This Day in Music History

March 8, 1973- Ron Mckernan, keyboard player with The Grateful Dead, died aged 27 from liver failure brought on by alcohol poisoning.

Song of the Day - Mr. Charlie (1971)

Happy Birthday Pigpen!!

On September 8th, 1945 Ron "Pigpen" McKernan was born! Thank you for the beautiful music <3

Song of the Day - Easy Wind - Dead and Company (2016)

Can't get enough...

This Day in Music History - August 9th

1995 Just 8 days after his 53rd birthday, Jerry Garcia was found dead in his room at a rehabilitation center after suffering a heart attack.

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Fare you well, my honey.

Fare you well, my only true love.

All the birds that were singing

Have flown, except you alone...

Big Boss Man - Grateful Dead (1970)

"You ain't so big, you just tall, that's about all..."

Easy Wind - Grateful Dead (1970)

"Gotta find a woman be good to me,

won't hide my liquor try to serve me tea..."

Easy Wind - 2016 (Rehearsal)

We really are the most spoiled music fans! This is an amazing look into what makes the Dead and Company so special.

Dark Star CRASHES ...Filmore West 1969

Shall we go?

Next Time You See Me - Grateful Dead (1969)

This Day in Music History

1973 Ron "Pigpen McKernan of the Grateful Dead died of internal hemorrhaging due to excessive alcohol consumption.

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