'Deadheads' flock to Soldier Field for Grateful Dead's final concert

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Monday, July 6, 2015
The Grateful Dead will play what they say is their final concert in Chicago Sunday night at Soldier Field.
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Grateful Dead wrapped up their last concert ever Sunday night at Chicago's Soldier Field.

PHOTOS: Grateful Dead fans descend on Chicago

It was a record-setting weekend, as 70,000 people packed it in all three nights for the shows.

Ticket prices were the highest ever at Soldier Field, averaging $500 a seat.

The Grateful Dead has been playing together on and off for more than 50 years.

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