Jerry Garcia News

In 1966 he auditioned for Bill Monroe, and was a "Bluegrass Boy" until 1967. From there he partnered with mandolin player David Grisman and founded Earth Opera, hitting the hippie scene opening for among others The Doors.

Jerry Garcia is one of San Francisco's most famous sons, and the legendary Grateful Dead frontman and guitarists' former homes in the Excelsior District are to be honored with plaques.

Smell the patchouli from here? Dark Star Orchestra drummer Rob Koritz stands to the right of vocalist Lisa Mackey, who sings the parts of former Grateful Dead backup vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux.

Jerry Garcia may be most closely linked in many people's mind with the Haight-Ashbury, but the Grateful Dead front man and San Francisco native actually grew up in another neighborhood - and the supervisor who represents that area wants to make sure he's remembered there.

1987: Jerry Garcia reached an agreement with Ben & Jerry's over the introduction of the Cherry Garcia flavor.

Gathering of the Vibes was founded in 1996 as a tribute to then-recently-deceased Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead .

THIS DAY IN 1987: Ben and Jerry's began selling Cherry Garcia ice cream, in honor of Grateful Dead singer-guitarist Jerry Garcia.

He didn't always stay on topic, and not everything he said was politically correct or easy to understand, but most of the audience at the Comic-Con panel for Mike Tyson's new animated Adult Swim series roared with laughter throughout.

A tribute band will celebrate the birthday of Jerry Garcia, the late head of the Grateful Dead.

The cash-strapped Colorado Symphony has been performing at Red Rocks a lot this season, serving as orchestra-for-hire for DeVotchKa, Steve Vai and Amos Lee , as well as an upcoming Jerry Garcia tribute featuring Government Mule's Warren Haynes.

Robert Hunter was a non-performing member of the Grateful Dead , a master lyricist who wrote the words to virtually every Jerry Garcia song.

Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart once said, "There was a community in need of music, and music in need of a community."

In an unexpected pairing, the Grateful Dead chose Sting to open 11 stadium shows on their summer tour in 1993.

Earlier today basketball great LeBron James penned penned a poignant letter explaining the reasons why he will return home to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers starting next season.

In this Nov. 1, 1992 file photo, Grateful Dead lead singer Jerry Garcia performs at the Oakland, Calif., Coliseum.

Maybe it's because I have frequently been accused of looking like Jerry Garcia. Maybe it's because I went to Evergreen and people often assume I have a stoner's proclivities.

Hard to believe that the Grateful Dead offshoot, RatDog, has been at it for almost 20 years.

THIS DAY IN 1968: Guitarist Eric Clapton announced the breakup of Cream. The band played a farewell concert later in the year.

Inspired by Jerry Garcia, the late guitarist and front man for the iconic hippie jam band the Grateful Dead, a Folly Beach city councilman has succeeded in having the first week of August dedicated to the ideals of the 1960s.

Tenor saxophonist Murray, founding member of legendary World Saxophone Quartet, has collaborated with musicians including Max Roach, Macy Gray, Cassandra Wilson, and Jerry Garcia.