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- Name: Jerome John Garcia
- Origin: San Francisco, California
- Born: August 1, 1942
- Died: August 9, 1995
- Years Active: 1960 - 1995
- Label: Rhino Records
- Albums: 12
- Inspiration for the Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor Cherry Garcia
- Bands: The Grateful Dead, The Jerry Garcia Band, Old and in the Way, New Riders of the Purple Sage
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Jerry Garcia was a singer, songwriter and guitarist known primarily as the lead-guitar player for the psychedelic Rock band The Grateful Dead. As well as his work with the Dead, Garcia was involved with a number of other groups, including the Jerry Garcia Band, Old and in the Way, and the Garcia/Grisman acoustic duo.
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Grateful Dead
As one of the founding members of the legendary Rock group The Grateful Dead, Garcia helped incorporate elements of Folk, Country, Jazz and Bluegrass into the band's already eclectic sound. With its extended improvisations and extensive touring schedule, Garcia helped turn The Grateful Dead into on the premiere touring bands in the world. Over their 25+ year career, the Dead amassed a large and devoted following - many of whom saw Garcia as the embodiment of the band's ideals.Jerry Garcia Band
While still playing with The Grateful Dead, Garcia also recorded and performed with his side project The Jerry Garcia Band. Featuring a rotating list of players, the band allowed Garcia to indulge in some of his more diverse musical tastes and ideas. The band recorded 5 studio albums.Old and in the Way
As a lifelong Bluegrass music fan, Garcia also spent time playing in the all-star Bluegrass band Old and in the Way. Along with friends David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements and John Kahn, Old and in the Way's debut album went on to be one of the biggest selling Bluegrass releases of all time.-
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Jerry Garcia Questions
What are the best cocktails you can make with Ben and Jerrys ice cream? 2 AnswersHere are a few cocktails you can make using Ben and Jerry's ice cream: 1. Death by Chocolate Ingredients: * 2 scoops of any Ben and Jerry's chocolate ice cream ... read more
Will you watch Jerry Seinfeld on The Jay Leno Show? 7 AnswersI look forward to seeing Jerry Seinfeld on the Jay Leno Show, but I am not looking forward to seeing Jay Leno in prime-time. Jay Leno was good where he was at 1... read more
Why did Ben & Jerry get right of Cherry Garcia flavor? Or was it just in Hong Kong? 1 AnswerBen & Jerry's have the rights to the Cherry Garcia flavor throughout the United States and not just Hong Kong. The flavor was created in 1987 by Ben & J... read more
Where can I find Ben and Jerry's Hubby Hubby ice cream outside of Vermont? 4 AnswersYou can purchase Ben & Jerry's Chubby Hubby anywhere Ben & Jerry's ice cream is sold. For right now, Hubby Hubby is only being sold in Vermont Scoop sh... read more
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Had a long day cooking, mommy duties ugh...Zazi is sleeping now i get to have my ben&jerry to myself Cherry Garcia here i come...lol
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oh jerry garcia, how i love your guitar playing.
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@jet333 Jerry Garcia gave me 2 much trouble when my son was teen so here is my version!Dinah Washington - Smoke... ♫ http://blip.fm/~gohp1
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