{"product_id":"the-abcs-of-the-grateful-dead-hardcover","title":"The ABCs of the Grateful Dead - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHowie Abrams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMcLeer\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn alphabetical history of rock 'n' roll's most iconic band...the Grateful Dead.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing playful rhymes and glorious illustrations, \u003ci\u003eThe ABCs of the Grateful Dead\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the band's rich and dynamic history. Each letter of the alphabet highlights a significant moment, cultural contribution, or innovation along the band's journey, from their groundbreaking release of \u003ci\u003eAmerican Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e to their pioneering Wall of Sound, from the beloved dancing bears to their singular community of tape traders. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This delightfully kaleidoscopic look back on the Grateful Dead will entertain first-time readers as well as diehard fans of all ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Grateful Dead is a social and musical phenomenon that grew into a genuine American treasure. In 1965, an entire generation was linked together by common ideals, gathering by the hundreds and thousands. This movement created a seamless connection between the band and its fans. As the band toured, Dead Heads would follow. Not because it was a part of popular culture, but because it is a true counterculture that exists to this very day-one that earnestly believes in the value of its beliefs. By 1995, the Grateful Dead had attracted the most concert goers in the history of the music business, and today remain one of the all-time leaders in concert ticket sales. Eventually, the caravan evolved into a community with various artists, craftsmen and entrepreneurs supplying a growing demand for merchandise that connected them to the music. Today, the connection is as strong as ever. The band was inducted into the Rock \u0026amp; Roll Hall Of Fame in 1994 and received a Grammy(R) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007. Their final tally of 2,318 total concerts remains a world record. The Grateful Dead recently celebrated their 53rd top 40 album on the \u003ci\u003eBillboard\u003c\/i\u003e chart, a feat no other group has achieved.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowie Abrams is a former music business executive turned author. He co-authored \u003ci\u003eThe ABCs of Metallica \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains\u003c\/i\u003e, and has written\u003ci\u003e The Merciless Book of Metal Lists, Misfit Summer Camp: 20 Years on the Road with the Vans Warped Tour, Hip-Hop Alphabet, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Hip-Hop Alphabet 2.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael \"Kaves\" McLeer is a legendary graffiti artist, the author of \u003ci\u003eSkin Graf: Masters of Graffiti Tattoo\u003c\/i\u003e, and illustrator for \u003ci\u003eThe ABCs of Metallica, Hip-Hop Alphabet, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Hip-Hop Alphabet 2\u003c\/i\u003e. He has created logos and graphics for world renowned artists such as the Beastie Boys and brands the likes of Jaguar and Gretsch Guitars. He is an MC in the hip-hop\/rock group Lordz of Brooklyn.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 8.32 x 8.46 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765729886496,"sku":"9781637586617","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4e760f94296a05554dee22cc9a316377.webp?v=1780278150","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-abcs-of-the-grateful-dead-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}