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Robert C. Christie Hunter (born Robert Burns; June 23, 1941 – September 23, 2019) was an American lyricist, singer-songwriter, translator and poet, best known for his work with the Grateful Dead.
Sep 24, 2019 · Robert Hunter, the poet and writer who provided the Grateful Dead with many of their vivid and enduring lyrics, died Monday night. He was 78. Read his biography, his collaborations with Jerry Garcia, and his legacy in rock music.
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- David Browne,Jon Blistein
Sep 24, 2019 · Robert Hunter, the primary lyricist on many of the Grateful Dead’s most memorable songs, including “Uncle John’s Band,” “Scarlet Begonias,” “Dark Star” and “Truckin’,” died on Monday night at his...
Sep 25, 2019 · Robert Hunter was more than another gear spinning within the perpetual motion machine of the Grateful Dead — his songwriting helped define the group's narratives and bloom its...
Sep 24, 2019 · A tribute to the late lyricist of the Grateful Dead, who wrote more than 2,000 songs for the band and other performers. Learn about his legacy, his words and his impact on the Dead community and beyond.
Robert Hunter joined the Grateful Dead in 1967 and wrote many of their songs, such as "Dark Star" and "The Other One". He also published several books of poetry and is working on a novel.
Sep 27, 2019 · Robert Hunter, who has died aged 78, wrote the lyrics for many of their best-loved songs, and his work was vital in developing the mystique that earned the American band an extended...
