I never understood the whole Grateful Dead thing
and the almost cult-like following they had. Sure, they had a few tunes I liked, but I was never bitten by the same bug that created one of the most loyal fan bases the music industry has ever known.
Now we get to see just how obsessed that fan base really is as Jerry Garcia's toilet goes to the auction block:
SAN FRANCISCO - Jerry Garcia's dishwasher, toilets and other home appliances will be auctioned by a nonprofit group hoping to raise more than $100,000.
Normally, auctions involving personal items from deceased celebrities would include items meaningful to their career - you know, letters, collections, memorabilia from performances, etc. But a dishwasher?
If that's not worth bidding on for you, they have other items as well:
The items, which also include stereo cabinets, cupboards and a freezer, will be available for bidding on the online auction site eBay from Dec. 18 through Dec. 24.
It's all for charity, of course. But a toilet?
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Back in November I brought you the story of the late Jerry Garcia's household items being auctioned for charity. Included were appliances, cabinets, and bathroom fixtures. That auction never occured, as the owner was blocked from holding the auction by... Read More
I never got the Dead either until one day a friend dragged me to a concert. Duh. The music was just incredible live. The difference between seeing a concert live and listen to a record was remarkable. I've never been a hippie but even I could relate to the vibe of the crowd.
Maybe that's it - I went to lots of rock concerts in my youth but never went to a Dead concert.