He points to the song "Ripple" as one of the greatest poems ever written, especially when paired with music. Krumholtz also points to the Dead’s "Althea”, which touches on themes of depression and the ...

Sturgill Simpson paid tribute to the Grateful Dead for the band’s Kennedy Center Honors, playing a twangy country cover of the band’s classic “Ripple.” Simpson performed the song in front ...

The Grateful Dead are one of four artists who were honored at the 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors earlier this month, along with Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola, and Arturo Sandoval.