Who did the cover art for Shakedown Street?
Gilbert Shelton
Release. The album cover art is by underground comix artist Gilbert Shelton. The front cover features the cartoonist’s reimagining of the San Rafael warehouse district where the band had their practice and storage facility.
Who has covered Shakedown Street?
Versions
| Title | Performer | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Shakedown Street | Grateful Dead | November 15, 1978 |
| Shakedown Street | Slipknot! [US2] | 1991 |
| Shakedown Street | Juggling Suns | 1996 |
| Shakedown Street | Marcia Griffiths | May 27, 1997 |
What is the meaning of Shakedown Street?
“Shakedown Street” is a song by the Grateful Dead. It was written by lyricist Robert Hunter and composed by guitarist Jerry Garcia. The term “Shakedown Street” was later used colloquially to describe the area outside of Grateful Dead concerts where vendors sold their wares.
How many times did the Grateful Dead play Shakedown Street?
In between, it was played on a regular basis, for a total of 163 performances of the song.
Is Shakedown Street a real place?
Shakedown Street is the area of a jam band parking lot where the vending takes place. It is named after the Grateful Dead song of the same name, and began in the early 1980s in the parking lots at Grateful Dead concerts.
What genre is Shakedown Street?
Pop
Rock
Shakedown Street/Genres
Does Grateful Dead still tour?
Dead and Company 2021 tour continues the long, strange trip, COVID protocols in place. Dead and Company, the Grateful Dead legacy act, is returning to the road on Monday, Aug. 16, for the band’s first shows since January 2020. “It couldn’t come soon enough, honestly,” bassist Oteil Burbridge told the Asbury Park Press.
What is Shakedown Street at a Dead concert?
Is there a real Shakedown Street?
Who sang lead on shakedown?
Grateful Dead
Shakedown Street/Artists
Will there be a Grateful Dead tour in 2021?
Dead and Company 2021 tour continues the long, strange trip, COVID protocols in place. We’re grateful for the Dead this summer. Dead and Company, the Grateful Dead legacy act, is returning to the road on Monday, Aug. 16, for the band’s first shows since January 2020.
Is Jerry Garcia still alive?
Deceased (1942–1995)
Jerry Garcia/Living or Deceased