Jerry Garcia’s 1943 Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar Finds a New Home—and New Players
Jerry Garcia’s Martin D-28 acoustic guitar was likely acquired by the guitarist in the late spring of 1970. Now it has a new owner to care for it.
Jerry Garcia
Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) was the lead guitarist, singer and main songwriter for the folk rock band the Grateful Dead. He founded the band in 1965 and performed with them until his death in 1995.
Happy Birthday Jerry Garcia: Watch the Grateful Dead Play ‘Deep Elem Blues’ Acoustic in 1981
Jerry Garcia would have been 76 on August 1. To celebrate his memory, here's a pretty cool acoustic version (except for Phil Lesh's bass) of the traditional "De... Read More...
‘Before the Dead’: New box set sheds light on Jerry Garcia’s roots in folk music
From the May 2018 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY BLAIR JACKSON There are many Grateful Dead fans—I among them—who believe that some of the most interesting ... Read More...
Throwback Thursday: Jerry Garcia & David Grisman Play ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’
Having trouble getting into the holiday spirit? We're here to help! Here's a cool performance of Jerry Garcia and mandolin titan David Grisman performing a jamm... Read More...
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From the Archives: A Lesson on Jerry Garcia’s Acoustic Work
The lengthy, imaginative improvised excursions that Jerry Garcia called forth on his electric guitar inspired legions of devoted fans to hit the road with the G... Read More...
Jerry Garcia’s Way: Master the Grateful Dead Guitarist’s Acoustic Style
By Adam Perlmutter
The lengthy, imaginative improvised excursions that Jerry Garcia called forth on his electric guitar inspired legions of devoted fans to hit... Read More...
High on Bluegrass: Grateful Dead Guitarist Jerry Garcia’s Acoustic Side
By Greg Cahill
In 1992, on a rainy winter morning, I had the opportunity to interview Jerry Garcia at the Grateful Dead’s office in a two-story clapboard Vic... Read More...