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In this episode of Up+Adam, we crank the dial all the way up with journalist and author Brian Anderson, whose debut book Loud & Clear tells the jaw-dropping story of the Grateful Dead’s legendary Wall of Sound. Even if you’ve never spun a Dead record in your life, this conversation is for you. Because it’s not just about the music, it’s about ambition, obsession, and the kind of wild, world-changing creativity that rewrites the rules.
Brian walks us through the rise and wild fall of the Wall. A live sound system so massive and ahead of its time, it bent physics, maxed out bank accounts, and still echoes in everything from concerts to your AirPods. He’s got stories, he’s got heart, and yes, he’s even got a piece of the original Wall in his living room.
• Whether you're an audiophile, a Deadhead, or just curious how the loudest, clearest sound in rock came to be, this one’s got you.
• Grab the book: Loud & Clear: Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound & the Quest for Audio Perfection
• Follow Brian on Instagram: @brandersonian
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