Obama's got them Deep 'Elem Blues and they're definitely a good thing to have. On the eve of the political version of the Super Bowl, the Illinois Senator's candidacy inspired a Grateful Dead reunion of Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart at San Francisco's Warfield Theater.

Phil's Friends Jackie Greene, John Molo and Steve Molitz rounded out the band for the memorable performance. The "Dead Heads for Obama" show, was the first Dead show since 2004.

In other rock and politics news, Rolling Stone is reporting that John Mellencamp has taken exception to John McCain's use of "Our Country" as part of his campaign music. While I'm sure there's some ideological basis to Mellencamp's complaint, the cynic in me thinks he's antsy that it might cut into his Chevy truck royalties.