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Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Bassist Phil Lesh Has Died

Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Bassist Phil Lesh Has Died

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Phil Lesh & Friends live on July 3, 2008.

Founding Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh has died at 84.


Official statement from Phil Lesh's Facebook page:

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. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time.

This is a developing story.