The Grateful Dead are ‘grateful’ to accept MusiCares Persons of the Year honor

On October 23 the Recording Academy announced that the legendary band The Grateful Dead will be honored as MusiCares Persons of the Year for 2025. Original members of the band Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bobby Weir will receive the honor “for their immense contributions to music, their tireless philanthropic efforts and their pioneering role in fostering communities through their concerts and activism.” There will also be tributes to the late Jerry Garcia, one of the band’s founders. The 34th annual Persons of the Year benefit gala will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday, January 31, two nights before the 67th Annual Grammys on February 2.

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MusiCares Executive Director Laura Segura said in a statement, “MusiCares is proud to honor the Grateful Dead at the 2025 Persons of the Year Gala. Their legacy transcends music, having built a community of fans and collaborators that embody the spirit of connection and support, something that is deeply aligned with MusiCares’ mission. The band’s passion for the arts and philanthropy, along with their enduring commitment to social causes, has made a lasting impact that goes beyond the stage. It is a privilege to celebrate their contributions to both music and humanity.”

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“We are deeply honored to be recognized as MusiCares Persons of the Year. This honor is truly a testament to the legacy of the music, which has always been bigger than us — it’s about the connection between us, the crew, and all those who’ve been on this long strange trip. It’s not just about what we create, but about making sure the people behind it, behind us every night, the ones who quietly make it all happen, get the support they need to keep going, no matter what life throws at them.  We’re grateful to stand with MusiCares and hope everyone continues to support this vital mission to ensure music thrives in perpetuity,” said honorees Hart, Kreutzmann, Lesh, and Weir.

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