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“Listening. That's what music is about. You hear it. And I'd listen to it and something would move me one way or another; and I would try and play it.”

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Jerry Garcia was a renowned American musician, known for his significant contributions to rock and bluegrass music. Born on August 1, 1942, and passing away on August 9, 1995, Garcia was the core member of the Grateful Dead band, leading them to become one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s. more

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