JERRY GARCIA
Genres: Pop, Art Song, Folk, RnB, Jazz Related Rock, Jazz Related Soundtracks, Hard Bop • United States

Jerome John Garcia Guitar, Banjo, pedal steel guitar and vocals. Born August 1st, 1942, in San Francisco. Died August 9th, 1995 (heart attack), in Lagunitas-Forest Knolls. Jerry's first paid appearances were in 1961 at age 18 with Robert Hunter in Palo Alto. A succession of San Francisco area bands followed until in December 1965 The Grateful Dead came together and performed at the first of Ken Kesey's Acid Tests. from www.discogs.com One of the most brilliant guitarists in rock history, who jammed with countless bands and artists while leading the mercurial Grateful Dead. Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jerry Garcia was best known as a founding member of the Grateful Dead, the rock band for which he served as de facto leader for 30 years, from 1965 until his death in 1995. Concurrently for much of that time, he also led his own Jerry Garcia Band (JGB), and he performed and recorded in a variety of configurations read more...