Ron "Pigpen" McKernan

Ronald Charles McKernan (September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973), known as Pigpen, was an American singer and musician. He was a founding member of the San Francisco band the Grateful Dead. He played in the group from 1965 to 1972.

McKernan died on March 8, 1973 from a gastrointestinal hemorrhage at his home in Corte Madera, California at the age of 27.

References

Other websites
 Pigpen's page on the Dead's Official Site
 Ron C McKernan at Dead Blues Guys.com
Essay on McKernan's life
Top 10 Pigpen McKernan Grateful Dead Songs
Official Grateful Dead Website

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