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Encyclopedia > Donna Jean Godchaux
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay
Birth name Donna Jean Thatcher
Born August 22, 1945 (1945-08-22) (age 62)
Sheffield, Alabama, United States
Origin San Francisco, California, United States
Genre(s) Rock
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 1972–present
Associated acts Donna Jean and the Tricksters, Grateful Dead
Website www.donnajeanandthetricksters.com

Donna Jean (Thatcher) Godchaux-MacKay (born August 22, 1945) is an American singer best known for having been a member of the rock group Grateful Dead. is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... Sheffield is a city located in Colbert County, Alabama. ... San Francisco redirects here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the genre. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Donna Jean and the Tricksters is an American rock music group. ... This article is about the band. ... is the 234th day of the year (235th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... This article is about the genre. ... This article is about the band. ...

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Biography

Donna Jean was born in Sheffield, Alabama. Prior to 1970, she had worked as a session singer[1] in Muscle Shoals, appearing on songs by Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding.[2] She met fellow Grateful Dead member Keith Godchaux and they married in 1970.[3] Sheffield is a city located in Colbert County, Alabama. ... Muscle Shoals is a city located in Colbert County, Alabama, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 11,924. ... Elvis redirects here. ... Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. ... Otis Ray Redding, Jr. ... Keith Godchaux (July 19, 1948 - 23 July 1980) (piano) and Donna Jean Thatcher Godchaux Mackay (born August 22, 1947) (singer) are best known for having been members of the Grateful Dead. ...


The couple introduced themselves at a Jerry Garcia concert in October 1971. At the time, Donna Jean was not working as a musician. She joined the band shortly afterwards, remaining a member until February 1979. The precise circumstances of her leaving is disputed, although it is agreed that heavy drug use on both sides of the rift with the failing relationship with her husband Keith triggered the departure. Jerome John Jerry Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician, songwriter, and artist best known for being the lead guitarist and vocalist of the psychedelic rock band the Grateful Dead. ...


Donna Jean provided back-up and lead vocals in the group's music. During their membership in the Grateful Dead, the couple also issued the mostly self-written Keith and Donna album in 1975 with Jerry Garcia as a Keith and Donna Band member. In turn, they performed as part of the Jerry Garcia Band. An album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. ... Jerome John Jerry Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was famous as guitarist and primary singer of the psychedelic rock band the Grateful Dead, though his extensive career involved many other projects. ...


Keith and Donna's son, Zion "Rock" Godchaux, of BoomBox was born in 1974. Ghettoblaster redirects here. ...


After the Grateful Dead, the couple started The Heart of Gold Band.


Donna did not perform again with any Grateful Dead band members until after the death of Jerry Garcia. Shortly after her husband's death in 1980, Donna Jean turned to religion.[4] She married bassist Dave MacKay and the couple moved to Florence, Alabama to work at the Muscle Shoals Sound Studios. Deon Rexroat of Anberlin. ... Florence Florence city is the seat of Lauderdale County, which is situated in the northwest corner of the U.S. state of Alabama. ... The distinctive Muscle Shoals sound moved from FAME Studios in 1969 when Barry Beckett (keyboards), Roger Hawkins (drums), Jimmy Johnson (guitar) and David Hood (bass) created their Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. ...


Donna Jean has re-entered the music scene after joining with Jeff Mattson (former Phil Lesh and Friends, Zen Tricksters) and Mookie Siegel (David Nelson Band, Phil Lesh and Friends, Ratdog) to form Kettle Joe's Psychedelic Swamp Revue, now known as Donna Jean and the Tricksters.[5] [6] She occasionally makes guest appearances with Bob Weir & Ratdog, Zero & Steve Kimock and Dark Star Orchestra. Phil Lesh & Friends is an American rock band formed and led by Phil Lesh, bassist of the Grateful Dead. ... The Zen Tricksters are an American rock band. ... Ratdog, also known as Bob Weir and Ratdog, is an American rock band. ... Donna Jean and the Tricksters is an American rock music group. ... Robert Hall Weir (October 16, 1947–) is an American guitar player, most recognized as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. ... Steve Kimock (born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) is an American rock musician and guitarist. ... Dark Star Orchestra (or simply DSO) are a United States tribute band to the Grateful Dead, formed in 1997 and based in Chicago. ...


Donna Jean was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a member of the Grateful Dead.[7] She continues to reside in Florence, Alabama, and remains an active member of the Muscle Shoals music scene when not touring with the Tricksters. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at sunset. ... Muscle Shoals is a city famous for its music and contributions to American popular music, in Colbert County, Alabama, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 11,924, and is included in The Shoals MSA. // Muscle Shoals is located at (34. ...


Discography

  • Keith and Donna Godchaux – Keith and Donna Godchaux – 1975
  • Playing in the Heart of Gold Band – The Ghosts – 1984
  • The Heart of Gold Band – The Heart of Gold Band – 1986
  • Donna Jean – The Donna Jean Band – 1998
  • At the Table – The Heart of Gold Band – 2004
  • Donna Jean and the Tricksters – Donna Jean and the Tricksters – 2008

Donna Jean and the Tricksters is the debut album by American rock music group Donna Jean and the Tricksters, released in 2008. ... Donna Jean and the Tricksters is an American rock music group. ...

See also

Muscle Shoals is a city famous for its music and contributions to American popular music, in Colbert County, Alabama, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 11,924, and is included in The Shoals MSA. // Muscle Shoals is located at (34. ... FAME (Florence Alabama Music Enterprises) Studios were an integral part of American popular music in the late 60s and 70s. ... The distinctive Muscle Shoals sound moved from FAME Studios in 1969 when Barry Beckett (keyboards), Roger Hawkins (drums), Jimmy Johnson (guitar) and David Hood (bass) created their Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. ...

References

  1. ^ Sprovtsoff-Mangus, Rachel. Donna Jean Godchaux biography on All Music Guide
  2. ^ Donna Jean Godchaux discography on DeadDisc.com
  3. ^ Sprovtsoff-Mangus, Rachel. Keith Godchaux biography on All Music Guide
  4. ^ Donna Jean (Godchaux) MacKay interview by David Gans, The Truth and Fun Literary Archive, March 28, 1998
  5. ^ Metzger, John. "Donna Jean Finds Her Groove: An Interview with Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay", The Music Box, January 29, 2008
  6. ^ Donna Jean Godchaux Grateful to Sing Again SFGate San Francisco Chronicle , Retrieved June 4, 2008
  7. ^ The Grateful Dead on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame web site

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External links

  • Donna Jean and the Tricksters official website
  • Grateful Dead official website
  • The Music Never Stopped: The Musical Journey of Donna Jean Godcheaux-McKay From honesttune.com.
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