Phil Lesh, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, iconic bass subordinate and founding subordinate of the Grateful Dead, has died astatine property 84.

The quality was announced connected Phil’s Instagram page, with a caption that read: ‘Phil Lesh, bassist and founding subordinate of The Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning.

‘He was surrounded by his household and afloat of love.

‘Phil brought immense joyousness to everyone astir him and leaves down a bequest of euphony and love. We petition that you respect the Lesh family’s privateness astatine this time.’

Phil played bass for the iconic set passim their groundbreaking 3 decennary run.

He founded the set alongside Jerry Garcia, who died successful 1995.

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