The Bay Area's Grateful Dead have been named MusiCares' 2025 Person of the Year

Grateful Dead named MusiCares Persons of the Year 2025.

The legendary Bay Area band, which celebrates its 60th anniversary next year, is being honored “for their immense contributions to music, their tireless philanthropic efforts and their pioneering role in uplifting communities through their concerts and activism,” according to a press release from MusiCares appreciated.” , which is run by the Recording Academy, the same organization that presents the annual Grammy Awards.

Longtime band members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bobby Weir will be honored at the 34th annual MusicCares Persons of the Year benefit gala, which will also include a posthumous tribute to Jerry Garcia. The Jan. 31 event at the Los Angeles Convention Center comes two nights before the 67th annual Grammy ceremony next door at the Crypto.com Arena.

“The Grateful Dead’s legacy extends beyond music and has built a community of fans and employees who embody the spirit of connection and support, something that is closely tied to the mission of MusiCares,” says Executive Director Laura Segura. “The band’s passion for art and philanthropy, as well as their ongoing commitment to social causes, have left a lasting impression that extends beyond the stage. It is a privilege to celebrate their contributions to music and humanity.”