As one of its founders, Garcia performed with the Grateful Dead for the band's entire 30-year career (1965–1995).

Stay in the loop with email updates and find out about the latest releases, upcoming events, and news from Jerry's family and friends.

3 days ago · Jerry Garcia (born August 1, 1942, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died August 9, 1995, Forest Knolls, California) was the singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist of the Grateful Dead, a San …

Jan 11, 2026 · Bob Weir, the guitarist who co-founded the Grateful Dead alongside Jerry Garcia, has died aged 78, as per a statement shared by his family on Instagram.

Jul 29, 2025 · Struggling with drug addiction and diabetes, Jerry Garcia died of a heart attack at age 53 on August 9, 1995, while staying at a rehabilitation clinic in Forest Knolls, California.

His band, The Jerry Garcia Band, was formed in the early 70s and it gave him a chance to perform many other songs and styles of music outside of the Dead. The band went through many personal …

As the lead guitar player in a rock 'n' roll band, Jerry Garcia naturally drew the spotlight. But it was his warm, charismatic personality that won the affection of millions of Dead Heads.

Jun 22, 2025 · During an interview with Booked on Rock, the Grateful Dead 's long-time publicist and author of the book "The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the …

This online resource is devoted to providing a digital library of historical information about the beloved virtuoso. The collectively assembled archive will serve as a vehicle of education for the greater …

6 days ago · Bob Weir's death at the age of 78 marked a tragic moment for Grateful Dead fans, but his bond with bandmate Jerry Garcia went far beyond music.