Phil Lesh knows he has been given a second chance. The former Grateful Dead bassist's life-saving liver transplant in December of 1998 also has given him a renewed appreciation for life.
Every breath is a gift.
That's one of the reasons I'm so hot on making this music. I really feel I was given a second chance to continue doing the work I should have not stopped doing. Feeling healthy again, Lesh is psyched for the challenge. To raise awareness, Lesh will make personal appearances at local community blood banks during his tour. Lesh says he saw firsthand the power of prayer.