“I was awestruck by the place when I walked in. You can use all the ‘power’ you can get up there, because you’re basically gasping for air if you’re singing, or playing a horn—you just don’t get a lot of air to work with up there.” - @bobweir Journey back to August 11th, 1987, as the Dead embarked on their final run at Red Rocks Amphitheater. For almost a decade, this iconic Colorado venue had been the backdrop to 20 performances from the band. Photos by James R Anderson