If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Deadheads are nothing if not dedicated. That’s why if you have a Grateful Dead fan in your life, it’s always a sure bet to get them some merch, whether it’s a high fashion collaboration , a book , or a novelty collectible .
Deadheads are spoiled for choice when it comes to gifts and merch — the band’s designs are frequently licensed to designers and retailers, including everything from salt shakers to shoes. But if you don’t share your loved one’s enthusiasm for the Dead, you might not be sure what gifts are actually worth buying. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best Grateful Dead merch and gifts, from officially licensed apparel emblazoned with the Stealie (a.
k.a. the Dead’s iconic skull and lightning bolt logo) to books, blankets, and more.
And if you are a die-hard Deadhead, consider picking up one of these gifts for yourself. $11.99 $19.
99 40% off Barnes & Noble | Bookshop.org The passing of Phil Lesh this year was a monumental loss for Grateful Dead fans , and while his legacy lives on in the music, he also committed his story to a bestselling memoir, Searching for the Sound . Originally published in 2006, the book makes a great gift for any fan of the Dead in your life.
The book is also available on Audible, with narration by Lesh. $22.95 If you’re looking for a great stocking stuffer for Grateful Dead fans,.