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Grateful Dead fans tell NPR how the band first hooked them

NPR | By Sarah Robbins,
Rob Schmitz, Felix Contreras, Alejandra Marquez Janse
Published August 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM EDT

NPR's Felix Contreras explains why this summer was different than most for Grateful Dead fans around the country, and what Deadheads told him about why they got hooked on the band.

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Sarah Robbins
Rob Schmitz
Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.
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Felix Contreras
Felix Contreras is co-creator and co-host of Alt.Latino, NPR's pioneering radio show and podcast celebrating Latin music and culture since 2010.
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Alejandra Marquez Janse
Alejandra Marquez Janse is an assistant producer for NPR's evening news program All Things Considered.