So tell me, what band and why.  I figure this could be a fun assignment because it could get me to know your musical tastes and it would keep me cool and relevant when I go home and download your music.

You thought I was going to forget about this assignment.  Yes, it's a little late so everyone will be getting A's.

I enjoyed reading your answers and there were plenty of good ones and good reasons why you wanted to tour with that musical act.  I have had a difficult time selecting which acts I would tour with.  I would love to go on tour with The Flaming Lips because of the artistry behind their shows.  I'd love to tour with Pink Floyd because they are one of my favorite bands and the music is brilliant.  Then one could make a case for the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin for all the fun behind the stage antics.  But I honestly think the band I would choose above all others is The Grateful Dead.  The Dead put on spectacular shows and definitely had a lot of fun after they went off stage.  I think one of the biggest factors in selecting The Grateful Dead is that no two shows were alike because they would jam.  This would lead to cover songs and long versions of your favorite Dead songs.  Also if you haven't noticed, this tie I am wearing today is from the Jerry Garcia collection.  It's inspired by some of his artwork.