Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia

Deceased · Born: Aug 1, 1942 · Died: Aug 9, 1995

Personal Details

BornAug 1, 1942 San Francisco, California, U.S.
Spouse
  • Deborah Koons Garcia

    ( Feb 14, 1994 to Aug 9, 1995 )
  • Carolyn Adams

    ( Dec 31, 1981 to Jan 1, 1994 )
  • Sara Ruppenthal

    ( Apr 27, 1963 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia was a renowned American musician, celebrated for his remarkable lead guitar work, soulful singing, and exceptional songwriting skills, which he showcased primarily with the iconic rock band, the Grateful Dead.

As one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, Garcia spent an impressive three decades (1965-1995) performing with the group, earning him a reputation as the de facto leader or "spokesman" of the band, despite his own reluctance to acknowledge this role.

In addition to his work with the Grateful Dead, Garcia was also the driving force behind several side projects, including the Saunders-Garcia Band, Jerry Garcia Band, Old and in the Way, the Garcia/Grisman acoustic duo, Legion of Mary, and the New Riders of the Purple Sage, which he co-founded with John Dawson and David Nelson.

Throughout his illustrious career, Garcia released several solo albums and contributed to numerous albums by other artists as a session musician, showcasing his versatility and talent.

Jerry Garcia was widely recognized for his unique and captivating guitar playing style, earning him a ranking of 13th in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" feature.

Unfortunately, Garcia's later years were marked by health issues, including unstable weight, which led to a diabetic coma in 1986 that nearly claimed his life. He also struggled with heroin addiction, and was undergoing treatment at a California rehabilitation facility when he passed away suddenly in August 1995 due to a heart attack.

This biographical information is derived from the Wikipedia article on Jerry Garcia, licensed under CC-BY-SA, and acknowledges the contributions of all the individuals involved in its creation.

Career

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2002
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1981
Heartbeeps
Heartbeeps as Phil (voice)
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1967
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2022
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2021
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2019
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2017
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2014
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2011
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2009
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2004
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2003
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2002
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2001
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2000
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1999
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1997
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1993
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1991
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1989
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1987
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1983
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1981
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1978
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1977
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1970
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1987
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1977