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. Garcia started on the piano, moved on to the guitar, and eventually became a master on many stringed instruments, despite the loss of his right middle finger just below the first knuckle while chopping wood at the age of four. August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... This article is about the year. ... August 9 is the 221st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (222nd in leap years), with 144 days remaining. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A guitar is a stringed musical instrument. ... Simon Le Bon lead singer of Duran Duran in concert, 2003. ... Psychedelic music draws its inspiration from the experience of mind-altering drugs such as cannabis, psilocybin, mescaline, ecstasy and especially LSD. Characteristic features of the style include modal melodies, lengthy instrumental solos, esoteric lyrics and trippy special effects such as reversed, distorted, delayed and/or phased sounds. ... The Grateful Dead was an American psychedelia-influenced rock band. ... This article is about the modern musical instrument. ... A guitar is a stringed musical instrument. ...

Garcia was born in San Francisco, California, United States. Though he had a keen and insightful mind, Jerry dropped out of high school in 1960 and enlisted in the Army. Garcia was still spending his hours at his leisure, picking up the acoustic guitar. The rigors and the structure of Army life did not appeal to him and he was discharged after accruing two courts martial and eight AWOLs. Upon returning to the Bay Area, Garcia and a poet named Robert Hunter teamed up to make music—later on, Hunter would become the main lyricist for the Grateful Dead. Around this time Jerry Garcia was playing acoustic guitar and banjo (his other great instrumental love), and up to 1964 he sang and performed mainly bluegrass, old-time and folk music. Garcia joined a local bluegrass and folk band called Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions, whose membership also included Bob Weir and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan. In 1965, this group evolved into the Warlocks—which would in turn become the Grateful Dead later that year—and Garcia picked up the electric guitar. City nickname: The City by the Bay Location Location of the City and County of San Francisco, California Government County San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 600. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... US Army Seal HHC, US Army Distinctive Unit Insignia The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces that has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... An acoustic guitar is a modern form of guitar descended from the Classical guitar, but generally strung with steel strings for a brighter, louder sound. ... AWOL (pronounced a-wall) is an acronym for the United States and other armed forces expression Absent WithOut Leave or Absence Without Official Leave. The United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy use the term Unauthorized Absence (UA) instead. ... Bay Area is a common term to refer to a metropolitan area situated around a bay. ... Robert Hunter (b. ... The Grateful Dead was an American psychedelia-influenced rock band. ... Old 6-string zither banjo 4-string banjos The banjo, derived from the banjar, is a stringed instrument of American origins, sometimes called the gourd banjo. The banjar, in turn was based on the African akonting. Some etymologists derive it from a dialectal pronunciation of bandore, though recent research suggests... For the Nintendo 64 emulator, see 1964 (Emulator). ... Bluegrass music is considered a form of American roots music with its own roots in the English, Irish and Scottish traditional music of immigrants from the British Isles (particularly the Scots-Irish immigrants of Appalachia), as well as the music of rural African-Americans, jazz, and blues. ... Old-time music (or old-timey music) is a form of North American folk music, with roots in the folk music of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Africa. ... Folk music, in the original sense of the term, is music by and of the people. ... Bluegrass music is considered a form of American roots music with its own roots in the English, Irish and Scottish traditional music of immigrants from the British Isles (particularly the Scots-Irish immigrants of Appalachia), as well as the music of rural African-Americans, jazz, and blues. ... Folk music, in the original sense of the term, is music by and of the people. ... Jerry Garcia later in life Grateful Dead was an American rock band, which was formed in 1965 in San Francisco from the remnants of another band, Mother McCrees Uptown Jug Champions. ... Robert Hall Weir (born October 16, 1947) is an American guitar player, most recognized as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. ... Ron Pigpen McKernan (September 8, 1945 - March 8, 1973) was a musician and member of the Grateful Dead. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... For other meanings of the term, see warlock (disambiguation). ... An electric guitar is a type of guitar with a solid or semi-solid body that utilizes electronic pickups to convert the vibration of the steel-cored strings into electrical voltage. ...

On the Grateful Dead’s first, self-titled LP, Jerry’s guitar work displayed the speed of the fingers of his left hand and also a great deal of musical energy, but it was also clear that he had not yet developed a broad range of guitar-playing concepts. A lot of the playing is repetitive, relying on a few rock and blues licks and clichés. However, this soon changed as he mastered the techniques and styles of his key influences, and put in more time as a jamming musician and recording artist. Before long Jerry was able to play with intent, flexibility, and control – as well as high energy. In popular music, a lick is a rock term [meaning]...something like a stock pattern or phrase (Middleton 1990, p. ...

Jerry Garcia's mature guitar playing melded elements from the various kinds of music that had enthralled him. Echoes of "hillbilly" and bluegrass playing (such as Arthur Smith and Doc Watson) could be heard. But the "roots music" that sits behind hillbilly and bluegrass had its influence, too, and melodic riffs from Celtic fiddle jigs can be distinguished. There was also early rock (like Lonnie Mack, James Burton and Chuck Berry), contemporary blues (such as Freddie King), country & western (such as Roy Nichols and Don Rich), and jazz (like Charlie Christian) to be heard in Jerry's style. Don Rich was the sparkling country guitar player in Buck Owens's "Buckaroos" band of the 1960s. But besides Rich's style, both Jerry's pedal steel guitar playing (on Grateful Dead records and others) and his standard electric guitar work, were influenced by another of Owens's Buckaroos of that time, pedal-steel player Tom Blumley. Bluegrass music is considered a form of American roots music with its own roots in the English, Irish and Scottish traditional music of immigrants from the British Isles (particularly the Scots-Irish immigrants of Appalachia), as well as the music of rural African-Americans, jazz, and blues. ... Arthur Smith (born April 1, 1921 in Clinton, South Carolina) is an American musician and songwriter. ... Doc Watson Merle Watson, c. ... The words Celt and Celtic can have a variety of meanings. ... This article is about the folk dance jig, for other meanings, see Jig (disambiguation). ... Rock and roll (also spelled Rock n Roll, especially in its first decade), also called rock, is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles. ... Lonnie Mack was an influential country and blues singer spanning from the 1960s to 1990s. ... James Burton (born August 21, 1939 in Minden, Louisiana) is a legendary American guitarist and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ... Chuck Berry Charles Edward Anderson Berry (born October 18, 1926), better known as Chuck Berry, is a highly influential American guitarist, singer and composer. ... The blues is a vocal and instrumental form of music based on a pentatonic scale as well as a characteristic twelve-bar chord progression. ... Freddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976) was a blues guitarist and singer. ... Country music, also called country and western music or country-western, is an amalgam of popular musical forms developed in the Southern United States, with roots in traditional folk music, Celtic Music, Blues, Gospel music, and Old-time music. ... Jazz master Louis Armstrong remains one of the most loved and best known of all jazz musicians. ... Charlie Christian (29 July 1916 - 2 March 1942) was an American jazz guitarist and an innovator in the field of electric guitar. ... Buck Owens (born August 12, 1929) is an American country singer who defined the gritty Bakersfield sound. ... The pedal steel guitar (also called steel guitar) is a type of guitar, and a method of playing the instrument. ...

Jerry's style varied somewhat according to the song or instrumental he was contributing to. His playing had a number of so-called "signatures" and, in his work through the years with the Grateful Dead, one of these was lead lines making much use of rhythmic triplets (examples include the songs "Good Morning Little School Girl," "New Speedway Boogie," "Brokedown Palace," "Deal," "Loser," "Truckin'," "That's It For The Other One," "U.S. Blues," "Sugaree," and "Don't Ease Me In").

Young people were attracted to Jerry not only because of his talent and his tendency to good cheer and general goodwill, but for his obvious intelligence, libertarian sort of attitude, and willingness to speak his mind. Though he was widely regarded as a kind of guru figure in the San Francisco psychedelic scene, Jerry couldn’t take the role seriously himself. The word psychedelic is a neologism coined from the Greek words for mind, ψυχη (psyche), and manifest, δηλειν (delein). ...

From 1965 to 1995, the Grateful Dead toured almost constantly, developing a fan base known as deadheads, renowned for their intensity and devotion. Some fans dedicated their lives to the band, following the Grateful Dead from concert to concert, making a living by selling handmade goods, arts, crafts and other items in the parking lots of venues before the shows. It was no secret that drugs, especially psychedelics, were condoned in this scene. Jerry’s tendency to use hard, addictive drugs was evident to those who knew him by the mid 1970s. 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dead Heads are fans of the band The Grateful Dead. ...

In addition to the Grateful Dead (who frequently toured for long periods), Garcia had numerous side projects, the most notable being the Jerry Garcia Band. He was also involved with various acoustic projects such as Old and in the Way and other bluegrass bands, including collaborations with noted bluegrass mandolinist David Grisman (the documentary film "Grateful Dawg" chronicles the deep, long-term friendship between Garcia and Grisman). Other groups of which Garcia was a member at one time or another include the Black Mountain Boys [1], Legion of Mary [2], Reconstruction, and the Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band. Jerry Garcia was also an appreciative fan of jazz artists and improvisation: he played with jazz keyboardists Merl Saunders and Howard Wales for many years in various groups and jam sessions, and he appeared on saxophonist Ornette Coleman's 1988 album, Virgin Beauty. Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Bluegrass music is considered a form of American roots music with its own roots in the English, Irish and Scottish traditional music of immigrants from the British Isles (particularly the Scots-Irish immigrants of Appalachia), as well as the music of rural African-Americans, jazz, and blues. ... The examples and perspective in this article do not represent a worldwide view. ... David Grisman David Grisman (born 1945 in Hackensack, New Jersey) is a noted bluegrass/newgrass mandolinist and composer of acoustic music. ... Jazz master Louis Armstrong remains one of the most loved and best known of all jazz musicians. ... Jazz master Louis Armstrong remains one of the most loved and best known of all jazz musicians. ... Merl Saunders (sometimes spelled Merle), born February 14, 1934, is a multi-genre musician who plays piano and keyboards, favoring the Hammond B3 organ. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... A saxophonist is a musician who plays the saxophone. ... Ornette Coleman Ornette Coleman (born March 19, 1930) was one of the major innovators of the free jazz movement of the 1960s, and one of the most notable figures in jazz history. ... Ornette Coleman Ornette Coleman (born March 19, 1930) was one of the major innovators of the free jazz movement of the 1960s, and one of the most notable figures in jazz history. ...

Having studied art at the San Francisco Art Institute, Garcia made a second career out of painting. A series of neck ties based on those paintings has been quite lucrative. The popularity of the ties might be attributed to their wild patterns and bright colors. Even in 2005, ten years after Garcia's death, new styles and designs continue to be sold at high-end men's stores and department stores. Resources ArtLex. ... The San Francisco Art Institute (formerly known as the California School of Fine Arts) is a famous art school in San Francisco, California. ...

Garcia was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

Jerry Garcia died on August 9, 1995 of heart trouble exacerbated by sleep apnea. Garcia, who struggled with drug addiction and sleep apnea for much of his adult life, was staying at the Serenity Knolls drug rehabilitation center in Forest Knolls, CA at the time. On his passing, he was honored by President Clinton as being "an American icon." Memorial services were held in Golden Gate Park on August 13, 1995. Along with the band members, his family and friends, thousands of fans were present, many singing and playing in drum circles. August 9 is the 221st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (222nd in leap years), with 144 days remaining. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... // Definition and Symptoms True sleep apnea (alternatively sleep apnoea or central sleep apnea [CSA]) is a very rare, neurologically-based sleep disorder characterized by episodic cessation of breathing during sleep. ... For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ... William Bill Jefferson Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe, III on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. ... The domed Conservatory of Flowers is one of the worlds largest. ... August 13 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (226th in leap years), with 140 days remaining. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 1987, ice cream manufacturers Ben and Jerry named one of their flavors Cherry Garcia after this musician. Since then, it has become the most popular of the Ben and Jerry's flavors. For a month after Garcia's death, the ice cream was made with black cherries as a way of mourning. 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Missing image Ice cream is often served on a stick Boxes of ice cream are often found in stores in a display freezer. ... Ben and Jerrys factory in Waterbury, Vermont Ben and Jerrys is a brand of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and novelty products, manufactured by Ben & Jerrys Homemade, Inc. ... Ben and Jerrys factory in Waterbury, Vermont Ben and Jerrys is a brand of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and novelty products, manufactured by Ben & Jerrys Homemade, Inc. ... Black Cherry may refer to: Prunus serotina, a species of Bird cherry. ...

On 21 July 2005, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission [3] passed a resolution to name the amphitheater in McLaren Park "The Jerry Garcia Amphitheater". The amphitheater is located in the Excelsior District where Jerry grew up. July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Excelsior District in San Francisco is the area along Mission Street, south of Interstate 280 and north of Geneva Avenue. ...

The rapper Proof, from the internationally successful rap music group D12, named his 2005 solo debut album Searching for Jerry Garcia. This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Hip hop music is a style of popular music. ... D12 (aka The Dirty Dozen) are an American rap group originating from Detroit, Michigan which have had albums reach the top of the US and UK album charts - Devils Night in 2001 and D12 World in 2004. ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Searching for Jerry Garcia is the second album by Detroit rapper, Proof of D12, released on August 9, 2005. ...

On September 24, 2005, the Comes a Time: A Celebration of the Music & Spirit of Jerry Garcia tribute concert was held at the Hearst Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California. [4] The concert featured Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, Mickey Hart, Bruce Hornsby, Trey Anastasio, Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, Michael Kang, Jay Lane, Jeff Chimenti, Mark Karan, Robin Sylvester, Kenny Brooks, Gloria Jones, and Jackie LaBranch. September 24 is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, known locally as simply the Greek Theatre, is an 8,500-seat amphitheater owned and operated by the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California, United States. ... Berkeley as seen from the Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve Berkeley is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area of northern California, in the United States. ... Robert Hall Weir (born October 16, 1947) is an American guitar player, most recognized as a founding member of the Grateful Dead. ... Bill Kreutzmann (born May 7, 1946 in Palo Alto, California) started playing drums at the age of 13, despite having been told by his sixth grade music teacher that he couldnt keep a beat. ... Mickey Hart Mickey Hart (born September 11, 1943) is known as one of the two drummers from the rock band the Grateful Dead. ... Bruce Randall Hornsby (born November 23, 1954 in Williamsburg, Virginia) is an American singer, pianist, accordion player, and songwriter, best known for his signature song The Way It Is. Hornsby grew up listening to all types of music. ... Trey Anastasio performing live at Phishs IT Festival in Limestone, Maine on August 2, 2003. ... Warren Haynes is a highly regarded guitarist, especially in the jam band world and is often referred to as the hardest working man in show business. ... Jimmy Herring is a guitarist from Fayetteville, North Carolina. ... Jay Lane (b. ... The cover of 1979 album, Windstorm Gloria Jones was the girlfriend of T Rex singer Marc Bolan. ...

See also

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See also

• Rolling Stone's List of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time

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External links

• http://www.thejerrysite.com/
• http://www.deadlists.com/
• http://jerrygarcia.com/
• http://www.dead.net/
• http://www.setlists.net/
• Jerry Garcia at The Music Box - An extensive collection of reviews of Garcia's solo projects
• http://arts.ucsc.edu/gdead/agdl/
• Jerry interview audio
• IMDB on "Grateful Dawg"
• Over 2800 Grateful Dead recordings in mp3, shn and flac formats
• CJFishlegacy.com
• Jeff Tamarkin
• http://www.bbhc.com/ Big Brother & The Holding Company Site]
• A Newsgroup tribute to Jerry Garcia