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Mickey Hart (born Michael Steven Hartman, September 11, 1943) is an American percussionist. He is best known as one of the two drummers of the rock band Grateful Dead. He was a member of the Grateful Dead from September 1967 until February 1971, and again from October 1974 until their final show in July 1995.
The Mickey Hart Collection from Smithsonian Folkways preserves and furthers the Grateful Dead percussionist’s endeavor to cross borders and expand musical horizons. The collection begins with 25 albums drawn from “The World,” a series that incorporates Mickey’s solo projects, other artists’ productions, and re-releases of out-of-print ...
Learn about Mickey Hart, the legendary percussionist who joined the Grateful Dead in 1967 and influenced their music with his multirhythmic style and non-Western influences. Explore his photos, songs, books, and musical and archival projects.
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Mickey Hart, the drummer of the Grateful Dead, talks about his experimental new solo album RAMU, which uses a database of sounds from around the world as an instrument. He also discusses his relationship with Bill Kreutzmann, the Dead's legacy, and the documentary Long Strange Trip.
Aug 7, 2020 · Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart shares his memories of the day Jerry Garcia passed away 25 years ago, and how he kept his legacy alive. He also recounts his conversations with Bill Clinton and other stories about Garcia.
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Apr 16, 2012 · The percussionist of the Grateful Dead talks about his new band, the Mickey Hart Band, which plays songs based on the sonification of space sounds. He also shares his memories of the band, his music, and his passion for the Grateful Dead legacy.
Sep 11, 2020 · Learn how the Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart wrote, performed and evolved the song "Fire On The Mountain" over the years. Watch videos of his live shows with the band and other projects, from 1977 to 1995.