What happened to JERRY GARCIA?

[@arizjones]

Garcia actually outlived many of his friends and band members. Band members Pigpen, Keith and Brent all died before him, and Janis Joplin was also a friend. It is amazing he lived as long as he did and was as productive as he was with that lifestyle. I was there in San Diego in 1980 when the police busted the band for drugs. In 1986 I was waiting in the parking lot in Ventura when the shows were cancelled because he went into a coma. I was there at Laguna Seca in 1987 when they filmed the Touch Of Grey video. Many people were lost along the way. The party life has its costs.

[@jennifermuir1427]

What a bummer of a post. Why don't you focus on the POSITIVE?

[@arizjones]

@@jennifermuir1427 Face reality. People need to hear the truth. It might save them from hardships. Many of my friends didn't make it. I survived.

[@6Diego1Diego9]

Very interesting man, what a time, what a life!

[@daleeasternbrat816]

As Bill Graham once said:"The Grateful Dead are not the best at what they do, they are the only ones that do what they do."

[@russell_O.S.]

Dale Eastern brat that’s because he was quoting Garcia who said “dont just be the best at what you do, be the only one who does what you do” :)

[@hottuna076]

P. Russell billboard hanging on the side of winter land I have the photo I captured I think 1978 or 1980 has that quote!

[@thomasrudder9639]

@@russell_O.S. One upper

[@russcrawford3310]

@@hottuna076 - Can confirm this c. 1979 ...

[@kylelococo7620]

He also called them the oldest juveniles in California

[@mrabrasive51]

"If I knew I was gonna live this long I would've taken better care of myself"-JG..

[@kanehbosmcbd3534]

My Grandpa said that

[@landlinesandpercolators8822]

@@kanehbosmcbd3534 And Mickey Mantle.

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

dozens of folks said the same thing.

[@igot99problemsbutmyaltaint81]

Yea, that hit home

[@herbythechef7624]

@THE OUTLAW tried multiple times. I think a big factor is what he ate too. If you live life on the road youre gonna eat cheeseburgers and pizza a lot. Should have been more proper home cooked meals.

[@anonymousguy7723]

I remember exactly when I heard the news of his passing. It was August 9, 1995 and I was in a wheelchair in North Shore Hospital in Glen Cove in Nassau County recuperating after a motorcycle accident where I lost my right leg. I had on my CD player with the greatful dead album called “ into the dark “ , playing the song “ touch of grey “ on repeat mode. My partner from an Ambulance company I worked for salvaged them when my landlord threw them in the sidewalk garbage. A male nurse came in and announced the bad news. I was stunned and speechless... “ touch of grey “ was the song I used to fight back depression and suicide after the loss of my leg. It gave me the strength to go on and rebuild my motorcycle and ride it from New York City to Danbury ( Marcus Dairy ) Connecticut 3 days out of the hospital with my crutches still bungee corded to my rear fender... I rode that bike for many more years till the engine blew up from an exhaust leak... that was 24 years ago, and I remember it like it was yesterday.... I still attend Dead and Company shows when they come to city fields...

[@santinabellydance]

I was in a hotel room in Idaho, just outside of Boise I think. So sad, but it seems like yesterday.

[@jamesd.6979]

You should just listen to the voices

[@charliehilbrant]

How you doin now?

[@DutcherDog]

I was driving down the road in my white van in the N Sierras with my 11 yr old son on a camping trip .

[@heynow01]

@@DutcherDog I seem to recall being in the parking lot at Seaside park in Ventura and just watching and listening for word that it wasn't true.

[@billidgylab9083]

I was working security back in 74 at Lisner Auditorium for his Jerry Garcia Band Tour....new to this they gave me the stage door. While the opening act was just about to start knock, knock, knock. Opened the door and heres Jerry and all the band members. He introduced himself and then the others one by one, I shut the door. Next thing I know were having a conversation like weve known each other for years. I'll say this over and over Stage persona and real life are not the same. He was very funny and genuinely a very kind person to me that night. He made you feel like a million bucks. I will never forget that night. Down to earth and zero ego. His work with his best friend David Grisman is extraordinarily superp.....seek it out.

[@stefanschleps8758]

That has the ring of truth. Thanks for sharing. I didn't see Jerry until 1973 at RFK. And although I saw Jerry play DAR a couple times. I never made it to Lisner. Lived right in Maryland for decades. Cool story. Peace.

[@tommoyer4697]

nice

[@chetcol]

That doesn’t surprise me!!! Miss u fat man😥

[@AllanOstermann]

Thank you! In a world of damning gossip it's great to hear a hero was a stellar human, too. I always wanted to meet him, but I wouldn't know what to say. Thanks again .

[@musicandcoffee2853]

I was a taper back then. I’ve got so many shows from taping and trading it’s unreal. Jerry once said “I just want to play the music, after that you can have it.” I sure miss him ⚡️💀🌹

[@HdsandfAm]

Music And Coffee Do you share these at all??? 😍 Id love to see some Jerry shows!

[@CATHYJONASSON]

Yep not a greedy bone in his body. I sure miss him too!

[@johnforbis5037]

Thank you, Mr. Taper. I've got suitcases full of shows. Probably some you taped.

[@shepdgc.og.soldier7732]

Still have boxes and boxes of “bootleg” cassettes. They weren’t actually bootleg,they were just all free shows because the Dead didn’t care about making money or fame,they just wanted to share the music. God Bless The Grateful Dead.💀

[@charles-y2z6c]

Shep dgc.og.soldier correct, they were not bootleg because they gave you rights. I remember areas at concerts that were set aside for recording equipment.

[@godfreydaniel6278]

I can honestly say my life is MUCH better for Garcia being part of it in so many different ways - artist, entertainer, teacher, philosopher, inspiration, example. I've played his songs hundreds of times, been to hundreds of shows, had my horizons broadened amazingly, met so many interesting people - even the man himself (so humble, down-to-earth and generous of spirit) - and learned so much. There was so much to him it was impossible to see from any one angle. Fare thee well...

[@jennifermuir1427]

YAY! My life was enhanced, incredibly, as well. THANK YOU FOR A REAL GOOD TIME, JEROME JERRY GARCIA!!⚡🌹⚡💀⚡🌹⚡✌️❤️🙏🤟

[@jayclancy4047]

I miss you, Jerry you made my life a better life... Thankyou

[@thumper8869]

No you made your life better

[@CherryTomatoVEVO]

"This is like drinking tap water at Jerry Garcia's house." - Gex

[@airtow6766]

The ending made me cry like a baby. Jerry meant so much to millions of kids, that grew up in the 60’s and 70’s and formed many of their lifelong values and ideals then.

[@mcpaplus]

In late 1979 I was at a concert in KC. Quite enlightened at the time, I was standing in the audience staring at Jerry and pondering how he managed to captivate us all. At the very moment that thought hit my mind, he looked directly into my eyes and sang the lyrics "I know a little something you'll never know " I was stunned!!

[@AFaceintheCrowd01]

mcpaplus Everybody here has the same delusion.

[@jenniferblohmichael97]

Are you ok with never knowing ? Or would you like to ?

[@mcpaplus]

@@jenniferblohmichael97 I think over the next dozen concerts I did come to know, but I'd love to hear your thoughts.

[@Jharoldb2323]

Damn, that's awesome! That's one of my favorite song lyrics of all time... There is something real and magical about those few words.

[@mcpaplus]

@Mister Hand in the end, that's all it was sure enough.

[@wolfpac1970]

Great video. I always get a little choked up hearing Jerry's story. Still miss him today.

[@pena.3302]

I do beleive..in great Bands/Key figz/et al..Im not that Familar..wth J.G./&,T.Gr8fill Dead.-&,Hope to hear(&See more)About Them..Its a real Shame he couldnt beat the Devils of Smack/Coke..as ive read A lot of..the usual..Nonsense..via Uk/&;US. muzak Mags..abt his addictshunz..but id like to know more About 'THE EARLY DAYS;THE WARLOCKS..EARLY G.D.Gigs..et al..R.I.P..to Gerry Garcia."He Fronted up..&,Added to The Collective.Bless Him.☆☆

[@EarthAirFireWaterSpirit]

Andy Mann me too ❤️

[@CATHYJONASSON]

Me too! 😢

[@johnforbis5037]

I'll always miss Jerry

[@AGhostintheHouse]

I am a musician who is a fan of Jerry Garcia and I could always relate to him. I once took a personality test that put me in a similar category with him. I have serious long term addiction problems and now I'm 53 years old.

[@Valhallen002]

whatever makes you feel special

[@indigowendigo8464]

I was never into the Dead until I recently started learning guitar. Man those songs are fun to play and sing

[@adriansugrim]

Same!

[@r-tyomfrolov4211]

Fell for you, indigo wendigo! i'm always delighted blasting some Golden Road or Sugar Magnolia

[@euphegenia]

indigo wendigo their lyrics are incredible too.

[@louisedgewick107]

Same boat man. It’s whole new appreciation

[@haikat4]

yes! they are great and pretty easy to play, theres a freedom in their songs because there's no need to sound 'like the record', you can freely play them how you want and make them your own .

[@jimhannon]

Thank you Jerry, for all the wonderful psychedelic memories you have given me from 50 years ago .. When I attended Dead & Company when I turned 60 years of age those great memories all came rushing back to me .. YOU'RE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED.

[@714Sluggo]

I lost my father in 1983, the same year I went to my first Grateful Dead concert, without any real knowledge of the band at all. Those first shows changed my whole life and I continued to follow the band over the next decade plus. When Jerry passed in 1995 it was like losing a father all over again.

[@louie9373]

Jerry was one of the best musicians of all time and he will live on in the hearts, minds, and records of the many people he inspired.

[@bettyahlheitt8812]

wrong

[@paulhenson4434]

NFA

[@deadmule2948]

I attended some of the best Art schools on this planet and they taught me amazing technical skill's. Problem was that they couldn't teach actual Art, I found that instruction via Jerry. Out of all the instruction I had during that time from some pretty amazing Artist's it was Jerry that taught me the essence of Art and how to bring it into this reality for the enjoyment/education of others. Jerry provided me w/ some of the most profound experiences I have had in this Life. Always Grateful and Dead to the Core! Thanks Jerry ...

[@mrwhosmynameagain]

Dead Mule you knew Jerry?

[@rxh1013]

His sound... yea i feel u

[@CucamongaRob]

@Swamp Yankee I Agree that was some trollish extremely ignorant commentary from Laverne, and I didn't even know what Trolling was till recently with all this tech stuff. Unless you been to a Dead show with Jerry at the helm she really aint got jack shit to say...period. Come to think of it, if she had been to a show that comment would have never crossed her pea sized mind because hearing Jerry play live was really something that touched the soul, he tapped into some shit that cant be put into words. Haters...the reason humans will likely become extinct.

[@l.h.m8352]

@William Loudermilk yeah man check Center for an informed America blog,the laurel canyon chapter

[@TheJurassicJoeDinoShow]

One band to rule them all.... miss you Captain Trips.

[@lindarobison7830]

Uncle jerry so glad came into my life. U told sadness away dance hug smile love one another. Ur guitar was in ur soul,2 bad u couldnt fight her an heroin. I shuffle to ur soul.

[@briteness]

Six nights a week, five sets a night, as the Warlocks. That is often what it takes to bring out the truly distinctive character of a band. The Beatles did something similar in Hamburg before they were famous, and it catapulted them to the top of the active Liverpool scene, almost immediately upon their return. Very few bands ever get that kind of intensive time on stage.

[@montesmith2313]

I'm not mad it's over I'm thankful it just happened

[@shrimpblimp]

certainly grateful

[@mwilliamshs]

... i'm just thankful it happened Means I'm glad simply to have had the experience. ...i'm thankful it just happened. Means I'm glad it was recent.

[@briano.5746]

I miss you Jerry . Thank you for everything . Especially teaching me so much about guitar !!!

[@mmckissack2379]

Was going to hollywood park, noticed a bunch of hippies. It was the Grateful Dead pre show parking lot thing. Never made it to the race track. Spent the day and part of the night on Lsd, walking around with the hippies. Was a very nice...

[@smartalek180]

Hope you got to see at least one of the shows. If not, there are a few right here at YT. "The Grateful Dead Movie" is an especially good starting point for a newcomer. Cheers

[@frankmichael9678]

How are you doing over there?

[@glyn420]

23+ years and i still miss him every day. that piano playing days between at the end is beautiful.

[@firstname7330]

Miss you Jerry. Thanks for the shows. They changed my life.

[@duffylives1]

I first saw them in Arizona in 1982 which led to 131 shows over many years. I can not express how fortunate I was to have experienced the music, the fans, the parking lot scene and the life changes over the years. Jerry dabbled in art and music, but he also lived a spiritual journey. My life was better having been a witness to his influence.

[@michaelklein8617]

fantastic! I am enjoying a good buzz and read you beautiful review.....perfect; captured everything for me! enjoy the ride.

[@mitchettie1581]

Right on man. What an influencial guy and band

[@1965RonnieP]

I miss Jerry soooo much. So many great memories listening and going to Dead Shows. Awesome person.

[@kermitskorner1198]

How many people did Chuck Berry influence? Seriously, if you do your research you'll find Berry influenced many of your favorite musicians of this era. Great vid btw. Always enjoy your work.

[@TheTestingGrounds]

Chuck Berry influenced everybody, directly or indirectly. You like the Beatles? They worshipped Berry. You like Black Sabbath? Ozzy loved the Beatles. You like Pantera or Slayer? They loved Black Sabbath. You get the point..

[@bigsadie3405]

you missed the label i think this story was about jerry , i hope you wouldn't search long before you would find a shit ton of homage paid to chuck berry who just released his last album in his nineties , before moving on , in a long ripe legendary career , one of my alltime favorites , they said even in his nineties he would show up dressed to impress , lay his cherry red guitar down , find owner /promoter , and get paid prior to the first note , accomplished musician and businessman, if you are saying chuck berry influenced jerry it would be awful to think that untrue , dont think jerry missed anybody who played before him , sucked it all up digested , marinated and released , probably the greatest smorgasbord of american music ,ever ingested ,understood ,blended and respected in creating his own distinct genre creating tone....To think chuck created what he did ,in a time period where probably 1/2 the country were seeing the world threw the ugliness and ignorance of racisim , entire states he probably could not play , i imagine his fan mail would of been half death threats in his earlier years ,,,,, i just dont know ...maybe i can go find a top quality bibliographic work or two , dont know what is was like for chuck in his early years probably not a duckwalk ,,,anything to reccomend

[@bigsadie3405]

id agree alot can be said on walking into a room and have a guitar player win u over i got blindsided by a guitar player named anders osborne , by the end of the first tune , his on stage energy was crazy contagious ,mhis effort is what you want to see and his smile was huge kinda had a feeling he was enjoying this better than you , i was instantly floored until i was levitated by the playing likes which i never heard anything comparable , i traveled far and long to see him next time , but he was playing acoustic with another john doe , song werequick , but he didnt grin he didnt lean he didnt dance he didnt knock down or floor he just stared like a hawk at the zoo saying free me from this cage im set in s we can fly again together , enviroment also is imporant

[@bigsadie3405]

i would say ought to trace few are that dedicated to explore musical roots an even less have healthy ego that would allow them to think anyone helped them achieve success funny enough chuck actually owes all his licks to marty mcfly and doc emmet browns delorean time machine chronicled in a documentary called back to the future , how neato ,chuck influenced his influence....heavy

[@christophermush7646]

lets not forget Buddy Guy

[@brianweir3005]

You're absolutely right Jerry....Pig was the man!!!!!

[@CATHYJONASSON]

Hey are you related to Bob Weir?? 😃

[@fivewattworld]

Just found your channel. Great stuff. Thanks for doing this.

[@DavidSandilands]

We were a ship of fools, sailing on a cruel sea through the transitive nightfall of diamonds. Nothing could ever be the same again.

[@robertgregory959]

I miss Jerry every day, listen to him every day, this video made me tear up, a very nice job, thank you for doing it.

[@phyllischarpentier4585]

You didit again, Alpha 11. Another great and enjoyable video. Loved Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. My generation. My music. Their style can never be matched. It breaks my heart that these creative geniuses lead such a reckless destructive life. Jerry looked so much older than his age. He had so much more to give. R.I.P. Jerry. You are sadly missed

[@Alpha11]

Thank you, Phyllis! It seems that creative genius is impossible to separate from reckless living, unfortunately.

[@robertcarter4159]

But you can still always go hang out with Jerry.just put on some Dead and there you go!!!!!!

[@shekoexile]

It's actually a prerequisite

[@evanwolf6618]

I think that Jerry carried the responsibility and weight of a huge organization whose livelihoods depended on him . He pushed himself for the comfort and safety of others when he should/could have been taking care of himself . For that reason , I am appalled by other's thoughts and opinions that denigrate him . None of them know what pressures were upon a patriarch like Jerry Garcia . 🌵🥀🕸💀🕸🥀🌵

[@AllanEvansOfficial]

Evan Wolf agreed. He must have felt that turning to certain vices was a way for him to cope with the pressure he had upon his shoulders, because he genuinely cared about pleasing his fans. He did everything he could to deliver something that everybody would love, even if that meant going to the extreme.

[@Chasstful]

What an incredible life...One of the finest artists in the 20th Century. He died at 53, yet he lived a complete life and left the world with a vast catalogue of joy and wonder.

[@sidilicious11]

I saw them in around 1971 in Milwaukee. We were packed into a big expo building with no seats, we all sat on the floor, only a few danced up at the front. It was wonderful for a 16 yr old girl like me to hear them and be in that scene.

[@evanwolf6618]

Did anyone ever have the feeling that after the band was all warmed up and the crowd had settled a bit , mellow and singing along (very peaceful) and you knew a long concert was ahead of you , and you traveled pretty far , that you looked up at the stage and saw Jerry singing at the mic , that you felt at home !?! Another reunion in the world's largest living room ! Jerry felt like a family member. Your favorite uncle at Thanksgiving. No other band gave you that !!! 🌵🥀🕸💀🕸🥀🌵

[@michaelscott7462]

Evan Wolf Thank you. I too felt like I was at a family reunion and they were members of my family who played for us while we had a good ass time.

[@AzureThunder3]

It was indeed a homecoming for my heart. Thank you for sharing, and being there. 🌹💙🌹

[@jenniferblohmichael97]

Especially when I saw him in Humboldt on the Eel

[@curtisp9445]

What a great tribute; I miss Jerry "more than words can say". His spark vibrated at high intensity and was over all too soon, but the music remains.

[@humanbeing2420]

Curtis P "more than words can TELL"

[@daBEAGLE1017]

I wish everyone could've seen Jerry just once. The world would be a happier place.

[@jimbattista1120]

If your one time was in 95. That's not saying much.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

@@jimbattista1120 was your show in 95 by any chance?

[@jimbattista1120]

@@daBEAGLE1017 MSG 3-10-81. Last one was Nassau 3-28-94 and it sucked

[@barrycohen311]

Great early photos of the band. I'm a photographer, and they were indeed amazing. I was pausing the video every 30 seconds to study the photos.

[@HowRJ]

The photo of Jerry in front of that wall of speakers was taken by me and published in The Guitar Book by Tom Wheeler...…..I took that photo during the spring or summer of 1974 at U of Santa Barbara......originally shot on color film but I printed it in b&w for the book...….I got $5 for the photo...….that being said, I'm amazed at where this photo manages to show up......it's become sort of iconic.....and always brings a smile to my face......

[@barrycohen311]

@@HowRJ WTF? Eerie cosmic shit! - I had that very book when I was in H.S. in 1978 or so. And I ripped that photo out of the book, and I hung it on the wall of my bedroom. It stayed there for years. Epic photo Bro, an amazing shot! You created a piece of history there.

[@Mr1313Mockingbird]

As long as any 1 of us who saw him in concert, love his recordings or his spirit still breathe Jerry Lives- in us all

[@thegenrichfamily5407]

A God amongst mortals. We will never know how lucky we were to have this man touch our lives. He will forever be missed.

[@jasonhervey6067]

What a sincere and passionate person he was. The joy (and sadness) he exuded drew people to himself by the droves. He had many visions that he was able to articulate for the enjoyment of others. He never wanted to be a leader, but he had the sense of direction that many others (including his bandmates) lacked. If there had been no Jerry, there would never have been a Grateful Dead, period. This video reminded me again, totally separate from his guitar playing, what a great human being he was - although he certainly had many big flaws, too. He seemed to hold his own impending mortality close to him at all times, and was able to live life more fully because of that somehow.

[@smartalek180]

Well said.

[@bobbydmayo2518]

HUGE FAN FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS . LOVE AND LOVED HIM. I WENT TO THE FAREWELL TOUR BUT NOTHING ELSE SINCE HIS DEATH. THAT SAID I HAVE VERY LITTEL RESPECT FOR HIS CONTINUED DRUG USE THAT LED TO HIS DEMISE. WITH ALL THE REHABS AND MONEY HE COULD HAVE THROWN AT THE PROBLEM TO HELP IT STAY AWAY IN SO MANY WAYS .OF COURSE TO JUDGE WITHOUT BEING IN SOMEONE SHOES IS EMPTY . HOWEVER I FEEL HE WAS VERY SELFISH AND OFTEN WEAK IN SPIRIT. .

[@gnolan4281]

I was always amazed at how Jerry could have it all so together. He was the most relaxed and energetic person I'd ever seen. He could play for hours on end and there wasn't the slightest trace of self aggrandizement. I was in awe but how mistaken I was about his ability to cope with life. I'm more perceptive than the average bear but I missed it completely.

[@pevsfreedom]

I love how down to earth the Dead's beginnings are. Same could be said about most bands. It's amazing.

[@KyleHilton-qh6nr]

Thank you for the music.

[@skuvet]

Forever in my heart, always on my mind. Thank you for a real good time!

[@barryfields2964]

I cried like a child the day he died. In fact I’m crying right now!❤️

[@shepdgc.og.soldier7732]

“What happened to Jerry Garcia”. He had the most amazing life ever and influenced many including myself.The Dead absolutely loved playing the Spectrum in Philly. Acoustics were incredible in that place.Best concert for me was in Niagra Falls convention center in 84’ to a crowd of around 2000 loyal Deadheads. What a long strange trip.RIP to all fallen brothers and sisters.🍄🇺🇸

[@rockingroyalty9081]

Thanks for the awesome video! It's nice to see this type of tribute for Jerry. Well done!

[@Alpha11]

Thank you for watching and leaving a nice comment!

[@glorifiedng]

Very nice piece Alpha. I never really knew. I was introduced to TGD with Touch of Gray but was too "deep" into metal back then to "Get it." I also remember in the week of Jerry's death, practically every advert in The Rolling Stone magazine honored him. A side note... TGD sound man/crew were innovators back in the early 70's and due to them and their techniques of live sound, gave us a lot of what we have now today as far as the separation of highs mids and bass in the live sound systems. I forget his name but the sound man just could not stay out of jail! His first project was (IIRC) stringing 30 100 watt amps together to run the sound 10 each for the Highs, Mids, and Bass speakers. As I always say, great work!! Much love to you and respect! so "Keep On Truckin''"

[@brkfstchmp]

Owsley "Bear" Stanley. Created the Deads Wall of Sound, designed the Dead's 13 point lightning bolt logo, and at a time made the majority of manufactured LSD in the U.S. The Hendrix song "Purple Haze" is about a strain of his work. The Wall of Sound was crazy, first of it's kind, especially the microphones. One out of phase, one in phase to reduce feedback. Leave it to the man who said he could see sound. Great guy and a genius to boot.

[@Alpha11]

Thank you for commenting and for watching!

[@kakstin]

I listen to the most extreme genres of metal/punk/noise and I still love the Dead. A totally unique band, incorporating every form of traditional American music with far-out, almost avant-garde explorations like "Dark Star" or "The Other One."

[@smartalek180]

..AND the reputed subject of the Steely Dan song, "Kid Charlemagne." On top of all else, he's credited with designing the SYF skull'n'lightning logo most associated (along w/ the inescapable dancing / marching bears) w/ the Dead. Sadly, left us on 3/12/11, in a car crash in his adopted home of Australia. Truly a renaissance man for our time. U can read more about him in Wolfe's "Electric Kool Aid Acid Test," or here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owsley_Stanley

[@GratefulforFreePress]

Those last two quotes from Jerry are so powerful.... I always learn something new every time I hear him say them.

[@lesward5173]

We're going to miss Jerry Garcia from all the songs that he did my two favorites were Trucking Casey Jones and Touch of Grey we're going to miss him and we keep his family in prayer

[@slow-mo_moonbuggy]

Wasn't the bands name The Zodiacs after The Warlocks? Also, Jerry and the band were smoking DMT at Phil's parents house when Jerry found "Grateful Dead" in Webster's dictionary. He said those 2 words stood out on the page and the rest of the words on the page melted away. Also Jerry's tie art was mainly inspired by his DMT trips. He returned to DMT after the dope and coke. I miss Jerry terribly. I once made him laugh when he was watching Little Feat open for the dead at Giants Stadium in NY. That is one of my highlights in life.

[@sokaplaya923]

Good work, the end really got me.

[@AllanEvansOfficial]

Mark Fiorentino poor guy. Lived a fantastic life though. He could’ve gone at a much younger age. Jerry will always have a place in my heart.

[@StoopidSmith323]

No kidding gets me every time

[@gigglybutt6285]

double rainbow grateful for you Jerry. every show I spin I hear you playing with the band. we all got a touch of grey, can't wait to see you in the promised land!

[@jacksprat3009]

He danced on the edge until it was time to go. Now he's gone, gone, gone and nuthin's gonna bring him back except maybe some good weed and your fave tunes, cuz now Jerry lives on records, tapes, and the internet. Not quite the same, but it will have to do until the next one appears.

[@daveyboy8907]

Jack Sprat exactly man,,,Jerry lives in my house everyday especially on friday and sat nights....Nothing like hanging outside by a fire ,tiki torches and jamming live shows on youtube till the sun comes up.... If we have a full moon then standing on the moon is a must....

[@Potus-he4sl]

This will not come around again bullshit on a stage today

[@thomasrudder9639]

Its over man. There'll never be another Jerr. Because there'll never be anything like The Dead, ever again. Im 50 now, and I still love listening to all the shows. I can still remember where I was in the audiences, who I was with, what drugs I was doing. It was that powerful. I miss it all. I wish I would have met him. I miss him.

[@lionofjudah4574]

you are correct Sir. Jerry Garcia. just fucking wow, man. @@Potus-he4sl

[@ryanchase9746]

@@Potus-he4sl Indeed. He "lives" through the music but you're not gonna see another Jerry for a while... Magic. Thank You Fam.

[@paultanner2007]

Thank you for sharing. Jerry was a all around great musician!!

[@cosmic-fortytwo]

Thank you for mentioning Dark Star. That’s my favorite song.

[@oogie-boogie]

what a sad story,,i did meet him ,,my uncle was his friend,,they hung out alot,and one day 2 vw bus's showed up and the group stayed a week if i rember right,they stayed in our garage it was just cool,,getting to hangout and talk they were always music coming out of the garage,,

[@direland2338]

This video was well done...and reminded me of how much I miss Jerry & the band.

[@annamillerronnietruth7957]

Good to see/hear you. You have been missed!!

[@Alpha11]

Thanks, Anna! We’ve been a bit out of the loop, but promise to put out more videos soon!

[@annamillerronnietruth7957]

Alpha 11 hopefully see you again soon! I have a tiny channel but I do always pass your vids along. God bless you and yours always!

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

Aways looking forward to your excellent work Thank You !

[@Alpha11]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@Danfrombackhome]

My mom loved jerry garcia. Always told me how great of a guitar player he was. Didnt really appreciate his talent until i got older. He seemed like a cool ass dude too

[@Alpha11]

Same here. I never realized what a talented guitar player he was until way after he was gone. Also a pretty good pedal steel player. Thanks, Dan! Now get back home!

[@MetaphysicalMusicMaven]

Thank you so much for this beautiful video...and for especially including his own voice and laugh. Xoxo

[@latinxbiosandheritage4446]

Not sure how many people realize how good of a guitar player he actually was. I believe Rolling Stone magazine rated him #3 of all time a few years back.

[@wolfpac1970]

Last time I saw him listed in Rolling Stones Best Guitarist he was listed at number 42. I was very shocked he didn't rank higher on the list. He is my all time favorite guitar player and the reason I decided to learn the instrument.

[@TheTestingGrounds]

Even if he wasn't on the list I still know he's one of the all-time best. He was so fluid, innovative, and adventurous. Unfortunately his last few years weren't so good, the greater majority of his time with the Dead proved he stood head and shoulders with his peers.

[@bobwobbabble5151]

Rickus Aurelius Jerry was absolutely a great guitar player. Probably the best ever. It was the way he finessed the strings. No one can play like Garcia. I’ve seen a lot of folks try but there was only one Jerry

[@JudoChamp]

He played acoustic, electric, banjo, steel pedal, jazz. Most guitar players that people consider great, like Joe Satrtiani, play one style their whole careers. That's why he's rated highly

[@stevenhs8821]

Ry Cooder!

[@caseycaldwell409]

The absolute best era in American history PERIOD Thanks Jerry Garcia!

[@CATHYJONASSON]

And we got to live through it! How lucky are we!

[@jasminesporing345]

53 when he died?!?! Damn. Way too young. He looked like he was in his 70's. He lived a life of a 100000 year old.

[@larrymoskowitz7309]

All my buddies and I were Dead Heads back in the day, big-time. Right now, Uncle John's Band happens to be rolling around in my head. We miss you Jerry.

[@ramlathers8182]

I enjoyed this recollection of Jerry's life. You covered most of the bases and while touching on the hard drug use did so with appropriate sensitivity. Too many of these sites tend to wallow in the muck and er...speak ill of the Dead.

[@michaelscott7462]

What I cherish is the fact that they were never i troduced. They just walked out, fiddled around for a bit and then just started playing music. Real good music.

[@jaybone23]

What happened to Jerry Garcia? He started chasing the dragon, that's what happened. He was smoking very potent heroin (the Grateful Dead always had access to "good quality" drugs) and he did it for years, often in conjunction with cocaine. Garcia supposedly told people early on that he was only using a particular strain of opium he called "Persian" or "Perge" for short. It soon became clear to all involved, however, that it was indeed heroin Jerry was using and that he had become a bona fide junkie. Of course it didn't help that Jerry's overall lifestyle and eating habits were unhealthy as well. Very sad. I wasn't really a Deadhead, but I did attend several shows on the last few tours before Jerry died. Those shows were some of the best concert experiences I've ever had and I'll never forget them.

[@erichvonmolder9310]

Sounds like Artie Land.

[@erichvonmolder9310]

Lang.

[@spencerselander71]

He smoked tobacco heavily, ate way too much junk food, and was diabetic - those things probably did the most to shorten his life, all are major risk factors for heart disease. The hard drugs certainly didn't help, cocaine is especially hard on the heart.

[@user-wd5iq9xh1o]

I grew up in Forest Knolls, and remember him parked in his BMW on Tamal Rd. He was sitting in his car for hours at a time. My friend Mikel Stephanic had the same birthday as Jerry (August 1) and approached his car to wish him Happy Birthday upon which Jerry replied in kind "Thank You".... Forest Knolls was a well known part of Marin County to score Black Tar not to mention Bolinas farther out in West Marin. Don't ask how I know I just did, and it wasn't just a hub for H it was also a hub for Coke. Jerry had an addiction, he was at Serenity Knolls trying to get help... only problem is he was way to into it for the people at the rehab center to do anything. The real story is that he over dosed in his car and was brought into the rehab center were they tried to revive him but unfortunately he was already gone. RIP Jerry your music lives on forever.

[@benconeuniforms]

@@user-wd5iq9xh1o What a shame, that stuff has robbed us of so many great people.

[@MilkywayBlues]

The ones that shine the brightest are always the ones that Burn out too soon, Miss you Jerry

[@jeffreyhowell2073]

Bill Bratek no joke

[@evanwolf6618]

Jerry did not burn out . He died of an underdose.

[@michaelcheevers68]

So true , the brightest stars burn out too soon , true words , proved time and time again in music

[@brucecaldwell5239]

I've listened to a few interviews with Jerry & he always seemed cheerful & upbeat & had a great sense of humor. I would have enjoyed having a conversation with him.

[@abigailsockeye1586]

dude looked way older then 53 at the end

[@edmc6637]

That's great, you probably would have done him anyway. Jerry had that Charisma!

[@intuneorange]

JG had serious diabetes which he did not take care of .t so much as been said about his drug use he was a professional it was performance enhancing . The diabetes caused heart issues.

[@conrad463]

@@intuneorange That's not necessarily true. Heroin was a major factor with the heart attack. Years of heroin use caused most of his arteries to harden up a clog. Not taking care of his diabetes didn't help the situation but is not the main reason why Jerry passed. I'd also be interested to hear how you become a "professional" drug user?

[@IAmNotFamousAnymore]

Than*

[@duncancannon1998]

My dad is always singing the wheel by them . Much respect for them for what they did for music and their fans. I'm 31 and I've been a deadhead since I was 6

[@robertdocwaltz7847]

Blues from the Rainforest. Kids and Dogs. A Sausalito Sunday morning sidewalk jam. That and more. You are missed.

[@JudoChamp]

My #1 musical/guitar playing influence. Thank you Jerry Garcia

[@wolfpac1970]

Mine too.

[@brkfstchmp]

Same here

[@danielcollins247]

I love Jerry as a guitarist singer songwriter etc but let's not forget about bobby

[@auntteagabore9560]

How I miss seeing Jerry come out on the stage....The aura around him visible, the electricity undeniable. Tripping balls to the wall, things arent things. Just about to freak out, getting pretty scary! Just about to run away when I hear " If you get confused, listen to the music play!" Suddenly it all just makes sense! Finally understand what all of the balloons are about🤗! April fools day...Think it was 93, 94 or 95 Omni Atlanta- The day I shed a skin.

[@bb57365]

They definitely got good. He was one of the most unique guitar players, who had his own inimitable kind of sound. His improvisations were amazing.

[@gorantuta5980]

R.I.P. Jerry Garcia, The Founding Member Of The Greatest Band, The Grateful Dead!

[@TheTestingGrounds]

There seems to be some dispute over how much of Jerry's ashes made it into the Ganges. The widow said it was only a minute amount. Allegedly she and Bob Weir made the trip to India together to sprinkle said ashes. There seems to be a lot of controversy as to whether Jerry would have wanted any of his ashes deposited there, as his will stated his final resting spot was to be San Francisco bay.

[@jeffreyhowell2073]

TheTestingGrounds right on

[@dannydine5263]

Jerry didn't write lyrics and he wasn't a technically great singer but he could sing other people's words with such conviction and emotion.He had the ability to even take lyrics that may not be that great if you read them on paper and make it sound totally serious and heartfelt.He just had that.When he sang ballads which in my opinion was his specialty he made them so sad and so lived in and so human.In that respect i think he was underrated as a singer.Technique isn't everything.

[@_The_Worst_]

🥀R.I.P.🙏🏼Jerry🎸Garcia💀🤘🏼

[@mzmudy]

Jerry will always be missed. It is unbelievable what he brought to music as a thing; no one like him before or since.

[@Kylefassbinderful]

That was really good. Great video!

[@jlwaddey9579]

respectfully done. thank you

[@opalightorro375]

Thank You Jerry

[@VixCrush]

You can tell whoever made this was actually a Deadhead because when they talk about Jerry dying the cut into "Days Between" on piano....

[@markcenci8000]

It’s quite a song, isn’t it?

[@smartalek180]

Beautifully done, and well balanced; thank you very much. One little cavil: The name of the album, "Aoxomoxoa," (3:52-3:54) is pronounced "ox-oh-mox-oh-ah."

[@Rushmore222]

Died at 53 and he looked 77. I remember going to a Dead concert at the Capital Center, and watching someone across the arena just twirling around for most of the show. Total commitment.

[@Bertha-pm4xt]

You should have seen him at his last show, was so frail..but he did a such an amazing version of so many roads.

[@gl9248]

Miss the shows, the music and the fellowship. The Oakland new Year's shows were amazing...as they all were.

[@arniewince7133]

Live fast, die young, leave a beautiful corpse.

[@smartalek180]

1 1/2 out of 3 ain't bad. Esp as he founded a nation, helped create at least two genres of music, brought joy to uncountable millions, left a set of artistic legacies that no-one could plumb in two lifetimes, and, by all accounts, seems to have been, for the most part, a pretty decent human being (insisting, against all evidence, that he wasn't the "leader," just another player). We should all be so graced as to be able to accomplish 1/10 of 1% as much. RiP.

[@mojoman2001]

Zero out of those three for Jerry. So, what? That's a dumb expression.

[@alcaholic640]

Rip jerry! Such a beautiful man/sole!

[@JamesSteven-mb8zf]

I'll be coming soon!!!!❤Jerry &band Great!!!

[@JohnDoe-pm3oq]

Love "Touch of Grey." Miss you, Jerry.

[@bestbabysleep7520]

We miss you Jerry Garcia! You were one of a kind!

[@jeffreyhowell2073]

Best Baby Sleep agreed

[@jimmoulton9878]

Great video, very touching, Miss ya Jerry!

[@Alpha11]

Thank you!

[@jimmoulton9878]

Very good video !!!!Jim

[@donaldgarver6594]

I bought Europe '72 and wasn't into it at first, gave it another listen at least 6 months later and I was hooked !

[@slimpickins09er87]

I still miss Jerry Garcia