Bob Dylan & Grateful Dead

The Profile

American collaborative project between Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead. They toured together in July 1987 across U.S. stadiums; recordings from the tour were released as the live album Dylan & The Dead in 1989.

Recorded during the July 1987 U.S. tour with the Grateful Dead backing Bob Dylan; issued as Dylan & The Dead (Columbia, 1989). The album cover art is by Rick Griffin.

One review finds Dylan & The Dead competent but underpowered. Song choices like Slow Train Coming, Gotta Serve Somebody, and Joey are criticized, while a boozy I Want You stands out. Rick Griffin’s cover art can’t rescue a colorless set. Overall: crafted, not electrifying.