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I saw this and must admit that I'm defintely tempted.
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Do you guys think that they will pull it off without Jerry?
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Nah, Jerry was The Dead.
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kiramdear wrote:Nah, Jerry was The Dead.

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I stopped listening to them after Pigpen died.They're records really went downhill after that.

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    They're going to sound like a tribute band. Are they planning to find some Jerry-clone on YouTube too? Sheesh! :roll:
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    I have to admit Ron McKernan did add so much to the mix that Dead followers came to dig. I mean, his vocals and his organ and harmonica playing brought a bluesy edge to The Dead. But the band did carry on and evolved post-Pigpen. Obviously, Jerry was the heart and soul of the outfit. Once he was gone, the other fellas made a wise choice to assess their situation. Man, I still recall the first of many Dead concerts I attended in the Bay Area. Bill Graham's Winterland in San Francisco was my first venue and the year was 1971. Geez, that place was made for The Dead. Whew, I don't think I'll forget those happenin' times --- I miss 'em big time.

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    Warren Haynes is no slouch.

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    goofyfoot wrote:I have to admit Ron McKernan did add so much to the mix that Dead followers came to dig. I mean, his vocals and his organ and harmonica playing brought a bluesy edge to The Dead. But the band did carry on and evolved post-Pigpen. Obviously, Jerry was the heart and soul of the outfit. Once he was gone, the other fellas made a wise choice to assess their situation. Man, I still recall the first of many Dead concerts I attended in the Bay Area. Bill Graham's Winterland in San Francisco was my first venue and the year was 1971. Geez, that place was made for The Dead. Whew, I don't think I'll forget those happenin' times --- I miss 'em big time.

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