That's what I tried to share in this book, Back From The Dead, the ability to learn, to dream, to hope. In a world that is far too often selling fear and death, I'm selling hope and life and success and that's why I chose to be part of the Grateful Dead.

Greg Ostertag is one of the top centers on this planet!

I believe in science and evolution. I've been to the Grand Canyon.

John Stockton is one of the true marvels, not just of basketball, or in America, but in the history of Western Civilization!

I learned early on the value and the power of music to inspire and to drive me.

Well, we've made some changes on this tour. We're no longer sleeping in the parking lots and swimming in the fountains. We've been staying in hotels most of the way, though I will say some hotels have declined to take us because we're just having too much fun.

Music is critical in our lives and culture. It's the inspiration that drives us. It's also the window to our souls. It's a reflection as to who we are, what we stand for and where we're going.