Because not too long ago, they wouldnt let us into Disneyland.
Our hair was too long.
And the cops, they were chasing us around the country.
Dead & Company, including honorees Bob Weir and Mickey Hart perform onstage at 2025 MusiCares Person Of The Year Honoring The Grateful Dead at Los Angeles Convention Center on January 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaJeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Fortunately, they gave up, and were here tonight.
The organization raised over $5.2 million in fire relief.
Their music has uplifted millions, and their philanthropy is legendary.
This pretty much describes the vibe of the entire event.
Where would you sleep?
In the car in the parking lot, I said.
What would you eat?
They sell grilled cheese sandwiches in the lot, I said.
Where will you source your mushrooms?
They didnt ask that.
But to my great astonishment they said yes …I felt like I belonged, and I felt free.
I was on the bus, and I never got off.
It feels like if the musics playing, you are always home.
The Fleetwood Mac and Police drummers both got some solo time in their very own psychedelic Drums/Space.
I cant believe this, Wilson told Cohen.
I get to go home and tell my parents that I just met Bob Weir!
Judd gave an especially emotional introduction to her performance.
I love you, Robert Weir, she told the guitarist.
You are my family of choice.
You showed up for me whenmy mama died, and sang at her funeral.
And now, on the exact day the fires arefinally contained, hearing it felt triumphant.
