Grateful Dead | White road case

Property of Grateful Dead Productions

Grateful Dead

Empty road case, ca. 1980s

White road case (26 x 22 x 26’’). With “Grateful Dead Kidd” stenciled on the sides, a Steal Your Face decal, a letter “K” decal, a few cigarette burns on the the top; as toured.

A 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