DAVID CROSBY & THE GRATEFUL DEAD (1970) Matrix in San Francisco | Live Concert | Blues | Full Album

Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead collaborated, David Crosby, a founding member of the band Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, also teamed up with the Grateful Dead for a brief period in 1970. The collaboration was called David & The Dorks, and it featured Crosby performing with the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, and Mickey Hart. The recording of David & The Dorks from December 1970 is a fascinating document of this collaboration. The recording includes a KSAN radio broadcast from The Matrix in San Francisco on December 15, 1970, as well as a few tracks from a rehearsal before the show. The first eight songs on the recording were broadcast on KSAN 95 FM, and they showcase the unique chemistry between Crosby and the Grateful Dead. The songs include covers of traditional folk and blues tunes, as well as original compositions from Crosby and Garcia. The performance is notable for its loose, improvisational feel, with the musicians exploring new musical territory and pushin