A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's Unflinching Tale of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs
In Deal: My Three Decades of Drumming, Dreams, and Drugs with the Grateful Dead, Bill Kreutzmann, a founding member and drummer of the legendary American rock band, offers a wild, no-holds-barred account of his life and times with the Grateful Dead. For thirty years, beginning in San Francisco's hippie scene in 1965, Kreutzmann was at the heart of the Grateful Dead's incredible journey as they pushed the boundaries of music and culture.
From playing over 2,300 concerts to pioneering new frontiers in live sound and recording, Kreutzmann's story chronicles the band's rise through devastating tragedy and remarkable triumph. Sharing the stage with rock icons like Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, and The Who, Kreutzmann's epic musical odyssey takes readers through the Acid Tests, Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, and Altamont—milestone events that defined a generation.
At the core of this gripping memoir is the music that inspired a cultural revolution. Kreutzmann's life is a psychedelic journey of sonic discovery and thrilling experiences, offering a unique glimpse into the birth of psychedelic rock and the cultural revolution of the '60s and '70s.