Jerome John Garcia (August 1, 1942 - August 9, 1995) was an unassuming and reluctant Legend. With nowhere near the unbridled mainstream fanfare of his contemporaries Bob Dylan and John Lennon, his mark was just as indelible on music lovers around the World. Jerry Garcia is most identified with The Grateful Dead, but it should be noted that his contributions as an artist simply begin there. His side projects are plentiful: Old & In The Way, The Jerry Garcia Band, the Garcia/Grisman duo, New Riders of the Purple Sage, the Saunders/Garcia band, Legion of Mary, in addition to serving as a session player on numerous other albums. This week I will offer a handful of selections which may just introduce a side of Jerry you've never known. Whether this is new musical territory for you or you're well-versed en la musique de Jerry, raise your glasses with me and honor a humble man, a towering giant, Jerry Garcia...
"Althea" by The Grateful Dead
Listen to "Althea" here: http://www.rhapsody.com/the-grateful-dead/go-to-heaven/althea
"Jenny Jenkins" by Jerry Garcia & David Grisman
Listen to "Jenny Jenkins" here: http://www.rhapsody.com/jerry-garcia/not-for-kids-only/jenny-jenkins
"That's Alright" by Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders
Listen to "That's Alright" here: http://www.rhapsody.com/album/well-matched-the-best-of-merl-saunders-jerry-garcia/thats-alright
"The Hobo Song" by Old & In The Way
Listen to "The Hobo Song" here: http://www.rhapsody.com/old-in-the-way/breakdown/the-hobo-song
Enjoy!
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