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Jerome John Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) [1] [2] [3] [4] was an American musician who was the principal songwriter, lead guitarist, and a vocalist with the rock band Grateful Dead, which he co-founded and which came to prominence during the counterculture of the 1960s.
Aug 1, 2023 · Imagine a parallel universe where Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead founder, turns 81 today. Celebrate his legacy of music, improvisation, and love in this ethereal realm.
Jul 31, 2022 · The online archive honors the Grateful Dead icon with fan submissions, stories and resources. Celebrate with concerts by David Nelson Band, Mihali Savoulidis and Rainbow Full of Sound in August.
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Aug 1, 2022 · On Friday, the Pittsburgh community will mark Garcia’s birthday at the Thunderbird with Deadication: A Jerry Garcia Celebration. Cherylann Hawk will start things off at 6 p.m. with a solo...
Sep 21, 1995 · Jerry Garcia, the lead guitarist and singer of the Grateful Dead, died on Aug. 9, 1995, a week after his 53rd birthday. Read his biography, his musical legacy and his friends' tributes in this article.
Nov 16, 2009 · Jerry Garcia, the legendary guitarist and cultural icon of the Grateful Dead, passed away on August 9, 1995, at the age of 53. He was born on August 1, 1942, in San Francisco, California.
Aug 1, 2019 · August 1 would have been the 77th birthday of the Grateful Dead frontman who died after suffering a heart attack in 1995. Twitter made sure he wasn’t forgotten. Happy Birthday to Jerry Garcia!