Description
Grateful Dead – Live at the Cow Palace: New Year's Eve 1976 is a live album released in 2007. It captures the Grateful Dead’s legendary New Year's Eve concert at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, on December 31, 1976. This concert was part of the band's tradition of performing special New Year's Eve shows, which were known for their high energy, special guests, and a festive atmosphere.
Album Details:
- Title: Live at the Cow Palace: New Year's Eve 1976
- Release Date: 2007
- Format: 3-CD set
- Label: Rhino Records
- Recording Date: December 31, 1976
- Venue: Cow Palace, Daly City, California (just outside San Francisco)
Background:
This New Year's Eve show came after the band had returned from their hiatus (1975-1976), marking the reformation of the Grateful Dead's classic lineup. The concert was filled with both fan-favorite songs and some rare gems, making it one of the most celebrated of the Dead's New Year's Eve performances.