Jerry Garcia

Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician who was the 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. Although he disavowed the role, Garcia was viewed by many as the leader of the band. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a member of the Grateful Dead. As one of its founders, Garcia performed with the Grateful Dead for the band's entire 30-year career (1965–1995).

Influenced by: Chuck Berry, Django Reinhardt, Bill Monroe, Chet Atkins

Active:

1965-1995

Scene:

San Francisco Bay Area

Side projects

• Old and in the Way
• Jerry Garcia Band
• Garcia/Grisman

• Jerry Garcia Symphonic CelebrationFri, Sep 4
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• Grateful JedSun, Jul 12
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• BERTHA: Grateful DragThu, Oct 8
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• PhishSat, Jul 18
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• Strangers Stopping Strangers ~ Grateful Dead TributeFri, Jun 19
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• SantanaWed, Jun 24
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• Sammy HagarSat, Jun 27
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• Bob DylanThu, Jul 23
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