Augustus Owsley Stanley III, an LSD magnate nicknamed "Bear" recalls:

"The Dead were always the centerpiece of the Acid Tests, the real reason for its existence, and it could not have taken place without them. The band at the time rated their participation above any other activity in importance."

Owsley would later underwrite the band's finances and design their sound systems.

The Deadhead's Taping Compendium, Volume I includes a lengthy interview with Owsley, regarding his recording techniques and equipment.

Sound Technician Discography:
Aoxomoxoa - 1969, studio
Live/Dead - 1969, live
History of the Grateful Dead, Vol. 1 (Bear's Choice) - 1973, live
Old & In The Way - 1975, live
Steal Your Face - 1976, live
That High Lonesome Sound - 1996, live
Dick's Picks, Volume 4 - 1996, live
Fallout from the Phil Zone - 1997, live
Breakdown - 1997, live
Dick's Picks, Volume 11 - 1998, live
So Many Roads (1965 - 1995) - 1999, live
Dick's Picks, Volume 16 - 2000, live