Iconic rock band the Grateful Dead have been named the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year.
The 34th annual Persons of the Year benefit gala will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 31, two nights before the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena.
In celebration of the band’s 60th anniversary, original members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bobby Weir will be recognized for their immense contributions to music, their tireless philanthropic efforts and their pioneering role in fostering communities through their concerts and activism.
The special night will also include posthumous tributes to Jerry Garcia, one of the band’s founders.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized as MusiCares Persons of the Year,” said the band members. “This honor is truly a testament to the legacy of the music, which has always been bigger than us—it’s about the connection between us, the crew, and all those who’ve been on this long strange trip.”
“It’s not just about what we create, but about making sure the people behind it, behind us every night, the ones who quietly make it all happen, get the support they need to keep going, no matter what life throws at them,” they added. “We’re grateful to stand with MusiCares and hope everyone continues to support this vital mission to ensure music thrives in perpetuity.”
Formed in 1965, the Grateful Dead are one of the most influential bands in American history, renowned for their distinctive blend of rock, folk, jazz, and avant-garde music. In 2007, the band was honored with the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Since its inception in 1991, the Person of the Year gala has raised funds to support MusiCares’ health and human services programs.
Tables and tickets are available for purchase at http://personoftheyear.musicares.org/
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