r word spread, followers gathered with flowers, and candles, to offer their sorrow. Garcia’s death made the front page of every major newspaper in the USA. The world felt his death. (Piccoli, p.105-112) Jerry Garcia was one of the most influential people in the music scene now and forever. There are no words that can describe how his music made people feel. Like Jerry always said, “Good music can make sad times better.” But interesting things had happened along the way. The Grateful Dead had created a world within a world, a microcosm with its own customs, currency, language, dress, and movable landscape. In a society addicted to violence, they sought peace. In a “disposable” culture, Deadheads wanted a lasting world. The Grateful Dead’s music, and the collective memories stored in the hearts, and home tapes, of countless Deadheads, will no doubt continue to preserve that world long after its deities have disappeared. ...
