The Grateful Dead toured the country until the death of Jerry Garcia, the band's founder. They attracted a huge and devoted fan base, many of whom traveled long distances to see the band perform and partake of the hallucinogens commonly found at the concerts. What kind of religious practice might an anthropologist call such activity?

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The activity described fits the definition of a pilgrimage, which is a journey to a sacred place or site for religious purposes. The fans of the Grateful Dead were traveling long distances to see the band perform, which indicates a sense of reverence and devotion to the band's music and culture. The use of hallucinogens also suggests a spiritual or transformative experience for some concert-goers.

The Grateful Dead Toured the Country Until the Death of Jerry