It's hard to believe the quintessential anti-establishment band The Grateful Dead would one day be a part of such a traditional place like the Kennedy Center, but it's a sign of the times. The infamous 60s group is one of the greats being given the honor, along with Bonnie Raitt. 

Worth noting that there's another inductee that's highly unusual because its a place and not a person. The Apollo Theatre was a legendary spot where some of the world's most famous performers got their start. It will also find its place in the Kennedy ranks. 

"The Harlem landmark has served as a proving ground for Black performers dating back to Billie Holiday, James Brown and Stevie Wonder and extending into modern performers like Lauryn Hill. This year, the theater has moved events to a new venue down the street, dubbed The Apollo Stages at the Victoria Theater, while the original venue undergoes renovation and expansion."

The Grateful Dead and Francis Ford Coppola are among the newest Kennedy Center Honors recipients

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