'Y' is a name given to fans of the American jam band, the 'X'. In the 1970s, a number of fans began travelling to see the band in as many shows or festival venues as they could. With large numbers of people thus attending strings of shows, a community developed.T he term first appeared in print at the suggestion of "Hank Harrison" on the sleeve of 'X's second live album, released in 1971. It read:
“ ____ FREAKS UNITE: Who are you? Where are you? How are you?
Send us your name and address and we'll keep you informed.
'Y', P.O. Box 1065, San Rafael, California 94901
The following celebrities have claimed to be 'Y's:
Whoopi Goldberg is a fan of 'X' music and personal friend of Mickey Hart.
Tony Blair - played in "Mars Hotel"-inspired student band
Steve Jobs famous deadhead
Al Gore
Bill Clinton
Owen Chamberlain - claimed the Rhythm Devils gave him "interesting ideas"
and the list goes on..
'X' and 'Y'?
'X'-Grateful Dead,'Y'-Deadhead
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