Grateful Dead | An essential road case

Property of Grateful Dead Productions

Empty road case

Oversized black road case (74 x 39 x 33’’). With “Grateful Dead” written in felt-tip, white tape reading “BWG,” silver tape reading “Don’t Tip,” 86 stenciled on the side, and  “Fragile | Handle With Care” sticker; as toured.

Oversized black road case

A large, much traveled road case. These cases were the foundation of the band’s touring, allowing them to transport their plentiful gear safely from venue to venue. While they didn’t produce the sounds that made the Dead famous worldwide, they were what allowed them to happen.

An indispensable piece of touring equipment, and a silent witness the band’s storied career