Years Active: 1968-2007
Band Members: Bill Kreutzmann, Donna Jean Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, Jerry Garcia, Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, Mickey Hart, Vince Welnick, Brent Mydland, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh
Influenced by: Cannon's Jug Stompers, Woody Guthrie, Chuck Berry, Rev. Gary Davis, Buddy Holly, Bonnie Dobson, The Dixie Cups, Jimmy Reed, Henry Thomas, The Byrds, Charley Patton, Merle Haggard, Marty Robbins, Howlin' Wolf, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Obray Ramsey, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Crosby, Stills & Nash
Genre: Rock & Alternative
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