Last week’s column paid tribute to Jerry Garcia on his birthday and the “Days Between,” which is a worldwide event recognized by Deadheads to commemorate the period between Garcia’s birth date (Aug. 1) and death date (Aug. 9, often referred to as “Jerry Day”).
On Jerry Day, Mickey Hart (drummer, Grateful Dead, Dead & Company) made a concise, heartfelt Facebook post. “Playing music with Jerry Garcia was a gift,” he wrote, “knowing him was an even greater one.”
“Brokedown Palace,” written by Robert Hunter and composed by Garcia, shares a fitting, wistful sentiment:
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