Phil Lesh Archives
Oteil Burbridge to Auction Signed “Mission Control” Bass Played at GD60 and The Sphere
Oteil Burbridge is auctioning his signed ‘Mission Control’ bass, played at GD60 and The Sphere, to benefit music education.
George Mundy, Electronics Pioneer Behind Phil Lesh’s “Mission Control” Bass, Dies at 79
Electronics pioneer George Mundy, who helped create Phil Lesh’s legendary “Mission Control” bass, has died at 79, leaving a lasting musical legacy.
In Memoriam: Phil Lesh
We are deeply saddened to share the news that Grateful Dead bassist and founding member Phil Lesh has died of undisclosed causes. He was 84 years old. The news was shared on Lesh’s Instagram account.
Bob Weir’s “Ace” Gets 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Bob Weir’s debut solo album, “Ace,” has been re-released for its 50th anniversary in a Deluxe edition. The 1972 album has been remastered and packaged as a double CD in addition to digital streaming formats and a limited edition vinyl set.
Relix Rock Camp to Feature Phil Lesh
Relix and Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp have teamed up to announce the Relix Rock Camp, set for October 27th through October 30th. The four-day event will feature instruction, masterclasses, Q&As, and jamming with world-class musicians
Phil Lesh Announces Summer Tour Dates
Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh has unveiled a string of summer dates with his band Phil Lesh and Friends. The legendary bassist will have a host of special guests during his concerts, which will focus on the West Coast before heading east.
Les Claypool, Mike Gordon, Phil Lesh, and More: D’s Diner, Live at The Jammys
Relix just published this video from a 2006 show at The Jammys, and it is our kind of video. In this clip, Les Claypool, Mike Gordon, and Phil Lesh team up for this performance of “D’s Diner.”
Phil Lesh Announces “Surprise 80th Birthday Party” Concerts
Grateful Dead founder Phil Lesh will be celebrating his 80th birthday this year. The Lockn’ Festival has already announced they’ll be honoring him in June, but now Lesh himself has unveiled a string of dates leading up to his birthday.
Late-Era Grateful Dead Songs Compiled for “Ready or Not”
The Grateful Dead began working on a new studio album in 1992 that never came to fruition. They broke up after the death of Jerry Garcia in 1995, ending any new studio albums from the group. Now a live album, “Ready or Not,” imagines what could have been.
Phil Lesh Cancels Performances Due to Surgery
Former Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh has been forced to cancel his upcoming festival appearances due to a medical issue.
Phil Lesh and Bob Weir Announce Duo Tour
Grateful Dead fans have one more reason to be grateful: bassist Phil Lesh and guitarist Bob Weir have announced a duo tour. The trek, which will be their first ever duo run, will take place with multiple night engagements in New York City, Boston, and Chicago during March. “I guess it was last summer, Phil and I played a little...
Phil Lesh Weighs In On New Grateful Dead Documentary
Grateful Dead fans are ecstatic about Long Strange Trip, the new four-hour documentary that tells the legendary band’s tale. It is showing in select theaters and now streaming on Amazon Prime. As in-depth as the film is, bassist Phil Lesh says it doesn’t cover the whole story. “It’s only telling part of the story,” he told Rolling Stone. “The Grateful...