MAX BOWDEN

Max researches worldbuilding and narrative in the lyrics of the Grateful Dead, alongside their folk history and their philosophical outlook. His research can be found at @mappingthedeadverse on Instagram and Bluesky.

The Dead At 60: Three Folklore Tales That Inspired The Band’s Music

April 8, 2025

The Grateful Dead’s approach to folk is at once firmly rooted in tradition and with one foot in the future

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The Dead At 60: Three Folklore Tales That Inspired The Band’s Music

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