I worked a job as security officer at hotel where some deadheads (devoted fans of the grateful dead) stayed. Upon arrival I was greeted by a hotel management type who made it clear he didn't like the Grateful dead and he didn't like their fans and was looking for any reason to kick them off the property. From documentaries they come off as feel love pot smoking dead beat hippies. I learned that there were two sides to this hard core fans group. First was the free love, pot smoking, dancing and singing, living their best life. Second was the military/corporate side. Everyone had a responsibility. There were those that went and found day labor jobs, some went and collected plastic bottles and aluminum cans to recycle. You had people who handle the laundry, other watched kids, meals were a soup line scenario. They would line up get a plate of whatever they were having and go back to their rooms or somewhere and eat. They were extremely organized. They were also some of the nicest people you could meet.
