Led by founding Grateful Dead members Bobby Weir and Mickey Hart, the group launched its three-night run in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park with a bang.

W hen Dead & Company announced the site for the celebration of the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary, fans were delighted. Golden Gate Park played a defining role in the Dead's history, hosting performances that ranged from impromptu concerts to full-scale events.

Tens of thousands of Deadheads are pouring into San Francisco for three days of Dead & Company concerts in honor of the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary. Fans say it's appropriate that the jam