The Roots of the Grateful Dead

Synopsis of The Roots of the Grateful Dead

«The Roots of the Grateful Dead» is a various artists compilation, released in 2001 by Catfish Records, on CD.

Compilation of original versions and first recordings of songs that Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia turned into classics, with roots in blues, folk and country. Includes tracks such as «Katie Mae», «It Hurts Me Too» and «Sitting on Top of the World», alongside lesser-known cuts from the American repertoire.

2001 British edition, catalogue number KATCD193 from Catfish Records, single CD.

For Grateful Dead fans who want to hear the original versions of their songs, and for fans of classic blues and folk.