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In a recent interview at New York's 92nd Street Y  George R. R. Martin confirmed the connection between Game of Thrones and the Grateful Dead.  "I'm certainly a fan of the Grateful Dead,  My wife Paris is perhaps more of a fan of the Grateful Dead than I am."

Weirwood trees are named after Mr. Bob Weir, Martin calls his home T errapin Station and the Grateful Dead songs "Dire Wolf," "Cassidy" and "Dark Star"  all make reference in his books.

Source Billboard.com