Pig by Gedney
I just discovered the works of William Gedney. He was a photographer and writer who was active from the 1950s through the early 1980s and in locales ranging from both coasts of the … Read more
Jerry
Garcia Interviews
I stumbled across two interviews with Jerry. The first one is unattributed and undated, while the second one is apparently from guitar.com and was done in early 1985. Jerry Garcia Interviews The featured … Read more
Days Between
Days Between was one of the last and also one of the strongest tunes composed by Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia. Hunter’s words reflect the more than 30 years worth of experiences shared … Read more
30 Years Ago Today
Ron “Pigpen” McKernan died 30 years ago today. The powerful frontman for the Grateful Dead, he succumbed after a lengthy illness related to liver problems. I remember when I heard the news. Sheryl, … Read more
Playing in the Shadow
Let’s say you are the replacement for Jerry Garcia in the Grateful Dead. Your new job is to go in front of 20,000 fans and play music that they probably know better than … Read more
GD Hall of Honor: Bill Walton
Bill Walton is almost as well known for being a deadhead as he is for his accomplishments on the basketball court. His passion for the dead is oft noted, and he was known … Read more