 2003 (DVD release 2004)

A documentary and performance film of the "Trans-Continental Pop Festival" tour into Canada in June and July 1970. The movie includes performances, sessions on the tour train and recent interviews. Includes Grateful Dead performances.

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The History of Rock and Roll, Documentary, 2004

One DVD in this 5 DVD set includes footage of the Grateful Dead and other San Francisco groups of the 1960's.

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Saturday Night Live: First 5 Years, Various Artists, 2005

This DVD comprises material from the first five years of Saturday Night Live. It includes some Grateful Dead material.

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The Tomorrow Show: Tom Snyder's Electric Kool-Aid Talk Show, 2006

A two DVD set of 4 editions of the late night talk program The Tomorrow Show. One of the episode features Grateful Dead performances and interviews with Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Ken Kesey, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzman.

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Intersections, Bruce Hornsby, 2006

The DVD of this 4 CD/DVD set includes a Grateful Dead performance of They Love Each Other.

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Playboy After Dark, Vol. 2, 2007

A 3 DVD set with six uncut episodes of the Playboy After Dark TV show including an episode that features the Grateful Dead.

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A Night At The Family Dog, Various Artists, 2007

Live material recorded at the Family Dog At The Great Highway in San Francisco on February 4, 1970 with performances by the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and Santana.

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The Bickershaw Festival 1972, Various Artists, 2007

A DVD (Region 1) release of music, film and stills, from a variety of sources, recorded at the Bickershaw Festival in the UK in May 1972. Includes one song by the Grateful Dead and one by the New Riders Of The Purple Sage.

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Saturday Night Live: The Complete Fourth Season, 2008

A 7 DVD collection of the complete fourth season (1978-1979) of Saturday Night Live. One of the episodes in the season features the Grateful Dead.

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Go Ride the Music and West Pole, Various Artists, 2008

A double DVD release of two TV specials that were originally broadcast in 1970 and 1968 respectively. The first comprises performance footage of Jefferson Airplane and Quicksilver Messenger Service with a cameo appearance of Jerry Garcia. The second, West Pole, features studio performance footage of Sons Of Champlin and Ace Of Cups and additional music by the Grateful Dead, Steve Miller Band and Quicksilver Messenger Service.

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Fillmore: The Last Days, Various Artists, 2009

DVD release of the 1972 movie chronicling the last concerts Fillmore Auditorium in July 1971. It includes two songs by the Grateful Dead and other performance footage with Jerry Garcia.

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Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace & Music: 40th Anniversary (various editions), Various Artists, 2009

A double DVD version of this release has additional footage that includes the Grateful Dead performance of Turn On Your Lovelight.

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Saturday Night Live: The Complete Fifth Season, 2009

A 7 DVD collection of the complete fifth season (1979-1980) of Saturday Night Live. One of the episodes in the season features the Grateful Dead playing Alabama Getaway and Saint Of Circumstance.

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Videos/DVDs that include a contribution by a member or members of the Grateful Dead

Olatunji and his Drums of Passion, Babtunde Olatunji, 1986

Concert footage from a New Year's Eve 1985 performance by Babatunde Olatunji at the Oakland Coliseum. The program was hosted by Mickey Hart.

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Timeless Voices, The Gyuto Monks, 1990?

The Gyuto Monks performing primarily from a concert at the Cathedral of St. John The Divine, NYC in 1989. Part of the concert was a 'musical offering' to the monks from Mickey Hart, Philip Glass and Kitaro.

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A Night On The Town, Bruce Hornsby, 1991

Live performance from Los Angeles in 1990. Guests include Jerry Garcia (on Barren Ground and Across The River), Bela Fleck, Joe Henderson and Shawn Colvin.

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Rockpalast Live, Bruce Hornsby and the Range, 1991

Bruce Hornsby & the Range concert recorded for German television at the Rockpalast on October 16, 1990.

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Bobby and the Midnites, Bobby and the Midnites, 1991

Performance footage of a Bobby and the Midnites show in Switzerland.

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Gimme Shelter, Rolling Stones, 1991

Video release of the 1970 rock documentary about the Rolling Stones 1969 tour of the United States which culminated at free festival at Altamont Speedway. Members of the Grateful Dead appear briefly in the Altamont scenes.

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Woodstock: Three Days of Peace and Music, 1992

The video release of the original Woodstock movie. There are brief glimpses of Garcia and Pigpen though no Grateful Dead performance footage.

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The Music Tells You, Branford Marsalis, 1992

Part documentary, part performance, portrait of a month in the life of Branford Marsalis. Some performance film of the Branford Marsalis Trio plus a performance with Sting, some soundtrack recording, educational work and life on the bus scenes. Includes a brief scene with Jerry Garcia talking to Marsalis.

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Hell's Angels Forever, Documentary, 1992

Video release of 1983 documentary about the Hell's Angels. Features footage of the Jerry Garcia band in 1973.

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Endangered Species, 1992

Video release of 1982 movie in which John Perry Barlow has a small role.

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Latino Session, Various Artists (including Garcia), 1993

Jerry Garcia plays on two songs on this concert video, filmed live at the Biltmore Bowl in Los Angeles on August 2, 1989.

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Bill Monroe: Father Of Bluegrass Music, 1993

A 90 minute documentary about Bill Monroe with performance footage and interview footage. A picture of Jerry Garcia is included on the cover of the video/DVD. Uncertain what his contribution is. Probably brief interview material.

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers, 1993

Video release of the 1978 movie. Jerry Garcia plays a banjo part that is heard during one scene of the movie. A number of DVD versions have subsequently been released.

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Baseball: The American Epic, 1995

This 1994 documentary series includes a brief excerpt of a performance of the Star Spangled Banner by Bruce Hornsby and Branford Marsalis.

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Live at the Acropolis, Kodo, 1995

This video of a performance by Japanese percussionists Kodo is narrated by Mickey Hart.

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Ocean Spirit, Documentary film, 1995

A film that follows the Ocean Spirit expedition which was led by Bill Kreutzmann. The expedition involved a 3,000 mile ocean voyage from San Francisco to the islands of the Rivillagigedos, 400 miles South West of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Bill Kreutzmann features in the film and was the executive producer for the project.

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Rock & Roll, Vol 3: Crossroads / Blues in Technicolor, 1995

A video release of fifth and sixth episode of the TV series Rock & Roll. Episode 6, Blues in Technicolor, covers psychedelic music scene in the US and UK in the second half of the sixties and includes interview section and footage of the Grateful Dead.

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Panther Dream, Wendy Weir / Bob Weir, 1998?

A story written by Wendy Weir and narrated by Bob Weir. Accompanying music also by Bob Weir.

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Indoscrub DVD Video Single, Mickey Hart, 1999

Digital Surround Sound remixes of two tracks from the Planet Drum album Supralingua (Indoscrub and Endless River), plus a video interview with Mickey Hart.

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Hellhounds On My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson, 1999

This documentary about Robert Johnson includes performance footage of Bob Weir and Rob Wasserman and segments from an interview with Bob Weir.

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The Source, Documentary, 1999

This documentary includes excerpts from an interview with Jerry Garcia.

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Woodstock: Three Days of Peace and Music: The Director's Cut, 1999

The DVD release of the 1994 Director's Cut version of the Woodstock movie. There are brief glimpses of Garcia and Pigpen though no Grateful Dead performance footage.

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Jimi Hendrix: Live At Woodstock, 1999

The complete Jimi Hendrix performance at the Woodstock Festival. Jerry Garcia, holding an acoustic guitar, is briefly seen near the start of this film.

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Shadow Of The Invisible Man, Dose Hermanos, 1999

Tom Constanten and Bob Bralove play the music and the images.

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The Light Of The Spirit, Kitaro, 2000

Mickey Hart and David Grisman perform on some of the music on this video and DVD release. Mickey Hart also coproduced the video.

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Electric Guitarslinger: John Cipollina, Documentary, 2000

Video release of 1991 documentary tribute to John Cipollina. Includes interview segments from Jerry Garcia.

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Blues From the Rainforest: A Musical Suite, Merl Saunders, 2000

Footage of a Merl Saunders concert, a documentary about the plight of the rainforests and a video of the title song with Jerry Garcia guesting with Merl Saunders.

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Acoustic Blues Live At Sweetwater, Hot Tuna, 2000

Bob Weir appears on this DVD release of live Hot Tuna performances at Sweetwater, Mill Valley.

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Gimme Shelter, Rolling Stones, 2000

Expanded DVD release of the 1970 rock documentary about the Rolling Stones 1969 tour of the United States which culminated at free festival at Altamont Speedway. Members of the Grateful Dead appear briefly in the Altamont scenes.

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Grateful Dawg, David Grisman/Jerry Garcia, 2001

DVD and video release of the film about David Grisman and Jerry Garcia.

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The Journey, Documentary, 2001

Jerry Garcia appears in this film.

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Live From Bonnaroo, Various Artists, 2002

The DVD/video of performances from the 2002 Bonnaroo Music Festival includes two tracks by Phil Lesh & Friends with Bob Weir.

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Rising Low, Documentary, 2002

A documentary about the making of the Gov't Mule Deep End recordings, the life of their bassist Woody Allen and about some of the other bass players who contributed to the recordings. Includes Phil Lesh.

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The Deep End, Vol. 2, Gov't Mule, 2002

The second volume of Gov't Mule's bass showcase. The Hidden Treasures bonus disk includes some video of Phil Lesh & Friends on stage and off.

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Todd Rundgren: Live in Japan 1990, Todd Rundgren, 2002

A DVD release of a Todd Rundgren show in Japan in 1990. Vince Welnick is a member of the band.

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California Dreamin', Vol. 5: Flowerpower, Documentary, 2002

A DVD release of a German documentary films about the 'Flowerpower' scene in California in the 60's. The film includes parts of an interview with John Perry Barlow.

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From the Front Row: Live, Kingfish, 2003 (DVD Audio)

DVD Audio version of music from the Kingfish show at Beacon Theater, New York City on April 3, 1976, when Bob Weir was a member of the group.

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270 Miles from Graceland: Live from Bonnaroo 2003, Various Artists, 2003

A 2 DVD release of performances from the 2003 Bonnaroo Music Festival. Includes a version of Sugar Magnolia by The Dead.

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Live At The Fillmore, String Cheese Incident, 2003

A 2 DVD release of the complete March 23, 2002 String Cheese Incident show at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado. Bill Kreutzmann sits in during the show.

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Go Further, Documentary film, 2004

A road movie that follows Woody Harrelson and a small group of activist friends on a bus-ride down the Pacific Coast highway to promote sustainable and organic lifestyle choices. Bob Weir is one of the musical friends who are featured during the journey.

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Bruce Hornsby & Friends, Performance film, 2004

A DVD release of a Bruce Hornsby show with special guests at the Manhattan Center, New York on October 27, 1995. Bob Weir joins the group for a performance of Jack Straw.

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All-Star Bluegrass Celebration, Performance film, 2004

A DVD release of a concert performed at the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville on January 16, 2002 which was recorded for a PBS television production. Bruce Hornsby plays on one song.

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Live From Bonnaroo 2004, Various Artists, 2005

A DVD of performances from the 2004 Bonnaroo Music Festival includes a track by The Dead.

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The End of the Road: A Tribute: The Final Tour '95, Grateful Dead, 2005

A documentary that covers the last Grateful Dead tour in 1995 and the Jerry Garcia memorial ceremony in San Francisco. Featuring music by Merl Saunders & Jerry Garcia and appearances by Babatunde Olatunji, Merl Saunders, Wavy Gravy, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann.

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Rockin' at the Red Dog: The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock, 2005

A documentary DVD about the birth of psychedelic rock from it's "origins" at the Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada. Includes music by the Grateful Dead and other Bay Area bands of the era.

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Three Nights on the Town, Bruce Hornsby, 2005

A DVD release of a live performance from the Town Hall, NYC plus rehearsal and other backstage footage from Hornsby's October 2004 performances in New York.

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Live at Shoreline, Jerry Garcia Band, 2005

DVD release of the Jerry Garcia Band live at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California on September 1, 1990.

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The Last Great Traffic Jam, Traffic, 2005

DVD release of performances and backstage footage from the 1994 Traffic tour of the US. One performance, Dear Mr. Fantasy from a show in Chicago during July 1994, features Jerry Garcia on guitar.

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Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Rock Club, Documentary, 2005

This documentary includes sections of an interview with Bob Weir.

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Genghis Blues, Documentary, 2005

A documentary about Paul Pena and Tuvan throat singing. At one point Pena is talking about musicians he has performed with in the past and mentions Jerry Garcia. A photo of Garcia is shown at this point.

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Disco: Spinning the Story, Documentary, 2005

This documentary includes sections of an interview with Bob Weir.

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Electric Apricot: Quest For Festeroo, Fictional documentary, 2006

Bob Weir appears as himself in this spoof documentary of the jam band scene.

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Phil Lesh and Friends Live at the Warfield DVD, Phil Lesh and Friends, 2006

A DVD release of music from the May 18th and 19th 2006, Phil Lesh and Friends shows at The Warfield Theater in San Francisco.

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Phil Lesh and Friends Live at the Warfield Bonus DVD, Phil Lesh and Friends, 2006

A bonus DVD distributed with pre-ordered copies of the CD and DVD releases of music from the Phil Lesh and Friends shows on the May 18th and 19th 2006 at The Warfield Theater in San Francisco.

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The Best of the Jammys, Vol. One, 2006

This collection of performances from the Jammys includes three tracks that include Phil Lesh. One of these performances is a cover of the Grateful Dead song Wharf Rat.

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Songs That Changed The World : Chuck Berry : Maybellene, 2007

This DVD includes excerpts from an interview with Bob Weir.

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The Best of the Jammys, Vol. Two, 2007

This collection of performances from the Jammys includes two tracks that include Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart.

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Chasin' Gus' Ghost, Documentary, 2007

This documentary about the history of jug band music includes an interview with Bob Weir.

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The Rhythm Devils Concert Experience, The Rhythm Devils, 2008

A double DVD release of music from the 2006 Rhythm Devils tour.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains, 2008

DVD release of a 1982 movie that includes Vince Welnick playing a punk musician.

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Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Live (DVD), Various Artists, 2009

A 9 DVD collection of performances from 24 years of induction ceremonies of the Rock Hall Of Fame. Bruce Hornsby performs on one track with Bonnie Raitt.

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World's Greatest Dad, Feature Film, 2009

Bruce Hornsby briefly appears as himself in this movie.

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Recoil: John Cipollina In Music And Memory, 2010

A 3 disc DVD release combining a documentary, interviews and performance footage. Includes segments of an interview with Jerry Garcia.

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Love For Levon (DVD), Various Artists, 2013

A 2 DVD set of live music from Meadowlands Arena on October 3, 2012 - a tribute to Levon Helm and a benefit to raise funds to continue the Midnight Ramble concerts held at The Barn, Helm's home-studio in Woodstock. Includes a cover of the Grateful Dead song Tennessee Jed and a track that features Bruce Hornsby.

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Move Me Brightly performance/documentary, 2013

A DVD release of music and interview highlights from an event recorded at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, California to mark what would have been Jerry Garcia's 70th birthday. Features Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and Donna Jean Godchaux.

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Fare Thee Well July 3, 4 & 5 2015 Complete Box, 2015

A 12 CD/7 Blu-Ray or 12 CD/7 DVD release of the 3 Fare Thee Well shows in Chicago on July 3, 4, and 5, 2015. Includes a bonus disc of behind the scenes footage.

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Fare Thee Well July 5, 2015, 2015

A 4 CD/2 Blu-Ray or 4 CD/2 DVD release of the final Fare Thee Well show in Chicago on July 5, 2015.

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Dear Jerry: Celebrating The Music Of Jerry Garcia, Various Artists, 2016

A DVD and Blu-ray release of a performance at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Tracks feature Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, David Grisman, Jorma Kaukonen, and others.

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An Evening At TRI, Blackberry Smoke with Bob Weir, 2017

A DVD release of Blackberry Smoke at TRI Studios with Bob Weir sitting in on a number of songs. Includes covers of two Grateful Dead songs plus other songs from the Dead repertoire.

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Videos/DVDs that include performance footage of covers of Grateful Dead songs

Rock Bottom Remainders, Rock Bottom Remainders, 1992

This video compilation includes a cover version of Ripple performed by the Rock Bottom Remainders.

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A Tribute to Jerry Garcia, Deadheads Festival, Japan 1997, Various Artists, 1997 (laser disc)

Nearly two hours of performance footage, with some interviews, recorded at the Tribute To Jerry Garcia festival in Japan on April 8th 1997.

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High Adventures In Japan, David Nelson Band, 1998 (video release maybe 2000)

The DNB captured live in Japan. Includes a cover of Cumberland Blues.

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Five Man Video Band, Tesla, 1998

Video and DVD of the 1990 acoustic performance that had previously been released as an audio CD, Five Man Acoustical Jam.

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Celebrity, 1998

A high school big band, credited as the "High School Reunion Band", plays a version of Truckin' during a scene at a high school reunion in this movie.

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Runaway Bride, 1999

This movie includes some footage of the Juggling Suns playing Sugar Magnolia.

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Wires, Hearts and Magic, David Nelson Band, 2000

A behind the scenes look at the making of the David Nelson Band CD Visions Under The Moon. Songs being worked on in the studio include the Garcia/Hunter song The Wheel.

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Live '94-'96, Sublime, 2002

This DVD release of live performances includes a cover of the Grateful Dead song Scarlet Begonias.

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Live At The Powerhouse, David Gans, 2003

This DVD of a David Gans live performance includes covers of two Grateful Dead song and one Robert Hunter song.

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Live From Austin TX, Susan Tedeschi, 2004

A DVD release of live music from the Susan tedeschi Austin City Limits show in 2003. The version of Angel From Montgomery includes a snippet of Sugaree.

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Sight, Keller Williams, 2005

This performance release includes a cover of the Garcia/Hunter song Ship Of Fools.

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Live at Wrigley Field, Jimmy Buffett, 2006

This DVD release of a live performance from September 2005 includes a cover of Scarlet Begonias.

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Live from Austin, TX (DVD), Cory Morrow, 2007

This DVD release of music from the Austin City Limits TV show includes a version of Friend Of The Devil.

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Live At Bearsville Theater, Dar Williams (DVD), 2007

This DVD of Dar Williams in concert, at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, includes a cover version of the Garcia/Hunter song Ripple.

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Ithaca 30 Years Later (DVD), Dark Star Orchestra, 2008

A DVD release of the May 8, 2007 Dark Star Orchestra show from the State Theater, Ithaca. This show is a recreation of the May 8, 1977 Grateful Dead show at Barton Hall, Cornell University.

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30 Years, Jake's Leg, 2008

A DVD release of Jake's Leg 30th Anniversary show in St. Louis on November 24, 2006. Includes covers of many Grateful Dead songs.

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Soiled Dove (DVD), Jefferson Starship, 2009

Live recordings from the June 17, 2003 show at the Soiled Dove nightclub in Denver, CO. Includes 2 songs that were co-written by Jerry Garcia.

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Love For Levon (DVD), Various Artists, 2013

A 2 DVD set of live music from Meadowlands Arena on October 3, 2012 - a tribute to Levon Helm and a benefit to raise funds to continue the Midnight Ramble concerts held at The Barn, Helm's home-studio in Woodstock. Includes a cover of the Grateful Dead song Tennessee Jed and a track that features Bruce Hornsby.

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Move Me Brightly performance/documentary, 2013

A DVD release of music and interview highlights from an event recorded at Bob Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, California to mark what would have been Jerry Garcia's 70th birthday. Features Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and Donna Jean Godchaux. Also includes covers of a number of Grateful Dead songs.

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VoTC, Accident Of Birth, 2013

A DVD release (video and audio) of a cover of the Grateful Dead song Victim Or The Crime.

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3 Ring Circus: The Bootleg Series: Live at the Palace, Hollywood, Sublime, 2013

A CD/DVD release of a show at the Palace, Hollywood, CA on October 21, 1995. Includes a cover of the Garcia/Hunter song Scarlet Begonias.

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Songs From The Road: Live In Germany, Royal Southern Brotherhood, 2013

This CD/DVD live album includes a cover of the Grateful Dead song Fire On The Mountain.

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Dark Side Of the Mule (Deluxe), Gov't Mule, 2014

A 3 CD / 1 DVD release of Gov't Mule at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston on October 31, 2008. The deluxe edition includes a jam based on the Grateful Dead song St. Stephen.

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Songs Of Their Own, Various Artists, 2015

In 2015, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead, JamBase and Telefunken teamed up to film 50 performances of Grateful Dead songs by a wide range of performers. The songs were released on the JamBase site on 50 consecutive days with the final song being released on July 5, 2015.

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Dear Jerry: Celebrating The Music Of Jerry Garcia, Various Artists, 2016

A DVD and Blu-ray release of a performance at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Tracks feature Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, David Grisman, Jorma Kaukonen, and others.

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An Evening At TRI, Blackberry Smoke with Bob Weir, 2017

A DVD release of Blackberry Smoke at TRI Studios with Bob Weir sitting in on a number of songs. Includes covers of two Grateful Dead songs plus other songs from the Dead repertoire.

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Bring On The Music: Live At The Capitol Theatre (2 CD / 2 DVD edition), Gov't Mule, 2019

The 2 CD / 2 DVD edition of this live album (which was released in a number of formats) includes a jam based on the Grateful Dead song Saint Stephen.

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Videos/DVDs of movies/documentaries that include Grateful Dead songs in the soundtrack

Flashback, 1991

Video release of 1990 movie that includes the Jefferson Airplane song Comin' Back To Me, from the Surrealistic Pillow LP, with Jerry Garcia on guitar.

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Heavenly Bodies, 1990

Video release of 1984 movie. The soundtrack of this movie includes a Tubes song from the period when Vince Welnick was a member of the group.


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Dominoes: An Uncensored Journey through the 60's, Documentary, 1991

Video release of a 1988 documentary. Produced by John Re, consisting of film footage of 60's events. Sixties music played in the background includes a section of Dark Star.

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The Indian Runner, 1992

Video release of 1991 movie. The soundtrack includes Comin' Back To Me, from the Jefferson Airplane LP Surrealistic Pillow, with Jerry Garcia on guitar.

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Backdraft, 1992

Video release of 1991 movie. The soundtrack includes the two songs written and performed by Bruce Hornsby; Set Me in Motion and The Show Goes On.

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Apocalypse Now, 1992

Video release of 1979 movie. The soundtrack of this movie includes some music from Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and the Rhythm Devils.

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Mask, 1992

Video release of 1985 movie. The soundtrack of this movie includes Ripple from the American Beauty LP.

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Zabriskie Point, 1992?

Video release of 1970 movie. Includes an excerpt from Dark Star and a solo piece by Jerry Garcia recorded for the movie.

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Heartbeeps, 1992

Video release of 1981 movie. This movie includes the sound of Jerry Garcia's guitar used as the voice of a robot.

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Comic Book Confidential, Documentary, 1993

Video release of a 1989 documentary, directed by Ron Mann, that traces the history of the comic book from the 1930's through to the 1980's. Truckin' is played in the background during a section about R. Crumb.

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Rude Awakening, 1995

Video release of 1989 movie. The soundtrack includes Uncle John's Band from the Workingman's Dead LP.

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Clockers, 1996

Video released of 1995 movie. The soundtrack includes Love Me Still which was co-written and performed by Chaka Khan and Bruce Hornsby.

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One More Saturday Night, 1996

Video release of a 1986 movie. A Grateful Dead version of One More Saturday Night is used on the soundtrack of this movie.

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Tin Cup, 1997

Video release of 1996 movie. The soundtrack includes two Bruce Hornsby songs; Big Stick and Nobody There But Me.

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More American Graffiti, 1996?

Video release of 1979 movie. The soundtrack of this movie includes Cream Puff War taken from the first Grateful Dead LP.

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Smoke, 1997

Video released of 1995 movie. The soundtrack includes two songs, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes and Cigarettes And Coffee, performed by the Jerry Garcia Band.

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Flirting With Disaster, 1997

Video release of 1996 movie. Truckin' performed by the Grateful Dead is heard on the soundtrack.

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Vietnam: A Television History, 1997

Video box set release of 1983 TV series. The theme music of this 13 part PBS documentary series was written by Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann and performed by Vic Firth, Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, Bill Kreutzmann, Airto Moreira, Merl Saunders, and Bobby Vega

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Xanadu, 1997

Video release of 1980 movie. The soundtrack of this movie includes one song, Dancin', performed by Olivia Newton-John and the Tubes with Vince Welnick on keyboards.

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Headcandy: Sidney's Psychedelic Adventure, 1997

The music on this "holographic fantasy of colorful images and music" includes a contribution from Merl Saunders with Jerry Garcia.

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Warriors Of Virtue, 1998

Video release of 1997 movie. The soundtrack includes one piece, Alembic, by Mickey Hart and Bakithi Kumalo.

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Great Expectations, 1998

The soundtrack of this adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel includes Uncle John's Band from the Workingman's Dead LP.

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As Good As It Gets, 1998

The soundtrack of this movie includes Climb on (A Back That's Strong) by Shawn Colvin, with Bruce Hornsby on piano.

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Walk On The Moon, 1999

The soundtrack of this movie includes Ripple taken from the Grateful Dead LP American Beauty and Today taken from the Jefferson Airplane LP Surrealistic Pillow with Jerry Garcia on guitar.

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The Joyriders, 1999

The soundtrack of this movie includes a Grateful Dead version of Casey Jones.

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Death Sport, 1999?

Video release of 1978 movie. The credits for this movie include a credit to a Jerry Garcia for "guitar".

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Around The Fire, 2000

The soundtrack of this movie includes a previously unreleased live version of Brown Eyed Women taken from the May 4, 1977 show.

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Girl Interrupted, 2000

The soundtrack of this movie includes one Jefferson Airplane song, Comin' Back To Me from Surrealistic Pillow, with Garcia on guitar.

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Wildflowers, 2000

The soundtrack of this movie includes a Robert Hunter song.

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Bamboozled, 2000

The soundtrack of this movie includes one song, Shadowlands, written and performed by Bruce Hornsby.

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Running Free, 2000

The soundtrack of this movie includes the two pieces by Mickey Hart, Dance Of The Hunter's Fire and The Hunt.

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Apocalypse Now Redux, 2001

The soundtrack of this remastered and expanded movie includes some music by Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and the Rhythm Devils.

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Taken, TV mini-series, 2003

A 6 DVD box set of the full 2002 mini-series. Ripple is played at the end of the fourth episode.

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The Twilight Zone, Season One, TV series, 2004

DVD box set release of the first season (1985-86) of the 1980's version of The Twilight Zone. The Grateful Dead and Merl Saunders wrote and performed the theme music and some of the incidental music used in the series.

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The Twilight Zone, Seasons Two and Three, TV series, 2005

DVD box set release of the second and third seasons (1986-88) of the 1980's version of The Twilight Zone. The Grateful Dead and Merl Saunders wrote and performed the theme music and some of the incidental music used in the series.

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Rockin' at the Red Dog: The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock, 2005

A documentary DVD about the birth of psychedelic rock from it's "origins" at the Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada. Includes music by the Grateful Dead and other Bay Area bands of the era.

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The Dreamers, 2005

The soundtrack of this movie includes part of Dark Star. The version of Dark Star from the Grateful Dead 4/8/72 London show.

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The Music Never Stopped, 2011

This movie, based on The Last Hippie by Oliver Sacks, includes a number of Grateful Dead songs.

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Wretches & Jabberers, 2011

The soundtrack of this documentary movie includes a song, Breaking The Hold, performed by Bob Weir.

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Welcome To Dopeland, 2011

The soundtrack of this movie includes October Queen performed by Bob Weir and Ratdog.

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Peace, Love, & Misunderstanding, 2012

The soundtrack of this movie includes three Grateful Dead songs: Scarlet Begonias, Loose Lucy and Stella Blue.

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Foxcatcher, 2014

A Grateful Dead version of Saint Stephen is played on the soundtrack of this movie during a scene set at a barbecue.

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Wild, 2014

The soundtrack of this movie includes a cover of Ripple by Dusted with Eric D Johnson.

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Last updated February 2020