Full name: Jerome John Garcia.
Born 1 August 1942, United States.
Parents: Ruth and José Garcia.
One of the original 5 members of the Grateful Dead: Gerry Garcia, Pigpen (Ron McKernan), Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzman, and Bob Weir.
"The Grateful Dead always cared about the community. The Haight-Ashbury Legal Organization (HALO) and the Free Clinic were both funded by the Grateful Dead. Free concerts and all-night parties, special gigs at small venues, wonderful music... the Dead epitomized the new spirit of mutual support and collaboration... an almost telepathic 'in-tune-ness'.
The early death of Pigpen caused a shudder in the Dead continuum, but the spirit managed to transcend and live on. The death of Jerry 'Captain Trips' Garcia, nearly three decades later, tears at the heart of a community all too aware of their own mortality. And yet, good deeds do live beyond themselves. No wonder they're the 'Grateful Dead'." --Henry W.Targowski.
Died on wednesday 9 August 1995. News of his death spread like wildfire over the Net, nearly overwhelming parts of the system.
For extensive coverage of Jerry Garcia's life and tragic death, with links to even more, check the following:
The Grateful Dead (contains many links)
Jerry Garcia Memorial Home Page (tributes... plus links)
An Elegy for Jerry by Robert Hunter (lyricist for the Grateful Dead)
Yahoo links for the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia
The San Francisco Examiner and The San Francisco Chronicle Special Tribute Edition
Of related interest:
The WELL (temporary posting... I would appreciate being informed when this page goes offline)
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