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Ronald Charles McKernan (September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973), known as Pigpen, was an American musician. He was a founding member of the San Francisco band the Grateful Dead and played in the group from 1965 to 1972.
- Pigpen, Blue Ron
- September 8, 1945, San Bruno, California, U.S.
- Ronald Charles McKernan
- Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Oct 12, 2023 · The Tragic Death Of Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan. Robert Altman/Getty Images. By Nicole Rosenthal / Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 7:10 pm EST. At the height of the Grateful Dead's breakout success in the early 1970s, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan served as a driving force behind the jam band's legendary acclaim. The vocalist and keyboardist proved responsible for ...
Apr 12, 1973 · CORTE MADERA, Calif. — Ron McKernan — better known as Pigpen — was found dead in his apartment here March 8th. The organist and singer, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, was 27. The...
Mar 8, 2016 · Michael Putland, Getty Images. On March 8, 1973, Ron McKernan died at age 27. Better known as Pigpen, he was considered by many to be the heart and soul of the Grateful Dead, especially in...
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Songs with music by Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. Official Site. Starting a rock band was actually Ron McKernan's idea, and he was its first front man, delivering stinging harmonica, keyboards, and beautiful blues vocals in the early years of the Warlocks/Grateful Dead. Nicknamed "Pigpen" for his funky approach to life and sanitation, he was born into ...
Mar 8, 2016 · Listen To The Grateful Dead’s Debut Performance Of Every Cover In Their Repertoire. In remembrance of the late great Ron “Pipgen” McKernan, here are 10 videos that capture his brilliance and...
Supplemental Materials. by Jesse Jarnow. Ron “Pigpen” McKernan was the musician who suggested to his bandmates in Mother McCree’s Uptown Jug Champions that they take electric instruments off the wall at the music store where they worked and try their hands at rock and roll.
