Grateful Dead Tours ‘R’ Us 1995 Shirt

The Tours ‘R’ Us of 1995 by the Grateful Dead is notable for several reasons, particularly because it was the final tour before Jerry Garcia’s death. This tour, which began in May and ended in July, included a series of concerts on the West Coast and later on the East Coast. The name “Tours ‘R’ Us” appears to be a playful nod to the famous toy store chain “Toys ‘R’ Us,” reflecting the band’s characteristic humor and possibly signifying their awareness of being a long-running and beloved “institution” for their fans.

Tours “R” Us began with performances at the Franklin County Airport in Highgate, Vermont, on June 15, 1995, and ended at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 9, 1995. Unfortunately, this period was marked by tension and negative incidents, such as gate-crashing at the Deer Creek Music Center in Indiana, which led to the cancellation of one of their shows​ (JamBase)​​ (Grateful Dead)​.

The tour and the band itself were struggling during this time. Internal issues, health problems, and personal conflicts plagued the group. Mickey Hart and other band members later reflected on the significant toll that touring had taken on their personal lives and relationships. Jerry Garcia himself was notably in poor health, which affected the performances and overall atmosphere of the tour​.  Sadly, Jerry Garcia passed away later that year on August 9, marking the end of an era for the Grateful Dead​. The name “Tours ‘R’ Us” can thus be seen as a final, somewhat bittersweet celebration of the band’s long history of touring and connecting with their audience. This Grateful Dead Tours ‘R’ Us 1995 Shirt can also be considered the final promotional product for the band’s tours before disbanding.

This shirt is available in different styles: Unisex T-shirt, Women T-shirt, Long Sleeve T-shirt, V-neck T-shirt, Unisex Pullover hoodie, Unisex Sweatshirt, Tank top. You can also buy them for all ages and genders, from Toddler, Kids, Youth, and Adults.

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