Eras · VII
The band's five lives.
From the Acid Tests to Soldier Field — three decades, in five chapters.
2,328 shows · 1965–1995
Pigpen era
Primal Dead
1965 – 1971
Shows730
Lovelight, Caution, Viola Lee Blues
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Europe '72
1972 – 1974
Shows198
Dark Star, Playing in the Band, Eyes
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Hiatus & Return
1975 – 1979
Shows261
Estimated Prophet, Terrapin Station
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Brent Years
1980 – 1990
Shows795
Throwing Stones, Hell in a Bucket
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Final Tours
1991 – 1995
Shows345
Lazy River Road, Days Between
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