John Brackett

Musicologist and author focused on live recordings and performance practice, author of Live Dead: The Grateful Dead, Live Recordings, and the Ideology of Liveness; conducts archival research using the Internet Archive's Live Music Archive.

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Jun 18, 2025 • 56min

Live Dead

Join musicologist John Brackett and Grateful Dead scholar David Gans as they explore the cultural significance of live recordings. John discusses how live tapes, both official and fan-made, shaped the band's legacy and audience authenticity. He highlights key moments like the challenges of capturing live energy in studio, the rise of bootleg culture, and the evolution of the Dead's archival strategy. With insights from his book, Live Dead, this conversation delves into the transformative power of the 'live' experience in music.

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