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Mickey Hart (born Michael Steven Hartman, September 11, 1943) is an American percussionist. He is best known as one of the two drummers of the rock band Grateful Dead. He was a member of the Grateful Dead from September 1967 until February 1971, and again from October 1974 until their final show in July 1995.
With his groundbreaking technique of vibrational expressionism, he merges the worlds of music, art, and the vibratory universe, creating a symphony of creativity. As Mickey paints on Arco, the steel easel, he dances to the beat of his own rhythm, guided by the harmonious interplay of colors and textures.
Learn about Mickey Hart, the drummer who joined the Grateful Dead in 1967 and influenced their musical explorations. Find out his background, projects, books and songs with lyrics and music by him.
Sep 5, 2022 · WAMC interviews the percussionist Mickey Hart, who has returned to his Planet Drum project and toured with Dead & Company. He talks about his musical explorations, the Beam instrument, and the connection between rhythm and astrophysics.
Aug 7, 2020 · Longtime Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart recalls the day Jerry Garcia died, and how he's kept his memory alive in the years since.
Jul 2, 2015 · The Grateful Dead drummer collaborates with astrophysicists and neuroscientists to create sounds from the Big Bang, cosmic vibrations, and brain waves. He believes music can be used as medicine and a source of rhythm for the human spirit.
ESPN Films today announces “Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience ” will premiere August 14 at 9pm ET on ESPN and ESPN+. Grammy award-winning artist and Kennedy Center honoree Mickey Hart, drummer of the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company, takes the viewer on a sonic journey as he creates an original score inspired by conversations with legendary and iconic voices from the world of sports.
