According to an article by Paul Liberatore in the Marin Independent Journal, the Grateful Dead’s tape archive has been moved to Southern California.
The transfer of the priceless “vault” recordings – from a Novato warehouse to a Fort Knox-like facility in Burbank – is a physical manifestation of a milestone deal that effectively dissolves Marin-based Grateful Dead Productions and turns over the Hall of Fame band’s business operations to Rhino Entertainment, a subsidiary of giant Warner Music Group.
I’m working at McDonald’s Corp these days…I could have suggested the Happy Meal thing!