Countless moments have passed since Don Maclean’s poignant “American Pie” was written wherein the same sentiment of lamenting “the day the music died,” would apply. Of course, Deadheads would agree the untimely death of Jerry Garcia is worthy of a song in itself. More recently, 2016’s tragic string of losses, from David Bowie, to Prince, to Tom Petty, all well before their time, could make for a modern day part deux.

And although Friday, Oct. 25 was a somber day for music with the peaceful passing of Grateful Dead founding member Phil…