Aug 1, 2021
Remembering ~ John Garcia
John was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for being a principal songwriter, the lead guitarist and a vocalist with the rock band the Grateful Dead, of which he was a founding member 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.
As one of its founders, Garcia performed with the Grateful Dead for their entire 30-year career from 1965 to 1995.
Born: Jerome John Garcia on August 1, 1942 in San Francisco, California ~ Died: August 9, 1995 in Forest Knolls, California at the age of 53.
