Jerry Garcia art book reissued for his birthday

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A reprint of Jerry Garcia's original art book has been issued to coincide with his birthday. The release brings back the collection of Garcia's artwork, framing his creative life beyond his role in the Grateful Dead. Coverage presenting the reprint says it was timed for birthday celebrations that mark August 1, the date of Garcia's birth in 1942. The announcement positions the book as a way for fans to revisit Garcia's visual work alongside tributes and commemorations tied to his birthday.

Monica

@softtail65.bsky.social

What's one of your favorite Grateful Dead or Jerry Garcia solo tunes? 🎶 Remembering Jerry Garcia, who was born on August 1, 1942, in San Francisco and co-founded the Grateful Dead in 1965. Garcia was renowned for his musical and technical ability, particularly his ability to play a variety of 👇

10845d ago

Monica26

instruments and sustain long improvisations. He played with the Grateful Dead for the entire 30 years that they were together. In 1994, Garcia, along with the Grateful Dead, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Garcia died in 1995 of a heart attack just days after his 53rd birthday.

94 days until the midterms. #MedicareD ends in 202716

Ripple and Uncle John's Band.

Ro14

This song... And a funny little story with it. I had neck surgery many years ago and when I woke up from the anesthesia this song was going through my head and the line" what a long strange trip it's been" I was looking around like WTH and thought, damn roll another one 😆 youtu.be/h_bwoXuUGho?...

Bob Field13

Only 1 for me, since 1967, but I love this version... www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpKQ...

Wdstckdr🦋🇨🇦🇺🇸📎 (John)12

Ripple, Scarlet Begonias, etc. But my favourite that is less well known. Reuben and Cerise

buckled up baba rum raisin9

I still shed a tear when hearing "Touch of Grey". Oh. the joys we had hearing Jerry play.

Mr Natural

@neilmatheson66.bsky.social

#BOTD 1942. Remembering guitarist, vocalist and co-founding member of the Grateful Dead - Jerry Garcia. (d.1995)

8745d ago

Séamas Aloysius

@seamusaloysius.bsky.social

Although he didn’t like the label, Garcia was viewed by many as the leader of the Grateful Dead, being a founding member, a principal songwriter, the lead guitarist and a vocalist with the band. Garcia performed with the Grateful Dead for their entire 30-year career (1965–1995).

Jerry was also renowned for his musical and technical ability, particularly his ability to play a variety of instruments and sustain long improvisations with the band, which made the Grateful Dead "the pioneering Godfathers of the jam band world".
Despite having only one top-40 single in their thirty year career, "Touch of Grey", the Grateful Dead remained among the highest grossing American touring acts for multiple decades and gained a committed fanbase (“Deadheads”) by word of mouth and the exchange of live recordings due to the band's permissive stance on taping.
The band was ranked 57th by Rolling Stone magazine in its "The Greatest Artists of All Time" issue.
Garcia also founded and participated in a variety of side projects, including the Saunders–Garcia Band (with longtime friend Merl Saunders), the Jerry Garcia Band, Old & In the Way, the Garcia/Grisman and Garcia/Kahn acoustic duos, Legion of Mary, and New Riders of the Purple Sage (which he co-founded with John Dawson and David Nelson).
He also released several solo albums, and contributed to a number of albums by other artists over the years as a session musician.
Garcia was staying in a California drug rehabilitation facility when he passed away from a heart attack on August 9, 1995, at the age of 53.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a member of the Grateful Dead.

4045d ago

Séamas Aloysius5

20 Seconds of Jerry Garcia Laughing 💖 youtu.be/7DXfwUN9M8k?...

Séamas Aloysius5

Captain Trips 💖 would have been celebrating his 84th birthday today. Of course we are talking about the one and only Jerry Garcia from the Grateful Dead. 🕊️ #TheDaysBetween

Séamas Aloysius3

Remembering American singer-songwriter and guitarist, Jerome John “Jerry” Garcia 💖 on his birthday (August 1, 1942 ⚡ August 9, 1995). #TheDaysBetween

Séamas Aloysius2

Happy Birthday 💖Jerry💖 Photo by Bob Minkin Thanks to Andy Logan for setting up the collection and for loving the guitars!

Séamas Aloysius1

The Jerry Stare August 1, 1942 💖 August 9, 1995

Sherry

@esmereldaohara.bsky.social

youtu.be/7TnyOKI5BSM?... Have A Grateful Day Folks!💚 Celebrating Jerry Garcia #BOTD August 1, 1942

3445d ago

Frank Hogan1

Good morning Sherry HBD Jer🥹

EricE

@trailrun.bsky.social

“I still think of myself as someone trying to learn how to play the guitar. If I learn how to play the guitar, I’ll be really happy.” Jerry Garcia

Jerry Garcia sitting in a chair playing guitar

3545d ago

Peter Goldring1

One of my favorite, out of many, pix of Jerry.

BillyDLion1

I drew this picture years back.

davidc1935.bsky.social

@davidc1935.bsky.social

"I listen to anything anyone gives me. I always go back to a few basic favorites. I can always listen to Django Reinhardt & hear something I haven't heard before. I like to listen to Art Tatum & Coltrane & Charlie Parker. Those are guys who never seem to run out of ideas." Jerry Garcia, #BOTD.

A black & white photo of singer, musician, songwriter and founder of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia. He is sitting in a chair and smiling at the photographer.

3145d ago

Greg

@gsarafan.bsky.social

Today we honor the best gif ive ever made. My gif(t) to the world, Bisco Jerry! Happy birthday boo! #BlessUp

3145d ago

acleareyedsoul.bsky.social

@acleareyedsoul.bsky.social

Good morning Deadheads 💀 And everyone else . Happy birthday 🎊🎈 Jerry Garcia . Oh the endless memories 🎸 A classic playing a couple of classics youtu.be/JW3BrH1kxuc?...

2745d ago

The 70s Guy

@stevenw888.bsky.social

Born 1 August 1942, Jerry Garcia had an illustrious 30-year career as the lead guitarist and vocalist of The Grateful Dead. Rolling Stone ranked him 13th on their 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time list. He was well known for his improvisations. He died in 1995 aged just 53. #JerryGarcia

2344d ago

Claudio

@chinarider.bsky.social

Jerry Won't Cross the Line "Run faster, jump higher, reach farther, and you'll always win! live life expecting the worst, hoping for the best, and living for the future!“ 📷 Annie Leibovitz, Family Dog, San Francisco, 8/1/69 Happy birthday Jerry Garcia🌹

2245d ago

Brett5355

@brett5355.bsky.social

Happy Jerry's Birthday to all who celebrate. 8/1/42-8/9/95 #GratefulDead #DaysBetween

2045d ago

Jimusic

@jimusic.bsky.social

Remembering Jerry Garcia, singer, songwriter and guitarist for the Grateful Dead born in San Francisco, California 🇺🇸 on this day in 1942. What are your favourite songs or albums by the Grateful Dead? #JerryGarcia

2445d ago

jasppr.bsky.social9

Foiled again by Bluesky’s 300-character limit…

Quarry Girl6

"American Beauty" is one of my favorite albums by anyone. And "Ripple" is a perfect song.

Ro6

Working Man's Dead and American beauty were the only two albums that I had. I wasn't an official "Deadhead" but enjoyed many of their songs. youtu.be/h_bwoXuUGho?...

Ilkka Lundberg6

Albums: "Workingman's Dead" and "American Beauty" both released in 1970 Song: "Ripple", absolutely "Ripple" 😎

🧙🏻‍♂️ Mark Sebring5

I love "American Beauty Rose" with "Box Of Rain", "Friend Of The Devil", "Ripple", "Truckin'". Also "Workingman's Dead" with "Uncle John's Band" and "Casey Jones".

Holly Ramble On Rose 🌹 💀 ⚡️ 🐻 🐢5

Way too many to list. BUT, if I HAD to pick one, China/Rider. Love it at shows when everyone would cheer and sing along.

fogelnet

@fogelnet.bsky.social

A Billy Strings show at Bethel Wood on Jerry Garcia Birthday. Buckle Up!!! 😉 Royal’s bass was fixed today. The pickups kept dropping down last night, on both bass Soundcheck (may have missed 1) Don’t Be Calling Me Rosa Lee McFall #BillyStrings #BMFS #Bethel #JerryGarcia

2144d ago

Katy sings all the hits2

Funny thing is that the bass last night made my chest thump more than ever

Round Ball Approximately1

Dude is one strange cat.

DJ Rays Music

@djraysmusic.com

Happy “Heavenly” Birthday to JERRY GARCIA Born: August 1st, 1942 Title: "Uncle John’s Band” Artist: Grateful Dead Released: 1970 Peak Position: #69 (in the U.S.) SONG LINK: youtu.be/Qj8Q3o2J4A4?... @djraysmusic.com

1645d ago

Susan DuBose

@houseofbast777.bsky.social

"Nothing left to do but smile...smile....SMILE!" "America is still mostly xenophobic and racist. That's the nature of America, I think." BOTD Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia 1942 Garcia by Richard E. Aaron

1545d ago

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