The Grateful Dead's real hometown? San Jose says it wasn't San Francisco

The tribute highlights the band's South Bay roots, predating their rise in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury scene.

San Jose stakes claim as home of 1st official Grateful Dead concert

Sixty years later, San Jose officials will unveil a plaque celebrating the connection with the most famous jam band of all ...
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Historic Plaque Celebrating 60th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead To Be Unveiled at SJ City Hall

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and San Jose Rocks today announced a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead's first performance under that iconic name. On Dec. 4, at 4pm, the city ...
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It’s San Jose’s turn to honor the Grateful Dead in December

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Now that Dead & Company’s wildly successful shows have ended at Golden Gate Park, it’s San Jose’s turn to honor the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead in December. San Jose Rocks ...

Huge Grateful Dead retrospective exhibition coming to Northern California

The Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary celebration is extending into 2026 with a major art show dedicated to the San Francisco ...