"Dick's Picks Vol.19" is a captivating live album by the legendary American rock band Grateful Dead, released in LP format by Real Gone Music. This volume captures the band's performance from October 19, 1973, at the Fairgrounds Arena in Oklahoma City?a period celebrated for its exploratory jams and seamless transitions between songs. The setlist features fan favorites like "China Cat Sunflower," "I Know You Rider," and an epic rendition of "Dark Star." For collectors and audiophiles alike, this release stands out due to its pristine sound quality and faithful reproduction of one of the Dead?s most inspired concerts. Real Gone Music is renowned for their meticulous reissues of classic albums across genres, ensuring that rare gems like this are accessible to new generations while satisfying longtime fans with high-quality pressings.
The Grateful Dead are iconic pioneers of psychedelic rock, known for their improvisational style and devoted following?the ?Deadheads.? Formed in 1965, they achieved monumental success with albums such as "American Beauty" and "Workingman?s Dead," influencing countless artists worldwide. Their legacy includes induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (1994) and a reputation as one of history?s greatest live acts.