Phil Lesh, co-founder and bassist for The Grateful Lifeless, has died … his official Instagram account introduced Friday.
In accordance with the replace, Phil, who labored intently with late frontman Jerry Garcia for 3 a long time, handed away “peacefully” Friday morning surrounded by his household.
The assertion continued … “Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.”
No reason behind dying was shared on the time.
Phil had been concerned with the band since its early days, once they had been initially referred to as The Warlocks. Nevertheless, he was the final member to hitch the band … earlier than the group’s identify was modified to their iconic moniker, The Grateful Lifeless.
Along with Phil and Jerry, the OG members of The Grateful Lifeless included Bob Weir, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, and Invoice Kreutzmann.
When TGD disbanded in 1995, Phil continued making music, launching Phil Lesh and Associates, a gaggle devoted to celebrating the Lifeless’s work and different songs.
The musician is remembered for his avant-garde sound and for being one of many biggest bassists of all time.
He was 84.
RIP
