Bob Weir, founding member and guitarist of psychedelic rock band, the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78, according to a statement posted to his Instagram account. Prior to his death, Weir had beat cancer, which he had been diagnosed with in July. Just before the diagnosis, he preformed at Golden Gate Park […]
The Grateful Dead’s ‘Touch of Grey’is one of the band’s most enduring and widely recognized songs, blending their signature improvisational style with a surprisingly optimistic and radio-friendly tone. Written by Jerry Garcia (music) and Robert Hunter (lyrics), the track was recorded for the band’s 1987 album In the Dark, a release that marked a creative […]
1946 American singer-songwriter Bill Danoff, formerly of the Starland Vocal Band, was born in Springfield, MA. He wrote their hit song, Afternoon Delight. Happy 79th birthday, Bill! American drummer Bill Kreutzmann, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, was born in Palo Alto, CA. He was the drummer for the band’s entire 30-year career, and […]