L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Robert Hunter, who died on Sept. 22 at age 78, matched words to Jerry Garcia's melodies and served as the public conscience for the Grateful Dead, whom he joined as a non-performing member in 1969. more info
New York Post — The poet behind much of the Grateful Dead’s anthology has passed away: Robert Hunter died Monday at 78. Family members said in a statement Tuesday that the experimental rock legend’s enduring songs will help him live on forever. “It is with gre... more info
JamBase — Jimmy Buffett dusted off his cover of the Grateful Dead's "Scarlet Begonias" for the first time in two years at the London Palladium. more info
Consequence of Sound — Hunter was responsible for many of the Grateful Dead's best-known songs, including "Touch of Grey", "Box of Rain".
R.I.P. Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead lyricist and poet, dead at 78
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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Hunter co-wrote many of the Dead's most beloved songs, including "Dark Star," "Touch of Grey" and "Uncle John's Band." more info
Stereogum — Robert Hunter, the poet and musician who wrote many of the Grateful Dead's lyrics, died on Monday night,
Rolling Stone
reports. No cause of death was given. He was 78. more info
JamBase — Watch Wynonna and Cass McCombs' new The Frothy Pit project cover the Grateful Dead's "Ramble On Rose" during a recent showcase in Nashville. more info
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