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25 Years After Jerry Garcia Passed, Deadheads Mourn His Death And Celebrate His Music

In this Nov. 1, 1992 photo, Grateful Dead lead singer Jerry Garcia performs in Oakland, Calif. (Kristy McDonald/AP/File)
In this Nov. 1, 1992 photo, Grateful Dead lead singer Jerry Garcia performs in Oakland, Calif. (Kristy McDonald/AP/File)

Sunday marks 25 years from the death of the Grateful Dead’s leader, Jerry Garcia. But his music lives on as his songs resonate with new generations of Deadheads.

Colorado Public Radio’s Vic Vela looks at his legacy and remembers Garcia with Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir.

Bob Weir has put his touring plans on hold during COVID-19. Now he’s collecting unsold concert t-shirts to make into masks for underserved communities. Check out his work with Music4Masks.

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This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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