1. By Mr. Gutierrez and Ms. Sartori
Jerry Garcia
By Mr. Gutierrez and
Ms. Sartori

2. Biography Jerome John “Jerry” Garcia Born August 1, 1942
Died August 9, 1995
American musician known for founding revolutionary group “The Grateful Dead”
Lead guitarist extraordinaire, musical genius, songwriter, vocals, banjo, sax, piano.

3. Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead “Uncle John’s Band” “Attics of My Life” San Francisco, 1970

4. Facts Icon of rock and roll music
Lost his middle finger of his right hand when his brother accidently chopped it off while splitting wood
Had asthma as a child and spent most of his time in bed reading
Ben & Jerry’s ice creamed named a flavor “Cherry Garcia” after him – the first ice cream to be named after a musical legend
Played intense themes in the middle of songs, making this improvisational style of playing the Grateful Dead's trademark
Loved to play several types of music including folk, bluegrass, country, and rock 'n' roll
Would practice at any location he could find, sometimes up to ten hours a day

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