Jerry Garcia Band
Jerry Garcia's premier side venture diving into R&B, gospel, reggae, and Motown covers anchored by long-time bassist John Kahn and organist Melvin Seals.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (0)
Tap any band to hopPersonnel details being curated from archival liner notes.
⏳ Past Members (5)
Jerry Garcia
Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
John Kahn
Bass
Melvin Seals
Organ, Keyboards
Ron Tutt
Drums
Greg Errico
Drums
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Jerry Garcia Band
Jerry Garcia Band emerged out of San Francisco, California, United States between 1975 and 1995, contributing distinctive energy to the Jam Band and Roots Rock landscape. Anchored by personnel including Jerry Garcia, John Kahn, Melvin Seals, Ron Tutt, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Jerry Garcia (also of Grateful Dead). Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Arista Records, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore Jerry Garcia Band's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to Grateful Dead (Past shared member Jerry Garcia), Bob Weir and RatDog (Label roster peer on Arista Records), Dixie Dregs (Label roster peer on Arista Records). Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between Jerry Garcia Band and other scene originators.
Where to Dig Next From Jerry Garcia Band
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