For our second dive into Grateful Dead symbolism, we’ve decided to explore the Steal Your Face logo. Made up of the classic skull and 13-Point bolt, this symbol has become a calling card for Deadheads… and is ultimately a seriously bad-ass mark.  Shop the Stealies At Grateful Fred, we’ve taken a real affinity to this logo, and have created many versions of the Stealie… MEGA, Minor, Color, Chrome, Black, and more!  It’s one of our most well-loved product categories, which got us thinking…  Where did the Steal Your Face logo come from? Most deadheads (and even some “muggles”) ins ..read more

Welcome to the first in a series where we explore the most recognizable symbols used to represent and promote the Grateful Dead! The most logical place to begin is the classic 13-point bolt. This symbol is quite possibly the most recognized of all the Grateful Dead logos, and it is particularly significant to Grateful Fred. When the company was still just a figment of our imagination, we dreamt of making a chrome bolt for the low-key deadhead.  Why, you might ask? Well, we think it’s pretty much the most bad-ass and identifiable icon in the Dead’s repertoire of visual eye candy. We went ..read more

Jerry was born on August 1, 1942, and died on August 9, 1995, and during his short 53 years on this earth, blessed us all with his completely unique contributions of music, art, creativity, and overwhelming kindness. Because of this, we celebrate The Days Between, honoring his life and legacy.   Garcia lived a life that touched millions of people, and that legacy did not end after his death. While he is most well known for co-founding the Grateful Dead, he was a person who contributed so much more to the world, and lived a robust and generous life.    Here are some lesser ..read more

“If I knew what made us popular, I’d bottle it,” Grateful Dead front man Jerry Garcia famously said. That “it” thing was really more of an “and” thing. The band brought in elements of folk and country and free jazz and delta blues and…any number of influences. A melting pot of sounds. And what could be more American than a melting pot? Red, White And Blue. The Grateful Dead might be the ultimate American band. Jerry Garcia loved traditional American music “The direction I went into was old-time blues and old-time country music, and I got very serious about it for a long time,” said Jerry ..read more