Meyer Sound celebrates collaboration with Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola ahead of Kennedy Center Honors broadcast

photo: Tracey Salazar

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On December 8, the 47th annual Kennedy Center Honors took place in Washington. DC The Grateful Dead, Francis Ford Coppola, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval and the Apollo Theater all received recognition for their “impact on the rich tapestry of American life and culture through the performing arts.” The event will air tonight from 8:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and Paramount+.

Meyer Sound has taken an active role in supporting both The Dead and Coppola over the years. The company issued a congratulatory statement to these artists: “As the Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola are celebrated at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2024 and beyond, Meyer Sound proudly reflects on its decades of collaboration with these icons of creativity and innovation. The Grateful Dead and Coppola have set indelible marks on culture, and their work with Meyer Sound has helped shape their artistic visions in ways that continue to resonate.”

On this occasion, Meyer Sound has also released a video documenting their work on behalf of both honorees. This video, which can be viewed on Meyer’s websiteincorporates both archival photos and videos along with recent interviews.

Our overview of the honors displayed heresupplemented with some conversations from the red carpet.