Celebrity Resurrections

Grateful Dead Rises Again Grateful Dead fans have reason to celebrate tonight. A new radio channel devoted entirely to the popular band with a cult-like following is set to debut next month. Sirius Satellite Radio announced today it plans to premiere a channel that will broadcast continuous “Dead Air.” The hits will kick off on September 7th with the broadcast of a rare 1974 performance by the band at the Hollywood Bowl. “This is gonna be one fun channel,” Dead guitarist Bob Weir told reporters. “We, the guys in the band, get to be involved as much as we can … Continue reading

Pop Culture Potpourri: House Parts For Sale and Welcome To The Big House

HOUSE PARTS FOR SALE Good news for all of you Grateful Dead fans who missed out on the chance to bid on Jerry Garcia’s toilet. The man who bought the deceased guitarist’s house more than a decade ago is offering you a chance to own everything in the home, including the kitchen sink. Last year David Koltys sold Garcia’s toilet and other fixtures and donated the money to charity. Now he’s at it again. This time Koltys is offering up the home’s kitchen sink, Jacuzzi, stereo speakers and several other items. If you want to add a few of the … Continue reading