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. [5][6] Although he disavowed the role, Garcia was viewed by many as ...

May 25, 2020 · In the summer of 1995, 53-year-old Jerry Garcia, lead guitarist and vocalist for The Grateful Dead, announced he was going to Hawaii. He'd played a concert July 9 in Chicago that was described as "decidedly ragged," as Ultimate Classic Rock reports.

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Jerome John Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American guitarist and singer. He is best known as the founder and longtime lead guitarist (1965-1995) of the band the Grateful Dead. [1] . Garcia was seen as an icon of the Hippie counterculture of the 1960s. [2] .

Jan 18, 2014 · Named in tribute to Jerry, ice cream-makers Ben & Jerry’s release Cherry Garcia. MARCH Jerry records a number of radio commercials for Levi's 501 Jeans.

Apr 28, 2022 · In August 1995, the world lost a psychedelic musical giant when Jerry Garcia passed in his sleep at the Serenity Knolls treatment center in California. Born in San Francisco during WWII, Garcia grew up in various parts of northern California, excelling at both art and guitar (per Allmusic.com).

Nov 16, 2009 · On August 9, 1995, legendary Grateful Dead guitarist and cultural icon Jerry Garcia dies of a heart attack in a residential drug-treatment facility in Forest Knolls, California.

Dec 24, 2024 · The late Jerry Garcia played a key role in cementing the Grateful Dead’s legacy as the behemoth it is today, serving as the principal songwriter, lead guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist. His influence was so profound that the rest of the band doubted whether the group could continue without him after his passing in 1995.

Mar 28, 2024 · Snug acoustic tracks on the likes of Jerry Garcia/David Grisman and The Pizza Tapes were recorded in the Grisman home studio in Mill Valley, California, the former released in the early...

The Jerry Garcia Foundation established the official Jerry Garcia Archive as a vehicle to educate and inspire the greater community. The online resource provides a digital library of historical information about the beloved virtuoso.