Phil Lesh

Phil Lesh
Phil Lesh performing at Terrapin Crossroads December 6, 2013
Phil Lesh performing at Terrapin Crossroads December 6, 2013
Background information
Birth namePhillip Chapman Lesh
Born(1940-03-15)March 15, 1940
Berkeley, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 25, 2024(2024-10-25) (aged 84)
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsBass guitar, vocals
Years active1961–2024
LabelsColumbia
Websitewww.phillesh.net

Phillip Chapman Lesh (March 15, 1940 – October 25, 2024) was an American musician. He was one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, with whom he played bass guitar throughout their 30-year career. After the band's disbanding in 1995, Lesh continued the tradition of Grateful Dead family music with side project Phil Lesh and Friends.

In October 2015, Lesh revealed that he had undergone surgery as treatment for bladder cancer. He stated that his prognosis was good and that he expected to make a full recovery.

Lesh died on October 25, 2024 at the age of 84.

References

  1. ↑ Kreps, Daniel (October 17, 2015). "Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Reveals Bladder Cancer Battle" Archived 2017-10-12 at the Wayback Machine, Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ Gehr, Richard (2024-10-25). "Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead Co-Founder and Bassist, Dead at 84". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-10-25.

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