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The family of Jerry Garcia, a co-founder of the Grateful Dead, paid tribute to Lesh following news of his death on Friday The family of Jerry Garcia, the lead guitarist of the Grateful Dead, paid tribute to his co-founder Phil Lesh, who died Friday at age 84. In a statement shared on social media, Garcia's […]

By Andrew Jack

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

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Phish's Trey Anastasio pays tribute to Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh

Phish's Trey Anastasio, who performed alongside Phil Lesh at both the Grateful Dead's Fare Thee Well shows and Phil and Friends concerts, paid tribute to the bassist on Friday following Lesh's death at age 84. “I was deeply saddened to hear that my friend Phil Lesh passed away this morning,” Anastasio wrote on social media. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

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Phil Lesh, bassist and co-founder of Grateful Dead, dies aged 84

Phil Lesh, co-founder and bassist of the Grateful Dead, died on Friday at the age of 84. Lesh's death was announced on social media with a short statement: “Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed away peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought […]

By Andrew Jack

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024