Grateful Dead “Touch of Grey” Talk at First Theater

Monterey, Calif.—After two decades of being a countercultural music force, San Francisco’s the Grateful Dead reached a new level of fame with the release of their song “A Touch of Grey” in 1987. The band’s accompanying music video included live footage from a 1987 concert at Laguna Seca Raceway and received major airplay on MTV, resulting in a new generation of fans.

Music writer and historian John Brackett, author of the newly released book Touch of Grey, or How the Grateful Dead Became Pop Stars, will detail the creation of the unexpected hit and the video’s connection to Monterey County at this free multimedia presentation on August 26th at 6pm in California’s First Theater, located at the corner of Pacific Street and Scott Street in Monterey. His book tells the story of how one song transformed the legacy of one of rock’s most iconic musical groups.

Following the talk, Brackett will be available to answer questions and to sign copies of his book. Touch of Grey, or How the Grateful Dead Became Pop Stars will be available for purchase in First Theater. The rsvp qr code is on the flyer, but here is the direct link as well: https://MontereyStateHistoricPark.as.me/TouchofGrey

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