Jerry Garcia 1988 Rare Lost Interview Tapes FULL INTERVIEW

[@raydavison4288]

I am grateful to have been on this planet at the same time as Jerry Garcia.

[@jimmyb4728]

So we'll said brother. I'm Grateful to be one of Jerry's kids. Peace man you n yours be safe. 😎✌️🌅🌈🍄🤪💨💨💨🐻🐢

[@DougB108]

Right?! What are the odds?

[@mcdaniels6188]

Plus, you obviously reaped the benefits of his offerings.

[@musicmavenpublishing2265]

Me too. So very grateful 🙏

[@ytugtbk]

Interesting sentiment but are you dead? Are you Grateful Dead?

[@garyolshan4177]

One of the most melodic, sublime guitarists in recorded history.

[@Shakedownstreet295]

The best melodic sublime guitarist @ShakedownStreet293

[@rjburrows94]

Replace "one" with "the..."

[@jerrylev59]

@@rjburrows94 In the rock genre. In jazz, there were a few more, like Jim Hall.

[@geauxfast8u2]

Never hits in the regular world But big hits with the fans Jerry you were the only real world for me I love and miss you Jerry💕

[@drumma04]

Here we are 27 years after he passed and we are listening to his words of wisdom

[@marionstrese8967]

I'm 69 now and still listening

[@Shakedownstreet295]

And wonderful words of wisdom they are @ShakedownStreet293

[@riceflatpicking4954]

Never gets old

[@Olddeadleadfoot]

I never got to meet him, and feel very fortunate to have attended nearly 200 events that he was a part of. One of the finest human beings to ever have lived on this earth. Thank you, Jerry. ✌🏻🙂👍🏻🌈✨

[@caniican]

I'm a 57 year old man, professional musician, lover of all things living and all things dead. Grateful Dead that is. I miss you Jerry I'm glad I got to visit with you today vicariously through this interview. You are a man among men

[@BDB78]

I could listen to the meanderings of his mind for days. What a treasure he is. IS!

[@Shakedownstreet295]

Me fucking too man I could listen forever

[@stevecook180]

I can listen to Jerry interviews without ever becoming disinterested at any point..

[@riceflatpicking4954]

Every time I see any interview posted online it’s like, Awesome here’s another opportunity

[@andyinwards2119]

Same with his playing

[@ronkresch9228]

What a wonderful interview….. so much fun to hear Jerry express his thoughts….. he is very articulate here….you can tell he is enjoying putting his ideas and feelings into words…. It’s like he’s playing his guitar only with words….truly a diamond in the rough… miss you Jerry

[@alewis3738]

That’s right! Miss him too Ron

[@Shakedownstreet295]

@ShakedownStreet293

[@mikel5582]

I sure wish that Jerry could have figured out a way to take care of his health. He was such a beautiful spirit with amazing creativity.

[@Snakefinger1000]

Look here son I'm 70 and have one tooth left and it's as loose as buggery so don't complain about Jerry's teeth they are just fine. Seriously though it's the heavy smoking that destroys our teeth they become very brittle and snap off at the gum line.I stopped by taking up vaping but I suppose Jerry didn't hear about it then.

[@wakeoftheflood2]

If he had stents or a bypass for his artieries, and taken diabetic meds, it likely would've been around for quite a bit longer.

[@mikel5582]

@@Snakefinger1000 Sorry about your teeth Dad. Seems like you might need some vision care as well. Best of luck to you.

[@markjoachim6707]

But then he wouldn’t have been Jerry. Some lights shine brightly but only briefly

[@Shakedownstreet295]

He lived the way he wanted to live can't blame him for that my friend i mean sure i wish also for selfish reasons but all in all I admire Jerry Garcia and always will

[@UncannyAleman]

Jerry’s complete lack of ego, humble attitude and generosity of spirit is striking, here. Maybe that’s why this clip has so few likes.

[@STSGuitar16]

The gallons of acid the man ingested over the years has ways of doing that to a person lol. Love jerry.

[@UncannyAleman]

@@STSGuitar16 I’ve a theory that people who have been big users over the years- it’s perhaps a way of slowing themselves down. A way of dealing with some form of undiagnosed ADHD or similar disorder. Judging by how he sounds here, the acid didn’t make much of a dent lol

[@STSGuitar16]

@@UncannyAleman I feel ya, I just know acid def has a way of killing one's ego through if it's used in higher doses, and The Dead all definitely tapped into that sorta "acid mental state" more than the average Joe ever could imagine. There's no way his thoughts and responses here haven't been influenced in some part by LSD. It's a pretty powerful drug that definitely makes you look at and think about things differently. Jerry's interviews always illustrate that idea really well, imo. His personality and overall persona was/is totally one of a kind.

[@BlackAbe007]

@@STSGuitar16 It wasn’t just him. Thousands of his Fans Also were hooked on the stuff. All by design too. Timothy Leary was a Huge promoter and he is what you call “intelligence”. It’s all so fascinating!!!

[@STSGuitar16]

@@BlackAbe007 I don't think "hooked" is the right word there; LSD isn't an addicting drug at all. I'd say the reason so many people were doing it then is largely because it was just everywhere in the entire Dead scene back then. You go to a Dead show and there was a decent likelihood that you might wind up being dosed. But yeah, it isn't an addictive substance itself.

[@djinnmagik6867]

RIP JERRY GARCIA DROPPIN' KNOWLEDGE, INTELLIGENCE, POSITIVITY, AND BALANCE! ❤ EVERYONE WAS VERY SAD ON THE DAY THAT HE PASSED AWAY 💔😇

[@Shakedownstreet295]

He was such a jolly fellow always reminded me of Santa Clause @ShakedownStreet293

[@stephenlloyd5378]

I am from the Bay and love it and proud of it...And was blessed to see Jerry many times with the Dead or JGB and even some of the shows that were not their best were still better than some of the Big name big shows I have seen it was the experience we all share at a Dead show that really is unshakable and keeps us wanting more And you can not express that to people who never got to experience the magic that is the Grateful Dead .....I miss it so much God Bless Jerry and the boys .And thank you for the great times we shared

[@jamadon2780]

I'm not a fan of the Dead, but have always had a ton of respect for Garcia's intellect. He also seems like a really good person.

[@ajcraft-hello]

Woke a lil sad today. Found this, listened, and am now grateful for another day on this 🌎 Jerry’s perspective after his NDE-any day may be ur last, get busy-and his lifelong dedication to artistic endeavors & FUN help . More than he c/ ever know❤️🙏💀🙌✨🌎

[@Shakedownstreet295]

Jerry had a magical way of uplifting troubled souls

[@stefanijoanneangelinagerma3862]

Jerry Garcia is the Santa Claus that I believe in

[@youllis]

The first Christian Santa was a woman btw 🎅🏿🦄 #Unicopia I Love You Lady Gaga! #ChurchofJudas 💜🌹 I love Jerry too hes also super Santa to me

[@tommytwotime4338]

This made me smile so big.

[@RobbaKeef]

Same

[@tripfall224]

omg 100% acurate. Man did he deliver....still does on and on

[@mcdaniels6188]

When he gives the gifts there's no need for gift receipts!

[@jiudice1]

I am so thankful to have been able to see/hear Jerry live for so many years back in the day. 1988 (when this interview was supposedly done) was such a fun year in GD land. Spring at Brendan Byrne, summer in Roch, SPAC, Pitt, Oxford, ME...some of the best times of my life on the road with family and friends. I am fortunate to still get that vibe traveling around the country today with Phish, same communal-like spirit. TOTALLY different music- apples and oranges- can't compare. BUT, the scene is very similar. So thankful that we still have it to dip in and out of when needed. I personally haven't done much Dead-offs after Jer died. I did further in '98 but that's about it. However, it's so great to see generations of families take in Dead & Co and get a glimpse of the musical magic in those songs. I need to hear Jerry right now. Time to pop on my all time favorite song of his: "Mission in the Rain!" Great interview!!

[@marymoore2915]

Joejams17 your post brought back a lot of amazing memories for me of all the GD shows I am so grateful to have experienced in the 70s, 80s and early 90s. Pure magic. Those amazing vibes you talked about have never been recreated for me since Jerry left us. Now all the shows I got to be a part of don't seem like nearly enough. Like you, I saw Further a few times and Phil & friends a few times. Also D&Co a few times. Really good but never the same. Made me nostalgic. Even so, I also love to see younger people getting into it. That'll help the music to live on. I'm grateful to have recordings of some of the shows I was at and many I wish I was at. Amazing how this band has enriched my life. So fun to listen to Jerry in this interview!

[@mcdaniels6188]

When I find myself in times of trouble, brother Jerry comes to me, singing words of wisdom.

[@mikel5582]

Since the end is never told, We pay the teller off in gold, In hopes he will come back, But he cannot be bought or sold.

[@BillWillyBillyBill]

Let it be. 🎵 Sorry, had to finish it.

[@skgate]

papa bear.. father jerry

[@ericander2108]

I love that

[@chadsevedra925]

Don't ever use a Beatles song to appreciate Jerry Garcia ever again

[@melchampion3477]

"...the whole gesture says something..." Such is life, such should be life. Love ya Jerry! You have the knack of speaking ultimate truths always!

[@Gratefulman1965]

Love it! Jerry was a genius, period. Just listen to his wording and watch his mannerisms. I grew up on the dead’s music but did not really get into them until the Go to heaven album. I’m 58 and a musician/ music lover. The world lost a lot the day Jerry died.

[@Shakedownstreet295]

what year was goto heaven released? @ShakedownStreet293

[@edmccormick3052]

I believe 1980ish - The google machine would know for sure

[@Musistics]

Hey Jerry, you're back! The hippy scene I loved so much in SF was lost when you left. That said, you and the Grateful Dead OWN SAN FRANCISCO and MARIN COUNTY. Love you, Jesus.

[@RenoPoker]

Loved this interview, so real and authentic. As a 73 y/o who takes awhile to remember names of people, I appreciate his honesty about it. I'd say more but can't remember the whole interview :)

[@michaelstokes8886]

Great to see Garcia lucid and talking about charity and the Grateful Dead.

[@shawnadennis613]

This is an awesome interview. I grew up at Dead shows from a baby. My parents are Deadheads that saw the Dead when they were the Warlocks. I’m Grateful to been blessed to have grown up with the Grateful Dead💀⚡️💀🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@brendanmcmahon1162]

How wonderful for you. I, unfortunately, ruined the dead for much of my family through the poor decisions I made while adoring them, so the fam associates the band with the underbelly of the crowd instead of the absolute joy that the band creates

[@shawnadennis613]

@@brendanmcmahon1162 Thats sad 😞

[@brendanmcmahon1162]

@@shawnadennis613 it is. I keep trying to open their eyes though

[@johnstallings4049]

One of the best interviews I've ever seen by and or with anyone! Thanks for posting this! ❄️🌍❄️👁️❤️🎵💣💥💖🍄😂✌️

[@SquidVet]

I’m late to the Dead and more so Jerry. As a guitar player, I am drawn to his creativity and his playing.

[@AlbPerNil]

Yep same he changed me on the electric guitar I love him and thank him eternally.. he was the reason that I wanted to improvise and solo more on the guitar and also look into the guitar more and more to decipher it e.g with scales

[@danamcalister]

@@AlbPerNil he is also a great acoustic player and banjo as well.

[@sadboi7537]

Welcome to the party, pal. The Dead is never ending rabbit hole of music.

[@mcdaniels6188]

I was too young to have ever seen Robert Johnson, so I hear what you're saying .

[@only5186]

I always think of him, as a player myself, as the great communicator! He says so much with relatively little.

[@b.d.sonstrucking1915]

Brilliant philosophy. So glad I was part of the grateful dead history.

[@oughtssought1198]

8:00 "we've made an effort to make it as ambiguous as possible" and succeeded gloriously

[@TMCMR]

A fantastic musician and a obviously an interesting and intelligent person. RIP

[@ericander2108]

A Jerry interview is as good as his music. I listene with the same interest. My 1st show, the Greek theater Berkeley California 1981. Love at 1st sight. Dancing Dancing dancing in the Streets. It was a invitation across the nation a chance for folks to meet.. it doesn't matter what you wear as long as you are there.

[@kyledrums]

God the Bay Area is so terrible now. Tech bros have ruined everything. Nothing interesting will ever come out of there again unless there is a reckoning.

[@tyeauga]

That's for sure. All these midwestern kooks

[@James-kw1lf]

Pretty sure it was far left democratic policies that ruined that sh1t hole

[@Betrayerslayer]

Jerry interviews lighten my heart today. N Im a punk guy. Eh, I love everything.

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

When it comes to the Grateful Dead, the concert stage is THEIR real actual recording studio...

[@TR-zf1cy]

Miss you very much uncle Jerry. You have shown me how to be a better human, citizen and nieghbor.

[@rodelderosas5416]

LOVE JERRY, WE LIVED IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOOD IN SF, CALIF. HIS GRANDFATHER THAT JERRY STAYED IS ONLY FEW BLOCKS AWAY, STILL I PASS THERE ALMOST EVERYDAY. MISSED YOU JERRY, HAIGHT/ASHBURY FOREVER.

[@jbutterfly155]

As opposed to soft openings... Dylan did that here in Denver reopening the Fillmore. “Extremely cold.” “It worked really well for us as well”. I love you Jerry. We all love you. Being loveable is the best source of merit. I love that coat and barber. “Live performing what act”. Lol. He’s adorable. Problems? Gasp. Yeah too many people. We is crowding the local environment people! We had better get smart about it. He warned us. “Significant. It’s just significant...” Certainly. “Certainly not freaky or anything”. Sure. Whatever you say man. Thank you so much for this interview. Thank you so much.

[@jbutterfly155]

He’s great with women. And he opens beautifully to women interviewers as well. He has that mole on his third eye they say is the mark of the Buddha

[@jbutterfly155]

I think this may be the best interview ever. He’s just really talking to her and I think she knew she was going to get that kind of interview. He told her everything. Amazing interview. I’ve seen most of anything possible to see. This is really good and he’s really content with her to keep going. This is a great one. Thanks so much

[@youllis]

@@jbutterfly155 I love all his interviews I've seen or heard or read. Nice to meet you I'm Puffin I'm in Denver too if you're still here!

[@gratefuldeadarchives1793]

Thanks for posting. I've got live concerts posted on my channel. ☮️💀🕊️

[@ozone5118]

If you’ve never been to a Dead show while Jerry was playing you might as well try to describe the ocean to a blind man……you can give it a shot but it’s hard to give it justice

[@lamadawa3645]

And thanks to the interviewer. Asked some questions that were more direct than others. Especially towards the end. Some of Jerry’s comments had me laughing out loud. Not fade away!

[@peterbroderson6080]

The Grateful Dead changed my life for the better!

[@davidl7354]

If ya wanna say you've seen the grateful dead You have to go to all the shows. LO.L Man I miss life when Jerry was with us.Best times Great memories

[@jimicoop]

The Dude abides.

[@jbutterfly155]

MUST SEE! THIS IS PURE GOLD! THANK YOU

[@Robert-ds7ct]

I just noticed this interview 🙀💔

[@Robert-ds7ct]

I only had an opportunity to drink in his nectar............69 God given shows

[@KieraKA216]

Jerry Garcia says, "direct action gets the goods." My man was absolutely an anarchist.

[@Davesrecordtree]

Man how I miss that man! Jerry your awesome!

[@8stepsdown]

For a man with such monumental influence and impact on peoples lives, he’s a pretty regular guy. Talk about being grateful!

[@thebreathalyzer]

Wonderful interview by Kate Kelly. One of the best interviews I've heard from him.

[@marshallsilva9389]

This interview 1yr after Jerry slipped into diabetic coma for 5days, he wasn't sure then if he'd play guitar again. He never gave up Heroin, showing signs here of his addiction, his love of playing n trips to Hawaii scuba diving helped sustain him another 8yrs...

[@christheghostwriter]

He was clean for a few years in the 80s and 90s. He started up again off and on around the time Hornsby stopped playing with them. Was clean-ish again in 93, which shows in the solid performances they turned in that year. They never quite hit the peaks of stage energy they routinely hit in 89 and 90, but it was probably the last time they got close. By 94 and 95, Jerry was clearly on the decline again, though it was the decades of bad diet, diabetes, and smoking that really ended him.

[@marshallsilva9389]

@@christheghostwriter loved seeing Hornsby on keyboards, those shows w Neville Brothers opening were heaven to @Oakland coliseum, the Mardi Gras, Valentine Day n Chinese New Years @Kaisers n my life complete! 🌹💀⚡😍

[@arjunataylor]

Grateful to has passed this way and been a passenger with good ole Jerry. Indeed, what a long strange trip it’s been.

[@MaryGerdt]

I Love Jerry Garcia now more than ever ❤️ My college years mid 1970’s led me to attend a few big Dead Concerts 🎸🥁 Deadhead ever since 💀

[@johnnicholson6114]

Say what you want, but Jerry gives thoughtful full candid answers in every interview I ever saw. Compare and contrast with the sound byte interviews with politicians and sports figures.

[@gregmacklin9758]

I was never really a dead fan . I know people who want to multiple shows a year . I just realized the attraction. As a hobby guitarist, I can't stand playing the same thing over and over. The dead had that same problem. Each show was different. I don't understand why this is just now occurring to me. I've got nothing but sincere respect for these guys. And hats off to Jerry Garcia for directly helping the down and out on his own without organized charities. God bless the Greatful Dead.

[@treyfisse3230]

The guy was very smart

[@agentm00se]

jerry looks younger here than he did 5+ years earlier

[@b.d.sonstrucking1915]

1988 Jerry was on a rebuilding period of his life due to a diabetic coma he had in 1986 or 87. Can't remember exactly what year it was. He had to learn the guitar again.

[@dudermcdude9245]

Sadly.He looks older than actually. What a bummer.

[@truthrecon4404]

Thank you Jerry, got me to move back to CA in '89. CU on the other side brother.

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Jerry was so obviously a higher level being in a human suit. His vibration is very high.

[@JaimeyPerham]

love the jacket! and of course jerry. thanks...

[@s4burf]

Straight from wardrobe dept

[@annanzul2862]

I've been spending some time looking back in the days between his birthday and passing 8/1-8/9....I miss him and I miss those days when he was here with us, but I'm so Grateful for the Dead!!! I hope Jerry's happy in heaven now.

[@merlinidlehands3302]

Jerry and I had the same doctor,Dr.Randy Baker in Soquel ca. MAY GOD BLESS him, he was the Best doc and a great friend.

[@rdeye-rb1pe]

He's always been extremely humble I like the first time getting on the grown up record charts lol

[@DougB108]

‘When 15,000 fans show up…’ in 1988. Next year it would be close to 100k

[@omornomusic]

Really good interview, she seems genuinely interested and didn't throw and gotcha questions

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Jerry was the spoke person for The Greatful Dead very articulate. It is a sorry sad of affairs that he succumb to drug addiction. Luckily he rebounded after his first fall from addiction with the help of fellow Merle Saunders.He helped him to relearn HOW to play music again.But fate intervened and he left his legacy for future generations to digest.RIP JERRY GARCIA.

[@vivianstanshall8121]

Love you Jerry

[@redbear4027]

I'm still waiting for Bobby to reach out to me since nobody knows how to write songs over there at the grateful dead corporation anymore. I've got at least four compositions that would sound great.

[@darthcheney7447]

Did Summer tour '88. Made friends that I still see this very day. Great Times.

[@janeseamore1370]

Wow. He really tells her here. Peace and love

[@JSTNtheWZRD]

It would be like asking Jackson Pollack to "do that one painting" over and over.

[@mitchkenvin259]

Simply phenomenal guitarist and vocalist

[@westleybrown4263]

Very grateful for this footage, dead on with his world view.

[@LGRW313]

Happy 80th birthday Jerry

[@swandivemusic]

As authentic as they come! ❤️⚡️💙

[@sandiaYpescado]

“Sober” era Jerry stuff is always a treat

[@cs692]

F'n Jerry Garcia!! He is my inspiration for becoming a guitar player!!

[@tylerthompson1842]

I love that first “Yeah” that’s so Jerry.

[@Snakefinger1000]

Jerry was very patient with this child she was really putting him through the mill on his health..

[@howardrobinson4938]

Hey...this guy was my college freshman sociology professor. He did once mention that he also plays a little guitar.

[@raydavison4288]

At 20:00, Jerry is talking about "aphasia". Had he lived longer, he would have found that it happens with increasing frequency. I am 70 years old now & I have instances of aphasia several times a day. 🤠

[@Bobby007D]

Me too @ 67yo.

[@John-rb3yv]

Jazz mentality Never the same twice L O V E F U N

[@jamestonguet1737]

I was at the Laguna Seca Weekend where Touch of Grey was filmed. After the show the word spread through the campground they wanted crowd for the shoot ...what an experience!

[@markthomas1247]

Me too WoW

[@MightyTimYoung]

Thank goodness Jerry still lives on You tube.

[@RobbaKeef]

Can’t really dig on the new Dead and Company etc….. Jerry was it

[@devonhublit9232]

He was so down to earth and clear minded

[@tenboom4341]

Was a Head from way back and Jerry is right. As soon as Touch of Grey hit the charts the entire vibe of the crowd changed for the worse!

[@jimmyb4728]

That's not what he said. He wasn't talking about the VIBE of the crowd he was talking about the amount of people that showed up for shows. Of course if you have more people anywhere your gonna have more assholes. The crowd that I was a part of from 79 to 93 were Grateful heads and I wouldn't give up the memories for all the money in the world.

[@ReverbandRhythm]

"A lot of drugs will definitely kill you" - Spoken from direct experience.

[@patrick-scotttopps5399]

Damn, I really miss the way he made me feel... Helluva Good Time⚘

[@J0hnC0ltrane]

The interviewer has a variety of meaningful questions.

[@geauxfast8u2]

We are family♾ our people It was love motivated, not money driven! Only 1 Jerry Garcia Yah I live with the words at the tip of my tongue and can’t spit the words out I want to He came back from a coma, don’t try that at home kids

[@tombojones4656]

The way he called the band’s performance an act…. Wild.

[@joshbanks8714]

One of the main eloquent minds in history- in words and in his playing. This band changed my life. There’s the me before my first show, and the me after. But not for nothing - the absolute GATOR TAIL Jerry must have railed right before this interview had to have been sold.

[@joshbanks8714]

“Had to have been IMPRESSIVE” not “sold”, massive typo I guess

[@user-hi1nl7vc7p]

Bahaha I was scanning the comments wondering if others commented on this. One of the most OG straight up HIGH SOLDIERS in American history, drugs or not...a pied piper of all good things.

[@craigmachen]

Congratulations to this interview on no longer being rare or lost.

[@UBETUBEME]

Music the universal language of humanity Let’s come together and dance to the music 💃🕺

[@tobysshades]

Something awful is lurking around every corner. AHHH! Rings true today as well

[@scottgoodrich5825]

I’ll bet he became weary of answering the same old questions.

[@czarsolarhydrowind]

Great interview

[@redbear4027]

Live music will always be more important than recorded music. Humans started making music around the fire. You're more inclined to dance if you're a Wallflower when you're around others in the tribe who have learned to unstick themselves from the wall.

[@Bobby007D]

It wasn't the music that drew the crowds. It was the fans abilities to interact with each other and the musicians. The music was the cherry on top !

[@James-kw1lf]

Yeah naw. It was the music.

[@garyshuckahosee3866]

Would have been awesome to get some guitar lessons from Jerry!

[@wrericdog]

Jerry Garcia what an under rated act with the dead legend type

[@johncondon2932]

Sad enough but not I've seen him..im old