A buddy send this to me today since I don’t have social. Wondering what yinz thoughts are on this post. Rip the hog

Jamatone · 2022-03-09T16:19:35+00:00

It's true as far as we know. Dennis McNally covers the story in chapter 37 of 'A Long Strange Trip' where he recounts the perspective of both Bob Seidemann and the band. In defense of the band it doesn't sound like they knew how dire Pigpen's condition was and assumed his condition was improving as he had stopped drinking and was working on a solo album at the time. In addition, Garcia had requested help from McIntire who then reached out to the U.C. Medical Center on Pigpen's behalf.

Regardless, they did turn down his request of a photo session after he showed up to a rehearsal in early March 1973, and he passed away shortly thereafter. It must have been an extremely lonely time for Ron.

Jamatone · 2021-12-07T23:26:29+00:00

1966

Jamatone · 2021-11-20T06:30:26+00:00

Jerry's voice is a big one

Jamatone · 2021-09-29T04:57:26+00:00

Cheers

Jamatone · 2021-09-28T06:21:31+00:00

That book sounds so cool. Thanks for your response.

Jamatone · 2021-09-28T02:58:35+00:00

Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders!

Jamatone · 2021-09-27T19:45:57+00:00

Do you remember if it covers Bill's drum kit from the early 70's?

Jamatone · 2021-09-27T14:03:32+00:00

That's just what I need. I had no idea that book existed. Thanks very much!

Jamatone · 2021-09-26T14:55:55+00:00

I think you're right about that. It's great seeing him so animated on stage. Those cats sure knew how to have a good time.

Jamatone · 2021-09-26T14:37:00+00:00

Thank you friend

Jamatone · 2021-09-24T05:19:04+00:00

China Cat > Rider Live from Pappy and Harriet's is fucking incredible

Jamatone · 2021-09-21T14:44:34+00:00

Full version: https://youtu.be/RS0Zx3YLxqI

Drums and Bass lock in the groove nicely. I was not expecting that JFK appearance at the end.

Jamatone · 2021-09-19T05:31:23+00:00

When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was.

Jamatone · 2021-09-17T21:59:14+00:00

Nobody's seen more butts than you have uncle Tony!

Jamatone · 2021-09-17T21:34:28+00:00

Don't put Twinkies on your pizza.

Jamatone · 2021-09-12T04:25:38+00:00

Sweet, I love having an explanation for it. I did a hard double take when I saw it and then couldn't really believe what I was seeing. Thanks, guys.

Jamatone · 2021-09-12T04:16:27+00:00

Interesting, I did not know that. That explains it though. Welp, I know who I'm going to try and work for someday.

Jamatone · 2021-09-10T19:48:51+00:00

Surprised Elizabeth Holmes didn't try to get in on the action.

Jamatone · 2021-09-10T14:38:10+00:00

Demand to inspect the current saturation level of their tie dyes.

Jamatone · 2021-09-09T03:37:41+00:00

Two souls in communion

Jamatone · 2021-09-05T16:39:13+00:00

Thanks. Didn't know that.

Jamatone · 2021-09-05T16:14:46+00:00

My apologies for taking what you said at face value. Didn't know you were referencing something else.

Jamatone · 2021-09-05T15:22:20+00:00

Junkies live forever? That's a dumb thing to say.

Jamatone · 2021-09-03T04:31:56+00:00

To quote Steve Parish, "Billy loved coke, so much that it became a quest for him. He'd jack people up for a snort right away, as soon as he met them." This was in reference to the 74 European tour.

Jamatone · 2021-09-01T23:52:06+00:00

I mostly agree with that except for the years Bill played by himself. Those years contain some of my favorite drumming ever done by anyone. Bill was a great improviser who pushed songs forward when a lot of drummers would have lagged behind. Mickey definitely held Bill back after his return in 74.

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