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Grateful Dead, The
(Encyclopedia) Grateful Dead, The, American rock music group formed in 1965 by guitarists Jerry Garcia, 1942–95, and Bob Weir, 1947–, harmonica player Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, 1945–73, bassist Phil…The Grateful Dead Biography
The Grateful Deadpsychedelic, country rock band Groundbreaking band that was an innovator in psychedelic and country rock. The group is best known for its cult-like following, trance-inducing…Olatunji, Babatunde
(Encyclopedia) Olatunji, Babatunde, 1927–2003, Nigerian drummer, b. Ajido. Educated in the United States, he graduated from Atlanta's Morehouse College in 1954 and studied at New York Univ. A Yoruba…Stolen Roses: Songs of the Grateful Dead — Various Artists
Grateful Dead/Arista Most definitely for Deadheads, this Grateful Dead homage is more adventurous than a similar 1991 disc, Deadicated, but nowhere near as musically consistent. What could…Jerry Garcia
Name at birth: Jerome John GarciaJerry Garcia was the guitarist and acknowledged leader of the long-lived rock band The Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead was one of the original "jam bands," famous…Jerry Garcia Biography
Jerry GarciamusicianBorn: 8/1/1942Birthplace: San Francisco Arguably one of the most famous rock and roll musicians of all time as lead singer and guitarist of The Grateful Dead. Famous for…Macy Gray Biography
Macy Graymusician Although she was exposed to a variety of music throughout her childhood, both listening to her parents' vast record collection and studying classical piano, it wasn't until…Phish Biography
Phishrock group Vermont-based band known for mixing unconventional lyrics with a spontaneous music style. Like the Grateful Dead, Phish established a reputation of tireless touring and boasts…Stéphane Grappelli Biography
Stéphane Grappelli(sometimes published as Stéphane Grappelly)violinist, composer, songwriterBorn: 1/26/1908Birthplace: Paris, France Perhaps the greatest jazz violinist of all time, Stephane…Bill Monroe Biography
Bill Monroe bluegrass musicianBorn: 9/13/1911Birthplace: Rosine, Kentucky The father of bluegrass, Monroe created the genre with his mandolin playing, high, lonesome tenor and nostalgic songs.…