Grateful Dead shows shatter Soldier Field attendance records

Thursday, July 9, 2015
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Grateful Dead's grand finale scored a record-breaking $55 million. The "Fare Thee Well" concerts marked the 50-year anniversary of the band.

The three nights at Soldier Field shattered attendance records at the venue, which were previously held by U2.
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More than 212,000 Deadheads rocked out over the holiday weekend in Chicago. The average ticket price was $120.

The two warm-up shows in northern California were also sold out.
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