Jerry Garcia
Jerry Garcia
by Sandy Troy
Release Date: October 21, 2021
“We’ll meet again someday on the avenue.”
—Carolyn "Mountain Girl" Garcia
One of the most influential artists of our time, Jerry Garcia embodied music with every fiber of his being. In this comprehensive biography, devoted fan, taper, and personal friend Sandy Troy explores the life, work, philosophy, and soul of the lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead. Featuring exclusive interviews with Phil Lesh, David Nelson, Rock Scully, Jorma Kaukonen, Mountain Girl, Jerry himself, and many others, the book offers a unique understanding of a man beloved by so many. Through his great loves, losses, and struggles, Jerry fiercely kept his artistic spirit, playing the best he could, as often as he could, while sharing his love of music with everyone around him. Troy explores the powerful social, cultural, and musical impact of Jerry during his peak in the 60s and 70s, as well as the evolution of the eclectic scene, and the new era of Deadheads.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sandy Troy is a die-hard Deadhead and semi-retired attorney. He spent his youth traveling with the Grateful Dead and was exposed to a rare, “insiders-only” worldview of the life and times of Jerry Garcia. He is the author of One More Saturday Night, a biography of the Grateful Dead. Troy has been featured in numerous publications such as the Los Angeles Times. He currently resides in San Diego with his wife and two daughters.
