Grateful Dead T-shirt made in the 1980s using a Stedman body. Grateful Dead, formed in Palo Alto, California in 1965, was one of the most famous and unconventional American bands, known for its diverse, psychedelic sound and its central role in hippie culture. At the same time, copyright was often disregarded, and countless bootlegs and merchandise using logos and characters without permission were produced by fans known as "groupies." In an era without social media, the band's logo and characters, along with live recordings, spread across the country, making them famous in terms of marketing. This is a rare, copyrighted T-shirt from that era (when bootleg merchandise was common). While many bootleg designs were excellent, they couldn't compare to the official ones. Even John Mayer, who performs with the band today, has been seen wearing official vintage pieces. Stanley Mouse is famous among the band's official artists, but this piece is by Jerry Jasper, who created many artworks later on. It features the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco (a sacred place for the band), the familiar skull and roses, and the Terrapin Turtle, with a pale, psychedelic color scheme that's fantastic. As you can see in the photos, the shirt is quite worn, but it would take a decade to get it to this condition yourself. It's a perfect piece for those who appreciate the beauty of wear and tear. The body is Stedman, familiar from SANTA CRUZ and POWELL PERALTA, and it's an XL size, which is perfect. ■SIZE: X-LARGE Shoulder width approx. 58cm / Body width approx. 59cm / Length approx. 72cm / Sleeve length approx. 18cm ■CONDITION: Holes and thinning of the fabric throughout. *Please purchase if you understand vintage clothing. Due to the nature of Mercari, it is difficult to reserve items, so it is generally first-come, first-served. We also have many other American vintage clothing items for sale, so please take a look. □Rock/Music T-shirts: #pft_music