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Ronald Charles McKernan, detto "Pigpen" (San Bruno, California, 8 settembre 1945 – Corte Madera, California, 8 marzo 1973), è stato un musicista statunitense, componente dei Grateful Dead dal 1965 al 1972.
Ronald Charles McKernan (September 8, 1945 – March 8, 1973), known as Pigpen, was an American musician. He was a founding member of the San Francisco band the Grateful Dead and played in the group from 1965 to 1972.
12 ott 2023 · Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan was a founding member and vocalist of the Grateful Dead, known for his blues-based style and Hammond organ. He died at 27 in 1973 from a rare autoimmune disease, after leaving the band due to health issues and alcoholism.
16 set 2020 · Dal 14 al 16 settembre, il gruppo psichedelico travelling rock statunitense coronò il suo sogno esotico con un epocale live in tre date nella Valle delle Piramidi. Era il 1973 quando il cantante e pianista dal tocco blues Ron McKernan, detto Pigpen, fu costretto a lasciare i suoi Grateful Dead.
12 apr 1973 · CORTE MADERA, Calif. — Ron McKernan — better known as Pigpen — was found dead in his apartment here March 8th. The organist and singer, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, was 27. The body...
Learn about Ron McKernan, the first front man of the Grateful Dead, who played harmonica, keyboards and sang blues. Find out his nickname, his musical influences, his songs and his tragic death.
It was 20 years ago this March that Pigpen — Ron McKernan — died at the age of 27 after a long battle with liver disease aggravated by years of heavy drinking. Recently I was watching a video of the Dead in Copenhagen in '72; it was Pigpen's last tour.
