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Vor 3 Tagen · Ron "Pigpen" McKernan played keyboards, percussion, and harmonica until shortly before his death in 1973 at the age of 27. Garcia, Weir, and McKernan shared the lead vocal duties more or less equally; Lesh sang only a few leads, but his tenor was a key part of the band's three-part vocal harmonies.
- The Warlocks
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- 1965–1995
- Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Ron "Pigpen" McKernan was a founding member of the Grateful Dead. On March 3, 1973 he was found dead of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage complicated by years of severe alcohol abuse. Much like Brian Jones, McKernan was one of the early leaders of the band, who steered them towards blues and R&B.
Vor einem Tag · American Beauty is the fifth studio album (and sixth overall) by rock band the Grateful Dead. Released in November 1970, by Warner Bros. Records, the album continued the folk rock and country music style of their previous album Workingman's Dead, issued earlier in the year.
- August–September 1970
- Grateful Dead, Steve Barncard
- November 1970
Vor einem Tag · McKernan died on March 8th, 1973, after suffering a stomach hemorrhage and liver failure brought on by alcohol poisoning. Garcia, who had dealt with drug addiction and been through a number of rehabilitation programs, died in his sleep on August 9th, 1995, at the Serenity Knolls drug-treatment center in Forest Knolls, California.
15. Mai 2024 · Through his lyrics, Ron McKernan paints a vivid picture of a person who ardently craves someone’s affection, likening himself to a hog. The phrase “hog for you” connotes a level of relentless yearning, emphasizing the protagonist’s burning desire for the person they love.
8. Mai 2024 · Tragedy struck, however, when beloved keyboardist and founding member Ron “Pigpen” McKernan passed away from a number of health complications. His death occurred shortly after the band’s famed...
29. Apr. 2024 · Written by Ron McKernan, the lead singer of the Grateful Dead, “Operator” first appeared on their 1970 album, American Beauty. It quickly became a fan favorite, and over the years, it’s been included on multiple retrospective compilations.
