Grateful Dead Planned 60th Anniversary Reunion Before Phil Lesh’s Passing

The surviving band members revealed they had scheduled rehearsals with Lesh, who passed away last month at age 84.

The Grateful Dead's surviving members had been planning a 60th-anniversary reunion, with rehearsals set to begin before bassist Phil Lesh’s death on October 25, 2024.
Bandmates Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart shared in a CBS interview that Lesh was eager to reunite and play with them again.
This would have been the first reunion of the four founding members since their 50th anniversary 'Fare Thee Well' concerts in 2015.
The Grateful Dead will be honored next month at the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors and recognized as the 2025 MusiCares Person of the Year.
Lesh, remembered for his improvisational influence and classical music background, was a pivotal figure in shaping the band’s iconic sound.