Wishing a very happy birthday to the one-and-only Mickey Hart!🌹As a rhythmic powerhouse, Mickey helped shape the Dead’s sound with his innovative drumming. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he spent years in the U.S. Air Force before settling in the Bay Area. There, he met Bill Kreutzmann at a Count Basie performance at the Fillmore, leading to his introduction to the Grateful Dead. Mickey joined the band 57 years ago this month, and since then—from ‘Drums’ and ‘Space,’ to The Rhythm Devils, he has continu

In 1980, during the 7th show of the Grateful Dead ‘s legendary 8 night run, at Radio City Music Hall... Jazz fusion drummer Billy Cobham -- of "Bobby and the Midnights," "Mahavishnu Orchestra", and "Dreams" -- appeared on stage, joining Mickey and Billy during "Drums and Space." | Mickey Hart

Mickey Hart on Reels

Mickey Hart on Reels

Mickey Hart on Reels

"King Clave" Song Around The World is out now!! Press play and bless your ears with this masterpiece featuring rhythm masters Mickey Hart and Planet Drum with traditional drummers and dancers from around the globe. King Clave is the centerpiece of Planet Drum's upcoming album "In the Groove." Pre-order "In the Groove" at https://fanlink.to/king-clave Let's be connected through the rhythms and the power of music! Video: https://www.playingforchange.com/videos/king-clave-planet-drum-ft-mickey-hart

Remembering this 1991 performance of Island Groove by Planet Drum. Filmed at the Flynn Center in Burlington, Vermont. | Mickey Hart