R.I.P. JERRY

[stowebum]

As many of you already know, today, August 9, marks the 11 year anniversary of Jerry Garcia's passing to the next life. I respectfully ask that all of you roll a J and blast some Dead in honor of the greatest musician that ever lived.

R.I.P. JERRY.

[BLOOD SWEAT STEEL]

[The Dad]

What BSS said.

I remember arguments about whether Jerry's death or Kurt's mattered more, culturally speaking (obviously, if you were related to or friends with one or the other, it's a different issue). My take was always that Kurt's mattered, because it marked potential unrealized, while Jerry's just meant that someone who'd been spinning his wheels for twenty-some-odd years had finally stopped spinning. Basically, one snuffed himself quickly while on the upswing of his arc, and the other finally succeeded in snuffing himself slowly long after he peaked.

[Buster Highmen]

If it weren't for the deadheads, I'd be more of a fan.

In any case, despite the opportunity for the enema bombs of the world to explode their thing as above, props to a pioneer and a man of music.

[RootSkier]

Whatever. Well there is a lot of truth to what alpinedad says, there is a lot missing there, too.

Not only did Jerry create a catalogue of music unmatched by all but a very, very few Americans, but he exposed generations of people to all sorts of music they otherwise never would have found.

How many other people have had highly successful recording and performing careers in such a wide variety of music?

If you have ever read or watched any interviews with Jerry, it is clear that he was beyond intelligent - he was wise.

Too bad he could never win his wrestling match with the monkey.

RIP.

[BLOOD SWEAT STEEL]

If it weren't for the deadheads, I'd be more of a fan.

Basically what I'm saying. Jerry was a great musician and brilliant songwriter, Hell, I'm actually listening to 9/16/90 (w/ Bruce) right now. I think he blew a very special breath into music history - as many have. But it is what it is. The rest of the world moved on 10+ years ago.

[Tippster]

I'll listen and probably toke, but will refrain from the "greatest musician ever" hyperbole crap. Jerry (with a LOT of help from Mr. Hunter) made fun music to get fucked up to. He was no Mozart/Beethoven/Joplin/Davis/Cash/King/Lennon....

[The Dad]

Not only did Jerry create a catalogue of music unmatched by all but a very, very few Americans, but he exposed generations of people to all sorts of music they otherwise never would have found.

True enough.

And I should've added that, postmortem, I became much more of a fan via the Garcia & Grisman kids' album, one of my faves for my kids.

So yeah, maybe I've just got an issue with the wookies.

[ECbum]

Always thought it was poor taste to crap on the deceased...what does Kurt Cobain, unrealized potential, and that argument have anything to do with the anniversary of one man's death? We'll recognize Kurt's passing when the time comes...

Bottom line, Jerry was a fun loving, extremely talented musician who sadly battled numerous addictions and the pressures of supporting an entire industry of 'deadheads'. His influence on music and culture will live on way longer than these silly arguments.

RIP Jerry...

What BSS said.

I remember arguments about whether Jerry's death or Kurt's mattered more, culturally speaking (obviously, if you were related to or friends with one or the other, it's a different issue). My take was always that Kurt's mattered, because it marked potential unrealized, while Jerry's just meant that someone who'd been spinning his wheels for twenty-some-odd years had finally stopped spinning. Basically, one snuffed himself quickly while on the upswing of his arc, and the other finally succeeded in snuffing himself slowly long after he peaked.

[Buster Highmen]

So yeah, maybe I've just got an issue with the wookies.

Then show some respect for the man, as a man. And dump the linear thinking about who's greater snortwaffles suck french snot though boots.

[iceman]

He was no...Joplin/Davis/Cash/King/Lennon....

I beg to differ.

I'll give you Mozart and Beethoven though.

[cmsummit]

If it weren't for the deadheads, I'd be more of a fan.

because you should always place more judgement on the scene/people rather than the actual content of the music.

[Tippster]

I beg to differ.

I'll give you Mozart and Beethoven though.

Thanks for that, then. Shouldn't you be vacating rather than posting?

[iceman]

Thanks for that, then. Shouldn't you be vacating rather than posting?

Just waiting for N. to get off a conference call.

[Buster Highmen]

Well, there is NOTHING like a dead show.

But the droning on and on of monomaniacs infinitely blandly blithering on about Dead minutia is enough to drive Charlie Manson to Church.

Anyway, leave all the trappings and show some respect for an individual who's left this life.

[skier666]

You just reminded me of the best sticker I've ever seen: "I killed Jerry Garcia"...in Blood lettering.

[Buster Highmen]

because you should always place more judgement on the scene/people rather than the actual content of the music.

Well, he couldn't ever hold a candle to Zappa. Duh.

[Tippster]

Having killed quite a few cells while enjoying Mr. Garcia's work I like to believe that part of me is with him wherever he may be.

[irul&ublo]

Well, he couldn't ever hold a candle to Zappa. Duh.

I think Zappa was flammable.

[cmsummit]

Having killed quite a few cells while enjoying Mr. Garcia's work I like to believe that part of me is with him wherever he may be.

he's in heaven riding the H-train to eternal bliss.

[Buster Highmen]

I think Zappa was flammable.

Cigarettes are food.

[Buzzworthy]

Well, there is NOTHING like a dead show.

Amen to that and rest in peace. I saw many, he was good, then he died.

[Aldo]

Now he's gone
Lord he's gone
Like a steam locomotive
rolling down the track
He's gone
He's gone
and nothing's gonna bring him back
He's gone

Thanks Jerry.

[Buzzworthy]

"And we bid you goodnight, goodnight, goodnight......"


Song played at our wedding as we exited for the limo.

[Tuckerman]

Fare you well, my honey
Fare you well, my only true one
All the birds that were singing
Have flown except you alone Going to leave this broke-down palace
On my hands and my knees I will roll, roll, roll
Make myself a bed by the waterside
In my time - in my time - I will roll, roll, roll
In a bed, in a bed
by the waterside I will lay my head
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
to rock my soul
River gonna take me
Sing me sweet and sleepy
Sing me sweet and sleepy
all the way back home
It's a far-gone lullaby
sung many years ago
Mama, Mama, many worlds I've come
since I first left home
Going home, going home
by the waterside I will rest my bones
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
to rock my soul
Going to plant a weeping willow
On the bank's green edge, it will grow, grow, grow
Sing a lullaby beside the water
Lovers come and go - the river roll, roll, roll
Fare you well, fare you well
I love you more than words can tell
Listen to the river sing sweet songs
to rock my soul
Brokedown Palace -- Robert Hunter