The Other Ones
| Company type | Rock band |
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| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
The Other Ones was a rock ensemble from the United States established in 1998 by former members of the Grateful Dead: Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and Mickey Hart, with occasional contributions from Bruce Hornsby. In 2000, fellow Grateful Dead veteran Bill Kreutzmann became part of the group, coinciding with Lesh's departure; Lesh made a comeback in 2002 as Hornsby exited. The roster also featured musicians such as Mark Karan, Steve Kimock, John Molo, Dave Ellis, Alphonso Johnson, Jimmy Herring, Rob Barraco, Jeff Chimenti, and Susan Tedeschi. By 2003, the band adopted the new name The Dead.
Following the passing of Jerry Garcia in 1995, The Other Ones carried forward the musical heritage of the Grateful Dead, delivering performances that included numerous Grateful Dead tracks, characterized by a jam band approach that prioritized improvisational elements. Their name was inspired by the Grateful Dead composition "That's It for the Other One" from the 1968 album Anthem of the Sun.
In 1999, they issued The Strange Remain, a double live album documenting their 1998 Furthur Festival tour. To support this release, on February 8, 1999, The Other Ones conducted an innovative live webcast—the first involving Grateful Dead members—originating from Sy Klopps Studios in San Francisco. Produced by Chime Interactive, this event included a live question-and-answer session moderated by Steve Silberman featuring band members such as Weir, Hart, Karan, and Ellis. The webcast commenced with a rendition of "Friend of the Devil", marking the Grateful Dead's inaugural engagement with live streaming technology.
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