Phil Lesh Dies

His memoir provides a vivid and intimate look into his life, his reflections on music, and the evolution of the Grateful Dead.

Phil Lesh, a founding member and bassist of the Grateful Dead, is known for his unique contributions to the band’s psychedelic and improvisational sound. Born Philip Chapman Lesh on March 15, 1940, in Berkeley, California, he showed an early interest in music and studied classical violin and trumpet as a young boy. After high school, Lesh attended San Francisco State University, where he initially focused on studying composition,

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George Tickner Dies

The mist is slowly lifting, The sound of life misplaced your mind, You’re sitting, spellbound through out time, I hope that you remember what you find, Singin’ more of a lifetime

George Tickner was actually a founding member of Journey but left the band early in their career before they achieved mainstream success. He was born on September 8, 1946, in Syracuse, New York. He played rhythm guitar and was part of the original lineup of the band.

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