Jerry Garcia Jerry Garcia: "There’s a thing about playing stoned without having pressure to play competently... People pay a lot of money to see us, so it becomes a matter of professionalism. You don’t want to deliver somebody a clunker just because you’re too high” In this 1978 chat with GP, the late Grateful Dead legend discusses why he chose to not include anything shorter than a half-note in a solo for a year, and reveals how the five-string banjo informed his unique six-string approach Grateful Dead Unveil Remastered and Expanded 50th Anniversary Editions of ‘Wake of the Flood’ Featuring Previously Unreleased Material Listen to Jerry Garcia’s "Eyes of the World" demo from the Grateful Dead vault here Molly Tuttle Wins Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album With ‘Crooked Tree’ The bluegrass star’s deluxe edition of ‘Crooked Tree’ drops with Grateful Dead-centric bonus cuts Latest Jerry Garcia Listen to the New Grateful Dead Track “Feel Like A Stranger (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY 3/9/81)” By Rod Brakes published 13 July 22 This teaser arrives ahead of a 17-CD limited-edition set titled ‘In and Out of the Garden: Madison Square Garden ’81, ’82, ’83.’ Here’s Why Jerry Garcia Was an Electric Guitar Innovator By Christopher Scapelliti published 7 April 22 The Grateful Dead legend was a pioneering pilgrim of custom guitars and rack amps and effects. Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player By Guitar Player Staff published 11 March 22 PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers! Electro-Harmonix Unveils the Nano Q-Tron Envelope Filter By Rod Brakes published 3 December 21 The new envelope follower that’s small enough to fit through your letterbox. How Jerry Garcia Revolutionized the Custom Guitar Industry By Chris Gill published 9 August 21 He died on this day in 1995. But one of Jerry Garcia's many achievements was how he revolutionized the custom guitar industry... Watch Carlos Santana’s Infamous Acid-Fueled Woodstock Performance By Rod Brakes last updated 20 July 21 Video The breakthrough gig that nearly broke his sanity. Video 12Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, and composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit2All-star tribute to David Lindley, one of the greatest sidemen of all time, announced3“We all knew it was really good… The guitar playing is just amazing”: How Dickey Betts made “Ramblin’ Man”, triumphed over tragedy and led the Allman Brothers to their greatest success4Ritchie Blackmore on Steve Howe, Jimi Hendrix, classical influences and more5The Allman Brothers Band’s Dickey Betts has died at 80
Listen to the New Grateful Dead Track “Feel Like A Stranger (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY 3/9/81)” By Rod Brakes published 13 July 22 This teaser arrives ahead of a 17-CD limited-edition set titled ‘In and Out of the Garden: Madison Square Garden ’81, ’82, ’83.’
Here’s Why Jerry Garcia Was an Electric Guitar Innovator By Christopher Scapelliti published 7 April 22 The Grateful Dead legend was a pioneering pilgrim of custom guitars and rack amps and effects.
Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player By Guitar Player Staff published 11 March 22 PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers!
Electro-Harmonix Unveils the Nano Q-Tron Envelope Filter By Rod Brakes published 3 December 21 The new envelope follower that’s small enough to fit through your letterbox.
How Jerry Garcia Revolutionized the Custom Guitar Industry By Chris Gill published 9 August 21 He died on this day in 1995. But one of Jerry Garcia's many achievements was how he revolutionized the custom guitar industry...
Watch Carlos Santana’s Infamous Acid-Fueled Woodstock Performance By Rod Brakes last updated 20 July 21 Video The breakthrough gig that nearly broke his sanity.