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Ronald Charles „Pigpen“ McKernan (* 8. September 1945 in San Bruno, Kalifornien; † vermutlich 8. März 1973 in Corte Madera, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Musiker und Keyboarder, Organist und Mundharmonikaspieler der Rockgruppe Grateful Dead .
Ronald Charles McKernan (September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973), known as Pigpen, was an American musician. He was a founding member of the San Francisco band the Grateful Dead and played in the group from 1965 to 1972.
- Pigpen, Blue Ron
- September 8, 1945, San Bruno, California, U.S.
- Ronald Charles McKernan
- Palo Alto, California, U.S.
12. Okt. 2023 · Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan was a founding member and vocalist of the Grateful Dead, known for his blues-based style and Hammond organ. He died at 27 in 1973 from a rare autoimmune disease, after leaving the band due to health issues and alcoholism.
12. Apr. 1973 · The Grateful Dead's founding member and organist/singer died of hemorrhaging of blood vessels around the liver and the stomach. He had been living alone in a modified ranch-style place overlooking San Francisco Bay and had been under a doctor's care for cirrhosis. He left a tape cassette of gospel/blues piano and songs with lyrics and imagery of departure.
Learn about Ron McKernan, the first front man of the Grateful Dead, who played harmonica, keyboards and sang blues. Find out his nickname, his musical influences, his songs and his tragic death.
Ronald Charles „Pigpen“ McKernan (* 8. September 1945 in San Bruno, Kalifornien; † vermutlich 8. März 1973 in Corte Madera, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Musiker und Keyboarder, Organist und Mundharmonikaspieler der Rockgruppe Grateful Dead. Grabstein von Ron McKernan.
8. März 2018 · A tribute to Ron McKernan, the founding keyboardist and de facto frontman for the Grateful Dead, who died at 27 in 1973. The article revisits his impact and unique timeline with the band, his blues-breathing personality, and his legacy as one of the best white blues singers rock-and-roll has ever known.
