Jerome John Garcia was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for being a principal songwriter, the lead guitarist and a vocalist with the rock band the Grateful Dead, of which he was a founding member and which came to prominence during the counterculture of the 1960s. Although he disavowed the role, Garcia was viewed by many as the leader of the band.
Member of: Grateful Dead • New Riders Of The Purple Sage • Jerry Garcia Band
Instruments: Banjo • Guitar • Pedal Steel Guitar • Voice
Genres: Folk Rock • Bluegrass Music • Progressive Rock • Psychedelic Rock • Blues Rock • Rhythm And Blues
Occupations: guitarist, singer, banjoist, musician, composer, singer-songwriter, recording artist, film director