Grateful Dead

Well, I'm looking for this guy who gave me his ticket for my first Dead show August 5th 89 in Cal Expo saying "Take mine, it's your first show!". I don't know anything about him and I got only this fuzzy picture you should find on my fan photo site. Read the whole story here: http://www.dead.net/forum/deadheads-europe?page=36 (Posted: May 30, 2008 - 2:00pm). Although it was almost 20 years ago, I really would like to thank him as from there on, I am a deadhead, you understand?Anybody can help? Ah wait, this girl who gave me the ride and was kind of in love with him, her name was Alissa. Thank you all, Frank --- www.stash-radio.de

Jane is a beautiful lady with long red hair, always wore it braided. She lived in Colorado in the 80's. We did the Europe tour in '90 together, with her boyfriend Jason, think Jason was a taper for awhile. I'd love to know how you're doing Jane!! Also would love to know where Brian Sheehy is these days. He would always show up late to our usual table for Jerry shows at the Warfield, throw his backpack down and sit on the top of our table.

I've recently been on a quest to find out "who's my daddy..." I contacted both the adoption agency as well as a private investigating agency to assist me. According to both sources my biological father was a drummer for a very popular band which is still known today. They would not release the name...only non-identifying information. They also told me he had dark brown/black hair and blue eyes. Contact was then made with my biological grandfather and he said it was the Grateful Dead....do you think this could be possible? I promise I'm not a crazy person....just someone trying to find my roots. Don't want to interrupt or cause chaos in anyone's lives, nor am I looking to gain anything other than knowledge of where I came from. If anyone thinks they can help me with this....I'd be GRATEFUL!

contact johnman here at dead.net......mike ya didnt show up at ventura..........and mark ya stopped callin'....thot ya had a plane ride? john tulare

Good luck on your quest. My daughter found me after 16 years, and we now have a grate relationship :) I hope the same for you ! Mickey or Bill?? Hmmmmmmmmmmm, well ya never know :/

Well, I've been looking at the photos of both Mickey and Bill.....Weird thing is I can see a resemblance in Mickey but some of Bill's photos look like my 15 year old son. Can anyone else out there see the resemblance or is it just me? Help me out guys....I'd really like to know. If anyone has thoughts on other bands that had a drummer with brown/black hair and blue eyes I could be looking at let me know. I was born in 1969 to an unwed mother who was a groupie....her name is Billie.

This is Brian... I last saw you at Madison Square Gardens on 9/20/90. We met at the Richfield shows earlier in the fall tour and I've lost track of you since!! Where are you, sister?

where are you all? i was hoping to get a drum thing happening this beautiful October . i'm in the sandy hook area.....drop me a line at indigoauratattoo@gmail.com

hi-just wanted to say good luck finding your father. Also, I believe both Mickey & Billy have brown eyes. If you've found your mother, she may be of more help than anyone. (as to what bands she was with) Also, where were you born? Frank Zappa had alot of groupies.......So, just good luck again! Gypsy Cowgirl

Bernstein that is, she lived in Chicago back in the early 80's till we met in Santa Fe, NM. Then she relocated to Berkley,Ca. We dated for a couple years till I left Ca for treatment in MN. Been here 22 years. Just wondering how you are? Franko

Thanks for responding to my post. I also appreciate you giving me other ideas as to bands to look at. I checked out Frank Zappa and it looks like he has brown eyes....Bill's photos looks like he has brown eyes, but Mickey's look like they may be blue. Unfortunately contact with my birthmother has proved to be difficult as she is still living like she was in the 60's...roaming and not settling down anywhere....bouncing from friends to friends. Contact was made with her father and he said she only calls and checks in periodically. When he was asked about what band he thought my father played for his response was Grateful Dead. She supposedly is still following some of the members...I was born in Alaske in 1969, but she was only there visiting her mother and step father as he was in the military there. After she had me she brought me back to her Dad's house in Houston, Tx. I don't know where she was when I was conceived. I wish I knew where my incredible genes came from...as it doesn't appear it was from my mom...lol! Just kidding! I think my father would be proud of me...I'm well accomplished in life and have always had a natural gift of being musically inclined. I've taught dance for the last 20 years as a hobby...funny, Bill's mother was a dance teacher! There is no telling who he could be and I'll probably never find out. I would just hate to go through life and leave this earth never knowing. I enjoy getting to know others on this site and really appreciate both you and gratefulmom for responding to my post.

Mickey's eyes are brown.............good luck on your quest Too bad your birth mom is not more cooperative! "Brown-eyed women and red grenadine, The bottle was dusty but the liquor was clean. Sound of the thunder with the rain pourin' down, And it looks like the old man's gettin' on." think all you can do now is listen to the music play.......... xoxox Gypsy Cowgirl

The posts in this thread make fascinating reading.... But almost every post leaves me wanting to know if there was a happy ending. Did they find eachother again? How was it? It would be grate to hear some stories of happy reunions!

gypsy soul, trish, where you at babe?? hope all is well. we miss you. come back home anytime, door is always unlocked. love and peace. (badger, I culd make a weak joke about "happy endings" but that would be 'out of hand' so to speak)

1995 Grateful Dead Fan – “Jason Doe” I'm trying to help identify a young man who died in a car crash in 1995, 2 weeks after attending a Grateful Dead concert at RFK in Washington, DC. Found in his pocket with 2 ticket stubs was a note that read, "To Jason, Sorry we had to go. See you around. Caroline O. and Caroline T." The note included a phone number that began with the numbers 914. Details on "Jason Doe": Approx. Age: 16 - 22 years of age (in 1995) Approx. Height: 5'8" - 5'10" Approx. Weight: 160 - 170 lbs. Hair: Light Brown/Dark Blonde - dyed Red (some sites claim it’s natural red) Eyes: Brown Distinguishing Characteristics: Homemade tattoo of a 5 point star on his left arm. His left ear was pierced but he was not wearing an earring. I don't know how to post pictures, but there are 2 images of him, one is a police sketch and the other is a reconstruction. I'm hoping someone from the 90's remembers him and can help identify him so that he can be returned to his family. If you would like more details or to see the images, please go to the Doe Network: www.doenetwork.org Case #127UMVA If you have any information that you think can help identify him, please contact: The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner: 1-800-447-1706 Case #123526

We met in Hartford and you rode with us out to SF and we stayed out there for the spring then met up to get my car in Ohio. Where are you? Does anyone know this Phil from PA. Short guy with glasses, skinny. He used to hang with a friend of his selling stir fry. Anyone know a Phil from PA? This was from the spring tour of 88.

Carly,Bettie,Billy,keith wear are you?This is Seth from citrus heights CA now in Westfir ORI would like to know how you all are doing,85 through91 email kd7lyj@q.com

BTW, she was in the theater in the Berkley area back in the mid/late 80's. I remembered I bumped into her at Chinese New Years back in '88 (year of the OX). Still looking for her... Just wanna say high ;o)

I know he is a huge DEAD fan so maybe I can find Christopher Brunsoman here!It's been awhile, late 80's early 90's ??? I hung out with him while at the U of M. What happened to you? I want to catch up !

I am searching for friends who knew Rebecca Lolicata.

looking for any of the fine follks we met at state college. its jake and steph, the ones with the hula hoops and juggling balls and poi, and all kinds of fun stuff. kirstin or jess (mother and daughter),jacob the drum player and his buddy ryan,andrew and lauren, the people with the canoe from connecticut, and anyone who hooped with us. leave a note and we'll try to get back to you soon!!

jake and steph also wanted to send a shout to the guys from jersey who we hung with at the econo lodge. if anyone knows an old dead head by the name of dr. bob who was at colorado school of mines in 1979 tell him dr jake says what up!

Anyone know a Sunny or Sunshine on tour for many years? I met her in Landover 90 or around there. (I've been to every Landover show since 86 so they get melted together sometimes! lol) Anyway, she was the kindest. Kinda heavy set with a HUGE smile all the time. She gave me her long sleeve dye cause it was cold that night and we hung the whole night in the lot. Had a great time. If this rings a bell and you remember this night, give me a holla! I miss your kindness, it touched me that night, your spirit was wonderful!

am searching for two friends who are deadheads and have been missing from me since 1991. i met them both in columbus ohio. if anyone knows either of these guys, please let me know. please. they were both important in m y life and i have lost touch so very long ago. loren with his thick red dreads and jeffery looking just like a smaller jerry. i miss them both. also looking for a missing friend from highschool who went into the airforce in 1985. john d. archer....am fearing his demise and cannot find any proof one way or the other.

I'm looking for that guy I met at the Chinese New Year's shows in Oakland, '93. My first show, and this guy showed me the ropes, introduced me to the love of the scene and I was amazed, overwhelmed, lost, and tripping hard all at the same time. Can't remember his name, but I can quote him. It was set break. and I asked if that was it....did I miss a lot? He says "Is it over? You thought that was the end of the show? Hell no, it ain't over yet, that was just the first set! Stick around brother." I gave him a backstage pass I had acquired cuz I was so happy just to be where I was at. Skipped the chance to meet Jerry so an old fan that was just so kind to me could realize a dream. What a way to meet the Grateful Dead, huh!?!? I'm also looking for Almish Nelterson, or a copy of his book, "WOW". It should be bright orange, with big letters say WoW. This book was being distributed at the Shoreline shows in '94. I also want to say hi to Teach, Shaggy from Oklahoma, everyone in Vegas, Tulsa, Reno, Montreal, and Susanville that still search for the sound. @DarkStarGazer@ wishes all well and good.

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somebody out there MUST know who he was! ♥

I believe he is in trouble, I think he may be trying to commit suicide. Last I know he was in PA. Please if anyone has any info please email me at ceruzzi@sbcglobal.net.Thanks Theresa

im looking for anyone who has over the years and years been looking for me. i miss every one from milwaukee and madison and chicago who took me on that first trip in '86 plus crew from pittsburgh and other various and kooky places. also does anyone read the rideshare board???!!! i posted a msg looking for riders from bob tour newark- boca and i will pick u up anywhere along the route and also collect u at the nyc phil-a-thon and i have not got a single msg back- what is going on out there- isnt anyone going on tour anymore except people who have a ride? i mean i got a really comfy mini van w/ a futon in back and lots of kind vibes, whats up witchall??? ok- poz vibes, call me anyone who wants to 201-406-0810 and above all, LOVE ONE ANOTHER !!! b good family

Hey Eugene! anyone know the whereabouts of Shannon Fillhart , Tevy , Matt , jeff , little jack K. please give them my E-mail and tell them Billy W. says Hi. Miss them much. Darkstar1@mchsi.com or call 661-808-4485

im looking for friends in michigan, oakland county ...if your by there let me know, so we can hook up, to share gas, to shows that come near by us :).samwisegamgee12000@yahoo.com austin

Was in a band way back there in1972. We were bored kids in the neighborhood...and we started a little garage band that grew out of some bongos a mic and a tape recorder...an old guitar and a basement piano. We got focused and scraped up some bucks with odd jobs, paper routes and allowances. Before long, we built us a little PA, upgraded to "big" amps and a few Shure mics. I added a 2nd hand pearl drum kit to my bongo jams and off we went. A strobe light and our own patch-it- together lights and we got us a few gigs at party's and the school dance. Never had so much fun in my life. We called ourselves Spectrum and or Freight Train...There was another local band that was called Earth Spirit...We made all of $75 for the dance but after the split it worked out to $11 and change and it was worth every penny to see those people dancin'. Jim Moore on keyboard, Andy Ferretti and Rick Blais on guitar. Mark Izard on Bass...Jeff Mantooth singin' his heart out and I rolled the sticks. Some of the set included; Revival, Down By The River, Walk Away, It Don't Come Easy, Are You Ready, Guitar Gently Weeps....the rest will come to me as I let the memory return through the years. If you guys are out there touch base please. It would be a trip. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Walk into splintered sunlight Inch your way through dead dreams to another land" Robert Hunter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I'm writing a book and want to interview people who went to the 1978 New Year's Eve show at Winterland in San Francisco. Please e-mail me torrypal@yahoo.com.

i was a part of the late eighties, early nineties tour scene spending most time off in the Haight, Santa Cruz and Humboldt areas. I'm just looking for some folk I used to hang and travel with. I've been living back in Canada for the past 10 yrs, so I've fallen out of touch with just about everyone. Drop me a line if you might remember me. thanx.

I am working on a school project. (Freshman in college) I have to write a paper on any sort of American Subculture. I choose the deadheads. If anyone can help me that would be great!!! You just have to tell me some experiences, what it was like back in the 60s-80s. If someone can send me an email at aschmitz1990@yahoo.com that would be awesome! Thanks in advance.

Who is from New Jersey and Arizona, tell him no, I am not stalking i just want to touch base. and I know he was at my sister's this summer !

Looking to hear from Margret (last name forgotten) who worked for a time in the environmental group at LLNL in N. Calif. Joseph who worked there for a short time as well (around 1986) would just like to know how you are doing after all these years you smart pretty lady? Just watching the river flow www.mynorthwoods.net

looking for local dead heads attending UCI in irvine.

Anyone remember a girl named Pia from L.A.?

my ma new this woman back in the day, named my sister after her. i think she moved to alaska.. may be a nurse.. does anyone know her?

Hey now, Looking for any Heads here in the Winston area. Just moved here 2 weeks ago and would love to meet and greet some kind folks and find out what's to do. Lots of music to share too. Thanks Kevin

I just wanted to say "hey there Steve!" to my old friend of more than 30 years. We used to work together at BASS tickets back in the late 70's, and what a time that was! Cheers! Mick

Hey this is Peggy Hovatters son if you see this post hit me up on here... deadhead 123 Peace man

We where pen pals back in the late 80`s early 90`s before the day`s of e-mails and the internet .. remember the old 1-900-run-dead ? anyway I went to hit the big road and last I heard she left her parents house without notice (except to me) and went to San Francisco .I never heard from her again .. just wondering you know .,.? Hope you`ve done well Lisa .. I missed you throughout the years ..

Looking to come in contact with a lost friend. Guessing maybe around the Marieta,Ohio..maybe Parkersburg,West Virginia. Her name is Nicole Lyttle, brown hair (may or may not have dreads still). Lived in Colorado for a short period of time back in about '98-99 I beleive. Was at one time dating a fellow that went by the name peach. =) =) =) thanks family!

Im looking for a Jana Fitch that I met in Idaho last I heard she was moving to AK with her BF. She was from Portland OR originally. Steph from Indianapolis IN, Seanbob from TX I believe and a Thomas that fixed up an old wrecked blue Toyota truck he said he was heading for Canada but am not sure where he was from. He lived with Jana, Seanbob and Greg for a summer. I met all these people in Hailey and Ketchum Id area. We all had one good summer in the area and then everyone disbanded to do their own thing. Steph has a photo of all of us in Stanley ID sitting on a fence hanging out. If anyone in the Boise, ID or the surrounding area wants to trade tapes please drop me a line or post here if you know what any of these people are up to. My email is: jerryrocks8.06@gmail.com

Are there any cool people in Naples or wanting to move to sunny SouthWest Florida? I have a studio for rent in my house with a private entrance. Check out the link to see the house. I'm looking for a single male or female. Personality is the most important thing. I'd like to find someone with similar interests just so my tranquil oasis stays that way. Email me or call if intersted. Not sure what I will charge for rent yet, but we'll work something out. Email-forever.young.67@hotmail.com or call (239) 206-9297 http://www.kimsellsnaples.com/PropertyDetails.aspx?HomeID=208042928 Please call me directly, not the realtor. The house is for sale, but it's most likely not going to sell anytime soon.

Hey now, I'm looking for some headfs I hung with for many years in the Cruz. This is Lenny here[aka pinchapennylenny]anyone remember one Gordon Moon, Hagen, Monterey Mike, Philly Tony, and/or any other Pacific Garden Mall rats.....Fast Eddieand Rack, Rick,Moon Maiden, etc. I can go on and on..Hope everyone is doing well, I made it out alive, [barely]I have a wife and 9 year old daughter.I'm in Delaware, I was from N.J if you remember, as so many young jersey deadheads who heaede west.Those were some great times out there[people park, golden gate park, I'm trying ot remember my closest friends. Mike and Janet[still together I believe]...Anyone out there, my email is ciccone1@comcast.net, drop a line...L

My little brother Danny has been MIA for almost 2 1/2 years now. Dan if you read this PLEASE phone home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I really just want to know if you are OK and alive!