August 9, 1995 - Ten years ago, Jerry Garcia died

[zulchzulu]

Here are photos I took on Haight Street of the various shrines that people made... I haven't updated this page in years, but here's a link for those who want to explore. The camera was an Apple QuickTake...you could put 16 photos on the internal hard drive... Oh, um, some were slightly altered... :headbang:

Thanks, Jerry!



















http://www.writersact.com/jerry/

[H5N1]

1. no great loss

[zulchzulu]

3. You never saw the Dead...whatever, dude...

Jerry was....um...Jerry. It's way over your head, I presume. And please, don't respond.

[RandomKoolzip]

5. Nice. Real fucking nice.

Such a badass, making fun of the Dead. Like no one's ever done that before.

[EstimatedProphet]

7. There are times I wish I weren't a mod...

because I would be able to respond to insensitive, mean-spirited crap like this more openly.
Unfortunately, to do so is a personal attack, and not allowed-even though I wish I could.

[liberaltrucker]

8. This ,uh, person

Could, possibly, might be a troll(hint, hint...):evilgrin:

[In_The_Wind]

10. *sigh* did anyone 'welcome you to DU' H5N1

[KitchenWitch]

2. I miss Jerry!

[liberaltrucker]

4. According to Limpballs

"Just another dead doper":puke: I'm just glad Al uses Dead music in his bumpers:applause:

[In_The_Wind]

6. I miss you, Jerry!

but your music lives on

[RandomKoolzip]

9. I have a bootleg (SBD) of the entire funeral ceremony in Golden Gate Park

along with all the material Dick Latvala selected to play for the ceremony. Very heartrending. :cry:

[zulchzulu]

15. Here are some photos from that wonderful event

Here are some photos from the tribute at Golden Gate Park:





And since those photos were a tad small, here's one from an event in 2000:

[EstimatedProphet]

18. Dude! Burn me a copy!

Seriously!

[undeterred]

11. I had no idea who he was.

I was working at an investment firm and everyone started talking about him dying- I assumed he was an investment banker!

[In_The_Wind]

13. Then you truly missed something Great when you missed the Grateful Dead.

[spacelady]

12. Where has that 10 years gone? Touch of grey in the brain matter. n/t

[zulchzulu]

14. If you have QuickTime...

Try this:

QTVR

Edit: link fixed

[flakey_foont]

16. Miss you, Jerry

The Dead were a big part of my life for years....
listening to some of their old live shows still makes me smile

[kodi]

17. not to worry fellow Heads, the music never stops as long as we're here

yeap, i have been thinking about august 9th for ten years now. it is also the anniversary date of my first wedding, so not much good happens on 8/9 as far as i can see.

just kick back and remember that we are the eyes of the world and each of us has a path for ourselves alone.

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

19. A friend of mine at work was an extreme, card-carrying Deadhead...

I got the call at work from my sister when Jerry's death was announced (she used to sit glued in front of cable news around the clock).

I walked into this guy's office and didn't have to say a word. I looked at him, he looked at me, nothing had to be said.

I have all of the "official" Dead and Garcia releases, as well as approximately one third of the "Dick's Picks" series. I was never a Deadhead, never went to a concert, but songs like "Stella Blue" and Wharf Rat" are among my all-time favorites.

:toast:

Rhino is releasing a new archive CD tomorrow:

JERRY GARCIA
The Jerry Garcia Collection, Volume 1: Legion of Mary



The Grateful Dead's revered and mercurial Jerry Garcia pursued an eclectic array of side projects throughout his life. A continuation of the Merl Saunders/Jerry Garcia band, the pre-JGB Legion Of Mary conjured an inspired rock and jazz vibe. Featuring Merl Saunders, John Kahn, Martin Fierro and former Elvis drummer Ron Tutt, the quintet played over 60 now-historic shows from December 1974 to July 1975. Characterized by hard grooves and that unique Garcia improvisational style, the unit disbanded in the wake of concurrent Dead activities such as the Blues For Allah sessions, but the never-before released recordings on this two-disc collection capture their magic.

TOUGH MAMA

THAT'S A TOUCH I LIKE

I SECOND THAT EMOTION

SINCE I LOST MY BABY (Instrumental Jam)

TORE UP OVER YOU

THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN

TALKIN' 'BOUT YOU

I'LL TAKE A MELODY

LET IT ROCK

NEIGHBOR, NEIGHBOR

MONEY HONEY

LAST TRAIN FROM POOR VALLEY

MYSTERY TRAIN

HOW SWEET IT IS TO BE LOVED BY YOU

http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=74692

plus:



CONCERT FILM (1990)
Jerry Garcia Band: Live At Shoreline

$19.99 DVD

On September 1, 1990, the Garcia Band played a particularly poignant kind of show. A Grateful Dead show was originally scheduled for that date, but the Dead's keyboard player, Brent Mydland, had recently died. Rather than cancel the gig, the Garcia Band stepped in to deliver one of their most heartfelt performances. Bonus features include interviews with Robert Hunter and band members, a mini-documentary, and photo galleries. 135 MIN.; COLOR; NOT RATED

http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=970433

:toast:

[zulchzulu]

20. Make sure to listen to Jerry today!

Here's some from his last concert with the band:
http://www.writersact.com/jerry/content/sound/unbro.ra

http://www.writersact.com/jerry/content/sound/tog.ra

http://www.writersact.com/jerry/content/sound/promland.ra

Here's a tune I wrote and recorded back then:
http://www.writersact.com/jerry/content/sound/jerry.aif

Your Guitar Sounded Like Angels

I stood there mesmerized, I saw madness in your eyes
As you spoke with your soul, taking over complete control
then letting it float away, I had nothing more to say
Your Guitar Sounded Like Angels

Many had listened to your every word
and your strings cut through then faded and blurred
roses and begonias and skulls flew through my mind
Your Guitar Sounded Like Angels

We'll miss you, Jerry
I can hear you in the clouds
We'll miss you, Jerry
Now that you're six feet in the ground
So long, Jerry
We think we knew you well
We can see you in the ocean swell

Your Guitar Sounded Like Angels

Your Guitar Sounded Like Angels

[zulchzulu]

21. Take the night out listening to Jerry...

http://www.archive.org/audio/etree-details-db.php?id=13964&from=landingReviews - 1995

http://www.archive.org/audio/etree-details-db.php?id=16413&from=landingReviews - 1989

Pass it over to me...there you go...