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1. Jerry Garcia was an unlikely lead guitarist due to which loss?
2. Though the band played continuously for 30 years they only produced one top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.. Which song went all the way to number nine?
3. The band seemed to be ill-fated when it came to one instrument, seeing the early and unexpected deaths of four different members that played in this position. What was the name given to this unfortunate set of circumstances?
4. Jerry Garcia's ashes were spread, fittingly, in the San Fransisco Bay, and in which river deep with history?
5. From 1986 to 1995 (the band's break-up) The Grateful Dead produced an album and often shared the stage with Robert Allan Zimmerman. If you were lucky enough to catch one of these shows who would you have been listening to?
6. The Grateful Dead were well known for their nomadic following. What name was given to these faithful followers who traveled from city to city to be with the band?
7. The Grateful Dead concerts were well known for their musical interlude performed at every show. What was the name given to this two part 'instrument only' performance?
8. After the death of Jerry Garcia the remaining members formed a new band. What was the 'tongue in cheek' name they gave themselves?
9. In 1964 three of the original band members formed a band under another name which changed to The Grateful Dead in 1965. What was the band's name for that short time?
10. In what year did The Grateful Dead perform at The Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt?
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