× Expand Photo courtesy of Don Was Don Was Don WasOver the past three decades, Don Was has been one of the music industry’s most important behind-the-scenes innovators. Live with the DeadThe group’s recent shows have included a funkified rendition of the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah album in its entirety. And once you strip away the 1975 production, these songs are built on a bedrock that feels totally at home in Detroit. “I’m hoping that we let people know that it’s worth fighting for, worth standing up for.” Long History, New ApproachesEven with his long history, Was still changes up his approach from album to album and tour to tour.