![]() From there, Deadheads began creating their own merchandise featuring the dancing bears including bootleg stickers and shirts to name a few, and the symbol was forevermore associated with the Dead. Because the bears were featured on the album art as well as within the social sphere of communal drug use at the band’s live performances, they quickly became a symbol deeply entwined with the culture of listening to the Grateful Dead. What does this have to do with the dancing bears you ask?Īctually a lot! Following the release of the Dead’s album, the bears motif began appearing on Stanley’s LSD blotter art, which also just so happened to be widely circulated at most Grateful Dead concerts at the time. In addition to being the band’s sound engineer, Owsley Stanley was also one of the world’s first private LSD manufacturers. The Bears originally appeared on the back cover of the Grateful Dead’s Bear’s Choice album launching the design into the public eye, but this album circulation only accounted for a portion of the rapid fame attributed to the bears. The actual principal design for the style of bear we now commonly associate with the Grateful Dead was born from a 36-point lead type slug featuring a generic bear print that Thomas found and used as his primary artistic inspiration. There is also speculation that the moniker “Dancing Bear” was attributed to Stanley in reference to his peculiar choice of dance moves at concerts while high on acid. The choice to create a symbol using bears as the focal point stems from Owsley Stanley’s nickname “Bear” given to him by childhood friends as a result of his excessive chest hair. In addition to these ubiquitous graphics, Thomas also designed the art for the The Dead’s Steal Your Face and Live Dead as well as the logo for Alembic, an American manufacturer of high-end electric guitars, basses and preamps started by Owsley Stanley, the Grateful Dead’s sound engineer. Thomas actually has a long history tied with The Dead having co-designed the band’s iconic “Lightning Bolt” logo with Owsley Stanley in 1969 as a means of keeping track of the band’s equipment while on tour. Initially designed by artist Bob Thomas to appear on the back cover of the band’s 1973 release, The History of the Grateful Dead, Volume 1 (Bear’s Choice), the bears have become deeply ingrained in the culture surrounding the Grateful Dead, and have taken on layers of symbolic meaning over the years. ![]() ![]() ![]() The dancing bear design was originally created by artist and renaissance man Bob Thomas for use on the back of the Grateful Dead’s 1973 album The History of the Grateful Dead, Volume 1 (Bear’s Choice). These include duties, tariffs and any other fees required by your county.A Design Born from Artistic Collaboration You will find total shipping costs for your country at checkout. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPINGĬurrently, we ship throughout the U.S, Canada, and many European countries. On a rare occasion, these packages can arrive outside of the estimated timeframe. When selecting our Next Day Air or 2 day shipping options, please bear in mind that we are only provided with an estimated delivery date from our carriers. We do our best to ensure the timely delivery of all orders. You will receive a tracking number via email when your order is processed. Orders placed Friday-Sunday will ship out Mondays and Tuesdays. Holidays), orders may ship within two business days. Orders typically ship the next business day. Orders after 2pm EST ship the next business day. Prices and estimated delivery times are available at checkout. Priority shipping is available for a fee. Pre-Orders ship at different times and up to two months from date of purchase. Orders should arrive within 7-10 business days after processing time. *SIZE GUIDE (See last photo in gallery for more info) Officially licensed by the Grateful Dead and exclusively designed by Section119 If that sounds like you, it's time to sit plush in this Grateful Dead Robe Navy All Over Bear! The perfect post-bath accessory you'll struggle to get out of! This Grateful Dead Robe Navy All Over Bear is beautiful and thick, making sure to keep you warm even on the coldest of nights! We recommend hand washing this bad boy with cold water to preserve its fine quality! The Grateful Dead Robe Navy All Over Bear is perfect for those who enjoy comfort, Grateful Dead music and the idea of neighbors staring in approval as you walk out to get the paper each morning. Made out of fine polar fleece and white plus sherpa fleece fabric.Tie-able waist sash to mimic the feeling of being hugged by teddy bear.Oversized hood for keeping your head warm and protecting your ears from loud guitar solos ( unproven, but likely).Product testers were often found watching old Grateful Dead livestreams for hours at a time and reported feeling as if they were "wearing nothing". The Grateful Dead Robe Navy All Over Bear may cause extreme comfort and relaxation.
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