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Dead and Company paid tribute to Phil Lesh by performing 'Box of Rain' with his son Grahame at their Dead 60 anniversary concert in San Francisco, marking a rare performance of the song and honoring the band's history on Jerry Garcia's birthday.
Grateful Dead members Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart had been planning a 60th anniversary reunion with Phil Lesh before his recent passing. The group had intended to rehearse and potentially perform together, similar to their 50th anniversary concerts in 2015. The plans are now uncertain following Lesh's death, but the band will still be honored at the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors and as the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year.
Phish bassist Mike Gordon pays tribute to his hero, Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, reflecting on their friendship and Lesh's unique bass playing style. Gordon shares memories of their collaborations, including a poignant performance of "Box of Rain" following Lesh's death. He praises Lesh's innovative approach to music and his belief in the spiritual nature of music, emphasizing the lasting impact of Lesh's contributions to the Grateful Dead's legacy.