Music RIP Phil Lesh (84), Influential bassist & co-founder of Grateful Dead

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Phil Lesh, the influential bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 84. His death was confirmed via an Instagram post, highlighting his peaceful passing surrounded by family. Lesh was a key figure in the development of the acid rock genre, significantly shaping the role of the bass guitar in rock music. He was celebrated for his musical legacy and the joy he brought to fans and fellow musicians alike. His contributions to music will be remembered as a vital part of the Grateful Dead's enduring impact.
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Phil Lesh, founding member of Grateful Dead and influential bassist, dies at 84
https://apnews.com/article/phil-lesh-dies-grateful-dead-491f2ca2727f4b16be0cca033a7b1b6f
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phil Lesh, a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died Friday at age 84.

Lesh’s death was announced on his Instagram account. Lesh was the oldest and one of the longest surviving members of the band that came to define the acid rock sound emanating from San Francisco in the 1960s.

“Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning. He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love,” the Instagram statement reads in part.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Lesh

https://www.wyep.org/news-features/2024-10-30/grateful-dead-phil-lesh-bassist-obituary
 
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He inspired me to take up the ebass.

Phil happened to see pre-fame Jaco Pastorius. Phil wished he had decided to take up drums instead. I had the same experience.
 

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