Southern Salute: The Rhythm Devil Who Never Left the Bus

Today’s Southern Salute celebrates Bill Kreutzmann turning 80 years old. Better known to Dead Heads as “Billy,” Kreutzmann played in every single one of the Grateful Dead’s more than 2,300 live shows and helped create one of the most legendary live music experiences in rock history. Michelle Southern looks back at the drummer’s incredible run with the Dead, the legendary “Rhythm Devils,” and the improvisational style that made every concert feel completely different.”