Re: Will dmb leave a legacy like Grateful Dead?
DMB won't leave a legacy like the Grateful Dead, they will leave a legacy *because* of the Grateful Dead. The Dead started it all, and it has simply carried over to news bands and generations.
The sales and quality of their studio albums were less than eye opening (initially, at least--American Beauty was certified platinum 16 years after its release) and essentially all of their popularity was dependent on their touring. Their touring created the community and support for live music. Hell, even a lot of their live shows were not anything to write home about, but it eventually transcended all of that. It became more than just the music. It was the atmosphere. The people. The *cough* drugs *cough*. The love and trust that the crowd had in the band, and the love and trust the band had in the crowd. That's the legacy they created--other bands just continued the tradition.
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