Much as in 1973, the structure around the band begins to expand. In January, management establishes the Grateful Dead Ticket office, so that fans can buy directly rather than waiting in line at ticket outlet offices. In February, the second annual run of benefit concerts leads to what will be formally organized the next year as the Rex Foundation. Eventually, it'll give away 7 million dollars to good causes. In May the band debuts 'Hell In a Bucket,' one of a group of new songs, but even though they've not recorded a studio album in three years, they have no plans to do so. 'St. Stephen' is revived at Madison Square Garden in October, to the delight of all and sundry. And at the Marin Civic Center at Halloween, just to re-assert their independence and annoy Bill Graham, the band produces its own shows for the first time since the Carousel Ballroom days in 1968.