Magoo's Pizza Parlor - Throwback T-Shirt

On May 5, 1965, a band called the Warlocks played their first public show at Magoo’s Pizza Parlor in Menlo Park, California. Just months later, they would become the Grateful Dead.

This t-shirt pays tribute to the humble venue where it all began—before the acid tests, before the stadiums, before the legend. Designed to honor the birth of the Dead, this piece celebrates the raw beginnings of a band that would go on to change music history. Whether you're a longtime Head or a new fan, this tee lets you wear a piece of that origin story with pride.

To learn more about the band’s early gigs at the Acid Tests, a series of freeform, multimedia events, Ken Kesey, and the Merry Pranksters, check out our interview with Ken Babbs here.

Printed on a Bella-Canvas t-shirt. White version is made of 100% combed and ring-spun cotton. Royal and Forest Heather are made of 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester. Black Heather is made of 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester.

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